Aloxe-Corton 1er Cru "Les Fournières"
Domaine du Pavillon
Situation
Côte de Beaune
Level
AOC Premier Cru
Grape variety
Pinot noir
On a gentle slope, the deep soil with a significant presence of bass offers both volume and finesse possibilities to this wine.
Tasting
Our Aloxe-Corton 1er Cru develops on the nose fruity aromas of blackberry and strawberry as well as notes sweet spices, tea and cocoa. A fairly supple but well-present tannic structure also gives it a persistent finish with the fruity sensations of the first nose.
Food/wine pairing
Taste this wine with game, fine, finely cooked red meats and classic cheeses.
Serving and keeping
Serve between 15 and 17°C (59°F-63°F)
You can keep it between 5 and 7 years,even more.
Vintages
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The vineyard
Parcel size: 0,4 ha
Situation: Aloxe and Ladoix. At the bottom of the Corton's hill, partly on hillside.
Exposure: East/South-East
Soil: Brown limestone overlying scree
Average age of the vine: 40 years
Vinification
Harvest: Handpicked
Vatting: Temperature-controlled conical oak vats
Vatting time: 15 to 25 days
Ageing
Ageing: In oak barrels 100%
Ageing time: 14 to 18 months
Proportion of new barrels: 20 to 25%