Aloxe-Corton 1er Cru "Clos des Maréchaudes"- Monopole

The name "Maréchaudes" is derived from the name of a vineyard mentioned in the 13th century as "En Mareschaut", which comes from the Old French "maresche" (marshland). The lower part of Aloxe-Corton was indeed marshy due to its proximity to the source of the Lauve river. Major work was undertaken to drain the soil to make it suitable for viticulture.
"Clos des Maréchaudes" is a monopole of Domaine du Pavillon, which is extremely unique in that it boasts 2 levels of appellation, a Grand Cru and a Premier Cru, within the same 5-acre clos (walled vineyard).
The grapes in this plot to ripen early due to its east-southeastern exposure and its location at the foot of the hill, partly on the slope. This is one of the sunniest Climats on the hill of Corton.
The Premier Cru plot occupies the lower part of the vineyard where the soil contains less clay and is a little deeper than in the upper part.

Tasting

Intense nose revealing scents of red and black fruit (cherry, raspberry, blackberry...) which mingle with elegant notes of mild spices that can evolve towards aromas of tea and cocoa over time. Endowed with soft tannic structure, this fleshy wine features lovely velvety tannins. The finish is long and flavourful, reminiscent of the fruit found on the nose.

Food/wine pairing

Taste this wine with roasted or stewed meats (beef, duck, pork, game), or medium to mature cheeses.
Recipe suggestion: spice-crusted beef tenderloin

Serving and keeping

Serve at 16-17°C (60-62°F).
Aging potential: 5 to 7 years and more.

Vintages

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The vineyard

Parcel size: 1.4 ha (3.4 acres)
Situation: At the bottom of the Corton's hill, partly on hillside.
Exposure: East/south-east
Soil: Brown limestone soil overlying scree
Average age of the vine: 35 to 40 years

Vinification

Harvest: Handpicked
Fermentation: Temperature-controlled conical oak vats
Fermentation time : 18 to 21 days

Ageing

Ageing: In oak barrels
Ageing time: 14 to 16 months
Proportion of new barrels: 25% to 35%