Aloxe-Corton
Domaine du Pavillon
Situation
Côte de Beaune
Level
AOC Village
Grape variety
Pinot noir
Aloxe-Corton is a renowned village located in the northern part of the Côte de Beaune. Beyond it lies the Côte de Nuits.
Our plot is located in the "Les Crapousuets" Climat, celebrated for its rather deep, clayey soil.
Tasting
Intensely aromatic nose combining notes of ripe red fruit (raspberry, strawberry...) with very elegant nuances of spices and oak. This wine features lovely fleshiness and velvety tannins on the palate. 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.
Serving and keeping
Servir à 15-16°C.
Garde : 3 à 5 ans et plus.
Vintages
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The vineyard
Parcel size: 0.5 ha (1.2 acres)
Situation: Plot located in the Crapousuets" vineyard. in the south of Aloxe-Corton
Exposure: South-east
Soil: Silty clay soil
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: 20% to 30%