Corton-Bressandes Grand Cru
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2012 Virtuoso Winemaker Vintage!
2012 weather conditions showed that nature remains the determining factor in winemaking. It is still stronger than anything and this is for the best.
Throughout vine growth cycle, our vineyards suffered from the whims of Mother Nature: winter and spring frosts, significant temperature fluctuations in spring and summer, arduous flowering (coulure and millerandage), several violent storms, hail and heat, as well as strong pressure from mildew and oïdium!
All these phenomena have resulted in historically low yields. Nevertheless, nature often restores things very well, so it enabled remaining grapes to fully ripen and maintain a good health condition in the vineyard.
First tastings show harmonious and savoury wines with refreshing fruitiness together with precise and particular density on the palate.
Grape Variety & Plot size
Grape variety: 100% Pinot Noir on a 0.73 hectare plot
Terroir
Situated on the hill where the Grands Crus of Corton are located. The south-east facing vineyards and slight slope ensure perfect ripening.
This sun exposure, combined with stony clay-limestone soil, is conducive to early ripening whatever the weather during the growing season.Vinification & Ageing
The grapes were handpicked into small crates, then sorted and totally destemmed. The wine stayed on the skins for 22 days in temperature-controlled open oak vats. Pigeage (punching down the cap) was done twice a day during alcoholic fermentation.
100% malolactic fermentation
The wine was aged entirely in oak barrels.
Duration of barrel ageing: 18 monthsTasting Notes
Tasted in April 2014
COLOUR: Beautiful deep ruby-red colour with purple rim.
NOSE: Smoky and toasty notes (warm bread), evolving into notes of black fruit (black cherry, blackberry and blueberry) and slightly floral (iris).
PALATE: Dense and smooth with notes of black fruit, dark chocolate and liquorice. Delicious finish with fresh and ripe tannins.
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