Château Corton Grancey
GRAND CRU
Terroir:
Altitude: 255 m
Orientation: South-East
Slope: 12%
Bedrock: Limestone of Comblanchien
Geological period: Bathonian (Jurassic)
The Vine:
Average vine age : 40 years
Average yield : 35 hl/ha
Harvest Hand picked
Description:
“Grancey” was the name of the last owners of the château situated on the road of Corton, before the Latour family bought it in 1891. This wine, produced by Maison Louis Latour, is unique and exclusive. It is a blend of five areas of Domaine Latour Corton Grand Cru: Bressandes, Perrières, Grèves, Clos du Roi, and Chaumes, the proportions of which vary depending on the vintage. The average age of the vines is over 40 years. After aging individually, only the best barrels are assembled to create the Château Corton Grancey. It is a wine that is produced only if the grapes are of a perfect maturity, vintages judged inferior are systematically declassified.
Vinification & Ageing :
Fermentation : traditional in open vats
Ageing : 10 to 12 months ageing in oak barrels, 35% new
Barrels Louis Latour cooperage, French oak, medium toasted
Wine tips :
Cellaring Potential: 10-15 years
Serving temperature: 16-17°
Tasting Note :
Dark ruby in colour, our Château Corton Grancey 2022 reveals a spicy nose with notes of blackberry, pepper and undergrowth. The palate is full and suave, with aromas of liquorice, coffee and cherry. The finish is beautifully fresh and long-lasting.
Food Pairing :
Wild boar – roasted beef – roasted quail – duck “à l’orange” – mature cheeses.