CORTON

GRAND CRU

Perrières

Region : Côte de Beaune
Village : Aloxe-Corton
Appellation : Corton Grand Cru
Grape variety : Pinot Noir

Terroir:

Altitude : 305 m

Orientation : Sud-Est

Slope : 2%

Bedrock : Limestone

Geological period : Oxfordien  (Jurassique)

The Vine:

Average vine age : 40 years

Soil : Clay and lime stone silt.

Average yield : 35 hl/ha

Harvest Hand picked

Description:

Located on the hill of the Corton Grand Crus at an altitude of 273 meters in an old stone quarry, the “Perrières” parcel of vines has a perfect south-easterly exposition. Our Cuverie Corton Grancey is embedded in this terroir. There are brown and red clay soils which produce a delicious and intense wine. The well-aged vines are managed in a traditional way by Domaine Louis Latour. Severe pruning allows a later harvest and ensures a good level of maturity and richness in the grapes.

Vinification & Ageing :

Fermentation : traditional in open-vat

Ageing : 10 to 12 months ageing in oak barrels, 50% new

Barrels : Louis Latour cooperage, french oak, medium toasted

Wine tips :

Cellaring Potential : 15-20 years

Serving temperature : 16-17°

Food Pairing :

Beef “Bourguignon” – wild boar – mature cheeses.