Corton En Charlemagne Grand Cru Red

One of the very few red wines produced from the “Charlemagne” area which is normally devoted to Chardonnay. Considered a curiosity and abundant with charm and enthusiasm. A real treat !!

Production: 2 000 bottles

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• GRAPE : Pinot Noir
• SURFACE : 1 acre
• AGE OF THE VINES : 40 years
• VINTAGE : hand harvested
• WINEMAKING : Cold temperature pre-fermentation vinification
• AGING : 18 months in oak barrels. 30% new barrels

• SERVICE : 16°
• TASTING : Ruby red colour with brownish reflections.
  Very pleasant and frank, our Corton en Charlemagne combines suppleness and mellowness with a more full-bodied sensation which arouses the taste buds.
  
• FOOD AND WINE : Poultry: guinea fowl, pigeon, chicken, quail, capon
  Game and poultry terrines.
  Veal.
  Cheese made from cow’s milk
  
• CUSTODY : Red Grand Cru produced from a terroir usually for white wine (Chardonnay), this Corton is very similar in style to Volnay. Best aged between 2 to 3 years in cellar.