Aloxe-Corton
1er Cru Les Valozières 2024
Often presented as the little brothers of the Cortons, the Aloxe-Cortons enjoy a stronger reputation than the neighboring village appellations…
Origin
The Aloxe-Corton appellation covers 119 ha on the territory of the town of Aloxe-Corton and 8.5 ha on that of Ladoix-Serrigny, at the beginning of the Côte de Beaune. Nearly half of the vineyard area is classified as Grand Cru and no less than 17 classified Premier Cru. There are two types: those located on the Pernand-Vergelesses side and for the one that interests us The Valozières bordering the Grands Crus from below: the exhibition is perfect in the east, the land is quite heavy and deep giving wines a character structured and powerful. "Valozières" refers to the wicker that grew there.
Viticulture
Grape variety: pinot noir
Soils: mainly clayey deep soil.
Orientation: East
Surface area under vine: 0.4930 ha
Pruning: Guyot system
Yield: 23 hL/ha
Average age of the vines: 60 years old.
Vinification
Harvest date: 17 September 2024.
The grapes were handpicked. They were sorted a first time in the vineyard and again on the sorting table when they arrived at the winery.
At the winery: the grapes were 50% destemmed but not crushed and were gravity-fed into tanks. Maceration of 23 days of which 2 days cold (12 ° C): Fermentation used indigenous yeasts only (no additives such as enzymes or tannins were used). 5 punchings of the cap.
Ageing
Maturation: aged on the lees for 8 months with no racking using a proportion of 40% new French oak barrels.
Barrels: French oak barrels that had been toasted at low temperatures for a long time for very delicate oaking.
Bottling
Bottling: by gravity on July 2nd, 2025, unfined wine, light lenticular filtration.
Number of bottles: 1,498.
Vintage
Elegant and Structured
The 2024 vintage, marked by limited sunshine and frequent rainfall, required constant attention in the vineyard. At Les Ursulines, meticulous sorting allowed the selection of the most promising grapes (with very low yields in red), fully expressing the qualitative potential of the harvest. The result meets our highest expectations: the whites display beautiful freshness and acidity, while the reds reveal intense fruit character and supple tannins.
Ageing potential: between 6 to 9 years.
Tasting notes
This wine, with its deep ruby-red color, reveals a nose that is both discreet and concentrated, expressing aromas of small black fruits (blackcurrant, blueberry), enhanced by hints of pepper and a subtle touch of leather. On the palate, the attack is smooth, unveiling a beautiful fruity richness supported by a lively acidity that brings tension and freshness. The finish lingers with more pronounced tannins, providing an elegant structure.
