Corton-Les Renardes
Grand Cru 2023
Located just to the north of Beaune, the Corton hill is a Mecca for all wine lovers.
Halfway up its slope, Pinot Noir thrives in limestone based soil.
Origin
Composed of 25 different climats, the Grand Cru Corton is an emblematic figure of Burgundy. It extends over three villages: Aloxe-Corton, Ladoix-Serrigny and Pernand-Vergelesses. Each climate has its own personality.
"Les Renardes" is located on the village of Aloxe-Corton, on a gently sloping plot. The vines are aged on average 45.
"The Foxes" takes its name from the word Fox. This animal, lover of small game, is very present in Burgundy. The other hypothesis is that the parcel belonged to a family called Renard, a very common family name.
Viticulture
Grape variety: pinot noir
Soils: brown, stony clay-limestone.
Orientation: East
Surface area under vine: 0.1918 ha
Pruning: Guyot system
Yield: 47 hL/ha
Average age of the vines: 43 years old.
Vinification
Harvest date: 10 September 2023.
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 (they were left whole) and were gravity-fed into tanks. Maceration with 50% whole bunches of 19 days including 2 days cold (12 ° C): Fermentation used indigenous yeasts only (no additives such as enzymes or tannins were used). Vinification without sulfur. 3 punchings of the cap.
Ageing
Maturation: aged on the lees for 12 months with no racking using a proportion of 50% 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 in October 2024, wine fined with bentonite, very light lenticular filtration.
Number of bottles: 1,204.
Vintage
Fruity and generous
The 2023 vintage experienced unpredictable weather conditions, making work in the vineyards essential for grape quality. Harvesting began in early September under intense heat with the Chardonnays to avoid over-ripening, followed by the reds. The whites will spend two winters in the cellar, while the Pinot Noirs will have undergone short ageing to preserve the fruity aromas. A vintage that brings out the best in each terroir, offering wines that are bright and delicious.
Ageing potential: 10 years and more.
Awards
International Wine Challenge - 93 pts - Silver Medal
Tim Atkin - Burgundy 2023 Special Report - 93 points
Tasting notes
With a brilliant ruby-colored robe, this wine exudes floral aromas reminiscent of whole bunches, complemented by red berries and gentle sweet spices. On the palate, it is smooth and elegant, with subtle floral notes and a velvety texture. Well balanced, it finishes with a pleasant, refreshing acidity.
