Bouchard Père & Fils : Le Corton Grand cru Domaine 2018

Characteristics and tasting advice for the cuvée Le Corton Grand Cru Domaine 2018 by Bouchard Père & Fils  

Tasting

Color
Garnet color with violet reflections.

Nose
The nose is seduced by its floral (violet, rose) and spicy frame.

Palate
Silky, the palate is supported by a beautiful freshness.

Food and wine pairings

This wine perfectly accompanies game, pheasant, woodcock and strong-flavored cheeses.

Cellaring

Accessible today, this red wine from Burgundy can wait in the cellar until around 2028 to reveal its full aromatic palette.

Service

For optimal tasting, serve between 17°C and 18°C. 

A complex and delicate grand wine from Corton

The property

It was in Beaune, in 1731, that the House of Bouchard Père & Fils was founded. Accumulating almost three centuries of history, Bouchard Père & Fils is thus one of the oldest wine houses in Burgundy. At the head of an exceptional domain in Côte d'Or, the 9th generation of the family still perpetuates this unique know-how in the art of making great Burgundy wines today.

Patience built up over the years, the vineyard of the domain Bouchard Père et Fils now extends over 130 hectares of vines. Bringing together prestigious appellations with exceptional plots, the vineyard of Bouchard Père & Fils constitutes a unique viticultural heritage in Burgundy.

The vineyard

The Corton Grand Cru Domaine of Bouchard Père & Fils is made from a 3.55 hectare vineyard located within the historic plot of the eponymous appellation. Facing east, this terroir rests on stony clay-limestone soils. The only Grand Cru in red from the Côte de Beaune, Corton is also the only one to be divided into sub-climates.

Vinification and aging

Harvested by hand, the grapes undergo rigorous sorting as well as total or partial destemming depending on the vintages. Fermentation in small containers. Gentle pressing. Maceration for about 18 to 21 days. The aging is carried out for 12 to 14 months in French oak barrels (of which 40 to 50% are new) in the Bastions cellars of the old Château de Beaune.

Blend

Pinot noir (100%).