2020 Corton Grand Cru "Les Grèves" Domaine des Croix
The 2020 Corton Grand Cru “Les Grèves” from Domaine des Croix is a powerful and elegant wine that perfectly illustrates the grandeur of Corton’s Grand Crus. This vintage, with its aromatic depth and exceptional balance, offers a sophisticated and refined tasting experience. Ideal for Burgundy lovers, this wine promises beautiful evolution in the cellar, revealing increasing complexity over the years.
Wine Estate: Domaine des Croix
Grape Variety: Pinot Noir
Region: Corton Grand Cru, Côte de Beaune, Burgundy, France
Appellation: Corton Grand Cru, Les Grèves
Color: Red
Format: 0.75 L Bottle
Description
The 2020 Corton Grand Cru “Les Grèves” from Domaine des Croix is an exceptional red wine from one of the most prestigious climates on the Corton hill, located in the Côte de Beaune. Domaine des Croix, renowned for its meticulous approach and respect for the terroir, produces wines of great purity that faithfully reflect each vintage. The “Les Grèves” climate is known for producing powerful, structured wines with remarkable complexity. The favorable weather conditions in 2020 allowed for the production of concentrated, balanced wines with impressive depth.
Blend
This Corton Grand Cru “Les Grèves” is made exclusively from Pinot Noir, Burgundy’s emblematic grape variety. The terroir of “Les Grèves,” characterized by its limestone-rich soil, imparts a distinctive minerality, firm tannic structure, and elegant aromatic complexity to the wine.
Tasting Notes
Appearance: The wine has a deep ruby red color with garnet highlights, reflecting its concentration and aging potential.
Nose: The nose is expressive and complex, revealing aromas of ripe black fruits such as black cherry, blackberry, and cassis, accompanied by floral and spicy touches. Notes of underbrush, truffle, and licorice add depth and refinement to the bouquet.
Palate: On the palate, the wine is powerful and structured, with firm yet silky tannins. The black fruit flavors are well integrated with spicy and mineral notes, offering refreshing complexity and a long-lasting finish. The texture is velvety, and the elegant minerality, a signature of the “Les Grèves” terroir, lingers on the finish.
Aging Potential
The 2020 Corton Grand Cru “Les Grèves” from Domaine des Croix has excellent aging potential. It can be enjoyed in its youth for its concentration and expressive fruit, but will continue to improve and develop greater complexity and depth over 15 to 25 years in the cellar.
Food Pairing
This Corton Grand Cru “Les Grèves” pairs perfectly with grilled or roasted red meats such as beef filet or leg of lamb. It also complements slow-cooked dishes like beef bourguignon or coq au vin, as well as aged cheeses like Comté or Brie de Meaux.