The 2020 Corton Grand Cru “La Vigne au Saint” from Domaine des Croix is a powerful and refined wine that embodies the complexity and grandeur of the Grand Crus from the Corton hill. This vintage, with its richness and perfect balance, offers a sophisticated tasting experience, ideal for lovers of great Burgundy wines. With excellent aging potential, this wine promises a beautiful evolution in the cellar, revealing greater complexity over time.
2020 Corton Grand Cru "La Vigne au Saint" Domaine des Croix
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The 2020 Corton Grand Cru “La Vigne au Saint” from Domaine des Croix is a powerful and refined wine that embodies the complexity and grandeur of the Grand Crus from the Corton hill. This vintage, with its richness and perfect balance, offers a sophisticated tasting experience, ideal for lovers of great Burgundy wines. With excellent aging potential, this wine promises a beautiful evolution in the cellar, revealing greater complexity over time.
Wine Estate: Domaine des Croix
Grape Variety: Pinot Noir
Region: Corton Grand Cru, Côte de Beaune, Burgundy, France
Appellation: Corton Grand Cru, La Vigne au Saint
Color: Red
Format: 0.75 L Bottle
Description
The 2020 Corton Grand Cru “La Vigne au Saint” from Domaine des Croix is an exceptional red wine from one of the most renowned terroirs on the Corton hill, located in Côte de Beaune. Domaine des Croix is celebrated for its meticulous and traditional approach to winemaking, producing wines that showcase the purity and elegance of Pinot Noir. “La Vigne au Saint” is one of the most famous climates of Corton, known for yielding powerful and complex wines with great structure and deep aromatic intensity. The 2020 vintage, marked by perfect weather conditions, resulted in rich, concentrated wines balanced by refreshing acidity.
Blend
This Corton Grand Cru “La Vigne au Saint” is made exclusively from Pinot Noir, Burgundy’s noble grape. This exceptional terroir imparts a solid tannic structure and pronounced minerality, characteristic of the finest Corton wines.
Tasting Notes
Appearance: The wine displays an intense ruby red color with garnet reflections, signaling its concentration and aging potential.
Nose: The nose is complex and expressive, offering aromas of black fruits such as black cherry, blackberry, and cassis, complemented by spicy, floral, and earthy notes. Hints of licorice, truffle, and a subtle minerality add depth to the refined bouquet.
Palate: On the palate, the wine is powerful and structured, with firm yet elegant tannins. The ripe black fruit flavors blend with spicy and earthy nuances, offering great complexity and balanced freshness. The texture is velvety, and the long finish is marked by a subtle minerality that prolongs the pleasure on the palate.
Aging Potential
The 2020 Corton Grand Cru “La Vigne au Saint” from Domaine des Croix has excellent aging potential. It can be enjoyed in its youth for its concentration and aromatic intensity, but will continue to evolve and gain complexity over the years, with a cellaring potential of 15 to 25 years.
Food Pairing
This Corton Grand Cru “La Vigne au Saint” pairs beautifully with grilled or roasted red meats, such as leg of lamb or beef filet. It also complements slow-cooked dishes like coq au vin or beef bourguignon, as well as aged cheeses such as Comté or Brie de Meaux.
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