Domaine Antonin Guyon - Aloxe-Corton 1er Cru Les Fournières 2020
Burgundy
Red
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Drink or Keep
95/100
Wine Enthusiast
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90-92/100
Burghound
"What potential!"
"Deep dark ruby in color, the wine presents fresh aromas of rhubarb, blackberry, black cherry, cassis, fresh mint and black pepper on the nose. The palate is concentrated and precise, with blackberry and tart fruit cradled by the minerality of finely ground stones. This is a well-balanced wine, whose youthful, full-bodied tannins are kept in check by lively acidity." (Wine Enthusiast 2023)
Features
Estate
Domaine Antonin Guyon
Cuvée
1er Cru Les Fournières
Vintage
2020
Designation
Aloxe-corton 1er Cru
Region
Burgundy
Grape varieties
100% Pinot Noir
Terroirs
Clay-limestone soils, east-south exposure
Viticulture
Traditional and meticulous
Harvest
Manual
Winemaking
Total destemming, long vinification (20 days) in wooden vats, with punching down and temperature control.
Breeding
18 months on fine lees in oak barrels (25% new)
Alcohol content
14.5%
Tasting & pairing
Eye
Attractive dark ruby colour
Nose
Complex with notes of red fruit (cherry)
Mouth
Fleshy and silky, with slightly kirsch, spicy and smoky notes, serene structure, round finish.
Serve
AT 16-17°C
Drink before
2035
Food and wine pairing
Enjoy with roast meats, game and most cheeses...
Domaine Antonin Guyon
Aloxe-Corton
Expert opinion
Bettane & Desseauve
Domaine rated (guide 2022) 3*Stars (High-quality production that can serve as a benchmark in its sector)
About the domain :
With 47 hectares in 25 climats, this family estate, assembled from innumerable parcels, boasts a unique winegrowing heritage, including a first-rate representation of the Corton hillside. The wines are faithful to their original terroirs, unpretentious and full of sincerity. The estate is managed by Dominique Guyon, and will be certified organic from the 2018 vintage. The reds, made from partially destemmed grapes, combine ripe fruit and fine tannins. They are faithful representatives of their terroir of origin, with a successful range of reds in 2018, where Corton Clos-du-Roi is leading the way, which is not unusual. In white, outstanding Meursault charmes-dessus and Pernand sous-frétille.
Guide Hachette des vins
Domaine noté (guide 2022) Award-winning wines (The wines of this producer are regularly awarded by the guide)
About the domain :
Since the 1960s, this estate has built up a vast 48-hectare vineyard (certified organic), mainly planted with 1st and Grand Crus, from Gevrey-Chambertin to Meursault. Dominique Guyon, Antonin's son, manages the estate's consistent quality.
RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France
Domaine rated (guide 2022) 1*Star (Stars in the making or quality winemakers with a good level of production, you won't be disappointed when you taste the wines from these estates)
About the domain :
Founded in 1960 by Antonin Guyon, the domaine is now run by his son Dominique, who is passionate about winemaking, and supervised by Greek oenologist Kyriakos Kynigopoulos. The range on offer is extensive, with highlights in Côte de Nuits including a remarkable Chambolle Clos du Village and, in Côte de Beaune, four superb Cortons, including a Corton-Charlemagne.
Burghound
Rated 90-92/100
Wine Enthusiast
Wine rated (guide 2023) 95/100
Domaine noté (guide 2022) Recommended (Wine producer recommended by Wine Enthusiast)
About the wine:
With its deep, dark ruby color, the wine presents fresh aromas of rhubarb, blackberry, black cherry, blackcurrant, fresh mint and black pepper on the nose. The palate is concentrated and precise, with blackberry and tart fruit cradled by the minerality of finely ground stones. This is a well-balanced wine, whose youthful, full-bodied tannins are kept in check by lively acidity.
Le Figaro vins
Rated area (2020 guide) Recommended
About the domain :
This large 48-hectare estate is located in Savigny-lès-Beaune. In the 1960s, Antonin Guyon purchased parcels from Gevrey-Chambertin to Meursault. In 1970, his son Dominique completed the estate. He succeeded in bringing together 350 parcels belonging to nearly 80 owners in the commune of Meuilley in the Hautes-Côtes-de-Nuits, representing a total of 22 hectares. Today, Dominique Guyon runs the estate and carries out the vinifications with the help of his cellar master, who is also his vineyard manager, Vincent Nicot. The vineyard is particularly well tended, with ploughing, moderate soil enrichment, limited yields and grapes always sorted at harvest time. The domaine offers a wide range of wines in both Côte-de-Nuits and Côte-de-Beaune, with many 1ers Crus and a few Grands Crus de Corton and a Charmes-Chambertin. All the wines have great fruit and density.
Customer reviews
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