1*Étoile
Hachette
"This attractive ruby-red cuvée delivers a complex nose of ripe fruit (blackcurrant, cherry, strawberry) against a background of toasty oak. Silky tannins support a soft, round body, enlivened by a crisp, fruity finish". (Le Guide Hachette des Vins 2020) Sublime!
Features
Estate
Domaine Prin
Vintage
2016
Designation
Aloxe-Corton
Region
Burgundy
Grape varieties
100% Pinot Noir
Terroirs
Les Valozières and les Boutières, clayey limestone soils
Viticulture
Traditional and meticulous
Harvest
Manual
Winemaking
Traditional with 3-week vatting periods
Breeding
12 months in oak barrels
Alcohol content
13%
Tasting & pairing
Eye
Bright ruby with violet highlights
Nose
Red berries (raspberry), spices
Mouth
A frank and firm attack in its youth, the silky tannins allow morello cherry aromas to develop with a long persistence.
Serve
AT 16-18°C
Open
1 hour before
Drink before
2026
Food and wine pairing
Enjoy with beef stew, roast meats, small game, cheeses...
Domaine Prin
Aloxe-Corton
Expert opinion
Guide Hachette des vins
Wine rated (2020 guide) 1*Star (Very successful wine)
Domaine noté (guide 2020) Award-winning wines (The wines of this producer are regularly awarded by the guide)
About the wine:
This attractive ruby-red cuvée delivers a complex nose of ripe fruit (blackcurrant, cherry, strawberry) against a background of toasty oak. Silky tannins support a soft, round body, enlivened by a crisp, fruity finish.
About the domain :
Located in Ladoix-Serrigny, this 6-hectare estate has been run by Jean-Luc Boudrot since 1994. Regularly in the spotlight for his Ladoix, Aloxe, Corton and Savigny wines.
Customer reviews
Customer rating
3.7/5
out of 3 reviews
Note and review by M. GILDAS R. Published on 09/05/2020
Very good wine, true to its appellation
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Note and review by Mme STEFANIA D. Published on 03/05/2020
A very decent Aloxe Corton at a very attractive price.
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Note and review by M. STEPHANE T. Published on 07/03/2021
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