Bouchard Père & Fils - Le Corton Grand Cru Domaine 2016
Burgundy
Red
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94-95/100
James Suckling
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90/100
Vinous
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16/20
RVF
"Chalky, stony notes mingle with pastry and red to black cherries, all leading to a palate that shows good acidity, impressive depth and weight of tannins. A fresh vintage expression with more intensity on the finish. This one will age very well. Try from 2024." (James Suckling - 2018).The Côte de Beaune's only red Grand Cru, Corton is also a historic vineyard whose first traces date back to the 2nd century BC. Later, Corton became Charlemagne's favorite wine. It is the only Côte d'Or Grand Cru to be divided into sub-climates. "Le Corton" refers to the parcel that gave its name to the Corton appellation.
Features
Estate
Bouchard Père et Fils
Cuvée
Grand Cru Le Corton
Vintage
2016
Designation
Corton Grand Cru
Region
Burgundy
Grape varieties
100% Pinot Noir
Terroirs
Stony clay-limestone soil, east-facing, historic parcel that gave its name to the appellation.
Viticulture
Soil cultivation and occasional operations to ensure optimum health all year round
Harvest
Manual in small cases
Winemaking
After total or partial de-stemming, depending on the vintage, fermentation in small containers and gentle pressing ensure optimal vinification. Depending on the vintage profile, vatting can last from 18 to 21 days.
Breeding
12 to 14 months in French oak barrels, with 40 to 50% new barrels
Alcohol content
13.5%
Tasting & pairing
Eye
Dark ruby with brown and mauve highlights
Nose
Deep bouquet with notes of red and black fruits and spices combined with hints of smoke.
Mouth
Full-bodied and rich, it expresses itself with distinction. A great, racy wine with excellent cellaring potential.
Serve
Decant at 16-17°C if airing is required.
Drink from
2022
Drink before
2030+
Food and wine pairing
A racy wine that goes wonderfully well with venison, pheasant, woodcock and full-bodied cheeses.
Bouchard Père et Fils
Corton
Expert opinion
Bettane & Desseauve
Domaine rated (guide 2023) 4*Stars (Top-quality producers, the glories of French winegrowing)
About the domain :
From Les Cazetiers to Bouzeron, this major Beaune trading house, founded in 1731, owns over 142 parcels in 130 hectares of vineyards, including 73 hectares of premier and grand cru. This first-rate winegrowing heritage enables Fréderic Weber, a talented winemaker who was previously in charge of Château de Poncié, to produce around 600,000 bottles out of the total three million produced here each year, with most of the production coming from purchased grapes for the great reds, and carefully selected musts for the non-domain whites. Impressive success in both white and red wines in recent vintages.
Robert Parker - Wine Advocate
Domaine noté (guide 2022) Recommended (Wine producer recommended by Robert Parker - The Wine Advocate)
RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France
Wine rated (2019 guide) 16/20 (Very good wine)
About the wine:
Marked by a powdery note, it smells of rum raisins. This woody expression is not the noblest, as it buries the fruit. On the palate, the power of the terroir makes itself felt.
Jancis Robinson
Rated domain (guide 2022) Recommended
Vinous A. Galloni
Rated 90/100
James Suckling
Wine rated (2018 guide) 94-95/100
Rated domain (guide 2023) Recommended
About the wine:
Chalky, stony notes mingle with pastry and red to black cherries, all leading to a palate that shows good acidity, impressive depth and weight of tannins. A fresh vintage expression with more intensity on the finish. This one will age very well. Try it from 2024.
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