In the glass

Full-bodiedFirm tanninHigh acidityDryLong finish

Aroma: dark cherry, iron, spice, earth

Palate: black fruit, graphite, mineral, truffle

A structured Corton red with dark fruit, iron and a firm, savoury palate.

What it pairs with

  • Roast venison with cassis jus
    Game meat and a blackcurrant reduction echo a grand-cru Pinot's wild fruit and firm tannin.
  • Boeuf bourguignon
    Slow-braised beef in Pinot reduction matches the wine's structure and savoury depth.
  • Epoisses de Bourgogne
    The washed-rind cow's-milk cheese's pungent cream needs a wine with grip and acidity to balance it.

History

Bouchard owns a substantial holding on the Corton hill, with Le Corton its flagship red.

  1. 1838 — Corton holdings established

Facts

Producer
Bouchard Pere et Fils
Grapes
Pinot Noir (100%)
Classification
Grand Cru (Aloxe-Corton, AOC)
Oak
Around 16 months in French oak, part new
ABV
13.0%
Price
EUR 90 to 200 at retail
Drinking window
10-25 from vintage
First vintage
1838

Scores

  • Burghound 91 (2019 vintage, reviewed 2022)

Tags

cellar worthy dry firm tannin full body grand cru high acid iconic mood contemplative mood elegant occasion cellar occasion special old world pairs with game pairs with mushroom pairs with red meat pinot noir price fine still red
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