Profile

Structure

Bodyfull
Tanninfirm
Acidityhigh
Sweetnessdry
Finishlong
Oaknew oak

Drinking window

Latest scored vintage 2019: best 2029 to 2044.

vintage10 yrs25 yrs27 yrs

Critic scores

CriticVintageScore
Burghound reviewed 2022201991/100

Scores as published by each critic for the vintage shown.

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.More wines for venison →
  • Boeuf bourguignon Slow-braised beef in Pinot reduction matches the wine's structure and savoury depth.More wines for beef stew →
  • Epoisses de Bourgogne The washed-rind cow's-milk cheese's pungent cream needs a wine with grip and acidity to balance it.More wines for soft cheese →

How to serve Le Corton Grand Cru

Allow 95 minutes from open to pour.

  1. Open and decant. Open 90 minutes before serving and pour into a decanter to aerate.
  2. Serve at 16-18°C. Cellar temperature (16-18°C) is the band for this style. Warmer pushes alcohol forward; colder dampens aromatics.
  3. Glassware. Use a large Bordeaux-style glass: the bowl shape rewards the wine's structure.
  4. Pair with. Roast venison with cassis jus, Boeuf bourguignon, Epoisses de Bourgogne. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.

History

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

  1. 1838Corton holdings established

Facts

Producer
Bouchard Pere et Fils · visiting guide
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

Frequently asked about Le Corton Grand Cru

What does Le Corton Grand Cru taste like?

On the nose, dark cherry, iron, spice, earth. On the palate, black fruit, graphite, mineral, truffle. Structurally full-bodied, firm tannins, high acidity with a long finish. A structured Corton red with dark fruit, iron and a firm, savoury palate.

When should I drink Le Corton Grand Cru?

Drink 10-25 from vintage. Young vintages benefit from 30-90 minutes of decanting; mature bottles should be handled carefully for sediment.

What food pairs with Le Corton Grand Cru?

Roast venison with cassis jus is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Boeuf bourguignon and Epoisses de Bourgogne. Game meat and a blackcurrant reduction echo a grand-cru Pinot's wild fruit and firm tannin.

What grapes are in Le Corton Grand Cru?

The blend is Pinot Noir (100%). The wine is classified as Grand Cru (Aloxe-Corton, AOC).

Tags

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