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Profile
Structure
Drinking window
Latest scored vintage 2017: best 2027 to 2047.
vintage10 yrs30 yrs32 yrs
Critic scores
| Critic | Vintage | Score |
|---|---|---|
| Burghound reviewed 2020 | 2017 | 93/100 |
Scores as published by each critic for the vintage shown.
In the glass
Aroma: black cherry, iron, spice, earth
Palate: dark berry, mineral, liquorice, truffle
A more powerful, structured style from the Corton hill, with dark fruit, iron and firm tannins.
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 Corton Grand Cru
Allow 95 minutes from open to pour.
- Open and decant. Open 90 minutes before serving and pour into a decanter to aerate.
- Serve at 16-18°C. Cellar temperature (16-18°C) is the band for this style. Warmer pushes alcohol forward; colder dampens aromatics.
- Glassware. Use a large Bordeaux-style glass: the bowl shape rewards the wine's structure.
- 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
DRC began farming Corton parcels leased from Prince Florent de Merode with the 2009 vintage.
- 2009First DRC Corton from the de Merode lease
Facts
- Producer
- Domaine de la Romanee-Conti · visiting guide
- Grapes
- Pinot Noir (100%)
- Classification
- Grand Cru (Aloxe-Corton, AOC)
- Oak
- Around 18 months in 100% new French oak
- ABV
- 13.0%
- Price
- EUR 1500 to 3000 at retail
- Drinking window
- 10-30 from vintage
- First vintage
- 2009
Frequently asked about Corton Grand Cru
What does Corton Grand Cru taste like?
On the nose, black cherry, iron, spice, earth. On the palate, dark berry, mineral, liquorice, truffle. Structurally full-bodied, firm tannins, high acidity with a long finish. A more powerful, structured style from the Corton hill, with dark fruit, iron and firm tannins.
When should I drink Corton Grand Cru?
Drink 10-30 from vintage. Young vintages benefit from 30-90 minutes of decanting; mature bottles should be handled carefully for sediment.
What food pairs with 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 Corton Grand Cru?
The blend is Pinot Noir (100%). The wine is classified as Grand Cru (Aloxe-Corton, AOC).
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