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
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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.
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.
- 2009 — First DRC Corton from the de Merode lease
Facts
- Producer
- Domaine de la Romanee-Conti
- 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
Scores
- Burghound 93 (2017 vintage, reviewed 2020)
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).