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Profile
Structure
Drinking window
Latest scored vintage 2019: best 2031 to 2049.
vintage12 yrs30 yrs32 yrs
Critic scores
| Critic | Vintage | Score |
|---|---|---|
| Burghound reviewed 2022 | 2019 | 93/100 |
Scores as published by each critic for the vintage shown.
In the glass
Aroma: dark cherry, iron, spice, earth
Palate: black fruit, graphite, mineral, truffle
A powerful Corton monopole, dark and structured with iron, spice and an ageworthy frame.
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 Clos des Cortons Faiveley
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
Clos des Cortons Faiveley is a rare named monopole within the Corton grand cru, held since the 19th century.
- 1874Faiveley acquired the Corton monopole
Facts
- Producer
- Domaine Faiveley · visiting guide
- Grapes
- Pinot Noir (100%)
- Classification
- Grand Cru (Aloxe-Corton, AOC)
- Oak
- Around 18 months in French oak, part new
- ABV
- 13.0%
- Price
- EUR 120 to 280 at retail
- Drinking window
- 12-30 from vintage
- First vintage
- 1874
Frequently asked about Corton Grand Cru Clos des Cortons Faiveley
What does Corton Grand Cru Clos des Cortons Faiveley 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 powerful Corton monopole, dark and structured with iron, spice and an ageworthy frame.
When should I drink Corton Grand Cru Clos des Cortons Faiveley?
Drink 12-30 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 Clos des Cortons Faiveley?
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 Clos des Cortons Faiveley?
The blend is Pinot Noir (100%). The wine is classified as Grand Cru (Aloxe-Corton, AOC).
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