In the glass

Medium-bodiedMedium tanninHigh acidityDryMedium finish

Aroma: dark cherry, spice, earth, rose

Palate: black fruit, mineral, sweet spice, silk

A firm, savoury village Aloxe-Corton with dark cherry, spice and earthy depth.

What it pairs with

  • Coq au vin
    A Burgundy braise of rooster in red wine mirrors the cuvee's own dark-fruit and forest-floor register.
  • Boeuf bourguignon
    Slow-braised beef in Pinot reduction matches the wine's structure and savoury depth.
  • Pate en croute lyonnais Find pate en croute lyonnais on TableJourney →
    The pastry-wrapped terrine's fat and pistachio echo a structured Pinot's red fruit and gentle tannin.

History

A village Aloxe-Corton red in Rollin's well-priced range.

  1. 1860 — Domaine established

Facts

Producer
Domaine Rollin Pere et Fils
Grapes
Pinot Noir (100%)
Classification
Village (Aloxe-Corton, AOC)
Oak
Around 12 months in French oak, part new
ABV
13.0%
Price
EUR 28 to 50 at retail
Drinking window
4-12 from vintage
First vintage
1980

Tags

dry high acid medium body medium tannin medium term mood rustic occasion dinner party occasion weeknight old world pairs with charcuterie pairs with poultry pairs with soft cheese pinot noir price trade up still red value pick
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