Structure

Bodymedium
Tanninmedium
Acidityhigh
Sweetnessdry
Finishmedium
Oaknew oak

Drinking window

Best 4 to 12 years from vintage.
vintage4 yrs12 yrs14 yrs

Critic scores

No critic score is published for this bottle that we can cite with a reviewer, a vintage and a review year, so none is shown. The rating in the header is our own.

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.

How to serve Aloxe-Corton Village

Allow 65 minutes from open to pour.

  1. Open and decant. Open 60 minutes before serving and pour into a decanter to aerate.
  2. Serve at 14-16°C. Cellar temperature (14-16°C) is the band for this style. Warmer pushes alcohol forward; colder dampens aromatics.
  3. Glassware. Use a Burgundy bowl with a wide opening: the bowl shape rewards the wine's structure.
  4. Pair with. Coq au vin, Boeuf bourguignon, Pate en croute lyonnais. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.

History

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

  1. 1860: Domaine established

Facts

Producer
Domaine Rollin Pere et Fils · visiting guide
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

Frequently asked about Aloxe-Corton Village

What does Aloxe-Corton Village taste like?

On the nose, dark cherry, spice, earth, rose. On the palate, black fruit, mineral, sweet spice, silk. Structurally medium-bodied, medium tannins, high acidity with a medium finish. A firm, savoury village Aloxe-Corton with dark cherry, spice and earthy depth.

When should I drink Aloxe-Corton Village?

Drink 4-12 from vintage. Young vintages benefit from 30-90 minutes of decanting; mature bottles should be handled carefully for sediment.

What food pairs with Aloxe-Corton Village?

Coq au vin is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Boeuf bourguignon and Pate en croute lyonnais. A Burgundy braise of rooster in red wine mirrors the cuvee's own dark-fruit and forest-floor register.

What grapes are in Aloxe-Corton Village?

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

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