In the glass

Full-bodiedFirm tanninHigh acidityDryLong finish

Aroma: dark cherry, iron, spice, earth

Palate: black fruit, graphite, mineral, truffle

A blend across the Corton hill's red climats, structured and dark with iron, spice and a firm 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.
  • 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.

History

Corton Grancey is a historic Latour cuvee assembled from its various Corton red parcels.

  1. 1834 — Chateau Corton Grancey acquired

Facts

Producer
Maison Louis Latour
Grapes
Pinot Noir (100%)
Classification
Grand Cru (Aloxe-Corton, AOC)
Oak
Around 12 to 14 months in French oak, part new
ABV
13.0%
Price
EUR 70 to 140 at retail
Drinking window
8-20 from vintage
First vintage
1834

Scores

  • Burghound 90 (2019 vintage, reviewed 2022)

Tags

cellar worthy dry firm tannin full body grand cru high acid iconic mood contemplative mood elegant occasion cellar occasion special old world pairs with game pairs with mushroom pairs with red meat pinot noir price premium still red
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