Dufouleur Freres Aloxe Corton Les Cras 2007
Price £27.30
Stock Level: 7
| Grape: | Pinot Noir |
| Strength: | 13% |
| Style: | Medium bodied |
| Size: | 750ml |
| Cellar Notes: | The village of Aloxe-Corton is at the north point of the Côte de Beaune, and the only village in this area possessing a red Grand Cru - Corton - which gave its name to the village.
The wine is made with grapes from a vineyard named Les Cras, at the foot of the village, making a firm but elegant wine with dominant tannins.
The aging occurs in oak barrels over 12 to 18 months, with the proportion of new oak varying from 30% to 100% depending upon an analysis, tasting, and evaluation of each vintage. |
| Appearance: | lovely garnet colour |
| Aromas: | prune and earthy notes |
| Palate: | plum and dark cooked cherries coat the palate. This wine holds up very well with a firm texture |
Vineyard: Du Fouleur Freres http://www.dufouleur-freres.com/en
The estate is made of the vines that they manage, whether they are family properties or rented vineyards. This is the place they work on the full process, from the vine to the bootle, with one aim : emphasizing the individual expression, richness and subtlety of each of the vines
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