Blend: Pinot Noir
From: Aloxe-Corton, Burgundy
Critical Acclaim: WS 92 pt A lithe red, with the silky texture aligning seamlessly with cherry, boysenberry, earth and oak spice flavors. This is beautifully balanced and enjoyable now, yet can develop over the next decade. Drink now through 2033.
Tollot-Beaut’s Aloxe-Corton is from vines planted between 1973 and 1993. The wine shows aromas and flavors of red cherries, red plum, violets, and earth with bright acidity and moderate tannins. It aged for 18 months in 30% new Burgundian piece.
Red Burgundy might be the world’s most flexible food wine. The wine’s high acidity, medium body, medium alcohol, and low tannins make it very food-friendly. Red Burgundy, with its earthy and sometimes gamey character, is a classic partner to roasted game birds, grilled duck breast, and dishes that feature mushrooms, black truffles, or are rich in umami.
