Aloxe-Corton 1er Cru Les Vercots Pinot Noir 2020

Aloxe-Corton 1er Cru 'Les Vercots' - Pinot Noir - Burgundy

Aloxe-Corton 1er Cru 'Les Vercots' from Domaine Ravaut is a fantastic Burgundian Pinot Noir with a depth and complexity that reflects one of Côte de Beaune's most respected Premier Cru areas. The wine is from the excellent 2020 vintage, which many critics describe as one of Burgundy's best of the decade - with ripe fruits and natural freshness in a rare balance.

On the nose, 'Les Vercots' presents a concentrated bouquet of dark cherries, juicy blueberries, and fresh raspberries, supported by subtle notes of vanilla, cedar, and light spice from careful oak aging. On the palate, the wine is full-bodied without being heavy. The tannins are silky and well-defined - typical of great Pinot Noir from Aloxe-Corton - and the finish lasts more than 45 seconds, a sign of a wine with real complexity and terroir expression.

The soil in 'Les Vercots' consists primarily of red ferrous limestone and clay, which contributes to the wine's characteristic mineral backbone and color intensity. It is precisely this combination of soil and microclimate that distinguishes Aloxe-Corton from the neighboring appellations Pernand-Vergelesses and Chorey-lès-Beaune.

Ravaut is a family-run domaine with roots deeply planted in Aloxe-Corton. The vineyard is cultivated according to traditional principles with low yields per hectare, which concentrates flavor and structure in every glass. The 2020 vintage is now in an opening phase and can benefit from decanting 30-45 minutes before serving.

The wine naturally pairs with game, lamb rump, duck with cherry sauce, mature Époisses, or Comté.

• Appellation: Aloxe-Corton 1er Cru
• Wine: Les Vercots
• Producer: Domaine Ravaut
• Vintage: 2020
• Grape variety: Pinot Noir
• Alcohol: 14% 75 cl

Contains: Sulphites.