Bouchard Père et Fils Aloxe Corton Rouge
WHY WE LOVE IT
- This appellation on the north side of the Côte de Beaune is situated at the foot of the Corton mountain where the vine has been cultivated for over 2000 years.
- It gained its renown at the time of Charlemagne who was very fond of the wines from this “terroir”.
Varietal Composition: 100% Pinot Noir
Elaboration: Purchased grapes are made through long-term grower contracts, who are committed to respecting Bouchard Père & Fils’ strict quality control. Grapes are harvested manually. Vatting of the wine last for 2 weeks and matured for 10-12 months in 20-30% new French oak barrels.
Tasting Notes: Notes of berry fruit on the nose. Originating in the Côte de Beaune but located on the border with the Côte de Nuits, this wine is an interesting blend of structure and elegance.
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PRODUCER BACKGROUND
Founded in 1731, Maison Bouchard Père & Fils is one of Burgundy’s oldest wine merchant houses. Over the centuries, the House has been devoted to acquiring highly renowned parcels, in order to build a prestigious domaine: 130 hectares of Crus. The famed vineyards include: Beaune Grèves Vigne de L’Enfant Jésus, Chevalier-Montrachet, Montrachet, Corton, Corton-Charlemagne, Bonnes-Mares and Clos Vougeot to name a few. In 1995 this exceptional collection was purchased by Joseph Henriot, and is today part of Maisons & Domaines Henriot. Maison Bouchard Père & Fils has invested in the vine to bottle, the process is handled with meticulous care, to ensure the most faithful expression of each terroir. Installed since the beginning of the 19th century on the site of the ancient Châteaude Beaune, Maison Bouchard Père & Fils uses the underground galleries and bastions of this fortress built by LuisXI, 10 meters below ground, for the slow maturing of its wines under optimal conditions. Millions of bottles, including a rare collection of pre-phylloxera wines rest in the cellars today protected by 7 meter thick walls.