Aloxe Corton 1er Cru Les Chaillots 2005
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Aloxe-Corton is the native village of the Latour family who have been intimately involved in the affairs of the commune for over three centuries. Of the total hectarage under vines, the Latour family controls just over 13% of production centered on the famous Château and cuverie of Corton-Grancey. The name Les Chaillots refers to the stony, pebbly nature of the soil in this vineyard, as caillou means pebble in french. The wine is of a distinctive character with a bouquet said to resemble freshly baked bread. There is an alliance in the wines of Aloxe-Corton between the finesse of a Côte de Beaune and the mellow, powerful appeal of the Côte de Nuits. This is a wine that can age for over 10 years.
Wine Specs
Vintage
2005
Varietal
Pinot Noir
Appellation
Aloxe Corton 1er Cru
Vineyard Designation
Les Chaillots
Fermentation
Oak casks
Alcohol %
13.5
Wine Spectator
89
Wine Enthusiast
88
Wine Advocate
87
Wine Profile
Tasting Notes
This is a charming wine with ripe fruit aromas; its spicy nature was conferred by the 12 months it spent in our Louis Latour oak barrels. Offering rich vanilla, bing cherries and licorice, this complex wine is round, mellow and nicely structured. A well balanced wine that should be enjoyed after three to five years of cellaring.
Ratings
Allen Meadows, Burghound: 88 points
Winemaker Notes
Traditional open-vat fermentation followed by 10 to 12 months in oak casks.
