CORTON GRAND CRU "RENARDES"  MAISON ALBERT BICHOT  PRESENTATION  LOCATION  Bourgogne  VARIETAL  Pinot Noir  TERROIR  Brown limestone soil containing marls  Gateway to the Côte de Beaune from the north, the hill of Corton is shared  among the villages of Ladoix-Serrigny, Aloxe-Corton and Pernand Vergelesses and produces the two Grand Crus Corton (almost entirely  red) and Corton-Charlemagne (white).  Facing southeast to southwest, the vineyards lie at altitudes of between  250 and 330 metres, forming an amphitheatre seen nowhere else in the  Côte.  The "Renardes" Climat is located on the upper part of the slope and  benefits from eastern-southeastern exposure.  VINIFICATION/AGEING  Handpicking, grape sorting upon arrival at the winery.  Fermenting maceration in thermoregulated wooden vats for 18 to 21  days.  Aging in oak barrels (35 to 45% new barrels) for 16 to 18 months.  TASTING  The opulence of Corton wines, which are often described as generous, is  complemented by a sensation of freshness, due in part to the higher  altitude of the appellation. The nose combines notes of red fruit (cherry,  raspberry...) and spices with wilder scents (forest undergrowth, musk...).  On the palate, this wine offers perfect harmony between power,  roundness and delicateness, in addition to remarkable length.  SERVING  Serve at 16-17°C (60-62°F).  Long aging potential: 7 to 10 years and more.  FOOD PAIRINGS  Finely prepared roasted or stewed meats  (beef, game, duck)  Medium to mature cheeses  Recipe suggestion: beef filet stuffed with mushrooms, truffle purée  www.albert-bichot.com       Powered by TCPDF (www.tcpdf.org)