The wine region of Corton Grand Cru is located in the region of Côte de Beaune of Burgundy of France. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine de La Romanée-Conti or the Domaine Méo-Camuzet produce mainly wines red, white and sweet. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Corton Grand Cru are Pinot noir, Chardonnay and Cabernet-Sauvignon, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Corton Grand Cru often reveals types of flavors of cherry, caramel or nutmeg and sometimes also flavors of clove, tar or dark fruit.
In the mouth of Corton Grand Cru is a with a nice freshness. We currently count 111 estates and châteaux in the of Corton Grand Cru, producing 174 different wines in conventional, organic and biodynamic agriculture. The wines of Corton Grand Cru go well with generally quite well with dishes of beef, veal or game (deer, venison).
Pinot noir is an important red grape variety in Burgundy and Champagne, and its reputation is well known! Great wines such as the Domaine de la Romanée Conti elaborate their wines from this famous grape variety, and make it a great variety. When properly vinified, pinot noit produces red wines of great finesse, with a wide range of aromas depending on its advancement (fruit, undergrowth, leather). it is also the only red grape variety authorized in Alsace. Pinot Noir is not easily cultivated beyond our borders, although it has enjoyed some success in Oregon, the United States, Australia and New Zealand.
red wines from the region of Corton Grand Cru go well with generally quite well with dishes of beef, veal or game (deer, venison) such as recipes of venison stew to be prepared the day before, veal chops au gratin or duck fillets with honey.
On the nose in the region of Corton Grand Cru often reveals types of flavors of cherry, citrus or hibiscus and sometimes also flavors of tree fruit, savory or red currant. In the mouth in the region of Corton Grand Cru is a with a nice freshness.
A methuselah of Romanée-Conti 1976 from Burgundy’s vaunted Domaine de la Romanée-Conti was among the highlights in a two-day series of Sotheby’s wine and spirits auctions in Hong Kong last weekend. The six-litre bottle sold for HK$1.25m (US$159,350), against a pre-sale estimate range of HK$1m to HK$1.4m. In a separate spirits auction, a single bottle of Yamazaki 35 Year Old Japanese whisky fetched HK$1m (US$127,440). Rare white Burgundy was also in-demand during the weekend event. Top lot in a f ...
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Not so long ago, most Hermitage was a blend of different vineyards from across the hill. However, since the 1990s we’ve seen an increasing range of single-vineyard wines being made. Getting a handle on the most important sites will help guide you to a style you enjoy, and even if you prefer blended wines, becoming familiar with the individual Hermitage lieux-dits will enrich your drinking experience. Scroll down to see Matt Walls’ tasting notes and scores for seven wines from Hermitage lie ...
