Winery Edgar d'EsplotAloxe Corton 1er Cru
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The Aloxe Corton 1er Cru of the Winery Edgar d'Esplot is in the top 0 of wines of Aloxe-Corton Premier Cru.
Details and technical informations about Winery Edgar d'Esplot's Aloxe Corton 1er Cru.
Discover the grape variety: Krakhouna
It is believed to have originated in Georgia, where it is grown as both a table and wine grape. In France it is not known.
Informations about the Winery Edgar d'Esplot
The Winery Edgar d'Esplot is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 18 wines for sale in the of Aloxe-Corton Premier Cru to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Aloxe-Corton Premier Cru
The wine region of Aloxe-Corton Premier Cru is located in the region of Aloxe-Corton of Burgundy of France. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Antonin Guyon or the Domaine Tollot-Beaut produce mainly wines red. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Aloxe-Corton Premier Cru are Pinot noir, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Aloxe-Corton Premier Cru often reveals types of flavors of cherry, truffle or violet and sometimes also flavors of coffee, licorice or plum.
The wine region of Burgundy
Bourgogne is the catch-all regional appellation title of the Burgundy wine region in eastern France ("Bourgogne" is the French name for Burgundy). Burgundy has a Complex and comprehensive appellation system; counting Premier Cru and Grand Cru titles, the region has over 700 appellation titles for its wines. Thus, Burgundy wines often come from one Vineyard (or several separate vineyards) without an appellation title specific to the region, Village or even vineyard. A standard Burgundy wine may be made from grapes grown in one or more of Burgundy's 300 communes.
The word of the wine: Pigeage
Operation consisting of a vertical treading to push the cap of marc into the wine, which promotes extraction. Pigeage can be carried out mechanically with jacks that plunge into the vat. Traditionally, it is the men who go down into the vats and push the cap by trampling it.
