Maison Capitain-GagnerotAloxe Corton 1er Cru 'Les Moutottes'
Red wine
In the mouth this red wine is a with a nice freshness.
This wine generally goes well with poultry, beef or veal.
Taste structure of the Aloxe Corton 1er Cru 'Les Moutottes' from the Maison Capitain-Gagnerot
Light | Bold | |
Smooth | Tannic | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Aloxe Corton 1er Cru 'Les Moutottes' of Maison Capitain-Gagnerot in the region of Burgundy is a with a nice freshness.
Wine flavors and olphactive analysis
On the nose the Aloxe Corton 1er Cru 'Les Moutottes' of Maison Capitain-Gagnerot in the region of Burgundy often reveals types of flavors of red fruit, non oak or earth and sometimes also flavors of microbio, oak or spices.
Food and wine pairings with Aloxe Corton 1er Cru 'Les Moutottes'
Pairings that work perfectly with Aloxe Corton 1er Cru 'Les Moutottes'
Original food and wine pairings with Aloxe Corton 1er Cru 'Les Moutottes'
The Aloxe Corton 1er Cru 'Les Moutottes' of Maison Capitain-Gagnerot matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, veal or poultry such as recipes of braised beef with carrots, curried veal roulades or chicken curry with coconut milk and cashew nuts.
Details and technical informations about Maison Capitain-Gagnerot's Aloxe Corton 1er Cru 'Les Moutottes'.
Discover the grape variety: Pinot noir
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.
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of Aloxe Corton 1er Cru 'Les Moutottes' from Maison Capitain-Gagnerot are 2016, 2015, 2014, 2017 and 2013.
Informations about the Maison Capitain-Gagnerot
The Maison Capitain-Gagnerot is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 27 wines for sale in the of Aloxe-Corton 1er Cru 'Les Moutottes' to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Aloxe-Corton 1er Cru 'Les Moutottes'
The wine region of Aloxe-Corton 1er Cru 'Les Moutottes' is located in the region of Aloxe-Corton Premier Cru of Burgundy of France. Wineries and vineyards like the Maison Capitain-Gagnerot or the Domaine Edmond Cornu & Fils produce mainly wines red. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Aloxe-Corton 1er Cru 'Les Moutottes' are Pinot noir, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Aloxe-Corton 1er Cru 'Les Moutottes' often reveals types of flavors of red fruit, microbio or oak and sometimes also flavors of red fruit, black fruit or sour cherry.
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: Tired
Wine that is too old, faded or has suffered from handling such as racking or bottling. In the first case it is too late, in the second case the wine must be put to rest for a few weeks in the cellar.
