Tollot-Beaut Aloxe-Corton 1er Vercots 2020

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Tollot-Beaut
Label Name:
 
Aloxe-Corton 1er Vercots
Vintage:
 
2020
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Aloxe-Corton, Côte de Beaune, Burgundy
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
14%
Grape(s):
 
Pinot Noir
Acidity:
 
4
Tannins:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
3
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
15-16°C

Awards/Ratings
Critics: Neal Martin (Vinous) 90–92; Wine Spectator 92; Wine Enthusiast 92; Matthew Jukes 18+. Aged 18 months in 50% new oak; reviewers praise structure and 15–20 year cellar potential

Tasting Note
Medium-bodied Pinot Noir with concentrated black cherry, cranberry and blackberry, violet and spice notes; earthy, mineral undertones and sinewy, ripe tannins. Oak spice frames a persistent, slightly savory finish.

Food Pairing
Roasted duck, grilled entrecôte, mushroom risotto, beef bourguignon, Epoisses or comté; Asian: Peking duck, char siu, soy‑glazed pork, mushroom stir‑fries or duck with hoisin.

Production Method
Hand-harvested, mostly destemmed fermentation (10–15 days) with punch-downs; matured ~18 months in French Burgundian barrels (approx. 50% new).

Vineyard Info
Domaine Tollot‑Beaut, family-owned since late 19th century, farms parcels in Aloxe‑Corton (Les Vercots mid‑slope). Les Vercots uses sélection massale plantings and attentive, low‑yield viticulture to concentrate fruit.