Tollot-Beaut Aloxe-Corton 2019

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Tollot-Beaut
Label Name:
 
Aloxe-Corton
Vintage:
 
2019
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Aloxe-Corton, Côte de Beaune, Burgundy
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
13.5%
Grape(s):
 
Pinot Noir
Acidity:
 
4
Tannins:
 
3
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
3
Length:
 
3
Aroma Intensity:
 
3
Best Temperature:
 
16-18°C

Awards/Ratings
Wine Spectator 92 points (2019 Aloxe-Corton). aged ~18 months in c. 30% new Burgundian oak. Reviewed by Wine. com / Winebow / BottleBarn listings confirming critic scores

Tasting Note
Silky, lithe Pinot Noir showing cherry, red plum, violets, boysenberry, earth and gentle oak spice. Medium-bodied with bright acidity, velvety texture and moderate tannins; mineral and floral notes linger on a balanced, medium finish.

Food Pairing
Roasted or grilled duck, beef bourguignon, braised lamb, mushroom or truffle risotto; Asian: Peking duck, soy-braised short ribs, miso-glazed salmon or eggplant, umami-rich stir-fries.

Production Method
Hand-harvested, mostly destemmed fermentation in stainless tanks; matured c.18 months in French oak barrels (around 30% new). Traditional Burgundian vinification and élevage.

Vineyard Info
Domaine Tollot-Beaut is a family estate (bottling at the domaine since 1921) of about 24 ha across Beaune, Savigny, Chorey and Aloxe-Corton; run by the fifth generation (Nathalie Tollot). Known for old vines and classic Burgundian style.