Tollot-Beaut Corton Bressandes Grand Cru 2018

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Tollot-Beaut
Label Name:
 
Corton Bressandes Grand Cru
Vintage:
 
2018
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Corton (Aloxe‑Corton), Côte de Beaune, Burgundy
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
14.5%
Grape(s):
 
Pinot Noir
Acidity:
 
4
Tannins:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
16-18°C

Awards/Ratings
Wine Spectator 95; Wine & Spirits 94; Vinous (Neal Martin) 90–92; Jasper Morris 91–94; Burghound / Allen Meadows 94

Tasting Note
Concentrated red and black cherry, blackberry, rose petal and forest floor with spice, licorice and mineral undertones. Firm, refined tannins and a long, savory finish.

Food Pairing
Roast duck, beef bourguignon, mushroom risotto, lamb, aged cheeses; Asian: Peking duck, char siu, bulgogi, miso aubergine, soy‑glazed pork.

Production Method
Hand‑harvested Pinot Noir; fermentations with controlled maceration, malolactic conversion; matured ~18–20 months in oak (approx. 50% new) before bottling.

Vineyard Info
Domaine Tollot‑Beaut is a family estate (c. early 20th century), run by Nathalie and cousins, owning multiple Corton parcels and ~24 ha across Côte d’Or.