Tollot-Beaut Corton Bressandes Grand Cru 2022

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Tollot-Beaut
Label Name:
 
Corton Bressandes Grand Cru
Vintage:
 
2022
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Côte de Beaune (Aloxe-Corton) — Corton-Bressandes Grand Cru
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
13.5%
Grape(s):
 
Pinot Noir
Acidity:
 
4
Tannins:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
16-18°C

Awards/Ratings
Vinous 95 (barrel sample notes for 2022), Wine Spectator 94; Jasper Morris/Decanter-style praise; widely scored 92–95 by major critics

Tasting Note
Black cherry and blackberry core with earthy, graphite and cigar-box notes; violet and herbal florality, fine-grained tannins, saline mineral lift and a long, refined finish.

Food Pairing
Western: roast duck, grilled or braised beef, lamb shank, mushroom risotto, aged cheeses. Asian: Peking duck, hoisin/glazed pork (char siu), Korean BBQ (bulgogi), miso‑marinated eggplant or shiitake dishes.

Production Method
Hand-harvested, mostly destemmed; 10–15 day fermentation with punch‑downs/pump‑overs; aged ~16–18 months in oak (c.50–60% new for Grand Cru bottlings).

Vineyard Info
Domaine Tollot‑Beaut is a multi‑generation family estate (since late 19th century), run by Nathalie, Jean‑Paul and Olivier Tollot; holdings include Chorey, Savigny, Beaune and Corton (Bressandes parcel). Small production and limited allocation.