Description
A small family owned Domaine in the heart of the Côte-d’Or in the village of Magny-les-Villers, just outside Nuits-St-Georges. With holdings on 14 titles in both the Côtes de Beaune and Côtes de Nuits, across 19 acres farmed organically and vinified traditionally resulting in pure whites and muscular reds that age well. Champions of the Ladoix appellation at the foot of the hill of Corton, this is Burgundy with soul.
The domaine was founded over forty years ago with winemaking in the hands of Alex Cornu who took over from his father Claude in 2008, although Claude is very much still a strong presence in the cellar. After working at Vosne Romanee’s most famous producer Romanee Conti for many years Claude returned to the family estate and grew holdings from 3 acres to the current holding of 19 acres with vines in some fantastic sites including Savigny Les Beaune, Ladoix, Pernand Vergelesses and the flagship holding on the famous Grand Cru hill of Corton.
The vineyard practices are predominantly organic or “Lutte Raisonee” practices (organic in principal just without formal certification) and produce vibrant fruit of high quality and low yields. In the winery wild yeasts are used and all reds are 100% destemmed with a mixture of barrel age and maturation depending on the cuvee.
This impressive Premier Cru plot is positioned just to east of Corton Grand Cru climat of Le Rognet and also a stone’s throw from Grand Cru Les Bressandes and Les Renardes and the vines are over 50 years old.
Winemaking – 5 day cold soak then 100% destemmed. Wild yeast ferment in open top vats with daily punching down, the maturation is in 50% new and 50% 1 year old Francois Freres for 18 months.
Ladoix is a rising star village and along with other north eastern parts of the Corton Hill for rouge are definitely on the radar of high profile Domaine’s such as Romanee Conti and Prieure Roch.
Made from 50 year old vines this impressive Premier Cru plot is located east of Corton Grand Cru climat of Le Rognet and also a hair’s breadth from Grand Cru Les Bressandes and Les Renardes.18 months maturation in 50% new oak. Impressive density and gorgeous purity of black and red fruits, has structure, fine grained tannins and balance. Pedigree, polish, quality and value here! One for the cellar (10 years ) if you can keep your hands off it ! Don’t miss this beauty
RRP $118 Our Special Price $99.99 – LIMITED – WHILE STOCKS LAST
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