Aloxe-Corton Les Valozières

France, Burgundy, Côte de Beaune, Aloxe-Corton 1er Cru Les Valozières
Bottle
Identity
Producer Domaine Julien Gerard & Fils
Year 2022
Vol 0.75
Classification Premier Cru
Grapes 100% Pinot Noir
Color Red
Sweetness Dry
Tasting
Color Desc Beautiful ruby color.
Aroma Nose with fresh and juicy fruit, a mix of red and dark berries, with fine earthy minerality, notes of raspberry, rose, camphor, leather, and green pepper.
Palate Well-structured palate with generous tannins, balanced, elegant, with depth and freshness, showing power and finesse.
Finish Long, persistent, and mineral finish, signature of great Premier Crus of Aloxe-Corton.
Food Pairing wild boar carpaccio, caper, parmesan, truffle sauce, roast duck, game birds, red meats, mushroom dishes, aged cheeses
Serving Temp 17
Aging Potential 10 years
Profile
Acidity (1-5)
AVERAGE
Body (1-5)
HIGHER THAN AVERAGE
Aroma (1-5)
HIGHER THAN AVERAGE
Astringency (1-5)
HIGHER THAN AVERAGE
Minerality (1-5)
LOWER THAN AVERAGE
Enology
Aging Process Aging approximately 24 months, likely in oak barrels.
Fermentation Grapes are fully destemmed before fermentation in vats.
Terroir
Soil Sols argilo-marneux (clay and marl soils)
Vine Age 60 years (soixantenaires)
Harvest Type Vendange manuelle (manual harvest)
Harvest Desc Manual harvest aiming for perfect maturity of grapes.
Interesting facts
Domaine Julien is a rising signature in Burgundy, working with precision on prestigious Côte de Beaune climats.