Domaine Caroline Frey : Aloxe-Corton Village 2020

Characteristics and tasting tips for the Aloxe-Corton Village 2020 from Domaine Caroline Frey

Tasting

Appearance
The color is intense with deep highlights.

Nose
The bouquet reveals aromas of wood and spices of great elegance, gradually evolving towards notes of perfectly ripe red fruit.

Palate
The palate seduces with its remarkably supple tannic structure, supported by velvety tannins. A slight sweetness adds roundness to the whole. The finish stands out for its length and aromatic intensity, echoing the fruity scents perceived on the nose.

Food and wine pairings

This wine pairs harmoniously with grilled red meats, roasted poultry, as well as ripened soft cheeses.

Service and storage

The Aloxe-Corton Village 2020 is ideally served at a temperature between 16 and 18°C. This wine can be enjoyed now or cellared until around 2035.

An Aloxe-Corton from Côte de Beaune with silky tannins and a persistent finish

The estate

Established in the Côte de Beaune, Domaine Caroline Frey extends over 7 hectares of vines in organic conversion. Caroline Frey, oenologist and owner, manages this estate according to biodynamic principles, applying her philosophy of "benevolent viticulture".

The vineyard

This Aloxe-Corton wine comes from a 0.5490-hectare plot planted with 45-year-old vines. Located between 200 and 300 meters above sea level, this plot rests on reddish-brown soils dotted with siliceous nodules and flint limestone debris. Depending on the localities, the stony soils produce supple and racy wines, while the clay and marl terrains yield firm and complex cuvées.

The vintage

The year 2020 proved to be the hottest recorded since 1959, with rainfall almost identical to normal. The particularly mild winter caused early budburst. Strong heterogeneity in maturity was observed depending on the terroirs and rainfall episodes. Bunch closure occurred around June 23rd in the most advanced vines. The vegetative cycle of 90 to 100 days was respected, offering delicious first juices endowed with beautiful freshness. This promising vintage proved demanding to manage.

Winemaking and ageing

The harvest for the Aloxe-Corton Village 2020 took place manually on August 26 and 27, with rigorous sorting in the plot and transport in small crates. Vinification took place in temperature-controlled concrete vats, with alcoholic fermentation in vats. Malolactic fermentation took place in oak barrels. Ageing lasted 15 months.

Grape variety

This Burgundy cuvée is made exclusively from Pinot Noir.