Domaine Henri & Gilles Buisson Corton Grand Cru Le Rognet-et-Corton AOC 2018

Domaine Henri & Gilles Buisson, Corton Grand Cru "Le Rognet-et-Corton" AOC is a rich dry red wine with an alluring velvety texture, making it an excellent choice for exquisite dinners. The Pinot Noir for this wine is grown on a Grand Cru vineyard in the commune of Aloxe-Corton. "Le Rognet-et-Corton" is a substitute designation for Corton Grand Cru in the commune of Ladoix in the Côte de Beaune region of Burgundy. The vineyard is located on the eastern slopes of the Montagne de Corton overlooking the village of Ladoix. Its eastern edge forms the boundary of the commune of Aloxe-Corton. The vineyard is situated at an altitude of 300 meters above sea level and has an eastern exposure. The soils here are poor limestone, with excellent drainage properties. The vines, some of which are up to 70 years old, are cultivated using organic and biodynamic farming methods, without the use of herbicides and other chemicals. Through targeted biological management, a mutual harmony of soil, climate, and vines is achieved. The Pinot Noir variety, believed to have originated in Burgundy, fully demonstrates its flavor qualities in the local climate, endowing the wine with a juicy fruit and berry palette and rich aroma. The harvest for the Corton Grand Cru "Le Rognet-et-Corton" AOC wine is hand-picked when the berries reach optimal ripeness. At the winery, the berries undergo partial destemming (90%) and crushing. The pulp of the Pinot Noir grapes is light, with colorants almost entirely in the skin, so a prolonged 25-30 day maceration endows the wine with a rich color and tannins. After gentle pressing, spontaneous fermentation occurs in large vats, followed by malolactic fermentation. The wine is aged for at least 12 months in 228-, 350-, and 500-liter French oak barrels, 10% of which are new, with weekly batonnage. Before bottling, a light filtration is performed. The wine has a potential aging capacity of at least 5 years, and with proper storage, maintaining humidity and temperature, it will reveal its best qualities over 30 years. The 2018 vintage gifted Burgundy with a rare harvest, distinguished by both quality and quantity. Abundant precipitation in winter and spring provided the soils with a sufficient supply of groundwater. In other appellations in France, the wet spring triggered the appearance and rapid spread of mold. The warm, sunny summer favored grape ripening, and instances of frost, hail, or diseases in Burgundy were extremely rare. The excellent weather conditions led to an earlier harvest, which was necessary to preserve the characteristic freshness and acidity of the 2018 wines.