Louis Lequin
Corton Grand Cru Les Languettes 2021
| Denomination | AOC Corton Grand Cru |
|---|---|
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 13.5% by volume |
| Area | Burgundy (France) |
| Grape varieties | 100% Pinot Nero |
| Aging | Ageing in French oak barriques, with a minority of new wood. |
- Name and vintage: Corton Grand Cru Les Languettes 2021, still red wine from Burgundy
- Grape variety and alcohol content: 100% Pinot Noir, 13.5% ABV; 0.75-litre bottle
- Aromatic profile: ripe blackberries, small black fruits, notes of liquorice and mild spiciness
- Vinification and ageing: cold maceration, indigenous yeasts, French oak
- Taste and style: elegant, lively acidity, fine and silky tannins, long and persistent finish
Description
What type of wine is it
Corton Grand Cru Les Languettes by Louis Lequin is a still red wine made from Pinot Noir grapes, a faithful interpreter of Burgundy. The aromatic profile is complex and distinctly fruity, dominated by notes of small black fruits such as ripe blackberries, accompanied by hints of liquorice and a delicate spiciness. To the eye, it shows a ruby red colour enhanced by violet highlights, while on the palate it reveals itself as an elegant wine, enlivened by a vibrant and pleasant acidity. The fine tannins and ageing in French oak barrels ensure a harmonious and well-defined structure, guiding the sip towards a long and highly persistent finish.
Where it comes from
This red is born in the famous territories of Burgundy, within the renowned Corton Grand Cru appellation. The vines' roots delve into rare soils, historically suited to the production of the area's great white wines. This specific soil composition proves decisive for the wine's profile, bestowing an unusual finesse and length to the sip. The interaction between the natural vocation of the site and the peculiar characteristics of the plot provides an authentic territorial expression, capable of enhancing the grace of the grapes and offering a profound interpretation of the terroir.
How it is produced
Agronomic management respects the soil's integrity through an entirely manual harvest from vines trained using the Royat cordon system, using organic fertilisers. In the cellar, the grapes are largely de-stemmed. The process begins with cold maceration, followed by a slow fermentation carried out with indigenous yeasts and a prolonged yet delicate extraction. Ageing takes place in French oak barrels, with the use of a small proportion of new wood. An approach aimed at providing a solid structure and developing the aromaticity, while preserving the original freshness of the fruit.
History and facts
This exceptional Corton Grand Cru is a rare red wine produced from soils traditionally reserved for Corton-Charlemagne white wines, a distinctive feature that gives Domaine Louis Lequin's Pinot Noir the finesse and elegance typical of wines originating from white grape terroirs.
Tasting notes
Perfume
Color
Taste
Serve at:
18 - 20 °C
Longevity:
Over 25 years
Decanting time:
1 hour
I prune the Pinot Noir vines according to the Cordon de Royat method; this allows me to limit the yield, to aerate the vine and to give more sunlight to the grapes. These factors give greater grape maturity, more colour and more flavour. Read more
| Name | Domaine Louis Lequin Corton Grand Cru Les Languettes 2021 |
|---|---|
| Type | Red still |
| Denomination | Corton AOC |
| Vintage | 2021 |
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 13.5% by volume |
| Grape varieties | 100% Pinot Nero |
| Country | France |
| Region | Burgundy |
| Vendor | Louis Lequin |
| Story | History and facts This exceptional Corton Grand Cru is a rare red wine produced from soils traditionally reserved for Corton-Charlemagne white wines, a distinctive feature that gives Domaine Louis Lequin's Pinot Noir the finesse and elegance typical of wines originating from white grape terroirs. |
| Origin | Santenay, Chassagne-Montrachet, Pommard, Corton and Nuits-Saint-Georges (Burgundy, France) |
| Cultivation system | Royat Cordon |
| Fermentation | About a week |
| Production technique | Cold maceration, fermentation with indigenous yeasts and ageing in French oak barriques |
| Wine making | Cold maceration for about a week, followed by about a week of fermentation using only indigenous yeasts; then about two weeks of maceration and gentle extraction. Grapes mostly de-stemmed with occasional use of whole bunches; total vinification of about a month. Ageing in French oak barriques with a minority of new wood. |
| Aging | Ageing in French oak barriques, with a minority of new wood. |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |