Corton Grand Cru Clos du Roi Baron Thenard (Domaine) 2015
13.5%
1.5L
Intensity
Lot presentation
Corton Grand Cru Clos du Roi Baron Thenard (Domaine) 2015
The wine
99% of the wine produced is red; the Corton appellation is the only red Côte de Beaune Grand Cru. The limestone-clay soil on the Corton hillside is rich in marl, and provides an exceptional terroir for producing great wines. Dense, closed and highly tannic when young, they have worried many a connoisseur. However, after waiting patiently for six or seven years, cellaring will bring out their marvellous aromas of red fruit, spices, liquorice and game, as well as an incredible richness. Nicely structured, they unveil a nice acidity and good persistency. Next to Pommard, Corton has, out of all the Côte de Beane wines, undoubtedly the best cellaring potential, which is between 20 to 40 years depending on the vintage.
Detailed characteristics
Quantity: 1 magnum
Level: 1 NormalObservations: 1 Slightly dishevelled label, 1 Slightly worn label, 1 Neutral capsuleOrigin: private individual
Type of cellar: underground, natural cellar
Recoverable VAT: no
Original wooden case / Original case: no
French customs seal: no
Alcohol percentage: 13.5 %
Region: Burgundy
Appellation: Corton
Classification: Grand cru
Vintage: 2015
Colour: red
Service temperature: 16°
Size (in ha): 98 hectares
Volume: 480000 bottles
Intensity: smooth
Leading aroma: red fruit
Tasting occasion: food-friendly wine