Corton Grand Cru Cuvee Royale Lionel Dufour 1991
13%
0.75L
Intensity
Lot presentation
Corton Grand Cru Cuvee Royale Lionel Dufour 1991
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 bottle
Level: 1 NormalObservation: 1 Highly worn labelOrigin: private individual
Type of cellar: underground, natural cellar
Recoverable VAT: no
Original wooden case / Original case: no
French customs seal: yes
Alcohol percentage: 13 %
Region: Burgundy
Appellation: Corton
Classification: Grand cru
Vintage: 1991
Colour: red
Peak drinking window: drink until 2025
Service temperature: 16°
Size (in ha): 98 hectares
Volume: 480000 bottles
Intensity: smooth
Leading aroma: red fruit
Tasting occasion: food-friendly wine