COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2021
GRAPE
Pinot Noir
PRODUCER
Domaine Antonin Guyon
REGION
Burgundy
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium - Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Long
Intensity
Pronounced
Tannins
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Domaine Antonin Guyon Aloxe-Corton 1er Cru Les Fournières 2021 is a red wine from Burgundy, France, crafted from 100% Pinot Noir. The wine hails from the Les Fournières vineyard, a Premier Cru site within Aloxe-Corton known for its southeast exposure and rich, stony clay soils. The vineyard boasts vines approximately 50 years old. Domaine Antonin Guyon is a family-owned estate with a history rooted in artisanal winemaking and a commitment to expressing the unique character of Burgundy's terroirs. The estate emphasizes sustainable viticulture and minimal intervention in its winemaking practices.
ALCOHOL
12.5%
AVG. PRICE
€61
STYLE
Classic
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
15-16°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Vineyards are hand-ploughed.
Fact 02
Certified organic since 2018.
Fact 03
Grapes sorted twice: in vineyard and winery.
Fact 04
Minimal intervention is a core philosophy.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The winemaking process for Domaine Antonin Guyon Aloxe-Corton 1er Cru Les Fournières begins with hand-harvested and sorted Pinot Noir grapes. Fermentation takes place in open-top wooden vats using indigenous yeasts, with temperatures controlled up to 30°C. Maceration lasts for approximately 20 days. Following fermentation, the wine undergoes aging for 12 months in oak barrels, with around 30% new oak, before a further 3-4 months in stainless steel vats. The estate practices sustainable viticulture, holding organic certification since 2018, and employs techniques such as vineyard ploughing and green harvests.
