COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2022
GRAPE
Pinot Noir
PRODUCER
Olivier Leflaive
REGION
Burgundy
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Long
Intensity
Pronounced
Tannins
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
The Corton Clos du Roi Grand Cru from Olivier Leflaive, vintage 2022, is a 100% Pinot Noir from the Corton Grand Cru AOC in Burgundy's Côte de Beaune. The 'Clos du Roi' vineyard has historical significance, often associated with royalty. The 2022 vintage benefited from a warm, sunny growing season tempered by beneficial rainfall and cool nights, contributing to a balanced profile. Olivier Leflaive, part of a winemaking family with roots dating back to 1717, focuses on expressing the authenticity of the terroir through simple winemaking practices. The vineyard's location in Aloxe-Corton, with its limestone and marl soils rich in iron, imparts a distinctive character to the wine.
ALCOHOL
14.0%
AVG. PRICE
€255
STYLE
Classic
VEGAN
YES
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Later
Ideal temperature
17-19°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
The name 'Clos du Roi' means 'the king's walled vineyard'.
Fact 02
Vineyards are situated at an elevation of 270-320 meters.
Fact 03
The average vine age is 40 years.
Fact 04
Farming practices adhere to HVE 3 (High Environmental Value Level 3).
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The 2022 Corton Clos du Roi Grand Cru underwent alcoholic fermentation for 16 days in open vats, utilizing 100% whole berries and spontaneous fermentation. Following fermentation, the wine was aged for 16 months in 100% oak barrels, with 25% new oak, and then spent an additional 4 months in a stainless steel tank. The grapes were harvested manually. The producer, Olivier Leflaive, follows a philosophy of simplicity and terroir expression, with farming practices certified at HVE 3 level.
