Bouchard Pere et Fils Le Corton Grand Cru 2016

Bouchard Pere et Fils Le Corton Grand Cru 2016

Bouchard Père et Fils, 0,75 l - 13.50%
100% Pinot Nero

CHF 131.13
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Burgundy - France
Red still

How to serve

Serve at:

18 - 20°C.

Decanting time:

1 Hour

Longevity:

Over 25 years

Glass:
Full Bodied and Very Aged Red Wines
Bouchard Pere et Fils Le Corton Grand Cru 2016

Bouquet

Intense bouquet with aromas of red and black fruit, spices and a touch a oak.

Flavour

Rich and structured on the palate, this wine needs a bit of patience in order to reveal its raciness and great distinction.

Pairing

Venison, game birds, full-flavoured cheeses.

Meat
Game
Cheese
Matured cheese
Pork

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Features

Name Bouchard Pere et Fils Le Corton Grand Cru 2016
Type Red still
Classification AOC Corton Grand Cru
Year 2016
Size 0,75 l Standard
Alcohol content 13.50% by volume
Grape varieties 100% Pinot Nero
Country France
Region Burgundy
Climate Exposure: East.
Soil composition Limestone and clay with stones.
Harvest Manual, in small cases of 13 kg. Carful manual sorting of each grape.
Vinification Following total or partial destemming on the vintage, fermentation in small containers, gentle pressing ensure optimal vinification. Depending on the profile of the vintage vatting lasts 18 to 21 days.
Ageing 12-14 months in French oak, with 40 to 50% new oak.
Allergens Contains sulphites
Pairing Venison, game birds, full-flavoured cheeses.

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Vintage

xtraWine
95/100 
2016
James Suckling
95/100 
2019
Decanter
93/100 
2018
James Suckling
93/100 
2018
Decanter
92/100 
2017
James Suckling
93/100 
2017
Vinous
89/100 
2017
James Suckling
94/100 
2013
Vinous
93/100 
2013
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92/100 
2012
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Founded in 1731 in Beaune by Michel Bouchard, Bouchard Père & Fils, is one of the oldest wine estates in Burgundy, perpetuating tradition for nearly 3 centuries and 9 generations. In 1775, Joseph Bouchard acquired his first vineyards in Volnay in th...

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