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2005 Chevalier Pere Et Fils Corton Rognet

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August 25, 2024 - $135

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RATINGS

94Wine Spectator

Fresh, focused and complex, from the licorice- and blackberry-scented nose to the damson and black currant flavors. Throw in a little spice and mineral and voilà, this red. It’s all balanced and has plenty of sweet fruit...

92+ Stephen Tanzer

Pure, complex nose offers cherry, minerals, peony, smoked ham and hints of prune and fig. Suave on entry, then silky and voluminous in the middle, but with a sappy quality keeping the sweet fruit lively and fresh. Finishes with terrific...

90-92Burghound.com

An interesting nose of cherry, raspberry and distinct earth and underbrush nuances sit atop round and surprisingly accessible flavors that possess the most complexity of any wine in the range. This is full-bodied and relatively powerful...

REGION

France, Burgundy, Côte d'Or, Côte de Beaune, Aloxe-Corton, Le Corton

Corton is a Grand Cru vineyard for red wine within the Corton appellation. It is a long, slender, stony limestone site that wraps part way around the top slopes of Montagne de Corton, a hill that reaches to 1,150 feet. The 234-acre vineyard primarily faces south, west and east, and is sheltered by a windbreak of trees while also receiving excellent exposure to sun. Corton is the Cote de Beaune’s only red Grand Cru. The largest producers are Louis Latour, with 37.5 acres; Hospices de Beaune, with 16 acres; and D'Ardhuy, with 11.85 acres. The names of smaller vineyards within Corton are frequently added to the names of Corton wines, resulting in names such as Corton Les Renardes, Corton Les Chaumes, Corton les Perrieres, etc.

TYPE

Red Wine, Pinot Noir, Grand Cru

This red wine is relatively light and can pair with a wide variety of foods. The grape prefers cooler climates and the wine is most often associated with Burgundy, Champagne and the U.S. west coast. Regional differences make it nearly as fickle as it is flexible.