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    Domaine des Riottes Aloxe-Corton 1er Cru "Les Valozières"

    2018
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    History

    The Domaine des Riottes in Meursault, which owns four hectares of vines, offers a lovely range of Côte de Beaune wines.

    Aloxe-Corton 1er Cru "Les Valozières"

    Grape variety

    Pinot Noir

    Origin

    The Climat "The Valozières" is at the bottom of the hill, between Aloxe-Corton and Ladoix-Serrigny.

    Soil

    The ground is sloping with a reddish brown stony limestone, rich in marls with a high potassium content. It offers the best potential for the Pinot Noir grape.

    Vinification

    Traditional vinification in thermo-regulated stainless steel. Pre-fermentation - cold maceration. Long fermentation during which pigeages and pumping over are performed. Post-fermentation - maceration at 30°C for 5 days.

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    Aloxe-Corton 1er Cru "Les Valozières"

    sensory characteristic

    Colour

    Dark ruby colour.

    Nose

    Floral aromas that evolve with notes of spice, camphor and hot wax.

    Palate

    The mouth presents a silky attack and a powerful finish, with notes of coffee, cinnamon and black pepper.

    Recommendations

    Serve with strong flavored dishes: red meats and game, grilled, roasted or stewed or roasted poultry. Cheeses with strong flavours such as Epoisses, Soumaintrain, Munster, Maroilles...

    Serving

    14-16°C

    Cellar potential

    Drink within 10 years.

    2018

    Ideal Conditions for High-Quality Wines

    The 2018 vintage in the Côte de Beaune benefited from ideal conditions throughout the vine's growing cycle. After a cold winter and generous spring rains recharging the water reserves, fine weather settled in from May. Generous sunshine and warm temperatures without excess allowed harmonious vineyard development.

    The hot and dry summer did not cause water stress thanks to the reserves accumulated in spring. Cool nights also preserved the acidity and aromatic freshness of the grapes. The harvest took place under ideal conditions between late August and mid-September depending on the sectors, with generous but controlled yields.

    White Wines

    The 2018 Côte de Beaune white wines are distinguished by their incredible aromatic complexity, explosive on the nose with white fruits and citrus. On the palate, they combine great concentration, superb mineral freshness, and a strong expression of the terroir.

    Red Wines

    The 2018 red wines from the Côte de Beaune display an intense ruby robe and gourmand nose of fresh red fruits and sweet spices. These are structured and powerful wines with fine and elegant tannins, perfectly reflecting their different terroirs. This sunny and balanced vintage offers Côte de Beaune wines of great concentration with lots of substance and smoothness, but also superb freshness and tension.


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