Noble restraint with fine notes of red fruits, autumnal forest, dried leaves, undergrowth and delicate floral nuances.
Palate
Powerful and structured on the palate with ripe, dark and red fruits, present tannins, supporting acidity as well as fine wood spices and a touch of sandalwood on the finish.
Character
A gripping, long-lived red wine with aristocratic elegance, combining youthful drive with great ageing potential.
Pairing
Excellent with étouffée pigeon with celeriac purée and spiced plum jus, baked catfish in a buckwheat crust or oven-roasted beetroot with thyme crème fraîche.
Notes
Demeter-certified and biodynamically produced. The grapes come from a tiny parcel (0.28 ha) planted in 1987 directly adjacent to the Grand Crus, and were vinified without fining or filtration.
Tasting note
Colour & Appearance
A clear, transparent and dark ruby red with a fine brilliance in the glass.
Nose
The wine begins with noble restraint and requires a little air. Gradually, it reveals a delicate web of wild red berries, autumnal leaves and damp undergrowth, elegantly underpinned by subtle, floral nuances.
Palate
On the palate, this Premier Cru shows itself to be immensely gripping and focused. The striking, perfectly structuring tannin channels the power of the warm 2018 vintage into aristocratic paths. A juicy melange of red and black fruits pulses with considerable pressure, supported by a ripe, vibrant acidity. The careful use of oak contributes a fine touch of spice.
Finish
A powerful, long-lasting finish, carried by a delicate note of sandalwood and a cool, stony freshness.
Terroir & Origin
The tiny 0.28-hectare parcel “Les Valozières” is located in Aloxe-Corton, nestled directly between the famous Grand Cru sites of Corton Bressandes and Corton Paulands. The vines, planted in 1987, root in a clay-dominated topsoil resting on a subsoil of calcareous scree and pebbles.
Grape Variety & Vinification
This pure Pinot Noir comes from certified biodynamic cultivation (Demeter). The de Nicolay siblings rely on a “neo-classical” style in the cellar: the grapes are traditionally fermented as whole bunches, and the wine matures without fining or filtration for 14 to 20 months in oak, with a minimal proportion of maximum 15 to 20% new barrels.
Food Pairings
Superb with Étouffée pigeon with celeriac purée and spiced plum jus, with wels catfish in a buckwheat crust with aniseed swede, or as a vegetarian option with oven-baked beetroot with thyme crème fraîche.
Special Features
A fascinating balancing act between the untamed power of the Corton hill and the subtle, biodynamic signature of the Domaine. The nature-aligned work – the vineyard is completely ploughed by horses – translates here into an extremely vibrant, structurally strong Pinot Noir of great inner tension.
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