Corton Grand Cru “Le Rognet-et-Corton” AOC 2022

Wine description for Corton Grand Cru “Le Rognet-et-Corton” AOC 2022 by Henri & Gilles Buisson

Character

An aristocratic Pinot Noir of remarkable clarity and structure. This Grand Cru displays the typical, noble austerity of its origin, paired with a fine, silky elegance. On the palate, it is taut, focused and carried by a vibrant freshness that perfectly balances the dense core of dark forest berries. A wine of great inner tension and intellectual appeal, masterfully holding the balance between power and subtlety.

Terroir & Origin

The grapes come from the renowned Grand Cru vineyard site Le Rognet-et-Corton on the Côte de Beaune in Burgundy. Characterised by limestone soils and the exposed hillside location, the wine reflects the cool, purist terroir. The biodynamic farming by the Buisson family, established as early as 1990 by Henri Buisson, ensures a vital vine that transports the calcareous structure of the soil unfiltered and with fascinating purity into the bottle.

Grape Variety & Vinification

This single-varietal Pinot Noir stems from an uncompromising, artisanal philosophy. Vinification is carried out with minimal intervention in the cellar to preserve the authenticity of the 2022 vintage unadulterated. Through spontaneous fermentation with wild yeasts and the avoidance of unnecessary oenological corrections, a wine of unvarnished, crystalline style is created, bearing the signature of the estate’s new generation.

Food Pairings

This sophisticated Burgundy demands a cuisine that is as refined as it is classic. It is an excellent partner for roasted pheasant, braised sweetbreads or a classic Boeuf Bourguignon. It also shows its full class alongside fine mushroom dishes such as a truffle risotto or with matured, mild semi-hard cheeses.