Domaine Michel Juillot : Corton Grand Cru "Les Perrières" 2019

Characteristics and Tasting Tips for the Corton Grand Cru "Les Perrières" 2019 from Domaine Michel Juillot

Tasting

Nose

The nose is ripe and concentrated, blending earthy and forest-floor notes with a hint of gamey character, set against a backdrop of dark-fruited Pinot Noir.

Palate

The palate is full and serious, with beautiful volume and a broad structure. The minerality, already perceptible on the nose, is fully present on the palate and leads to a firm finish that remains austere in its youth.

Food and Wine Pairing

This wine is ideally paired with slow-cooked game meats served with rich sauces, such as hare in a robust sauce enhanced with a touch of foie gras.

Serving and Cellaring

The Corton Grand Cru "Les Perrières" 2019 is best served cool, at a moderate temperature, in order to preserve the balance between structure and aromatic expression. The estate indicates significant ageing potential for this cuvée, allowing it to evolve harmoniously over many years.

The Corton Grand Cru from Domaine Michel Juillot, a structured expression of the Aloxe-Corton terroir

The Estate

Founded in 1928 in Mercurey, in Burgundy, Domaine Michel Juillot is now run by Laurent Juillot, the fourth generation of the family, who has been joined since 2020 by his son Pierre. The estate farms 31 hectares of vines spread across Mercurey, Rully and Aloxe-Corton, and stands out for its environmental commitment, reflected in its Haute Valeur Environnementale Level 3 certification. This presence across several Burgundian terroirs allows Domaine Michel Juillot to offer a range spanning village appellations to grands crus.

The Vineyard

The Corton Grand Cru "Les Perrières" comes from the lieu-dit "Les Perrières", one of the climats of Corton Grand Cru located on the hill of Corton, in the commune of Aloxe-Corton. This hillside, among the most renowned of the Côte de Beaune, is dedicated entirely to Pinot Noir for this red appellation.

Vinification and Ageing

The Corton Grand Cru "Les Perrières" 2019 comes from a manual harvest, followed by complete destemming of the grapes. Maceration lasts approximately two to three weeks, using natural yeasts. After vertical pressing and complete malolactic fermentation, the wine is aged for an extended period in oak barrels, partly new, in order to refine its structure and enhance its ageing potential.

Grape Variety

100% Pinot Noir