Bouchard Pere & Fils, Le Corton Grand Cru

The climat of Le Corton is unique due to its east-facing location at altitude, where northern winds keep the fruit fresh and where there is little risk of disease, so perfect ripeness can be expected with serenity. The unique nature of the soil on the hillside, a shallow, iron-rich clay soil resting on a compact limestone slab, contributes to the wine’s elegance and floral character, while most Cortons are planted in deeper clay soils, which produce wines of great power Very accessible, even young.

Winery: Bouchard Pere et Fils
Appellation: Burgundy
Average age of vines: N/A
Farming Methods: manual
Maturation: 25 to 30% new French oak casks, 16 to 20 months depending on the vintage.
Soil: Pebbly clayey limestone.
Varietal: Pinot Noir
Vineyard Orientation: East
Vineyard Size: 3.2 ha

Wine	Scores	Downloads	Reviews
Bouchard Pere & Fils, Le Corton Grand Cru 2020	95 Wine Spectator Shows aromatic sandalwood, floral, cherry and exotic spices on the nose, with intense cherry and berry fruit on the palate. This has serious grip, despite the acidity and tannins meshing harmoniously with the flavors and supple texture. Offers fine length, with the fruit and spice notes persisting. Best from 2026 through 2043. 75 cases imported. 95 James Suckling There’s nothing shy about this uncompromising expression of the 2020 vintage. Dark, meaty and peppery on the expansive nose, this Corton has imposing structure, but has been beautifully crafted. So well proportioned, in spite of its mighty stature. The crushed-stone minerality builds and builds to a serious crescendo at the finish. From organically grown grapes. Drinkable now, but best from 2024. 94 Decanter This magnificent parcel is 3.55ha in a long strip below the wood of Corton and above Clos du Roi and Renards, right on the limestone. The grapes are one-third fermented as whole clusters and then aged in 25% new casks to produce a very aromatic nose with expressive red and black fruits, floral notes, pepper and spice. On the palate the wine is tightly wound, with firm tannins but lots of finesse and a fine acidity that carries this to an impressive finish.	Bottle Image Label Image Tech Sheet