2020 Jeroboam Corton Grand Cru "Chaumes" Domaine Armand Heitz

📌 Description

Corton Grand Cru “Les Chaumes” 2020 Jeroboam – Domaine Armand Heitz is a majestic expression of the Corton hillside, combining power, depth, and precision. The sun-filled and concentrated 2020 vintage delivers dense texture supported by remarkable freshness. The jeroboam format allows for slower, more harmonious ageing, enhancing complexity over time. This cuvée perfectly illustrates the structured grandeur and mineral nobility of great Corton wines.

🍇 Grape Variety

100% Pinot Noir.

An intense profile: black cherry, blackberry, cassis, violet, fine spices, subtle smoky nuances, and deep minerality.

🌍 Region / Country

Burgundy – Corton Grand Cru “Les Chaumes” (Côte de Beaune, France).

Clay-limestone and marl soils provide power, structure, and exceptional longevity.

🌡️ Serving Temperature

Serve between 15 and 16 °C (59–61 °F).

Decant for 1 to 2 hours before serving.

⏳ Ageing Potential

30 to 50 years (and even longer in jeroboam).

• 2025–2035: intense youth, concentrated fruit, firm structure.

• 2036–2075+: peak maturity with tertiary notes of truffle, forest floor, fine leather, and noble spices.

👁️ Appearance

• Color: deep ruby with intense garnet reflections.

• Clarity: bright and dense.

• Legs: thick and regular.

👃 Nose

• Aromatic intensity: powerful and refined.

• First nose: ripe dark fruits.

• Second nose: violet, fine spices, mineral nuance, subtle oak.

👄 Palate

• Attack: broad and structured.

• Structure: powerful yet elegant tannins, vibrant tension, dense texture.

• Dominant aromas: black cherry, cassis, spicy and mineral nuances.

• Overall balance: deep and harmonious.

• Length: exceptional, persistent, and noble finish.

🍽️ Food Pairings

• Dry-aged rib of beef.

• Noble game dishes.

• Refined sauce-based cuisine.

• Characterful aged cheeses.

⭐ Overall Impression / Style

A powerful and structured Corton Grand Cru combining the richness of the 2020 vintage with outstanding ageing potential. The jeroboam format enhances its evolution over time.