📌 Description
Corton Grand Cru La Vigne au Saint 2018 – Domaine des Croix is an intense, sun-drenched Pinot Noir from a warm, generous vintage. This Grand Cru combines power, concentration, and depth while retaining the mineral elegance that defines the great terroirs of Corton.
🍇 Grape Variety
100% Pinot Noir.
Burgundy’s king grape reveals a rich, complex expression here: black cherry, blackberry, cassis, violet, peony, noble spices, licorice, and subtle oak.
🌍 Region / Country
Burgundy – Corton Grand Cru (Côte de Beaune, France).
The La Vigne au Saint climat, set on clay-limestone soils rich in stones, produces structured, powerful wines perfectly suited for ageing.
🌡️ Serving Temperature
Serve between 15 and 16 °C (59–61 °F). Decant for 1 to 2 hours when young.
⏳ Ageing Potential
20 to 30 years.
• 2023–2032: youthful brilliance, ripe fruit, firm tannins.
• 2033–2043: peak, balance of power and refinement.
• After 2044: tertiary evolution with leather, truffle, game, and forest floor.
👁️ Appearance
• Color: deep ruby with intense garnet highlights.
• Clarity: clear and bright.
• Legs: dense and regular, showing power and concentration.
👃 Nose
• Aromatic intensity: rich and captivating.
• First nose: blackberry, cassis, black cherry.
• Second nose: violet, peony, pepper, licorice, mineral and woody notes.
👄 Palate
• Attack: ample and generous.
• Structure: firm yet silky tannins, balanced acidity.
• Dominant aromas: ripe black fruits, noble spices, flowers, minerality, elegant oak.
• Overall balance: powerful yet refined, persistent and deep.
• Length: exceptional, with a noble, complex finish.
🍽️ Food Pairings
• Noble red meats (prime rib, beef tenderloin).
• Game (venison, hare, wild boar).
• Slow-cooked dishes (hare à la royale, game stew).
• Strong cheeses (Époisses, aged Comté, Langres).
⭐ Overall Impression / Style
Corton Grand Cru La Vigne au Saint 2018 – Domaine des Croix is a powerful yet refined wine, uniting intensity, concentration, and elegance. A Grand Cru worthy of the finest Cortons.
