2020 Corton Grand Cru "La Vigne au Saint" Domaine des Croix

📌 Description

Corton Grand Cru La Vigne au Saint 2020 – Domaine des Croix is a powerful, racy Pinot Noir from a sunny, concentrated vintage. This emblematic Grand Cru reveals the full nobility of Corton’s terroir: aromatic intensity, firm structure, and mineral elegance, all supported by remarkable ageing potential.

🍇 Grape Variety

100% Pinot Noir.

Burgundy’s king grape shows a majestic expression here: black cherry, blackberry, cassis, violet, peony, noble spices, licorice, and elegant oak.

🌍 Region / Country

Burgundy – Corton Grand Cru (Côte de Beaune, France).

The La Vigne au Saint climat, rooted in stony clay-limestone soils, is renowned for producing powerful, profound wines built for long 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.

• 2025–2033: youthful brilliance, intense fruit, firm tannins.

• 2034–2045: peak, perfect balance of power and refinement.

• After 2046: 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: black cherry, blackberry, cassis.

• Second nose: violet, peony, pepper, licorice, woody and mineral notes.

👄 Palate

• Attack: ample and energetic.

• Structure: firm yet silky tannins, balanced acidity.

• Dominant aromas: ripe black fruits, noble spices, flowers, minerality, elegant oak.

• Overall balance: powerful yet refined, harmonious and persistent.

• Length: exceptional, with a noble, deep finish.

🍽️ Food Pairings

• Noble red meats (prime rib, beef tenderloin).

• Game (venison, hare, wild boar).

• Refined 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 2020 – Domaine des Croix is a monumental wine, uniting intensity, depth, and elegance. A benchmark Grand Cru, worthy of the finest Cortons.