2020 Corton Grand Cru "Les Chaumes" Domaine Armand Heitz

📌 Description

Corton Grand Cru Les Chaumes 2020 – Domaine Armand Heitz is a Pinot Noir of remarkable intensity, from a prestigious terroir on the famous Corton hillside. In this sunny, generous vintage, it combines power, aromatic richness, and rare mineral elegance, hallmarks of great age-worthy Corton.

🍇 Grape Variety

100% Pinot Noir.

Burgundy’s king grape expresses a noble, complex character here: black cherry, blackberry, cassis, violet, fine spices, licorice, and subtle woody notes.

🌍 Region / Country

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

The Les Chaumes climat, located on the southern slope of the Corton hill, lies on rich, stony clay-limestone soils, producing structured, powerful wines.

🌡️ Serving Temperature

Serve between 15 and 16 °C (59–61 °F). Decant for 1 to 2 hours when young to reveal its full complexity.

⏳ Ageing Potential

20 to 30 years.

• 2025–2032: youthful brilliance, intense fruit, firm tannins.

• 2033–2045: peak, perfect balance of power and refinement.

• After 2046: tertiary evolution with leather, truffle, noble spices, and forest floor.

👁️ Appearance

• Color: deep ruby with garnet highlights.

• Clarity: clear and bright.

• Legs: dense and regular, showing concentration.

👃 Nose

• Aromatic intensity: rich and complex.

• First nose: blackberry, blackcurrant, black cherry.

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

👄 Palate

• Attack: ample and powerful.

• Structure: firm yet silky tannins, balanced acidity.

• Dominant aromas: ripe black fruits, spices, flowers, minerality, and subtle oak.

• Overall balance: 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 (beef bourguignon, game stew).

• Strong cheeses (Époisses, aged Comté, Langres).

⭐ Overall Impression / Style

Corton Grand Cru Les Chaumes 2020 – Domaine Armand Heitz is a monumental wine, uniting power, richness, and elegance. A legendary Grand Cru with strong personality, built for long ageing.