Albert Bichot : Corton Grand cru "Clos des Maréchaudes" Dom. du Pavillon 2022

Characteristics and tasting tips for the Corton Grand Cru "Clos des Maréchaudes" Domaine du Pavillon 2022 from Albert Bichot

Tasting

Color
The robe reveals a deep and intense red color.

Nose
The bouquet reveals a beautiful harmony between red fruit aromas, particularly raspberry and cherry, accompanied by subtle toasted notes and fine vanilla nuances.

Palate
On the palate, it is fleshy and powerful, expressing a remarkable osmosis between richness and finesse. The dense tannins are elegantly integrated, offering beautiful volume as well as great aromatic length.

Food and wine pairing

This Corton Grand Cru is ideal with finely prepared meats, whether roasted or in sauce, such as beef, game or duck. It also pairs perfectly with medium to strong cheeses. For an exceptional pairing, choose a beef fillet stuffed with mushrooms, served with a truffle puree.

Service and storage

The Corton Grand Cru "Clos des Maréchaudes" Domaine du Pavillon 2022 is ideally enjoyed at a temperature between 16 and 17°C. This wine has a cellaring potential until 2032 and beyond, allowing it to develop harmoniously over time.

An exceptional Burgundy Monopole on the Hill of Corton

The estate

Founded in 1831 by Bernard Bichot in Monthélie, the House of Albert Bichot is one of the most renowned in Burgundy. Under the management of Albéric Bichot, it now farms more than 100 hectares, spread across six estates ranging from Chablis to Beaujolais, including 13 hectares of Grand Crus and 26 hectares of Premier Crus. A pioneer of organic viticulture in Burgundy, the house holds the region's largest portfolio of certified organic wines.

The vineyard

The Clos des Maréchaudes represents an exclusive Monopole of the Domaine du Pavillon, owned by Albert Bichot, and boasts a peculiarity that is extremely rare in Burgundy: this 2-hectare Clos hosts two appellation levels, Grand Cru and Premier Cru. The Corton Grand Cru plot covers 0.55 hectares at the foot of the hill, partly on a slope, and benefits from a particularly favorable East-Southeast exposure. The brown limestone soils rest on very clayey scree. The vines, averaging 40 to 50 years old, benefit from a privileged location, one of the sunniest Climats of the Corton hill, favoring early ripening. The name "Maréchaudes" originated in the 13th century under the designation "En Mareschaut", derived from the Old French "Maresche", meaning swamp, in reference to the once marshy area near the Lauve spring, which was drained through extensive drainage works.

Winemaking and aging

Harvesting is carried out by hand, followed by rigorous sorting of the grapes upon arrival at the winery. Maceration for the Corton Grand Cru "Clos des Maréchaudes" Domaine du Pavillon 2022 lasts 18 to 21 days in temperature-controlled wooden vats. Aging takes place over 16 to 18 months in oak barrels, 35 to 45% of which are new, allowing the wine to develop its complexity while preserving the expression of the terroir.

Grape variety

This Grand Cru is produced exclusively from Pinot Noir, the emblematic grape variety of Burgundy.