{"title":"Sub-Region: Aloxe-Corton Burgundy","description":"\u003cp\u003eBurgundy’s Côte de Beaune sub-region encompasses multiple world-renowned wine-producing villages, and Aloxe-Corton, nestled in its northern end and adjacent to Ladoix-Serrigny and Pernand-Vergelesses, is one of its most cherished. Defined by densely planted vineyards predominantly dedicated to the treasured yet temperamental Pinot Noir grape, Aloxe-Corton, which spans just under 120 hectares, also allots a very small area – a mere 2 hectares –to its equally cherished Chardonnay. The delivery of both, even with Chardonnay limited to such a small amount, makes Aloxe-Corton unique as a Côte de Beaune producer of both reds and white Grand Crus.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!--read_more--\u003e \n\u003cp\u003eLocated below the east-facing limestone Cote d’Or escarpment situated just north of Beaune, Aloxe-Corton was known only as Aloxe until the reference to the Montagne, or Hill, of Corton was added to its name in the mid-1800s. This change was a sign of things to come, as Corton has been home to Côte de Beaune’s sole Grand Cru red wines – and Grand Cru appellation – since 1937. 1938 ushered in the Aloxe-Corton appellation, and fifty years later, the Aloxe-Corton vineyards were classified as well, with 14 climats elevated to the status of Aloxe-Corton Premier Cru. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe region carries Grand Cru designations for both its signature reds and whites: Corton speaks to both offerings, while Corton-Charlemagne is assigned only to white. (Legend has it that the wife of Emperor Charlemagne, who had a love for Corton’s red wine but kept staining his iconic white beard with the same, ordered white grapes to be planted on part of the hill. The wine soon gained global popularity, and the designation features his regal name.) Both designations not only add credence to the quality and status of the wines but also drive their desirability. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs a result, many Aloxe-Corton wines command much higher prices than those from neighboring communes. The Pinot Noir from Aloxe-Corton, which accounts for nearly 98% of the commune’s production,is famous for itsdeep, rich color and structured, aromatic overtones. Beautiful and finessed yet highly athletic, these wines are characteristically fruity at the start, but replace this freshness with hints of truffle and spice as they mature into elegant, full-bodied wines. In a similar fashion, the region’s Chardonnay also presents early on as fruit-forward, but with age develop a more rounded, buttery and seductively concentrated profile with a hint of flint that reflects the area’s mineral-driven terroir.Both wines have staying power, with the ability to age for up to 30 years. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDelivering Pinot Noir that’s simultaneously robust and refined as well as aromatic, assertive Chardonnay, Aloxe-Corton proves that it is one of the more perfect wine-growing spots in all of Burgundy.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"france-burgundy-aloxe-corton-chandon-de-briailles-aloxe-corton-valozieres","title":"Chandon de Briailles, Aloxe Corton Valozieres","description":"This is also very ripe with plum liqueur aromas that are trimmed in earth and mocha nuances. This is a big, powerful and dramatic wine with an abundance of dry extract that pushes the firm tannic spine to the background on the austere, rustic and impressively persistent finish that also displays a touch of warmth. (90-93)\/2027+","brand":"wwus-dev","offers":[{"title":"2015 \/ 6x750ml","offer_id":35400775336091,"sku":"123102520150600750","price":830.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0454\/4108\/9691\/products\/Bottle-Chandon_20de_20Briailles_20-_20Aloxe_20Corton_20Valozieres_20-_20Aloxe-Corton_20-_20Burgundy_20-_20Red_20-_20Label_20-_201231025_8f35bc6d-b1eb-486e-8d87-c86f06da0827.png?v=1596877340"},{"product_id":"france-burgundy-aloxe-corton-follin-arbelet-aloxe-corton-chapitre","title":"Follin Arbelet, Aloxe Corton Chapitre","description":"Here too there is just enough wood to notice on the ripe, pretty and appealingly layered nose that offers up notes of red currant, cassis, earth and a hint of anise. There is a really lovely mouth feel to the medium weight and more refined flavors that possess both good detail and vibrancy, all wrapped in a textured and only slightly rustic finale. This persistent effort is really quite lovely and it’s worth considering for a value 1er. (89-92)\/2022+","brand":"wwus-dev","offers":[{"title":"2014 \/ 12x750ml","offer_id":35401535914139,"sku":"103190220141200750","price":850.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0454\/4108\/9691\/products\/Bottle-Follin_20Arbelet_20-_20Aloxe_20Corton_20Chapitre_20-_20Aloxe_20Corton_20-_20Burgundy_20-_20Red_20-_20Label_20-_201031902.png?v=1596880563"},{"product_id":"france-burgundy-aloxe-corton-thibault-liger-belair-aloxe-corton-toppe-vert","title":"Thibault Liger Belair, Aloxe Corton Toppe Vert","description":"(20% whole cluster). Moderate reduction overshadows the nuances of the nose at present. More positively is the freshness of the caressing, succulent and generously proportioned medium-bodied flavors that possess very good length if only average depth. However, there is fine underlying material and firm structure such that more complexity should develop in time. 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The delicious, vibrant and solidly voluminous medium weight flavors are shaped by unusually fine-grained tannins in the context of what is typical for the appellation, all wrapped in a mildly rustic, complex, persistent and balanced finale. This is almost always excellent and so it is again in 2014. 89\/2020+","brand":"wwus-dev","offers":[{"title":"2009 \/ 6x750ml","offer_id":35402914300059,"sku":"105834720090600750","price":1150.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0454\/4108\/9691\/products\/Bottle-Tollot_20Beaut_20-_20Aloxe_20Corton_20Rouge_20-_20Aloxe-Corton_20-_20Burgundy_20-_20Red_20-_20Label_20-_201058347.png?v=1596889562"},{"product_id":"france-burgundy-aloxe-corton-tollot-beaut-aloxe-corton-vercots","title":"Tollot Beaut, Aloxe Corton Vercots","description":"(from young vines of around 15 years of age). This too is quite spicy with a surprisingly elegant nose that mixes notes of red berries with those of cherry, raspberry and even a hint of cranberry. There is excellent intensity and evident power to the muscular flavors that culminate in a rustic and moderately austere finish. Once again this is not as concentrated as the best in the range and the lack of density from the young vines show somewhat. 89\/2025+","brand":"wwus-dev","offers":[{"title":"2017 \/ 6x750ml","offer_id":35402914332827,"sku":"105836320170600750","price":690.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0454\/4108\/9691\/products\/Bottle-Tollot_20Beaut_20-_20Aloxe_20Corton_20Vercots_20-_20Aloxe-Corton_20-_20Burgundy_20-_20Red_20-_20Label_20-_201058363.png?v=1596889565"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0454\/4108\/9691\/collections\/Sub-Region_20Aloxe-Corton_20Burgundy_f62a90a0-2af6-463d-bfae-0ccfc9288029.jpg?v=1596793358","url":"https:\/\/wwus-dev.myshopify.com\/collections\/france-burgundy-aloxe-corton.oembed","provider":"wwus-dev","version":"1.0","type":"link"}