2020 Corton Grand Cru, Olivier Leflaive
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Winemaker:Olivier Leflaive Frères
This comes from the steeply-sloped Corton plot known as Les Languettes, which some growers plant with Chardonnay (to make Corton-Charlemagne), while others, as in this case, grow Pinot Noir. Wine-maker Franck Grux had long been wishing to make a really dynamic, red Corton, he told us, and with these grapes, coming from this special section, he has again pulled off a coup. Harvested on 23rd August, giving 13.5 degrees of alcohol, this fermented for 17 days, then was drawn off into one third each of new, 1-year and 2-year-old barrels for ageing. Colour is purple-ruby of medium depth, aromas are ripely fruity, with undergrowth and black fruits. Palate shows concentrated, dense fruit, mouth-coating, chewy texture and generous, gentle tannins, with freshness and length (for drinking 2025-2035+).
| Weight | 1.5 kg |
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| Wine Name | Corton Grand Cru, Olivier Leflaive |
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| Product Code | FD6Z20RA |
| Customs Status | Duty Paid |
| Tax Status | Inc Tax |
Winemaker
Olivier Leflaive Frères
In 2024, Olivier celebrated the 40th Anniversary of the foundation of his business. We have been a client uninterruptedly, ever since he and his brother Patrick began together, in 1984. Many wines come from their own domaine, and an increasing number from vineyards which they manage throughout the year, including the picking. Long-term winemaker Franck Grux has retired. After a two-vintage hand-over, overall responsibility for vineyard-management and wine-making has passed to the highly talented Solène Panigai, aided by long-serving Philippe Grillet. They and the teams are tightly focused on the identities of each village and plot. They are severe in side-lining not only less-than-perfect grapes on the sorting tables, but also any barrels which do not merit inclusion in their finest selections. Thanks to our long-term links with this family business we have privileged, early access to many its rarest, best-value and finest wines - several being exclusively reserved for HH&C.