# Corton Clos du Roi Grand Cru (2022)

- **Producer:** Olivier Leflaive
- **Colour:** red
- **Type:** still
- **Grapes:** Pinot Noir
- **Region:** Burgundy, France
- **Style:** Classic
- **Alcohol:** 14.0%
- **Average price:** €255
- **Vegan:** Yes
- **Contains sulphites:** No
- **When to drink:** Later
- **Serving temperature:** 17–19 °C
- **Aromas & flavours:** ripe fruit, fig, black cherry, plum, cloves, vanilla, forest floor, earth

## About this wine

The Corton Clos du Roi Grand Cru from Olivier Leflaive, vintage 2022, is a 100% Pinot Noir from the Corton Grand Cru AOC in Burgundy's Côte de Beaune. The 'Clos du Roi' vineyard has historical significance, often associated with royalty. The 2022 vintage benefited from a warm, sunny growing season tempered by beneficial rainfall and cool nights, contributing to a balanced profile. Olivier Leflaive, part of a winemaking family with roots dating back to 1717, focuses on expressing the authenticity of the terroir through simple winemaking practices. The vineyard's location in Aloxe-Corton, with its limestone and marl soils rich in iron, imparts a distinctive character to the wine.

## Interesting facts

- The name 'Clos du Roi' means 'the king's walled vineyard'.
- Vineyards are situated at an elevation of 270-320 meters.
- The average vine age is 40 years.
- Farming practices adhere to HVE 3 (High Environmental Value Level 3).

## Food pairing

The wine's full body and structured tannins are well-suited to complement the richness and protein of game meats and red meats. The fruit notes in the wine can harmonize with fruit-based sauces, while the wine's acidity helps to cut through the richness of fatty dishes.

## Wine making process

The 2022 Corton Clos du Roi Grand Cru underwent alcoholic fermentation for 16 days in open vats, utilizing 100% whole berries and spontaneous fermentation. Following fermentation, the wine was aged for 16 months in 100% oak barrels, with 25% new oak, and then spent an additional 4 months in a stainless steel tank. The grapes were harvested manually. The producer, Olivier Leflaive, follows a philosophy of simplicity and terroir expression, with farming practices certified at HVE 3 level.