# Corton Grand Cru Les Renardes (2022)

- **Producer:** Domaine Parent
- **Colour:** red
- **Type:** still
- **Grapes:** Pinot Noir
- **Region:** Burgundy, France
- **Style:** Classic
- **Alcohol:** 13.5%
- **Average price:** €210
- **Contains sulphites:** Yes
- **When to drink:** Later
- **Serving temperature:** 16–17 °C
- **Aromas & flavours:** red cherry, black cherry, red plum, raspberry, black plum, cedar, vanilla, smoke, cloves, leather, tobacco, earth, forest floor, dried fruit, mushroom

## About this wine

Domaine Parent Corton Grand Cru Les Renardes 2022 hails from the esteemed Corton hill, a unique red Grand Cru appellation within Burgundy's Côte de Beaune. The vineyard's name, 'Les Renardes,' is believed to be linked to the French word for 'fox' or a historical family name. The Parent family, with a winemaking lineage spanning 12 generations, manages this estate with a strong commitment to organic and biodynamic farming practices. The 2022 vintage benefited from a warm growing season, resulting in wines characterized by ripe fruit and balanced freshness.

## Interesting facts

- The name 'Les Renardes' may refer to foxes or a historical family name.
- Corton is the only red Grand Cru in the Côte de Beaune.
- Domaine Parent is a 12th-generation winemaking family.
- The vineyard is farmed organically, working towards biodynamic certification.

## Food pairing

The wine's robust tannins and medium-plus body are well-suited to complement the richness of proteins, particularly game and red meats. Savory and earthy notes in the wine can echo the flavors of mushrooms, herbs, and root vegetables, while its acidity cuts through fattier dishes, cleansing the palate.

## Wine making process

The production of Domaine Parent Corton Grand Cru Les Renardes 2022 involves meticulous attention to detail, starting with hand-harvested grapes that undergo sorting in the vineyard and winery. Fermentation occurs in temperature-controlled conical oak vats using indigenous yeasts, preceded by a cold maceration. For the 2022 vintage, 100% whole clusters were utilized. The wine then undergoes aging for 16-18 months in oak barrels, with a significant portion being new French oak. Domaine Parent adheres to organic farming practices and is working towards biodynamic certification.