Louis Max : Corton Grand Cru "Les Perrières" 2019

A silky and delicious Corton Grand Cru wine

The estate

Maison Louis Max, an illustrious reference for Burgundy wines was founded in 1859. The estate reigns over some twenty hectares of vines that spread over prestigious appellations in Burgundy.

Although the Genevan businessman Stanko Subotić acquired the estate, this lover of Burgundian terroirs has surrounded himself with brilliant experts such as Jean-François Joliette and David Duban in order to produce great wines that express the authenticity and excellence of these exceptional terroirs.

Louis Max is one of the largest organic and Ecocert-certified estates. The vineyards are managed with a deep respect for nature and with minimal human intervention, resulting in wines that are recognised by the greatest international critics.

The vineyard

Louis Max's 2019 "Les Perrières" is a Corton Grand Cru wine made from vineyards that spread over three communes in the Côte de Beaune (Aloxe-Corton, Pernand-Vergelesses and Ladoix-Serrigny). Although the name of this climate refers to the stony soil of this wine-growing area, the vines are planted on a clay-limestone subsoil.

Vinification and ageing

Manual harvest followed by a rigorous sorting of the grapes. Traditional vinification using indigenous yeasts (50% of whole grapes). Vatting for more than 15 days with punching down. Cold maceration is avoided in order to preserve freshness. Aged in oak barrels for 18 months (20% of which are new).

The blend

Pinot Noir (100%).

Corton Grand Cru "Les Perrières" 2019 by Louis Max: Characteristics and tasting tips

The tasting

Colour
The dark colour reveals a beautiful ruby hue, with garnet highlights.

Nose
The expressive nose blends fruity fragrances (blackcurrant, red fruit) with notes of undergrowth, truffle and also leather as the wine ages.

Palate
The ample and fruity palate is seduced by this wine’s silky tannins and its slightly spicy finish.

Food and wine pairing

Red meat served with a sauce, game, roasted poultry or mature cheeses will complement this red Burgundy wine.

Service

For an optimal tasting, serve at 16°C.

Cellaring

This Corton Grand Cru wine can be kept in the cellar until around 2039, enabling it to reveal its full range of aromas.