Corton-Renardes: Domaine François Gay & Fils Grand Cru 2021

Burgundy Bargain alert! It's quite a feat to find red Corton – the only red Grand Cru in the legendary Côte de Beaune – in double (rather than triple) digits, yet Pascal Gay has delivered again. Stylistically, the red wines of Corton are generous and powerful, with aromas of red fruits and violets evolving towards notes of undergrowth and pepper. They benefit from at least 5 year's cellaring before they are opened and are a great partner for beef, game or rich cheeses. The impressive hill of Corton just south of Nuits-Saint-George is a landmark that denotes the start of the Côte de Beaune. The hill's vineyards which lie at heights of 250 to 330 metres and form a natural south-facing amphitheatre produce white Corton-Charlemagne and mainly red Corton. Corton occupies most of the hillside with 92 hectares (88 of which produce red wine) and is the only red Grand Cru of the Côte de Beaune. Only the reds have the right to add the name of their climat (of which there are 25) to that of the appellation. Corton-Renardes: Domaine François Gay & Fils Grand Cru 2021. Domaine François Gay & Fils. Burgundy Wine > Côte de Beaune Wine. Red Wine