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Aloxe-Corton 1er Cru, "Clos du Chapitre", Génot-Boulanger - 2022

Name: Aloxe-Corton 1er Cru, "Clos du Chapitre", Génot-Boulanger
Brand: Génot-Boulanger
SKU: 49945
Price: 134.99 USD
Availability: OutOfStock

Item # 49945 750 mL

This historic parcel is named after the colleges surrounding the bishop of Autun during the 13th Century. With an average age of 50 years, these old vines of Pinot Noir grow on reddish brown soils with flint and limestone. Medium-bodied with dark fruit and spice aromas, this has a mineral backbone and elegant tannins. Pair with Beijing roast duck.

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Color

Red

Vintage

2022

Country

France

Region

Burgundy

Sub-Region

Côte de Beaune

Appellation/Village

Aloxe-Corton

Producer

Génot-Boulanger

Grape Variety

Pinot Noir

Production Methods

Organic

Certified Organic

Wine made from grapes grown without synthetic pesticides, fertilizers and herbicides in the vineyard. Certified in the country of origin.

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