Red wines from Corton are the only grand crus in the Cote de Beaune.
Viewed by many as one of the top Cortons, Corton Bressandes rivals Clos du Roi for the best grand cru red wine in the region.
Another warm dry vintage, which appears to be the new normal. On the one hand yields were disappointing (i.e. 21 hl/ha for the reds and 30 hl/ha for the whites), but upon reflection with some frost in April, uneven flowering with a bit of coulure late May, strong oidium pressure in late June, and a canicule in late July which produced some échaudage in a couple of vineyards…well, maybe we should be thankful that we ended up with as much as we did! Picking started on September 9th and we finished all the reds by the 14th. Corton Charlemagne was picked on the 15th. All the reds came in at between 13.3% and 14.1% with the whites between 13.1% and 13.5%. We did have a bit more rain than 2018 and we ended up with better pH’s and higher levels of total acidity. Whole cluster was about 25% for almost every cuvée and new oak remains at about 25% as well. Vinification was similar to previous years with mostly rémontage augmented by pigeage towards the end. The 2018’s seemed at first a bit disjointed, which didn’t come together until assemblage. The 2019’s, however, have been delicious from the beginning. There is a good similarity to 2009, with a touch of the 2015 rusticity.”
Our 0.20 hectares of 45 year old vines are located on a combination of clay and limestone soil, with good draininage and excellent exposure.
This produces a ruly elegant Corton that combines grace and power.
Corton-Bressandes should be served between 15 - 16 C/59- 61 F.
A big wine that can stand up to strong flavored meats, Les Bressandes also has the delicacy to be appreciated with more lightly-seasoned preparations, such as roast chicken and poached salmon, grilled vegetables, sauces with chanterelles or cepes, and cheeses including Morbier, Bucheron, Cantal, and St. Marcellin.
