Meo-Camuzet - Corton - Les Perrières - Grand Cru

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Meo - Camuzet - Corton - Les Perrières - Grand Cru - 2017 - 75cl - Onshore Cellars

Meo-Camuzet - Corton - Les Perrières - Grand Cru

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Red
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Grand Cru
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14%
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DuckMushroomsCharcuterie and Cured MeatsGame BirdsTruffle-Based DishesHard Cheeses

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Meo Camuzet

Meo-Camuzet

Domaine Meo-Camuzet is a renowned wine producer located in the heart of Burgundy, France. The history of this estate dates back to the 16th century, when the Camuzet...

Domaine Meo-Camuzet is a renowned wine producer located in the heart of Burgundy, France. The history of this estate dates back to the 16th century, when the Camuzet family began producing wine in the region. In 1959, the estate was purchased by Jean-Nicolas Meo, who expanded the vineyards and modernized the winemaking techniques.

Today, Domaine Meo-Camuzet is known for producing some of the finest wines in Burgundy, particularly in the appellations of Vosne-Romanée and Nuits-Saint-Georges. The estate has a total of 14 hectares of vineyards, which are planted with Pinot Noir and Chardonnay grapes.

The winemaking style at Domaine Meo-Camuzet is traditional, with a focus on producing wines that reflect the terroir of the region. The grapes are hand-harvested and sorted, and the wines are fermented using natural yeasts. The wines are then aged in oak barrels, with a combination of new and used barrels used depending on the vintage.

The flagship wine of Domaine Meo-Camuzet is the Vosne-Romanée 1er Cru Les Chaumes, which is a rich and complex wine with notes of black cherry, spice, and earth. Other notable wines from the estate include the Nuits-Saint-Georges 1er Cru Aux Boudots, which is a powerful and structured wine with notes of black fruit and leather, and the Corton Grand Cru Les Perrières, which is a full-bodied and elegant wine with notes of red fruit and floral aromas.

Overall, Domaine Meo-Camuzet is a producer that is highly respected in the world of Burgundy wine. Their wines are known for their elegance, complexity, and ability to age gracefully. If you are looking for a wine that truly reflects the terroir of Burgundy, then Domaine Meo-Camuzet is definitely a producer to consider.

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Burgundy

The French Wine region of Burgundy (aka “Bourgogne”) may be small in size, but its influence is huge in the world of vino. The complexity of Burgundy...

The French Wine region of Burgundy (aka “Bourgogne”) may be small in size, but its influence is huge in the world of vino. The complexity of Burgundy can cast fear into the heart of even a seasoned wine pro, but fear not – the region need only be as complicated as you want it to be. Yes, it is home to some of the most expensive wines in the known universe, but there are also tasty and affordable wines.

Main grapes:

Pinot Noir originated in Burgundy and these vines cover 34% of the region, accounting for 29% of overall wine production. The red grape does extremely well in limestone and clay soil, which helps create their complexity. Pinot Noir wines from Burgundy range in colour from cherry to brick, are light in body, and typically have red fruit and spicy flavours. Gamay is a red grape also grown in Burgundy, but only makes up 10% of the vines.

Chardonnay is the primary grape for white wines in Burgundy, making up 48% of the vines and 68% of production. Chardonnay appreciates Burgundy’s marl soil, which gives it delicate floral, fruit, and mineral aromas and full-bodied flavours. Aligoté is the second white grape, accounting for 6% grown. {Read more about the ancient Aligoté grape in Burgundy.}

The region does produce a sparkling wine called Crémant de Bourgogne. It can be made from Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Pinot Gris, Aligoté, Gamay, Sacy, and Melon. Varieties include blanc, blanc de blancs, blanc de noirs, and rosé.

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Corton

Corton

Corton is a Grand Cru appellation located on the Hill of Corton in Burgundy's Côte de Beaune, straddling the communes of Aloxe-Corton, Ladoix-Serrigny, and Pernand-Vergelesses. This appellation represents...

Corton is a Grand Cru appellation located on the Hill of Corton in Burgundy's Côte de Beaune, straddling the communes of Aloxe-Corton, Ladoix-Serrigny, and Pernand-Vergelesses. This appellation represents one of Burgundy's most significant red wine Grand Crus, covering approximately 160 hectares of vineyard land on the slopes of this prominent hill that rises above the surrounding wine villages.

The Hill of Corton features a complex geology with varying soil compositions across different climats, including iron-rich clay, limestone, and marl. The slopes face multiple directions, creating diverse microclimates and exposures that influence the character of wines from individual vineyard sites. Pinot Noir is the primary grape variety planted here, though small amounts of Chardonnay are permitted in certain sectors. The appellation encompasses numerous named climats, including Renardes and Le Clos du Roi, each contributing distinct terroir expressions to the overall Corton designation.

Corton red wines typically display robust structure and concentrated fruit character, often requiring extended aging to fully develop their complexity. The wines generally exhibit more power and tannic backbone compared to other Côte de Beaune reds, with flavor profiles that can include dark cherry, earth, spice, and mineral notes. The diverse terroir across the hill's various climats creates wines with differing expressions, from the more elegant styles found on certain slopes to the more muscular interpretations from iron-rich soils.

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