Sourced from a tiny 0.70-hectare parcel at the base of the iconic Corton hill, this 100% Pinot Noir beautifully showcases the power of the appellation tamed by Étienne Julien’s deft hand. Practicing meticulous organic viticulture and native yeast fermentations, he masterfully balances the naturally robust, masculine structure of Aloxe-Corton with an underlying layer of silkiness and pure, energetic fruit.

The 2022 vintage opens with an alluring bouquet of dark wild cherries, red currants, and violet petals wrapped in earthy woodland spice. On the palate, the wine is round and concentrated, checking its deep core of dark summer fruits with vibrant acidity and fine-grained, structured tannins. Lingering with a persistent, savory finish of red fruit and stony minerality, this texturally deep red pairs perfectly with an herb-crusted rack of lamb or roasted duck.