Aloxe-Corton 2024, Château de Meursault

Aloxe-Corton 2024, Château de Meursault is a red with character, born at the foot of the hill of Corton. Structured, a little austere in its youth, it is the kind of Pinot Noir that needs a little time to give itself up.

Aloxe-Corton occupies the base of the famous hill of Corton, at the hinge between Côte de Beaune and Côte de Nuits. The red soils, rich in clay and in iron oxide, give the Pinot Noir a more assertive structure and colour than in the rest of the Côte de Beaune. The exposure changes with the position around the hill, from east to south. The style of the village is recognisable: black fruit, firm tannins, a spicy and earthy side that rounds out after a few years in the cellar.

Château de Meursault is one of the finest estates of the Côte de Beaune. The Moulin Foulot fief, from which it comes, dates back to the 11th century. Bought in 2012 by Olivier Halley, the estate has since expanded its vineyard: 65 hectares spread over about a hundred plots, farmed under certified organic agriculture, which give five Grands Crus, twenty Premiers Crus and a dozen village and regional appellations. The estate sells entirely direct, 100 % of its production comes from its own vines.

Key facts

• Origin: France, Bourgogne, Côte de Beaune
• Appellation: Aloxe-Corton
• Estate: Château de Meursault
• Grape variety: Pinot Noir 100 %
• Vintage: 2024
• Colour: Red wine
• Viticulture: Certified organic farming
• Volume: 75 cl

Tasting notes

• Appearance: Dark ruby with violet highlights, fine density
• Nose: Black cherry, blackcurrant, liquorice, undergrowth, a peppery note
• Palate: Firm and tight tannins, compact matter, a spicy finish that calls for a substantial dish

Serving and cellaring

Serve this Aloxe-Corton at 15 to 17 °C. Its cellaring potential is six to twelve years. Store the bottle lying down, at a stable temperature, away from light and vibration.

Food pairings

Grilled rib of beef, duck with cherries, slow cooked shoulder of lamb, feathered game. A dish in sauce helps the tannins relax.

Read more

Read the Côte de Beaune, Pinot Noir, the grape variety of the great reds of Bourgogne and which wine to serve with a rib of beef. Find all the cuvées in our Château de Meursault collection, and the rest of our Bourgogne selection in the Bourgogne collection or among our red wines.

Frequently asked questions

Why are the reds of Aloxe-Corton more structured?

The soils of the hill of Corton are more clayey and more loaded with iron than the average of the Côte de Beaune. The grapes there develop thick skins, so more colouring matter and more tannin, hence wines that are firmer and slower to open.

Should it be decanted?

When young, yes. An hour is enough to soften the tannins and release the fruit. Past eight years, prefer careful serving without rough pouring: the bottle will have done the work and violent contact with the air can tire the wine.

How is the bottle shipped?

Shipping is free in France on orders from 300 €. Each bottle is carefully packed and sent with tracked delivery.