Follin-Arbelet Aloxe-Corton 2023

This dry red wine from the AOC Aloxe-Corton, crafted by the Follin-Arbelet winery, showcases the classic character of Burgundy Pinot Noir. It offers aromas of black fruit, cassis, and mineral notes of graphite, balanced by a creamy texture and delicate tannins.

Key facts

• Grape variety: Pinot Noir
• D.O. / Region: AOC Aloxe-Corton, Burgundy
• Winery: Follin-Arbelet
• Soil / Altitude: Sustainably tilled soils
• Ageing / Cellaring potential: 16-20 months in oak / Cellaring potential of 10-12 years

The vineyard

The grapes are sourced from two adjacent parcels bordering the Premier Cru area, covering just 0.8 hectares. These low-yielding old vines grow in soils managed sustainably, without the use of herbicides or chemical fertilizers.

Ideal combination

Meat

Meat dishes pair well with full-bodied red wines — they enhance the flavour and soften the richness.

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Poultry

Poultry works with light white wines — Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc — or soft reds like Pinot Noir, Grenache.

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Cheese

Cheeses pair well with wine: hard cheeses with reds, soft and blue cheeses with whites and fortified wines.

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Winemaking

Following a manual harvest, the fully destemmed grapes ferment with indigenous yeasts in open oak vats. The wine is aged for 16 to 20 months in oak barrels and is bottled by gravity without filtration.

Why buy it

This Burgundy red stands out for its balance and a cellaring potential of up to twelve years. It is an ideal choice to enhance your collection or to enjoy during a refined dinner. If you wish to add a bottle of true character to your cellar, you can buy Follin-Arbelet Aloxe-Corton 2023 online directly from our shop.