Domaine Meo-Camuzet Corton Perrieres Grand Cru 2021
A noble expression of Corton Perrières Grand Cru from the 2021 vintage this wine offers a refined symphony of dark cherry and blackberry underpinned by subtle floral whispers and a chalky mineral thread. It unfurls with velvety tannins and creamy structure balanced by bright acidity, leading to a poised and slightly taut finish.
Tasting
- Aroma
- dark cherry, wild blackberry, delicate florals
- Palate
- silky with dark fruit, cocoa, licorice, minerality
- Finish
- elegant, slightly taut, mineral‑tinged finish
Pairs with
- roasted or grilled red meats
- Charolais beef or bœuf bourguignon
- feathered game with wild mushrooms
- aged washed‑rind cheeses such as Époisses
Vineyard & Cellar
- Vinification
- Little intervention... Perhaps a slightly higher temperature at the end of the fermentation to extract a little fatness, while avoiding reinforcing the tannins too much.
- Aging
- Being protected by its mineral character, it is not afraid of ageing which enables it to express all its finesse. Do not hesitate to lay it down for many years: the refinement obtained will greatly increase its potential
From the Archive
Tasting: Your first impression of "les Perrières” is that of a typical Corton, as it is so frequently described: austere, slow to mature, tannic. But that impression should be moderated because the wine is apparently multifaceted: frankness, certainly, but also an underlying structure that lines the palate and a finish marked by minerality. There's no heaviness, which facilitates the expression of this complexity. A long ageing period is certainly beneficial.
Maturing: Long. The wine doesn't seem to change in the first few months, but then acquires density and balance in the finish, which are very pleasant. New casks suit it well, particularly of fine-grain oak which gives it a little flesh; a small proportion of casks already used for one wine remains necessary, however, in order to preserve the natural finesse of this cru. Pinots with fairly large berries, but not very productive, planted in 1953-54. An early-ripening selection, which nonetheless requires quite a long time to mature on the vine. No need to rush to harvest it therefore. A fine plot of about one and a half acres, situated just north of the village of Aloxe. "Perrières” refers to "stones” and you will immediately understand why when you look at the soil which contains numerous round stones, often pink in colour. The soil is quite deep, but always full of stones. The orientation is typical of red Cortons, facing due east, and the plot lies more on the lower part of the slope.
Vines: Pinots with fairly large berries, but not very productive, planted in 1953-54. An early-ripening selection, which nonetheless requires quite a long time to mature on the vine. No need to rush to harvest it therefore.
Situation: A fine plot of about one and a half acres, situated just north of the village of Aloxe. "Perrières” refers to "stones” and you will immediately understand why when you look at the soil which contains numerous round stones, often pink in colour. The soil is quite deep, but always full of stones. The orientation is typical of red Cortons, facing due east, and the plot lies more on the lower part of the slope.