Domaine Follin-Arbelet Aloxe-Corton is a distinguished, deeply structured, and classic red Burgundy produced in the prestigious Côte de Beaune region of Côte d'Or, France. Domaine Follin-Arbelet is a traditional, highly respected family estate based in Aloxe-Corton, celebrated for crafting unblemished, site-expressive wines using time-honoured Burgundian methods. Made entirely from Pinot Noir harvested from old hillside vines, this bottling reflects the rugged elegance, fine spice, and firm mineral core characteristic of this celebrated Village appellation.

Why You'll Love It

This wine stands out for its authentic terroir expression, structural integrity, and impressive age-worthiness. Frank Follin-Arbelet practices a low-intervention approach in both the vineyard and cellar, relying on deep-rooted ancient vines to deliver natural balance and concentration. Matured patiently in traditional French oak barrels, it offers an enticing, complex profile of crushed wild berries, dried rose petals, forest floor, and subtle gamey spice, supported by fine, firm tannins that evolve beautifully in the glass and the cellar.

Vineyard & Production

The grapes are hand-harvested from meticulously tended family-owned parcels situated on steep, east-facing slopes featuring limestone and clay-rich soils typical of Aloxe-Corton. Following strict sorting in the vineyard and winery, the whole bunches are gently crushed and fermented using native, indigenous yeasts in open wooden vats with traditional foot-treading and manual punch-downs. The wine is then gravity-fed into French oak piece barrels (a moderate proportion of which are new) where it matures for up to eighteen months on fine lees without racking, before being bottled unfined and unfiltered to preserve its complete natural character.

Tasting Notes

In the glass, it displays a brilliant ruby-red colour with dark garnet reflections at the rim. The nose is complex, fragrant, and earthy, opening with aromas of ripe dark cherries, redcurrants, and wild raspberries, interwoven with nuances of dried violets, damp earth, iron-rich minerality, and subtle clove spice. On the palate, it is medium-bodied, taut, and structured, delivering concentrated red and dark berry fruit flavours underpinned by a vibrant beam of cool-climate acidity and firm, chalky tannins that lead to a long, savoury, and lingering finish.

Perfect Pairings

With its vibrant acidity, firm tannic backbone, and earthy fruit profile, this Aloxe-Corton is a magnificent partner for classic French cuisine and rich game dishes. It pairs magnificently with roasted duck breast, Boeuf Bourguignon, pan-seared pheasant, and rack of lamb with herbs. It is also an outstanding match for wild mushroom tarts, roasted root vegetables, and traditional French cheeses such as Époisses, Comté, or Cîteaux.

Grape Varieties

100% Pinot Noir

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