{"product_id":"jean-guiton-ladoix-1er-cru-la-corvee-2023","title":"Jean Guiton Ladoix 1er Cru La Corvée 2023","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOur tasting impressions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGuillaume elected to include whole bunches from 1\/3 of his Ladoix fruit. He expected it would enhance the freshness in contrast to the ripeness of the grapes. Wow, was he right! At our barrel tasting in June of 2024, this was a standout. Eighteen months later from bottle, we may be experiencing the finest La Corvée we have ever tasted from Guiton. The nose is so beguiling. On the palate, there’s the usual Ladoix sultry, lush and velvety red fruit. It has noteworthy grip with super-smooth tannins. In years past, we’ve loved how sexy this wine can be. That’s true here as well, but this vintage has real gravitas. Superb!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout this wine\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLa Corvée is a 1er Cru vineyard in the appellation of Ladoix, not far from the Grand Crus on the Hill of Corton. Guiton has a small south-facing plot.  The soil is rich with Comblanchien limestone from a large quarry on the hill above it.  The interspersed clay and stones make for excellent drainage  The vines were planted in 1924, 1959 and 1971.  Harvesting is by hand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFermentation of the Pinot Noir takes 20 days with maceration (cold to start), including pigéage (punching down the cap).  This year, Guillaume used whole cluster in 1\/3 of the Ladoix grape bunches. The wine ages in oak barrels (20% new) for 18 months.  A light filtration is done before bottling if necessary.  About 4,250 bottles are produced annually.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the grape\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ePinot Noir\u003c\/b\u003e is an ancient grape from eastern France. Notoriously challenging, it thrives in cooler climates.  The concept of terroir is most closely identified with Burgundy because the lightness of Pinot Noir enables it to so transparently express minor differences (which is why experienced tasters can discern the difference in wines produced from vineyards in very close proximity).  Intense popularity resulted in plantings all over the world but most agree that its finest expression is in the Côte d’Or of Burgundy. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the vintage\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e2023 was the most abundant crop since the legendary 1999. Fluctuating spring temperatures delayed bud break until after the frost threats. Otherwise, the prevailing condition was heat - lots of it! Producers who care more about quality than quantity, did green harvest and we able to achieve concentrated wines. So, in such hands, 2023 is again like 1999 - combining lots of super wine. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Jean Guiton","offers":[{"title":"2023 \/ 750 mL","offer_id":42643641892907,"sku":"8488","price":65.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2674\/4414\/files\/ladoix23.png?v=1767567317","url":"https:\/\/vdltwine.com\/products\/jean-guiton-ladoix-1er-cru-la-corvee-2023","provider":"VDLT","version":"1.0","type":"link"}