Aloxe-Corton Les Valozières
2022
This 0.287 hectare parcel was planted in 1987 and 1988. The name of this climate, ‘Valozières’, is thought to mean ‘valley of the osiers’. This is explained by the accumulation of clay on the surface, which makes the soil fairly impermeable.
However, the tilling of the soil by our horses, in addition to our biodynamic work, has considerably decompacted the surface and revitalised the soil.
The wine is made without the use of pumps or sulphites, and from whole grapes, except in years of frost or hail. 90% of the cuvée is matured in Burgundy barrels made of several wines, and 10% in new barrels. The resulting wine is strongly marked by its origin, with aromas of undergrowth, damp earth and black fruit.
Vintage
Vintage 2022
Here, we're back to a generous, sunny vintage. A very dry, hot spring and summer could have taken their toll on the vines, but they were resilient, adapted very well and produced an exceptional vintage.
The wines are rich and generous, without lacking finesse or complexity. Just what you'd expect from a fine Pinot-Noir from our region. The harvest took place from August 25 to September 10, and was relatively abundant. The grapes were very healthy and required little sorting; one vintage follows another and no two are alike.
