Joseph Drouhin 2012 Corton Bressandes Grand Cru sparkling wine Deep and substantial

Deep and substantial

44% Merlot

extremely aromatic

violet and stone are augmented by earth

stone fruit and citrus

Joseph Drouhin 2012 Corton Bressandes Grand Cru sparkling wine Deep and substantialVineyard Site: Corton and the other Corton vineyards (such as Corton Bressandes) are the only red Grand Crus of the Cte de Beaune. They are located on the hill of Corton, clearly visible from miles around and capped by low growing oak trees. The vines are on a rather steep slope with a good south east exposure. History & tradition: the name comes from "curtis" (the word for an estate in Gallo Roman times) and Othon, the Emperor who owned this