{"product_id":"jean-claude-boisset-2020-aloxe-corton-les-valozieres-1er-cru","title":"Jean-Claude Boisset 2020 Aloxe-Corton 1er Cru Les Valozières Burgundy France","description":"\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: center;\" data-end=\"621\" data-start=\"277\"\u003e👉 \u003cstrong data-end=\"4382\" data-start=\"4316\"\u003ePremier Cru Burgundy • Grand Cru Adjacent • Limited Production\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"621\" data-start=\"277\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong data-end=\"349\" data-start=\"281\"\u003eJean-Claude Boisset 2020 Aloxe-Corton Premier Cru Les Valozières\u003c\/strong\u003e is a structured and elegant expression of Pinot Noir from one of the most prestigious villages in the Côte de Beaune. Sourced from a prime Premier Cru site bordering Grand Cru vineyards, this wine reflects both the \u003cstrong data-end=\"586\" data-start=\"565\"\u003epower and finesse\u003c\/strong\u003e that define top-tier Aloxe-Corton.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"978\" data-start=\"623\"\u003eLocated on the eastern-facing slopes beneath the Corton Grand Crus, the \u003cstrong data-end=\"713\" data-start=\"695\"\u003eLes Valozières\u003c\/strong\u003e climat benefits from \u003cstrong data-end=\"759\" data-start=\"735\"\u003edeep clay-rich soils\u003c\/strong\u003e, delivering wines of concentration, structure, and aging potential. The 2020 vintage, marked by optimal ripeness and low yields, produced Pinot Noir with \u003cstrong data-end=\"977\" data-start=\"914\"\u003eintense color, aromatic depth, and firm yet refined tannins\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1353\" data-start=\"980\"\u003eIn the glass, the wine reveals a \u003cstrong data-end=\"1032\" data-start=\"1013\"\u003ebright ruby hue\u003c\/strong\u003e with expressive aromas of \u003cstrong data-end=\"1107\" data-start=\"1059\"\u003ered cherries, wild berries, and subtle spice\u003c\/strong\u003e. On the palate, it is both \u003cstrong data-end=\"1156\" data-start=\"1135\"\u003eround and precise\u003c\/strong\u003e, balancing fruit purity with underlying structure. Notes of \u003cstrong data-end=\"1261\" data-start=\"1217\"\u003eraspberry, red currant, and gentle spice\u003c\/strong\u003e are supported by fresh acidity and finely integrated oak, leading to a long, poised finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1559\" data-start=\"1355\"\u003eCrafted using a meticulous approach—partial whole-cluster fermentation, indigenous yeasts, and minimal intervention—this wine captures the \u003cstrong data-end=\"1532\" data-start=\"1494\"\u003eauthentic character of its terroir\u003c\/strong\u003e with clarity and elegance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1716\" data-start=\"1561\"\u003eWith limited production of just over 1,000 bottles, this is a \u003cstrong data-end=\"1652\" data-start=\"1623\"\u003erare Premier Cru Burgundy\u003c\/strong\u003e offering exceptional value relative to its Grand Cru neighbors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"1739\" data-start=\"1723\" data-section-id=\"1y9spqs\"\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1962\" data-start=\"1741\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1751\" data-start=\"1741\"\u003eColor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bright ruby red\u003cbr data-end=\"1770\" data-start=\"1767\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1781\" data-start=\"1770\"\u003eAromas:\u003c\/strong\u003e Red cherry, raspberry, spice, subtle floral tones\u003cbr data-end=\"1834\" data-start=\"1831\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1845\" data-start=\"1834\"\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Medium-bodied, structured yet refined, vibrant acidity\u003cbr data-end=\"1903\" data-start=\"1900\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1914\" data-start=\"1903\"\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Long, elegant, and balanced with fine tannins\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"1990\" data-start=\"1969\" data-section-id=\"c9jlvg\"\u003eTerroir \u0026amp; 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