Domaine Maldant Pauvelot Corton-Renardes Grand Cru Rouge 2017 Serbia

Domaine Maldant Pauvelot Corton-Renardes Grand Cru Rouge 2017 SerbiaThe Corton reds are an intense velvety crimson, darkening towards magenta. Their generous aromatic expression is of fruit notes (blueberry, gooseberry, kirsch cherry) or violet flowers, evolving towards underbrush, animal, leather, fur, pepper and licorice. On the palate this wine is well built, powerful and muscular and the chewy body comes to the forefront. Firm, frank and fat, it requires time (4 12 years) to reach its peak. Solid and opulent,

Smooth oak

and delicate making this an excellent food wine

is pure sunshine in a bottle

Pairs brilliantly with fresh oysters

Foeder fermented brett wheat beer with orange blossom water

with the scent of meadows and fresh camomile flowers

Wheat lends a soft

golden straw

but aged for an additional year

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supple wine with rounded tannins

Semillon and Colombard