Aloxe-Corton, Domaine François Gay

Fine, age-worthy Burgundy from a family estate

Domaine François Gay consists of seven hectares of vines around the village of Chorey-Lès-Beaune. Just 3,400 cases are produced each year, mostly sold to French restaurants and local customers, which means there is only a small amount available for export. Following his retirement, the domaine is now ably run by François’ son Pascal, although François still assists in the winemaking process.

Their Aloxe-Corton is prouced from hand harvested grapes matured in oak barrels for 18 months, prior to a light filtration and bottling. The wine displays a bouquet of ripe hedgerow berries, and a sleek palate of rich, dark fruit with a glossy cassis core and pitchy tannins that will soften with age. This wine should age well for at least a decade but is already approachable now – if decanted.

Colour – Red
Producer – Domaine François Gay
Country – France
Region – Burgundy
Vegan – No
ABV – 13%
Grapes – Pinot Noir
Vintage – 2019
Sustainability – Non-Organic
Female Winemaker – No
Food Pairings – Beef Bourgignon, Coq au Vin