Gilbert et Christine Felettig : Corton Grand cru "Les Grandes Lolieres" 2020

Characteristics and tasting notes of the Corton Grand Cru "Les Grandes Lolières" 2020 by Gilbert et Christine Felettig

Tasting

Color

The wine shows a deep ruby red robe, occasionally tinged with purple highlights, characteristic of this Corton climat.

Nose

The nose typically reveals a bouquet of red and black fruits interlaced with spice, delicate floral notes and a mineral touch recalling the limestone soils of the Corton hillside.

Palate

On the palate, the wine is structured around fine, precise tannins, supported by lively acidity and a remarkable length, reflecting the elegance for which this climat is recognized within the Corton appellation.

Serving and cellaring

The Corton Grand Cru "Les Grandes Lolières" 2020 can already be enjoyed, yet it carries the aging potential generally associated with this cuvée, estimated at around 10 to 15 years depending on the vintage, suggesting continued enjoyment well into the early 2030s.

A Corton Grand Cru shaped by meticulous vineyard work at the Felettig estate

The Estate

The domaine Gilbert et Christine Felettig was founded in 1969 in Chambolle-Musigny, in the heart of Burgundy's Côte de Nuits. Built across three generations, the family estate today spans about 11.5 hectares and nearly a hundred parcels, stretching from Gevrey-Chambertin to Beaune, and has been certified organic since the 2024 vintage. Long associated with Gilbert and Christine Felettig, the property is now headed by Gilbert Felettig alongside his daughter Pauline, marking the arrival of a third generation.

The Vineyard

The Corton Grand Cru "Les Grandes Lolières" is sourced from a tiny 0.30-hectare parcel located in the commune of Ladoix-Serrigny, on the Corton hill, just below the Rognet climat. Planted in 1968 on the northern side of the appellation, this sunny, high-maturity site lies on limestone, stony and marl soils rich in potassium, at an altitude of 250 to 330 meters. As with the rest of the estate, the vines are farmed organically, with intensive vineyard work supporting low yields and concentrated fruit.

Winemaking and aging

The grapes for the Corton Grand Cru "Les Grandes Lolières" 2020 are hand-harvested and carefully sorted before being fully destemmed. The must undergoes a cold pre-fermentation maceration, followed by fermentation with indigenous yeasts and a moderate cuvaison, with daily punching down and pumping over to ensure gentle extraction. The wine is then aged in oak barrels for approximately 14 to 18 months, with a significant proportion of new wood, allowing the structure and aromatic complexity typical of this grand cru to fully develop.

Grape Varieties

This cuvée is produced from 100 % pinot noir, the only grape variety authorized for red Corton Grand Cru.