Domaine du Château Philippe le Hardi Aloxe-Corton Les Brunettes et Planchots 2023
£45.45
The wine
Vibrant ruby, with enticing Morello cherry and raspberry entwined with a distinct savoury edge. Prominent red fruit on the palate.
Aloxe-Corton sits at the northern end of the Côte de Beaune on a stony hillside at the foot of the Corton hill, directly below the grand crus. Les Brunettes et Planchots is a village-level lieu-dit. Cold soaked for five to seven days at 8 degrees before fermentation. The domaine has held land here since 1862.
The producer
Domaine du Château Philippe le Hardi
View all Domaine du Château Philippe le Hardi winesDomaine du Château Philippe le Hardi is one of Burgundy largest single estates, centred on a historic château in the Côte Chalonnaise. Named for the medieval Duke Philip the Bold, who championed Pinot Noir, it farms an impressive spread from Mercurey to the grand crus of the Côte d'Or. Few domaines offer such range.
The estate farms sustainably across a mosaic of terroirs, vinifying each with care and well-judged oak. From everyday Bourgogne to grand cru, the wines share a house signature of balance, freshness, and polish. There is real quality at every level.
The range spans crisp Chalonnaise whites, characterful Mercurey reds, and a fine selection of Côte de Nuits and Côte de Beaune crus. Each traces the character of its appellation with confidence.
To pour a Philippe le Hardi wine is to taste the breadth of Burgundy from a single, storied estate. Polished, balanced, and dependable, these are wines for every table.
