Corton Clos du Roi Grand Cru・Lucien Le Moine・2018
Product name: colton cloduroy
Producer name: Lucien Le Moine
Variety: pinot noir
Region: France > Burgundy
Category: red
Capacity: 750ml
(The following is from the importer's materials)
The Grand Cru vineyard Clos du Roi is located in the heart of the village of Aloxe-Corton, at the top of the Corton hills, in a prime location slightly below the summit of the vineyards. The land, composed of limestone soil, is a Grand Cru vineyard known for producing wines of exceptional quality, even among the many plots. The wines produced are rich and powerful, with a classic style that is strict when young. With continued aging, these red wines blossom beautifully, revealing their brilliance and complexity. Please enjoy this magnificent Grand Cru vineyard, which is renowned even within the village.
Product name: Corton Clos du Roy
Producer: Lucien Le Moine
Lucien Le Moine
Unique, passionate, and distinctive Burgundy No. 1 négociant
Lucien Le Moine is known as Burgundy's No. 1 negociant. Sticking to our unique beliefs, we produce top-notch wines that go beyond négociants.
A genius who knows everything about Burgundy's terroir.
Mr. Mounir Sauma, head of Lucien Le Moine, is a former Cistercian monk. Speaking of the Cistercians, they are the founders of terroir research who spread winemaking throughout Burgundy and laid the foundations for the modern Burgundy appellation.
Mr. Sauma opened his eyes to Burgundy wine when he was a monk, then studied winemaking at wineries across France and California, and established Lucien Le Moine. Wine Advocate magazine praised him for having created one of the best négociants in a short period of time, and it is said that there is nothing better than Burgundy wine.
Burgundy producers know their fields well, but it is rare to find someone who has such detailed and systematic understanding of the entire appellation. He is a person with a deep knowledge and love for Burgundy wine that is respected by the owners of the vineyard.