Edouard Delaunay Corton Grand Cru

The Edouard Delaunay Corton Grand Cru is an elegant wine. The wines hailing from Corton are known to be elegant and are also known to age rather excellently. Wines from this area are rich and tannic. The same is of course for the Edouard Delaunay Corton Grand Cru.

This wonderful wine is well-loved around the world. It is a confident wine, not needing to impose itself or force itself upon another. It is soft, supple, and elegant, showing the best of what Corton has to offer. The tannins are round and mature, and the acidity is refreshing and cleansing. To the eye: the wine promotes a beautiful, deep red that flashes purple in the right light. On the nose: intricate notes of cherry and moss are detected that promote a wonderful oakiness, thanks to the barrels in which it was aged. On the palate: the sip is refined and elegant. The first thing that will come to mind is how smooth this wonderful wine is. This is thanks to the rounded tannins and soft acidity that not only refresh, but prepare the palate for the next bite.

This wine is best paired with chicken or light pork dishes. The softness of the wine complements the subtleness of lighter dishes.

Storage Instructions

Store your unopened bottle in a cool, dry, and dark place safe from constant vibration. Keep your bottle horizontal in a wine rack or cellar to retain the moistness of the cork. The ideal temperature for storage is between 7 to 15°C. Once opened, a bottle will be good for 3 to 5 days standing upright in the refrigerator.