The 2022 Domaine Gaston & Pierre Ravaut Ladoix 1er Cru 'La Corvée' Rouge is highly regarded as an exceptional value-driven Premier Cru Burgundy. Sourced from a 1.23-hectare parcel of hard limestone with full southern exposure right at the border of the Côte de Nuits, this 100% Pinot Noir benefits from traditional, low-intervention winemaking.
Tasting Profilebr> Aroma: Bright and highly perfumed, offering a bouquet of red cherries, ripe raspberries, wild strawberries, and violets, mixed with subtle earth, licorice, and spice.
Palate: Supple, smooth, and medium-bodied. It delivers an attractive concentration of red and black berry fruits with round, present tannins and a keen, vibrant thread of acidity.
Finish: Long, precise, and expressive, highlighted by a saline mineral finish, forest floor tones, and a seductive hint of structured bitterness.
Production & Technical Specifications
Winemaking: 100% de-stemmed fruit. Fermented in stainless steel/concrete vats using indigenous yeasts.
Aging: Aged for 12 months in French oak barrels (only 15% new wood), followed by 6 months of blending on fine lees.
Alcohol Content: 13.5% ABV.
Production Volume: Extremely limited, with only around 3,500 bottles produced.
Aging Potential & Service
Drinking Window: It is approachable now due to the ripe, supple nature of the 2022 vintage but will comfortably cellar for 10 to 15 years.
Serving Temperature: Best served at 16–17°C (60–62°F).
Food Pairing: Pairs elegantly with roasted duck, goose, venison, or wild game birds