Domaine Laurent Martray - Brouilly - Corentin - Rouge - 2022

Wine:

The Brouilly Corentin Rouge 2022 was born from eager anticipation! Its aficionados have been waiting two years for its return. So, naturally, when the wine emerges, there's a buzz of excitement... and enthusiasm! Beyond its powerful fruit character, featuring black cherry and spices, it boasts a phenomenal texture... a true coulis of red fruits, with the smoky touch of aging. This wine has a delicious chewiness, with velvety tannins, carried by a warm and ripe vintage. A remarkable bottle tasted just days before bottling. Be patient! The opportunity is great, but it deserves to be awaited a few more months and up to five years or more for enthusiasts. Undoubtedly one of the greatest of 2022! A Committee Favorite, rated 96-98/100.

Vinification:

Harvested by hand. Partial destemming, fermentation in temperature-controlled stainless steel vats. Aged in barrels.Aged in barrels.

Color:

High-intensity red with violet tones.

Nose:

Powerful, with aromas of red fruit, black cherry and fine spices, punctuated by notes of almond from the cherry pit.

Palate:

A phenomenal texture, a real red fruit coulis accompanied by a smoky touch from the ageing process. A wine with a savory texture and velvety tannins, driven by a warm, ripe vintage. A remarkable bottle!

Temperature:

Decant before serving between 14 and 16°C.

Food and wine pairing:

Beef bourguignon, leg of venison, guinea fowl with smoked bacon.

Cellar aging:

From now until 2028, and even longer for enthusiasts.

Inspired winemaker Laurent Martray devotes his skill and dedication to crafting exceptional wines from the finest parcels of Brouilly. Passionate about this terroir where he was born, he stands out with his juicy and indulgent wines. They possess a straightforward style and age gracefully. 

This is especially true for the Corentin cuvée, the quintessence of his old vines. Sourced from a prime hillside terroir, this wine consistently impresses with its splendid, lively, and youthful juice. A legendary vintage that can rival the finest Burgundies in quality and complexity.