{"product_id":"2021-millemann-corton-renardes-grand-cru","title":"2021 Millemann Corton-Renardes Grand Cru","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe 2021 Millemann Corton-Renardes Grand Cru is a classic expression of one of the Côte de Beaune’s most revered red Burgundy terroirs. Sourced from the prestigious Renardes climat on the Corton hill, this wine combines depth, finesse, and a finely etched structure that will reward both near-term enjoyment and patient cellaring. Crafted in small quantities, it speaks to a careful, artisanal approach to Grand Cru Pinot Noir.\n\nIts unique selling point lies in the marriage of Corton’s powerful, age-worthy structure with a modern emphasis on purity of fruit and terroir transparency. Corton-Renardes is historically known for producing some of the most characterful and complex reds of the hill, often bridging the gap between the silkiness of Côte de Nuits and the more muscular style of classic Corton. The 2021 vintage, cooler and more classical in profile, highlights that pedigree with remarkable precision and freshness.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn the glass, the 2021 Millemann Corton-Renardes Grand Cru shows a vibrant, deep ruby core with garnet reflections at the rim, hinting at both youth and underlying concentration. The nose opens slowly, revealing layers of wild red cherries, raspberry and ripe cranberry, followed by more savoury notes—dried rose petals, crushed violet, forest floor, and a touch of warm spice and subtle oak. With air, nuances of black tea, graphite, and a discreet smoky-mineral edge emerge, reflecting the limestone-rich soils of the Corton hill.\n\nOn the palate, this is precise and finely structured, with a medium to full body carried by bright, mouthwatering acidity. Silky yet firm tannins frame flavours of red and black cherry, wild strawberry, and redcurrant, underscored by hints of clove, white pepper, and a gentle toasty note from élevage. The mid-palate is taut and energetic rather than opulent, leading into a long, mineral-driven finish with lingering notes of cherry skin, dried herbs, and subtle earth. The 2021 vintage gives this wine a distinctly elegant, cool-fruited profile with excellent tension. Enjoyable now with a decant, it has the structure and balance to evolve beautifully over 10–15 years, gaining complexity, truffle and sous-bois nuances with age.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduction\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis Corton-Renardes Grand Cru comes from vines rooted on the famed Corton hill in the northern Côte de Beaune, where a mix of limestone, marl, and clay produces Pinot Noir of notable power and minerality. The Renardes climat typically benefits from a slope and exposition that provide good drainage and optimal sun, while still retaining freshness in cooler years like 2021. Yields in such terroirs are naturally modest, and grapes are generally picked by hand, with strict sorting in the vineyard and at the cellar to ensure only perfectly ripe, healthy clusters are used. Vinification for a Grand Cru of this calibre typically involves a careful, gentle extraction—often with a proportion of whole clusters, depending on the vintage—followed by fermentation in temperature-controlled vats and ageing in French oak barrels (with a measured use of new oak) to polish the tannins without overwhelming the character of the fruit and site.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFood \u0026amp; Serving\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe 2021 Millemann Corton-Renardes Grand Cru is a superb partner for refined dishes that match its depth and structure. It pairs beautifully with roast duck breast, pigeon, or guinea fowl, as well as slow-cooked lamb shoulder, beef tenderloin with wild mushrooms, or game birds in a red wine jus. Earthy accompaniments—such as morel mushrooms, truffle-infused dishes, lentils, or roasted root vegetables—complement the wine’s savoury and forest-floor notes. Serve at 15–16°C (59–61°F) to highlight its aromatic complexity and freshness. In its youth, decanting for 1–2 hours helps the wine open and soften; as it gains bottle age, a gentle 30–45 minute decant is usually sufficient to remove any sediment and allow the bouquet to fully unfold.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProducer\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMillemann is a niche Burgundy producer and négociant-éleveur focused on crafting terroir-driven wines from some of the region’s most coveted appellations. Working closely with select growers and parcels, the estate places emphasis on meticulous vineyard selection, low yields, and careful cellar work to capture the nuance and individuality of each climat. Within the context of Burgundy, securing fruit from a Grand Cru like Corton-Renardes reflects both strong regional ties and a commitment to quality at the highest level of classification. Though produced in small quantities, bottlings such as this Corton-Renardes Grand Cru have helped establish Millemann’s reputation among enthusiasts seeking finely crafted, site-expressive wines from Burgundy’s historic hillsides.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Millemann","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54255049310545,"sku":"GCW-MMUI-2111269483","price":1875.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0874\/0614\/9969\/files\/2020_Millemann_CortonRenardes_Grand_Cru_1_2.png?v=1783456182","url":"https:\/\/bottlehero.com\/products\/2021-millemann-corton-renardes-grand-cru","provider":"Bottle Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}