2022 Millemann Corton-Renardes Grand Cru

The 2022 Millemann Corton-Renardes Grand Cru is a powerful yet finely etched red Burgundy from one of the most characterful terroirs on the Corton hill. Crafted from Pinot Noir in the historic Corton-Renardes climat, this is a wine that marries depth and structure with lifted, aromatic precision. The warm 2022 vintage adds a seductive layer of ripe fruit to the appellation’s naturally muscular frame, making this a compelling choice for both collectors and Burgundy enthusiasts.

Tasting Notes
In the glass, the 2022 Millemann Corton-Renardes shows a deep garnet core with vivid ruby highlights, reflecting both youth and concentration. The nose is intense and layered: wild red and black berries, morello cherry and ripe raspberry are framed by notes of violets, peony, subtle forest floor, crushed stone and a refined touch of sweet spice and lightly toasted oak. On the palate, this Grand Cru is full-bodied and tightly knit, with the firm, sculpted tannins typical of Corton-Renardes. Juicy dark cherry, blackcurrant and wild strawberry are underpinned by savory nuances of earth, spice and a saline, mineral edge. The acidity is fresh and well-integrated, giving energy and length to the finish, which lingers with notes of red fruit, spice and fine-grained tannin. While already expressive in its youth, this 2022 has the structure and density to evolve gracefully for 10–20 years in a good cellar, gaining complexity and tertiary nuances over time.

Production
Corton-Renardes is one of the most esteemed climats on the Corton hill in the Côte de Beaune, with steep, well-exposed slopes and soils rich in limestone mixed with clay and iron, giving wines of both power and minerality. The Pinot Noir grapes for Millemann’s Corton-Renardes are typically sourced from low-yielding vines, harvested by hand to ensure careful selection of only the healthiest, ripest berries. In the cellar, a gentle vinification preserves purity of fruit: traditional fermentation in temperature-controlled vats, with a proportion of whole clusters depending on vintage, followed by élevage in French oak barrels (including a measured amount of new oak) to build texture and complexity without overpowering the terroir’s signature.

Food & Serving
This 2022 Corton-Renardes Grand Cru is a natural match for richly flavored dishes such as roasted duck, venison, lamb saddle, beef Wellington, or game birds with wild mushroom jus. It also pairs beautifully with truffle dishes, braised short ribs, and mature, hard cheeses like Comté or aged Gouda. For optimal enjoyment, serve at 15–16°C (59–61°F). Young bottles will benefit from 1–2 hours in a decanter to allow the tannins to soften and the aromatic complexity to unfurl; older bottles should be decanted gently, primarily to remove sediment.

Producer
Millemann is a quality-driven Burgundy producer with a growing reputation for precise, terroir-expressive wines, particularly from prestigious Côte d’Or appellations. Working with some of the region’s finest sites, including Grand Cru vineyards such as Corton-Renardes, the estate focuses on meticulous vineyard work and careful, low-intervention winemaking to let each climat speak clearly. Though not among the oldest domaines in Burgundy, Millemann has quickly established itself as a serious name to watch, appreciated by sommeliers and enthusiasts seeking wines that combine classical structure with contemporary elegance.

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