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Corton Grand Cru ‘Le Clos du Château’ Monopole
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Flavours
Pinot NoirBlackberryBlackcurrantRoseBlack PepperLiquoriceForest FloorMushroom
- Tiny Grand Cru monopole planted within the grounds of their Château
- Deep blackberry and blackcurrant with rose, liquorice and dark spice
- Powerful and concentrated, with exceptionally fine tannins and huge length
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This very youthful and tightly wound Corton is refined, but also has a fascinating dark side. I love the candied orange, dried flower and hot dry earth character that is woven into the deep, beautifully ripe red fruit aromas. Great concentration and a stack of fine tannins on the compact, medium- to full-bodied palate. Very long, powerful licorice and spice finish.
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About this Wine
A remarkable Corton Grand Cru from Domaine Frey’s tiny monopole planted literally within the grounds of the château. Deep blackberry and blackcurrant fruit meet rose, liquorice, spice and earthy complexity, with immense concentration carried by beautifully fine tannins. You couldn’t get a better typification of the estate than this.
Flavour Profile
Bold and savoury, with blackberry, blackcurrant, rose, liquorice, forest floor and a spicy mineral edge.
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Drinking beautifully now, with space to gain even more depth and finesse over time.
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16-17°C
Room temperature
Drinking window
ready to drink now, but a little patience could make it extraordinary
Tasting Notes
Deep, powerful Corton Grand Cru from a tiny monopole within the château grounds, layered with black fruit, spice and earth.
Le Clos du Château is not simply close to the domaine. The vines are planted within the actual grounds of the Château, making this tiny Grand Cru monopole feel almost like the estate’s private garden.
The wine has the depth and presence you hope for from Corton. Blackberry and blackcurrant arrive with enormous concentration, joined by rose, liquorice and dark spice. As it opens, more savoury notes begin to emerge: forest floor, mushroom and warm earth, adding another layer beneath the fruit.
There is serious power here, but also tremendous refinement. The tannins are abundant yet remarkably fine, creating a compact, structured palate without losing the wine’s elegance. The finish is long, spicy and deeply mineral, with the fruit continuing to build long after each sip.
A profound, beautifully composed Corton with the intensity to impress now and the structure to develop for many years.
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The Plot
Le Clos du Château is a tiny 0.33-hectare monopole situated entirely within the grounds of their Château, come winery in Aloxe-Corton.
The vineyard has a south-east exposure, with stony ochre soils over a substratum of marl and clay. The vines average around 47 years old.
Few vineyards could feel more closely connected to an estate. This is Corton quite literally growing outside Domaine Frey’s front door, at the heart of the château and the domaine itself.
Technical Details
The Pinot Noir is harvested by hand and sorted parcel by parcel in small crates before vinification in temperature-controlled concrete tanks.
Fermentation is carried out with indigenous yeasts before the wine is matured in oak barrels for 18 to 20 months.
The extended élevage suits the scale of the wine, allowing its powerful fruit, fine tannins and savoury complexity to knit together while retaining the depth and structure expected of Corton Grand Cru.
Wine Details
| Category | Red |
|---|---|
| Producer | Domaine Frey |
| Vintage | 2020 |
| Region | Burgundy |
| Subregion | Côte d'Or, Côte de Beaune |
| Appellation | Corton |
| Climat | Le Clos du Château |
| Classification | Grand Cru |
| Grape Variety | Pinot Noir |
| ABV | 13.5% |
| Size | 75cl |
| Sustainability | Biodynamic Principles, Hand Harvested, Organic Certified |
| Serving Temperature | 16-17°C (room temperature) |
Discover Their Story
There’s a new generation behind Domaine Frey. Now led by Caroline Frey's sister, Delphine Frey alongside young cellar master Axelle Piska, formerly of Domaine Étienne Sauzet, the seven-hectare estate is entering an exciting new chapter.
From Pommard, Volnay and Meursault to the slopes of Aloxe-Corton, its tiny range culminates in three Grands Crus, including their own Monopole, Corton Grand Cru ‘Le Clos du Château’. Organic farming, biodynamic principles and a new precision in the cellar are putting this historic domaine firmly back on the map.
Why It Matters
The details that tell the story
Hand Harvested
No machines, only human hands selecting each grape with care & precision.
Organic Certified
Grown with no synthetic chemicals and utmost respect for the terroir. Nature’s true expression in every sip.
Biodynamic Principles
Produced in harmony with nature, using lunar cycles and organics to nurture vibrant, living soils.
Grand Cru Classification
Only 33 small vineyard plots in Burgundy hold the world-renowned Grand Cru status. You're tasting the exceptional.
Pinot Noir
The signature red. Silky, complex, and hauntingly aromatic, capturing the essence of its terroir with every sip.
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Why Burgundy?
Burgundy has crafted legendary wines for over 2,000 years. The birthplace of Pinot Noir and Chardonnay, it’s where every slope, village, and vineyard reveals its own voice of terroir.
You can grow vines almost anywhere, but only here is this magic bottled so beautifully.
There’s a saying amongst wine enthusiasts that all roads lead to Burgundy.
We say, why not start there...
2,000
Years of winemaking
84
Appellations
33
Grand Cru AOCs
What’s in the Box
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Every Bottle Carefully Wrapped
A little ritual of care in every box. Each bottle is hand-wrapped in our signature tissue, so opening your wine feels like unwrapping a gift.
Meet the Growers Behind Your Wines
Discover the faces, stories, and passions behind your wines. Our producer cards bring you closer to the people who craft every bottle.
Discover Gift Options at Checkout
From elegant gift bags to wooden cases, you can elevate any bottle at checkout. Simple, thoughtful, and ready to impress.
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FAQs
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Is this wine ready to drink now?
Yes. This is ready to drink now, but a little patience could make it even more rewarding. Open one soon, then tuck another away if you want to watch it develop.
Should I buy one bottle or a few?
One to try, three if you want to follow it over time, six if you already know the producer or style. Burgundy moves quickly, and small parcels rarely hang around for long.
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How is it packed?
Each bottle is wrapped in tissue before being carefully placed into our specially imported Italian boxes, tested to rigorous standards. We have literally dropped them from the first storey of our house. All our packaging is paper-based and recyclable.
Can I send it as a gift?
Absolutely. As standard, our wines arrive wrapped in bespoke tissue paper. At checkout, you can also add gift bags, gift boxes and notes.
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