Aloxe-Corton 2004 Domaine Maillard

Created in 1952 by Daniel Maillard, whose family had been winegrowers in Burgundy since 1766, the Maillard Estate today is currently run by the two Maillard brothers, Alain and Pascal. Violet-purple in colour a complex and fine nose displays hints of plum, cherry and soft spices.

Origin:: France

Closure:: Natural Cork

Style:: Light, elegant reds

Varieties:: Pinot Noir

ABV:: 13%

"Good Burgundy doesn't come cheap, but this bottle from a good vintage and an undervalued Côte de Beaune village delivers the fine, spicy, floral, gamey fruit pinot noir fans would pay much more for."