2011 Comte Sénard Corton Paulands Corton Rouge 750ml

2011 Domaine Comte Sénard Corton Paulands: Grand Cru Heritage

The 2011 Domaine Comte Sénard Corton Paulands Grand Cru Rouge 750ml captures the commanding nobility of the Corton hill. In particular, the Paulands climat sits on the mid-slope of Aloxe-Corton, featuring iron-rich limestone soils that yield muscular Pinot Noir. In addition, the classic 2011 harvest allowed the grapes to achieve optimal aromatic elegance and supple, mature tannins.

Tasting Notes for 2011 Domaine Comte Sénard Corton Paulands

The wine opens with mature aromas of red currant, wild cherry, forest floor, leather, and dried rose petals. Furthermore, complex hints of black tea, game, and warm clove spice emerge gently with aeration. On the palate, fine-grained, fully resolved tannins support a savory core of mature red berries. Consequently, the finish lingers with noble Burgundian poise, earthy minerality, and enduring freshness.

Key Wine Details

• Producer: Domaine Comte Sénard

• Vintage: 2011

• Appellation: Corton Grand Cru, Côte de Beaune, Burgundy, France

• Climat: Les Paulands

• Varietal: 100% Pinot Noir

• Format: 750ml

• Cellar Window: Drink now through 2032

Estate History and Heritage

Domaine Comte Sénard was founded in 1857 in the heart of Aloxe-Corton by Jules Sénard. Specifically, Jules created the famous monopole Corton Clos des Meix, establishing the estate’s status atop the Grand Cru hill. Moreover, the domaine continues to age its wines inside historic 14th-century cellars built by Benedictine monks.

Today, Lorraine Sénard directs the property, focusing on gentle extraction and terroir transparency. As a result, this mature 2011 Corton Paulands displays the timeless depth and aristocratic character of Grand Cru Burgundy.