White · Corton-Charlemagne
Corton-Charlemagne
A Grand Cru unique in its scale, spread over the hill of Corton and shared between three communes.
Corton-Charlemagne
The terroir
Parcel
The vines are planted on the steep western slopes of the Montagne de Corton, in Pernand-Vergelesses, on the lieu-dit “En Charlemagne”, with a marly, clay-rich soil.
Grape variety
Chardonnay
Our know-how
From vineyard to cellar
Winemaking
The grapes are picked by hand. They are then pressed and placed in barrels for vinification and aging. The wine is aged in oak barrels, 50% of them new, for 12 months. The lees are regularly stirred back into suspension (bâtonnage).
Tasting advice
The experience
Sensory expression
Tasting notes
A delicate nose of white and exotic fruit, with floral (acacia, linden) and mineral (flint, fern) touches. The palate is fresh and tangy; the substance is concentrated, with lovely roundness. A stunning finish on mineral notes.
Food matches
Food pairings
Poached eggs with Burgundy black truffles, asparagus rolls with smoked salmon, sashimi.
Tasting advice
Serving & Ageing
Between 12 and 14°C (54–57°F).
Aging potential: at least 15 years.
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