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Corton Charlemagne Grand Cru White 2020
Corton-Charlemagne Grand Crus - 2020
- Production:1096 bottles and 12 magnums.
- PhilosophyThe largest and most accessible of the Côte de Beaune’s white Grand Crus and the only one located north of the town of Beaune. The Corton-Charlemagne appellation covers the upper part of the southern side of the Corton hill. Its full southern exposure, from southeast to southwest, is rather unique in Burgundy.
- Terroir Composed of grapes from the "En Charlemagne" (17 ha) climat located on the border between Pernand-Vergelesses and Aloxe-Corton in the upper part of the appellation, our cuvée benefits from west-southwestern exposure. The vines are planted in clay-rich, marly soil that lends the wines fine, powerful aromas and flavours and lovely acidity.
- Vinification and ageingTThe grapes were handpicked and sorted a first time in the vineyard. After the grapes were pressed gently, only the finest juices were retained for the Corton- Charlemagne cuvée. The indigenous yeasts naturally present in the must initiated the fermentation process which took place slowly in barrels. During the ageing process regular and frequent stirring was performed during the first 6 months, then less frequently afterwards, to lend the wine added complexity and elegance and to develop its aromas and f lavours. The wine was barrel aged for 14 months (50% new oak from the Vosges and Allier forests).
- Tasting notesGorgeous golden yellow colour. Superb, complex nose that is rich, intense and heady, boasting elegant, fine oak, notes of fresh white pepper, praline brioche, and toasted almonds followed by scents of candied fruit and pa- nettone, then f loral nuances of rose. Magnificent start to the palate fea- turing roundness, depth and sucrosity balanced by a refreshing touch of bitterness, along with citrus notes (lemon). Notes reminiscent of anise are also present along with a hint of iodine. Very pleasing roundness and volume on the palate balanced by lovely freshness.
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