Corton-Charlemagne Grand Cru
The vintage
2021 is a rare vintage. The bud burst took place ten days earlier than anticipated on the 4 April. Then, during the nights of the 5, 6 and 7 April, temperatures fell well below as low as -8 °C. Our Chardonnay vines as well as the whole of the Côte chalonnaise were highly impacted by the frosts. From May through until July the weather was cool and humid. Flowering took place mid-June. The harvests began on the 21 September and drew to a close on the 30 September. Our Chardonnay wines are pure and taut with excellent levels of acidity and a beautiful mineral
profile. 2021 is a direct vintage with exceptional freshness.
Appellation
descriptionIntroduction
Legend has it that the Corton hillside was once planted exclusively with red grape variety and that Charlemagne himself had a penchant for these wines. Unfortunately, the red wine left scarlet stains in the Emperor's beard and his wife feared that this would bring shame upon the royal dignity. Charlemagne therefore decided to replant the vineyards with white grape variety in order to continue drinking his favourite wine. Our family purchased this parcel in 1874 along with the Corton "Clos des Cortons Faiveley" Grand Cru Monopole.
Exposition
East
Soil
Grey marls
Grape Variety
Chardonnay
Characteristics of our plot
Surface area
0 ha 86 a 57 ca [2,14 Acres]
Characteristics of our plot
Years the vines were planted
1933, 1935, 1987, 1988, 2010
Winemaking
Winemaking
The grapes are harvested and sorted by hand. The musts are extracted using a pneumatic press before being settled. Vinification lasts 4 weeks and takes place in French oak barrels (50-60% of which are new oak) in our cellars at consistent, natural temperatures and hygrometry. The wines are stirred frequently in order to keep the wine in contact with the lees and then aged for 18 months. This enables them to retain excellent tension and aromatic complexity as well as a smooth, delicate palate.
Tasting
Tasting
The nose reveals oaky, fruity and floral notes. The palate is concentrated and well-balanced with excellent aromatic persistency. The rich aromas make this Grand Cru enjoyable in its youth although it only develops its full character after a few years of bottle age. An exceptional wine with depth and minerality.
Serve with
Veal sweetbreads with morel mushrooms, salmon in a sorrel sauce, grilled lobster.
Serve at
12 to 14°C
Cellaring Potential
15 years or more depending on the vintage
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