Profile

Structure

Bodyfull
Acidityhigh
Sweetnessdry
Finishlong
Oaknew oak

Drinking window

Latest scored vintage 2019: best 2029 to 2049.

vintage10 yrs30 yrs32 yrs

Critic scores

CriticVintageScore
Vinous reviewed 2022201994/100

Scores as published by each critic for the vintage shown.

In the glass

Full-bodiedHigh acidityDryLong finish

Aroma: citrus, hazelnut, white flower, mineral

Palate: lemon, brioche, chalk, saline

From a near-monopole holding on the Corton hill, a powerful, ageworthy white with citrus, hazelnut and saline depth.

What it pairs with

With cheese

Brillat-Savarin Our pick A triple cream with a pronounced lactic taste and flavours of cream and fresh butter. A Côte de Beaune grand cru white, full-bodied and oak-aged with high acidity and a long finish, carries that fat without going flat.

How to serve Corton-Charlemagne Grand Cru

Allow 35 minutes from open to pour.

  1. Open and decant. Open 30 minutes before serving and pour into a decanter to aerate.
  2. Serve at 10-12°C. Cellar temperature (10-12°C) is the band for this style. Warmer pushes alcohol forward; colder dampens aromatics.
  3. Glassware. Use a medium-sized white-wine glass: the bowl shape rewards the wine's structure.
  4. Pair with. Roast turbot in beurre blanc, Poulet de Bresse a la creme, Aged Comte. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.

History

Bonneau du Martray makes Corton-Charlemagne from the largest single biodynamic holding of the cru.

  1. 1969Estate established in its modern form
  2. 2017Stanley Kroenke acquired the estate

Facts

Producer
Domaine Bonneau du Martray · visiting guide
Grapes
Chardonnay (100%)
Classification
Grand Cru (Aloxe-Corton, AOC)
Oak
Around 14 to 18 months in French oak, part new
ABV
13.5%
Price
EUR 150 to 350 at retail
Drinking window
10-30 from vintage

Frequently asked about Corton-Charlemagne Grand Cru

What does Corton-Charlemagne Grand Cru taste like?

On the nose, citrus, hazelnut, white flower, mineral. On the palate, lemon, brioche, chalk, saline. Structurally full-bodied, high acidity with a long finish. From a near-monopole holding on the Corton hill, a powerful, ageworthy white with citrus, hazelnut and saline depth.

When should I drink Corton-Charlemagne Grand Cru?

Drink 10-30 from vintage. Young vintages benefit from 30-90 minutes of decanting; mature bottles should be handled carefully for sediment.

What food pairs with Corton-Charlemagne Grand Cru?

Roast turbot in beurre blanc is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Poulet de Bresse a la creme and Aged Comte. A rich grand-cru white carries the firm white fish and its buttery sauce without being overwhelmed.

What grapes are in Corton-Charlemagne Grand Cru?

The blend is Chardonnay (100%). The wine is classified as Grand Cru (Aloxe-Corton, AOC).

Tags

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