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Profile
Structure
Drinking window
Latest scored vintage 2018: best 2028 to 2048.
vintage10 yrs30 yrs32 yrs
Critic scores
| Critic | Vintage | Score |
|---|---|---|
| Vinous reviewed 2021 | 2018 | 96/100 |
Scores as published by each critic for the vintage shown.
In the glass
Aroma: gunflint, citrus, hazelnut, white flower
Palate: lemon, brioche, flint, saline
A cult grand cru white: flinty and reductive, with citrus, hazelnut, gunflint and a saline, endless finish.
What it pairs with
- Roast turbot in beurre blanc A rich grand-cru white carries the firm white fish and its buttery sauce without being overwhelmed.More wines for fish →
- Poulet de Bresse a la creme The prized Bresse chicken in cream sauce mirrors a barrel-aged Meursault's weight and nut-and-butter palate.More wines for chicken and white meat →
- Aged Comte Nutty alpine cheese amplifies a mature Chardonnay's hazelnut and brown-butter notes.More wines for aged hard cheese →
With cheese
How to serve Corton-Charlemagne Grand Cru
Allow 35 minutes from open to pour.
- Open and decant. Open 30 minutes before serving and pour into a decanter to aerate.
- Serve at 10-12°C. Cellar temperature (10-12°C) is the band for this style. Warmer pushes alcohol forward; colder dampens aromatics.
- Glassware. Use a medium-sized white-wine glass: the bowl shape rewards the wine's structure.
- 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
Coche-Dury's tiny Corton-Charlemagne is among the most collected white Burgundies in the world.
- 1940Domaine established
- 1973Corton-Charlemagne entered the range
Facts
- Producer
- Domaine Coche-Dury · visiting guide
- Grapes
- Chardonnay (100%)
- Classification
- Grand Cru (Aloxe-Corton, AOC)
- Oak
- Around 18 to 22 months in French oak, part new; reductive
- ABV
- 13.5%
- Price
- EUR 3000 to 7000 at retail
- Drinking window
- 10-30 from vintage
- First vintage
- 1973
Frequently asked about Corton-Charlemagne Grand Cru
What does Corton-Charlemagne Grand Cru taste like?
On the nose, gunflint, citrus, hazelnut, white flower. On the palate, lemon, brioche, flint, saline. Structurally full-bodied, high acidity with a long finish. A cult grand cru white: flinty and reductive, with citrus, hazelnut, gunflint and a saline, endless finish.
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).
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