Structure

Bodyfull
Acidityhigh
Sweetnessdry
Finishlong
Oaknew oak

Drinking window

Best 6 to 20 years from vintage.
vintage6 yrs20 yrs22 yrs

Critic scores

No critic score is published for this bottle that we can cite with a reviewer, a vintage and a review year, so none is shown. The rating in the header is our own.

In the glass

Full-bodiedHigh acidityDryLong finish

Aroma: citrus, hazelnut, white flower, mineral

Palate: lemon, brioche, chalk, saline

A well-priced grand cru white, mineral and fresh with citrus, hazelnut and a saline 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.
  • 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.
  • Aged Comte
    Nutty alpine cheese amplifies a mature Chardonnay's hazelnut and brown-butter notes.

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

Rollin's Corton-Charlemagne is among the best-value examples of the grand cru.

  1. 1860: Domaine established

Facts

Producer
Domaine Rollin Pere et Fils · visiting guide
Grapes
Chardonnay (100%)
Classification
Grand Cru (Aloxe-Corton, AOC)
Oak
Around 12 to 14 months in French oak, part new
ABV
13.5%
Price
EUR 70 to 140 at retail
Drinking window
6-20 from vintage
First vintage
1980

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. A well-priced grand cru white, mineral and fresh with citrus, hazelnut and a saline finish.

When should I drink Corton-Charlemagne Grand Cru?

Drink 6-20 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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