In the glass
Aroma: citrus, white flower, hazelnut, mineral
Palate: lemon, brioche, chalk, saline
A mineral grand cru white from the Corton hill, with citrus, white flowers and a saline depth.
What it pairs with
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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.
History
Chanson farms a rare white-wine parcel on the Corton hill at En Charlemagne.
- 1980 — White Corton parcel developed
Facts
- Producer
- Maison Chanson
- Grapes
- Chardonnay (100%)
- Classification
- Grand Cru (Aloxe-Corton, AOC)
- Oak
- Around 14 months in French oak, part new
- ABV
- 13.5%
- Price
- EUR 70 to 150 at retail
- Drinking window
- 6-20 from vintage
- First vintage
- 1980