In the glass
Aroma: citrus, hazelnut, white flower, mineral
Palate: lemon, brioche, chalk, saline
Maison Louis Latour (founded 1797) farms around 9 hectares of Corton-Charlemagne: citrus, hazelnut and a long saline core.
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.
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
Latour is the largest holder of Corton-Charlemagne vines, and the wine is its long-standing flagship.
- 1797 — Maison Louis Latour founded
Facts
- Producer
- Maison Louis Latour
- Grapes
- Chardonnay (100%)
- Classification
- Grand Cru (Aloxe-Corton, AOC)
- Oak
- Around 9 to 12 months in French oak, part new
- ABV
- 13.5%
- Price
- EUR 120 to 280 at retail
- Drinking window
- 8-25 from vintage
- First vintage
- 1797
Scores
- Decanter 93 (2020 vintage, reviewed 2022)
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. Maison Louis Latour (founded 1797) farms around 9 hectares of Corton-Charlemagne: citrus, hazelnut and a long saline core.
When should I drink Corton-Charlemagne Grand Cru?
Drink 8-25 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).