Corton-Charlemagne Grand Cru 2019
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Truly regal, our Corton-Charlemagne Grand Cru 2019 reveals a fresh and flinty nose layered with notes of candied citrus fruits. The palate is a study in crystalline purity. The vibrant and mouthwatering finish resonates with the pleasant minerality typical of this unique terroir.
ALCOHOL14% volSERVING TEMP.12°CDRINKABILITYNow to 20 years -
Among the limestone-rich marly soils at the intersection of the Côte de Beaune and the Côte de Nuits, on the steep slopes of the Hill of Corton, lies Corton-Charlemagne, the perfect terroir for this elegant Chardonnay with a long finish. Designated Grand Cru in 1937, the Corton-Charlemagne vineyard covers the villages of Aloxe-Corton, Pernand-Vergelesses, and Ladoix-Serrigny.
APPELLATIONCortonTYPE OF CRUGrand CruALTITUDE280 to 330 meters -
Alcoholic fermentation with indigenous yeasts and aging in the same French oak barrels. Malolactic fermentation - Aging on fine lees. Fining and light filtration before bottling
HARVESTSeptember 20, 2019AGING16 months in new French oak barrelsPRODUCTION1,470 bottles