When the domaine acquired this 1.02-hectare parcel in 2004, it was planted with Pinot Noir and produced wines under the Corton Pougets appellation.
Recognizing that its yellow marl, light brown clay, and fine, thick pebbles were better suited to the production of great white Burgundy, the estate made the decision in 2005 to overgraft the upper portion of its 35-year-old vines with Cha...Show More >
When the domaine acquired this 1.02-hectare parcel in 2004, it was planted with Pinot Noir and produced wines under the Corton Pougets appellation.
Recognizing that its yellow marl, light brown clay, and fine, thick pebbles were better suited to the production of great white Burgundy, the estate made the decision in 2005 to overgraft the upper portion of its 35-year-old vines with Chardonnay.
The result is a distinguished expression of Corton-Charlemagne Grand Cru, combining power, mineral complexity, and remarkable longevity.
2009 Vintage
93 Points | Vinous
The 2009 Corton-Charlemagne is a rich, large-scaled white. It shows considerable depth and richness, with layers of fruit that builds effortlessly towards the explosive finish. This is a dramatic wine loaded with personality and sheer character.
94 Points | Burghound
A quite densely fruited nose delivers real complexity as well as elegance with mostly floral notes to the otherwise ripe green apple and stone aromas. There is excellent richness to the full-bodied, serious and textured broad-shouldered flavors that possess an abundance of palate staining extract that culminate in a focused, powerful and explosive finish. Don't Miss!
2014 Vintage
94 Points | Vinous
Bright yellow. Very ripe aromas of lemon oil, grilled nuts, toasted bread and brown spices. Fat, rich and very ripe, with mineral and spice flavors accented by lemon zest, lime and lavender. This initially struck me as weightier and less classic than the 2015, but the wine's strong spine of stony acidity gives it terrific penetration and really frames and extends the fruit on the long finish. Still, this big, smooth wine is showing beautifully today. Winemaker Sieve notes that the south/southeast exposition of the vines gives this wine a crunchy fruit character along with considerable weight.
A rare two-vintage Grand Cru offering, beautifully presented in a complimentary wooden wine box.
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