Corton-Charlemagne Grand Cru

France, Burgundy, Côte de Beaune, Aloxe-Corton, Corton-Charlemagne Grand Cru
Bottle
Ratings
Burghound 90+
Identity
Producer Domaine Tollot-Beaut
Year 2022
Vol 0.75
Classification Grand Cru
Grapes 100% Chardonnay
Color White
Tasting
Aroma Much more layered aromas are comprised by notes of wet stone, citrus confit, Granny Smith apple and pretty spice wisps. white peach, apple blossoms, and salty minerality with toast and brioche from aging in 60% new oak barrels.
Palate The dense but sleek and highly energetic larger-bodied flavors display impressive power and length on the compact, austere and impeccably balanced finale. incredible weight, texture, and layers of mineral complexity. There is always plenty of nerve and tension in Corton-Charlemagne.
Finish impressive power and length on the compact, austere and impeccably balanced finale. complex finish.
Food Pairing Giant crevettes, grilled langoustines, Coquilles Saint Jacques on lentils, Risotto ai frutti di mare. Oak-aging lends itself well to grilled fish, starches, butter, and toasted nuts.
Serving Temp 10-12
Aging Potential 5-15
Profile
Acidity (1-5)
HIGHER THAN AVERAGE
Body (1-5)
HIGHER THAN AVERAGE
Aroma (1-5)
HIGH
Minerality (1-5)
LOW
Enology
ABV % 13.0
Aging Process in partly new and used barriques/ Pièces, 60% new Burgundian pièce
Fermentation fermentation with grapes' own yeast, Punching down
Terroir
Soil very chalky marl
Vine Age 68
Harvest Type manual
Harvest Desc hand-picking
Interesting facts
From Le Corton in Aloxe-Corton. Only 5 barrels produced. Top rated by Burghound and Jasper Morris.