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Corton-Charlemagne 2018 - Bouchard Père et Fils
Domaine Bouchard Pere et Fils - Corton-Charlemagne
95/100 Wine Spectator
Tasting Note 2021: "The texture of this white is creamy and its profile is both broad and muscular. Flavors of apple, lemon and stone take center stage, while elements of spice and minerals lurk on the lingering finish. Best from 2024 to 2036."- BS
A beautiful legend surrounds this appellation: very appreciated by Charlemagne, the Corton was at that time an exclusively red wine. It was only at the end of the emperor's life that the south-facing plots were planted with Chardonnay, to produce a white wine to produce a white wine that does not stain his flowery beard. In 1909, the Maison Bouchard Père & Fils acquired 60% of the climat "Le Corton" (i.e. 6.93 ha), which has a rare which has a rare particularity: it can be planted with pinot noir or chardonnay. Today, Bouchard Père & Fils is the 3rd largest owner of in Corton-Charlemagne.
- TASTING NOTE: Intense bouquet of fruit and toast combined with the mineral notes typical of this appellation. Rich and powerful wine with a strong personality. Very good ageing potential.
- FOOD & WINE Pairings : Fish and shellfish in sauce, foie gras.
- SERVICE TEMPERATURE : Between 12°C and 14°C
- AGEING POTENTIAL : 7 to 10 years and more
- HARVESTING : By hand, in small boxes of 13 kg. Careful manual sorting of each bunch.
- VINIFICATION : The pressing is done in two phases: first the first juices are evacuated, then the pressing is done in two-hour cycles.
- AGEING : 12 to 13 months in French oak barrels, with up to 15% new barrels depending on the vintage.
- AGEING: The cellars of the Bastions of the old Château de Beaune offer ideal environmental conditions. Thanks to a natural hygrometry and constant temperatures, this Grand Cru enjoys from its youngest age an environment perfectly adapted to a serene ageing.
- GRAPE VARIETIES : Chardonnay
- EXPOSURE : East
- SOIL : Clay and limestone with a dominant limestone component
- TOTAL AREA OF THE APPELLATION IN PRODUCTION : 52.44 hectares
- AREA OF THE DOMAINE IN PRODUCTION: 3.65 hectares
Data sheet
| Note | Between 95 and 97 |
|---|---|
| Note WS | 95/100 |
| Partner Areas | Yes |
| Recoverable VAT | Yes |
| Colour | Dry white |
| Format | Bottle (75cl) |
| Vintage | 2018 |
| Volume | 12,50 % vol - 75 cl |
| Appellation | Corton-Charlemagne |
| Level | Perfect |
| Label | Perfect |
| Region | Burgundy |
| Burgundy Classification | Grands Crus |
| Domains of Burgundy | Bouchard Père et Fils |
| Incompatibility wooden box | Yes |
| Prix | More than €150 |
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