Category:
 
White Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
White Wines
Producer:
 
Pycm
Label Name:
 
Corton Charlemagne Grand Cru
Vintage:
 
2021
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Corton-Charlemagne (Aloxe‑Corton / Pernand‑Vergelesses), Côte de Beaune, Burgundy.
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
13.5%
Grape(s):
 
Chardonnay
Acidity:
 
5
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
5
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
12-14°C

Awards/Ratings
Key scores for PYCM Corton‑Charlemagne 2021: Decanter ~95, Vinous 93–95, Burghound 93–95, Tim Atkin ~95 (sources report 93–95 range across critics)

Tasting Note
Crisp, mineral-driven Chardonnay: citrus peel, white peach and orchard fruit with chamomile, toasted nuts and saline, chalky minerality; concentrated, bright acidity and a long, savory finish.

Food Pairing
Western: lobster or scallops with butter sauce, roasted chicken with herbs, truffle‑roasted poultry; Asian: miso‑glazed black cod, soy‑and‑ginger seared halibut, richer sashimi or delicate tempura.

Production Method
Hand‑harvested Chardonnay; gentle pressing, barrel fermentation and élevage in 228–350L French oak (some new oak); native yeast fermentations, minimal fining/filtration.

Vineyard Info
Produced by Pierre‑Yves Colin‑Morey (PYCM); fruit sourced from En Charlemagne (Pernand) and Les Languettes (Aloxe); small‑production, meticulous viticulture and in‑barrel vinification.