Category:
 
White Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
White Wines
Producer:
 
Domaine Leroy
Label Name:
 
Corton Charlemagne (exdom23)
Vintage:
 
2011
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Corton-Charlemagne, Côte de Beaune, Burgundy
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
13.5%
Grape(s):
 
Chardonnay
Method:
 
100% biodynamic viticulture; hand-harvested with rigorous sorting, native-yeast fermentation and élevage in (mostly) new oak barrels, aged on lees with minimal intervention.
Acidity:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
5
Aroma Intensity:
 
5
Best Temperature:
 
12-14
Tasting Note:
 
Mineral-driven, crystalline Chardonnay: apricot and honeyed stone fruit, green apple, petrol and wet-stone notes with warm brioche and subtle smoke; concentrated, vibrant acidity, saline minerality and a very long, persistent finish.
Food Pairing:
 
Western: lobster with beurre blanc, roasted chicken or pork with cream sauce, mushroom risotto, Dover sole meunière. Asian: miso-glazed black cod, seared scallops with soy-citrus, sushi/sashimi (fatty tuna), Cantonese-style steamed fish.
Vineyard Info:
 
Domaine Leroy, founded by Lalou (Lalou Bize-Leroy) in 1988, is biodynamic, practices tiny yields and meticulous selection; renowned for rare, highly sought-after Grand Crus and precision wines.
Awards/Ratings:
 
Notable critic scores: Burghound (Allen Meadows) 95; Vinous (Antonio Galloni) 94+; Neal Martin 93; consensus/average ~94 (sources: Burghound, Vinous, eRobertParker/FineWine reviews)