Category:
 
White Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
White Wines
Producer:
 
Drc
Label Name:
 
Corton Charlemagne
Vintage:
 
2021
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Corton-Charlemagne, Côte de Beaune, Burgundy
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
14%
Grape(s):
 
Chardonnay
Method:
 
Hand-harvested, rigorous sorting; whole-berry pressing, fermentation in French oak (indigenous yeasts), malolactic fermentation and élevage in oak with part transferred to steel; bottled after extended aging (c.12–18 months).
Acidity:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
12-14
Tasting Note:
 
Pale gold; poised citrus, white peach and tangerine with honeysuckle, toasted almond and stony/mineral undertones. Elegant, restrained creaminess, bright acidity and a long, saline finish.
Food Pairing:
 
Western: lobster, scallops, roast chicken with cream, pork with apple, aged Comté. Asian: miso-glazed black cod, sashimi, tempura prawns, Cantonese steamed fish, mild Thai coconut curries.
Vineyard Info:
 
Domaine de la Romanée-Conti began producing Corton-Charlemagne from 2.9 ha leased (Bonneau du Martray) from 2018; parcels farmed to high conservation/biodynamic standards. Very limited Grand Cru production.
Awards/Ratings:
 
Noted reviews: World of Fine Wine 94+ for the 2021 Corton-Charlemagne; critics praised its purity, minerality and long finish