Category:
 
White Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
White Wines
Producer:
 
Jf Coche Dury
Label Name:
 
Corton Charlemagne Grand Cru
Vintage:
 
1995
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Corton-Charlemagne, Aloxe-Corton, Côte de Beaune, Burgundy
Volume:
 
1500ml
ABV:
 
13%
Grape(s):
 
Chardonnay
Method:
 
Hand-harvested Chardonnay; gentle pressing, barrel fermentation in French oak with malolactic fermentation and extended élevage (notable new oak influence), low-yield viticulture and careful cellar élevage.
Acidity:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
5
Length:
 
5
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
12-14
Tasting Note:
 
Concentrated, very stony and mineral with toasted oak, ripe pear, hazelnut and buttered citrus; silky mid-palate, generous weight and a long, saline, persistent finish.
Food Pairing:
 
Western: roast chicken, lobster with beurre blanc, creamy pasta, roasted root vegetables, aged Comté. Asian: miso-glazed black cod, sushi (fatty tuna), steamed sea bass with ginger-soy, tempura prawns.
Vineyard Info:
 
Domaine J.-F. Coche-Dury (Meursault) — family domaine founded 1920s; Jean‑François established reputation for elite white Burgundies; owns/hired Corton-Charlemagne parcels since 1986; very small annual production.
Awards/Ratings:
 
Wine Spectator 98 (May 1998). Jancis Robinson notes from vertical tastings (1999/2005) praising intensity and structure but noting awkwardness in youth; highly prized/rare in auction market (multiple listings with top scores)