Joseph Drouhin Corton Charlemagne Grand Cru
Country
France
bottle size
750 ml
Wine Type
White Wine
Wine Region
Burgundy
Grape Variety
Chardonnay
vintage
2015 [**VINTAGE MAY CHANGE]
characteristics
Body
Medium
Medium
Medium
Acidity
Medium
Medium
Medium
Tannin
Low
Low
Low
2015 [**VINTAGE MAY CHANGE]
Product Description
"One of the greatest wines of Burgundy, to be tasted with awe and reverence. It has an intense golden hue. On the nose, there are some subtle tones of rose, fresh almond, citrus, honey, exotic wood and spice. Majestic and well balanced on the palate. Generous and lively at the same time. Intense and complex aftertaste. All the aromas mingle and linger for quite a long time afterwards. A wine of undeniable majesty".
Profile
Grape Blended
Chardonnay 100%
Palate
Generous and lively at the same time. Intense and complex aftertaste. All the aromas mingle and linger for quite a long time afterwards
Colour
An intense golden hue
Aroma
On the nose, there are some subtle tones of rose, fresh almond, citrus, honey, exotic wood and spice.
Palate
Generous and lively at the same time. Intense and complex aftertaste. All the aromas mingle and linger for quite a long time afterwards
Wine Pairing
:Chicken
:Fish
:Seafood
:Vegetarian
Product details
Vineyard
Site: occupies a dominant position on the hill behind the village of Aloxe-Corton. The estate of Drouhin faces due east.
History & tradition: Corton-Charlemagne is the only vineyard in Burgundy bearing the name of two emperors: "Corton" comes from the Gallo-Roman Curtis d'Othon, meaning the Domaine of Othon, a German emperor. It gave the word Courthon, which became Corton. Famous emperor Charlemagne (Carolus Magnus) was, according to legend, the owner of the vineyard.
Soil: brown limestone with small stones.
Domaine area: 0.33 ha. (.825 acre).
Average age of the vines: 28 years.
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