Corton-Charlemagne grand cru

• GRAPE VARIETYChardonnay
• ACREAGE0.3361 hectare
• SoilClay limestone
• ORIENTATIONSouth-west
• AVERAGE ALTITUDE325 m
• YEAR OF PLANTING1976
• VinificationFermentation in stainless steel vats for 2–3 weeks
• MATURATION18 months in oak barrels; approx. 20% new barrels
• TASTING NOTESYellow gold robe
  Beautiful aromatic expression with a very wide range of aromas
  Wonderful roundness and exceptional length on the palate
• LAYING DOWN3 years minimum

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