Corton-Charlemagne Grand Cru 2018
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France / Burgundy
This Grand Cru is shared by the two villages of Aloxe-Corton and Pernand-Vergelesses in the north of the Côte de Beaune. Jadot’s vineyard area has been in the family since the 19th century and faces south. This Chardonnay wine is fermented and matured in oak barrels for a total of 18 months.
Harvest Note
This was a somewhat turbulent growing season. Lack of soil moisture and a poor fruit set diminished the harvest volumes.
Tasting Note
Fragrant with aromas of ripe pear, white flowers and wet stones. On the palate there is energy and power with bright acids to shape the intense fruit and earth flavors over the very long finish.
Technical Data
GRAPES: 100% Chardonnay
APPELLATION: Corton-Charlemagne Grand Cru AOP
PH: 3.24
ACIDITY: 4.05 g/L
ABV: 13.49%
AGING: In oak casks, 30% new, for 16 months
MALOLACTIC FERMENTATION: Partial
RESIDUAL SUGAR: 0.5 g/L
Unique Selling Points
- Northernmost white grand cru site with wines renowned for subtle elegance
- The Jadot parcel is one contiguous block acquired in 1914
- A wine which is capable of aging successfully for 25+ years
- A Burgundian landmark with a vine-growing tradition dating to the 9th century
"My aim is to craft enchanting wines that taste of the great diversity of Burgundy."
Frederic Barnier, Winemaker
About the Grape
Chardonnay
Though it has a distinctive profile, Chardonnay reflects other factors such as soil composition and vinification technique. Chardonnay is a reliable, hardy and prolific vine whose only real vulnerabilities are frost and uneven development of fruit.
