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Bouchard Père & Fils - Corton-Charlemagne - Grand Cru

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Tasting notes

The 2012 Corton Charlemagne Grand Cru from Bouchard Père has a well-defined bouquet, the oak present but more integrated than Sylvain Loichet’s: subtle with hints of white flowers and minerals developing with aeration. The palate is balanced and poised, the acidity well-judged and combines well with the viscosity.

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Provenance

Type
White
Country
France
Region
Burgundy
Style
Grand Cru

Technical

Serving
12° - 14° C

Food pairings

Key characteristics

About this wine

Bouchard Pere & Fils is a renowned wine producer based in Burgundy, France with a rich history dating back to 1731. The company is known for producing high-quality wines that reflect the unique terroir of Burgundy, and one of their most popular wines is the Corton-Charlemagne Grand Cru. This wine is made from Chardonnay grapes grown in the Corton-Charlemagne vineyard, which is located on the hill of Corton in the Cote de Beaune region of Burgundy. The vineyard has a south-east facing slope, providing the perfect conditions for growing high-quality Chardonnay grapes.

The production of Corton-Charlemagne Grand Cru is a meticulous process that involves handpicking the grapes and fermenting them in oak barrels. The wine is then aged in oak barrels for 12 to 18 months, giving it a rich and complex flavour profile. The resulting wine is a pale gold colour with aromas of citrus, white flowers, and toasted nuts. On the palate, the wine is full-bodied with a creamy texture and flavours of ripe fruit, vanilla, and a hint of minerality. The wine has a long and elegant finish, making it a perfect pairing for rich and creamy dishes such as lobster or foie gras.

Bouchard Pere & Fils has a deep respect for tradition and uses traditional winemaking techniques to produce wines that are both elegant and complex. The Corton-Charlemagne Grand Cru is a perfect example of the company's commitment to quality and tradition.

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Producer

Bouchard Pere & Fils

Founded in 1731 in Beaune by Michel Bouchard, Bouchard Père & Fils, is one of the oldest wine estates in Burgundy, perpetuating tradition for nearly 3 centuries and 9 generations. In 1775, Joseph Bouchard acquired his first…

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Region

Burgundy

The French Wine region of Burgundy (aka “Bourgogne”) may be small in size, but its influence is huge in the world of vino. The complexity of Burgundy can cast fear into the heart of even a seasoned wine pro, but fear not, the…

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Appellation

Corton-Charlemagne

Corton-Charlemagne is a Grand Cru appellation located on the Hill of Corton in Burgundy's Côte de Beaune. The vineyard spans portions of three communes: Aloxe-Corton, Pernand-Vergelesses, and Ladoix-Serrigny. This white wine…

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