Corton-Charlemagne Grand Cru 2016
Olivier Leflaive
Corton Charlemagne is the only white Grand Cru located north of Beaune, and is larger in size to the remaining five vineyards combined. The terroir of Corton is quite different than the Grand Crus to the south often offering wines of equal power, but driven by higher acidity and minerality.
Terroir: The hill of Corton offers an array of varying terroirs spread across the villages of Aloxe Corton, Pernand Vergelesses and Ladoix. Olivier Leflaive sources their fruit across each of these terroirs. The hillside is steep, well drained and very densly planted. Yields are very low.
Vinification: Alcoholic and malolactic fermentation takes place entirely in oak, 30% of which is new. The wine is rested on its lees for a minimum of 15 months in the Leflaive cellars followed by a light fining and bottling. The Corton Charlemagne is aged in bottle for 18 months prior to release. Quantities of this rare wine are minimal.
Additional Information
Reductive aromas, with an abundant amount of lime and mineral notes with aromatic florals, impressive concentration and length on the palate with a long intense finish.
Technical Details
- Appellation: Corton Charlemagne
- Winemaker: Franck Grux
- Sustainability: Sustainable Practices
- Soil: Limestone
- Alcohol: 12%
- Sizes Available: 750ml
- Pack Size: 6/750ml
- Varietals: 100% Chardonnay
Recent Press
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Score: 95 Points
Wine Spectator Author: Bruce Sanderson
Date: Friday, June 15, 2018Intense and spicy, with a core of peach, apple and mineral flavors driven by the bracing acidity. Builds to a long, lingering aftertaste focused on the mineral element, but also echoing fruit and spice notes. Shows terrific length and potential. Best from 2020 through 2038. From France.
