Corton Charlemagne Grand Cru 2016 - Bouchard Père & Fils
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The Corton-Charlemagne Grand Cru by Bouchard Père & Fils shones in a green pale gold in the glass. On the nose, unfolds aromas of citrus fruits, apple and white flowers, delicate spices and roasted notes. On the palate, this white burgundy wine presents itself exceptionally harmonious, fresh and lively with mineral notes, round and perfectly balanced structure, in the finish long, aromatic and very elegant.
Vinification of the Corton-Charlemagne Grand Cru of Bouchard Père & Fils
The Chardonnay grapes for this Grand Cru are harvested selectively by hand, then softly and gently pressed. Subsequently the wine ages for 10 to 14 months in French oak barrels, up to 20% of new wood.
Food pairing for the Corton-Charlemagne Grand Cru from Bouchard Père & Fils
An extra class white wine from Burgundy. Enjoy this Grand Cru with fish, seafood and crustacean, but also just solo.
Awards
- Wine Spectator - 92 points for 2011
- The Wine Advocat Robert Parker - 92 points for 2011
| Product type: | Wine |
| Style of Wine: | White Wine |
| Type of Wine: | Still Wine |
| Wine Color: | White |
| Sweetness: | dry |
| Country: | France |
| Region: | Burgundy |
| Sub region: | Côte de Beaune und Haute Côtes de Beaune |
| Occasion & Theme: | family event , Christmas |
| Ageing: | stainless steel tank , small barrel |
| Grape Variety: | Chardonnay |
| Vintage: | 2016 |
| Quality Classification & Rating: | AOC Appellation d'Origine Contrôlée , Grand Cru |
| Soil & Location: | Kalk , Mergel |
| Harvest Method: | Handpicked |
| Maturation: | French Oak , new oak barrels |
| Duration of maturation (in Months): | 10 - 14 |
| Aromas & Palate Notes: | Citrus Fruit , floral , spicy |
| Finish: | long |
| Optimal serving temperature in °C: | 11 - 13 |
| Style: | Old World , classic |
| Food Pairing: | Light dishes , bright, hearty dishes |
| Glass Recommendation: | White Wine Glass |
| Bottle Design & Features: | Burgundy Style , classic |
| Bottle size in L: | 0.75 |
| Closure: | Cork |
| storage capacity in years from the vintage year: | 9 |
| Alcohol % ABV: | 13 |
| Allergens & Misc. Ingredients: | Contains Sulphites and Sulphur Dioxide |
| Distributor: | Bouchard Père & Fils - 15 Rue du Château - 21200 Beaune - Frankreich |
