Bouchard Père et Fils - Corton-Charlemagne Grand Cru
| Vintage: | 2018 |
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| Description: | An attractive story is told about this appellation, Charlemagne was very fond of the wine from Le Corton which, at the time, was red. Towards the end of the emperor's life, the vineyards facing south were planted with chardonnay, to produce a white wine to avoid staining his white beard. In 1909, Bouchard Père & Fils acquired 60% of the prestigious vineyard at Le Corton which, has the rare particularity of being planted with either pinot noir or chardonnay. Today, Bouchard Père & Fils is the third most important owner in Corton-Charlemagne, with 3.65 hectares "There is a creaminess to the texture in this white, whose profile borders on broad and muscular. Apple, lemon and stone flavors hold center court, while elements of spice and mineral lurk on the lingering finish." - 95 points, Wine Spectator "A wall marking an underlying geological fault separates |
| Price: | $ 224.00 |
| Price in original currency: | None |
