Corton Charlemagne Grand Cru Capitain-Gagnerot

Corton Charlemagne Grand Cru Capitain-Gagnerot
28
    Levertijd:48:00
Bestel
  • Beschrijving

We no longer present Corton-Charlemagne, this Grand Cru which flourishes on the marked slopes of the southern slope of the Corton hill, on a Jurassic marl terroir where Chardonnay feels at its best.

CORTON-CHARLEMAGNE GRAND CRU

GRAPES
Chardonnay 100%

SOILS
Upper Bathonian soil, white marl and limestone.

VINIFICATION / AGING
Manual harvest. Sorted and destemmed.
After a light pressing of around 4 hours, alcoholic fermentation in oak barrels at around 20°.
Aged in oak barrels (10% new barrels) for 6 to 8 months.

ALCOHOL
13.5°

TASTING
Colour: Gold with light green reflections.
Nose: Aromas of white flowers, slightly honeyed. Elegant minerality. Slight smoky note of vine shoots, spices and white fruits.
Palate: Structured, balanced.

FOOD/WINE PAIRINGS
Foie gras, shellfish (lobster, lobster).

OPERATING TEMPERATURE
10°/12°