Bouchard Père & Fils : Corton-Charlemagne Grand cru Domaine 2022

Characteristics and Tasting Notes for the Corton-Charlemagne Grand Cru Domaine 2022 Bouchard Père & Fils

Tasting

Colour
The colour reveals a white hue.

Nose
Rich and remarkably complex, the aromatic bouquet expresses notes of white-fleshed fruit such as pear, apple and nectarine. The whole is delicately underscored by floral touches reminiscent of acacia, lily of the valley and elderflower.

Palate
Supported by vibrant acidity, the palate stands out for its freshness, finesse and a mineral salinity typical of its limestone terroir. The finish, wonderfully persistent, lingers on fruity and mineral flavours, enriched with subtle nuances of hazelnut and brioche.

Food and Wine Pairing

This great white wine is sublime with fish in sauce such as turbot with beurre blanc, shellfish like lobster or langoustines, as well as poultry in cream sauce. It also pairs harmoniously with delicate vegetables or matured cheeses.

Service and Storage

For an optimal tasting experience, this Corton-Charlemagne Grand Cru Domaine 2022 should be served at a temperature between 8 and 10°C. Built to age, this cellar-worthy wine can develop favourably for several decades.

Other Characteristics

This wine has a moderate alcohol content of 13.5%. It has also been praised by critics, earning a score of 97/100 from James Suckling.

The Elegance and Minerality of a Great White Burgundy

The Estate

The history of Bouchard Père & Fils began in 1751 under the initiative of Joseph Bouchard, although the winemaking estate was truly founded in 1775 with the acquisition of its first vineyards. Based at the Château de Beaune, this illustrious house from Burgundy now oversees nearly 100 hectares of vineyards in the Côte-d'Or. Since 2022, the estate has been part of the Artémis Domaines group, owned by the Pinault family, with Gilles de Larouzière Henriot serving as chairman of the supervisory board. The estate is distinguished by its environmental commitment and pursuit of excellence.

The Vineyard

Corton-Charlemagne comes from vines located in the Côte de Beaune, near the village of Aloxe-Corton. Set on slopes facing east to south-east, the terroir is characterised by oolitic limestone soils at the surface and calcareous marl beneath. The estate, certified for sustainable farming and transitioning to organic agriculture by 2025, places great importance on biodiversity and the preservation of its ecosystem, notably through the upkeep of its historic dry-stone walls.

The Vintage

The year 2022 stands among the region's finest climatic successes. Mild weather conditions allowed for a perfect balance to be reached at harvest, preserving the natural acidity of the grapes while achieving optimal ripeness, without excess sugar.

Winemaking and Aging

Made exclusively from grapes grown on the estate's own plots, the Corton-Charlemagne Grand Cru Domaine 2022 undergoes a rigorous selection of bunches at harvest. The wine is then aged in barrels, lending it additional complexity.

Grape Variety

100% Chardonnay.