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2013 Domaine Jacques Prieur Corton-Charlemagne

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July 16, 2023 - $235

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RATINGS

93-95The Wine Advocate

This has a very composed bouquet, nicely delineated, with as much mineralite as the Montrachet. The palate is nicely balanced with a crisp line of acidity. Good tension here in this Grand Cru, with touches of lemon zest and spice fanning out wonderfully on the saline finish. This stands shoulder to shoulder with the Montrachet.

91-94Burghound.com

...offering up notes of mineral reduction, citrus fruit, green apple and subtle floral hints. There is plenty of mineral character suffusing the concentrated, vibrant and overtly powerful flavors that display excellent length on the long, serious and very firmly structured finish.

REGION

France, Burgundy, Côte d'Or, Côte de Beaune, Pernand-Vergelesses, Corton-Charlemagne

Corton-Charlemagne is a historic appellation for Grand Cru Chardonnay in the Cote de Beaune of Burgundy. The 129-acre vineyard falls within the boundaries of three communes, Aloxe-Corton, Pernand-Vergelesses and Ladoix-Serrigny. According to Burgundian historians, the vineyard is named for Charlemagne, the 8th century ruler who conquered most of western Europe. Charlemagne enjoyed the red wine of Corton, but as he grew older his wife disliked the red wine stains in his white beard, so Charlemagne had white grapes planted in Corton. Today only Chardonnay is allowed to be planted in Corton-Charlemagne, and it is one of Burgundy's most celebrated appellations for Grand Cru white wine. The largest land owners are Louis Latour, with 24 acres; Bonneau du Martray, with 23 acres; and Bouchard Pere et Fils, 9.5 acres.

TYPE

White Wine, Chardonnay, Grand Cru

This white variety originated in Burgundy, but is now grown around the world. Its flexibility to thrive in many regions translates to wide flavor profile in the market. Chardonnay is commonly used in making Champagne and sparkling wines.