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2017 Thibault Liger-Belair Corton-Charlemagne Les Languettes

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March 31, 2024 - $240

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RATINGS

98James Suckling

...very powerful wine with such intense chalky, stony aromas, as well as white almonds and flinty, reductive elements. Yellow grapefruit and white peaches, too, together with all forms of lemon, from juice to pith, peel, butter and curd....palate has a very, very intense stream of such concentrated, intense, ripe and powerful fruit. Plenty of white peaches, lemons and grapefruit here, too.

91-93Vinous / IWC

...slight reduction on the nose that makes it difficult to read at the moment...fine bead of acidity, good concentration, a slightly waxy texture and a persistent, brioche-tinged finish.

REGION

France, Burgundy, Côte d'Or, Côte de Beaune, Aloxe-Corton, 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.