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1992 Bonneau Du Martray Corton-Charlemagne

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March 24, 2013 - $195

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RATINGS

90Wine Spectator

Lush, soft and inviting, a generous, ready-to-drink Corton that tastes like honey, pear and apricot; has an attractive, clean finish laced with moderate lime flavors.

18Jancis Robinson

Amazingly complex as it opens up, very slight note of savoury linseed. Much tighter and fresher though there’s a buttery sweetness on the finish. Very long and open but so fresh. Incredibly moreish and mouthfilling but not fat...

90Burghound.com

...good richness but also lovely detail and minerality to the moderately concentrated finish that offer excellent depth and length.

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.