{"product_id":"2014-bonneau-du-martray-corton-charlemagne-grand-cru","title":"2014 Bonneau du Martray Corton Charlemagne Grand Cru","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe 2014 Bonneau du Martray Corton-Charlemagne Grand Cru is a benchmark white Burgundy from one of the appellation’s most revered estates. Sourced exclusively from the historic slopes of Corton Hill, this Chardonnay captures the full breadth of Charlemagne’s legendary terroir, from the crest of the hill down to its clay-rich base. The 2014 vintage is especially prized for its tension, purity and age‑worthy structure, making this bottling a collectible reference point for serious Burgundy enthusiasts.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn the glass, the 2014 Corton-Charlemagne shows a luminous, pale gold hue with subtle green reflections that hint at its youth and vibrancy. The nose is finely etched and precise: citrus oils, lemon zest and bergamot mingle with white flowers, crushed oyster shell, and cool wet stone. With air, deeper layers emerge—ripe pear, green apple, almond cream, and a gentle frame of toasted hazelnut from well‑judged oak.\n\nOn the palate, this wine is all about energy and focus. A chiselled backbone of acidity drives flavors of lemon curd, tart apple, and white peach, wrapped in a subtly creamy texture that never feels heavy. Saline minerality and chalky grip run through the mid-palate, giving a long, linear, and mouthwatering finish with notes of smoke, flint, and delicate spice. Still on the ascending part of its evolution, the 2014 has many years ahead of it; it can be enjoyed now with extended aeration, but will continue to gain complexity and tertiary nuances—honey, brioche, and truffle—over the next 10–15 years and beyond, under proper cellaring conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduction\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBonneau du Martray’s Corton-Charlemagne parcel forms a single, continuous vineyard that runs from the top to the bottom of Corton Hill—an unusually coherent holding in Burgundy, where most grands crus are fragmented. This west-facing slope enjoys continuous sunlight from late morning to sunset, while the varied soils—ranging from thin, limestone-rich topsoils higher up to deeper clays and marls lower down—create a complex mosaic that is reflected in the finished wine. Chardonnay is hand-harvested at optimal ripeness, with careful selection in the vineyard. On arrival at the winery, the grapes undergo a light crushing before pressing, allowing for gentle extraction of the vintage’s character. After a brief settling, fermentation takes place in a mix of new and seasoned French oak barrels, with each barrel closely monitored. The wine remains on its fine lees through the following winter, gaining texture and depth, before a second racking to separate it from the remaining lees. It is then transferred to tank for an additional two months of refinement prior to bottling, preserving both purity and the unmistakable stamp of Corton-Charlemagne’s terroir.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFood \u0026amp; Serving\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis grand cru white Burgundy is a superb match for refined, richly flavored dishes where its acidity and minerality can cut through texture and elevate complexity. Think butter-poached lobster, scallops in a delicate beurre blanc, veal in a morel cream sauce, Bresse chicken with truffle, or classic sole meunière. It also pairs beautifully with aged Comté, Beaufort, or other nutty alpine cheeses. Serve slightly chilled at around 11–13°C (52–55°F) to showcase its aromatic detail without muting the bouquet. For current drinking, decanting 45–60 minutes before serving is recommended to allow the wine to fully open; older bottles should be handled more gently, with a shorter decant primarily to remove any sediment.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProducer\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBonneau du Martray is one of Burgundy’s most storied domaines, renowned for its singular focus on the grand terroir of Corton Hill. Unusually for the region, the estate has long held a large, contiguous block of Corton-Charlemagne Grand Cru—an inheritance that has shaped its identity and reputation. Over the decades, Bonneau du Martray has become a reference point for Corton-Charlemagne, championing traditional, low-intervention methods and terroir transparency over fashion or excess oak. Their wines are celebrated for their precision, minerality, and remarkable capacity to age, and the domaine is consistently ranked among the finest producers in the Côte de Beaune, particularly for white Grand Cru Burgundy.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bonneau Du Martray","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54255150432593,"sku":"GCW-MMUI-201401","price":685.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0874\/0614\/9969\/files\/2014_Bonneau_du_Martray_Corton_Charlemagne_Grand_Cru.png?v=1783456709","url":"https:\/\/bottlehero.com\/products\/2014-bonneau-du-martray-corton-charlemagne-grand-cru","provider":"Bottle Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}