{"product_id":"2020-joseph-drouhin-corton-charlemagne-grand-cru","title":"2020 Joseph Drouhin Corton-Charlemagne Grand Cru","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe 2020 Joseph Drouhin Corton-Charlemagne Grand Cru is a benchmark white Burgundy, marrying the power of this legendary hill with the finesse and precision that define Drouhin’s style. Sourced from one of the most revered Grand Cru sites in the Côte de Beaune, it offers a finely etched expression of Chardonnay that is both intense and supremely elegant. This cuvée is crafted in very limited quantities, making it a coveted bottle for collectors and Burgundy enthusiasts alike.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn the glass, the 2020 Corton-Charlemagne shows a pale to medium straw-yellow hue with glints of green, hinting at both youth and energy. The nose is initially reserved but quickly reveals layers of citrus oil, white flowers, crushed stone, and cool orchard fruits, with subtle notes of toasted almond and a touch of spice emerging with air. There is a distinct mineral tension that speaks clearly of its high, limestone-rich terroir.\n\nOn the palate, the wine is focused and structured, combining impressive concentration with a striking line of acidity. Expect flavors of lemon zest, ripe pear, and white peach, wrapped around a core of chalky minerality and a faint saline tang. Hints of brioche, hazelnut, and a gentle creaminess from élevage add texture without ever overwhelming the precision of the fruit. The finish is long, vibrant, and mouthwatering, suggesting outstanding aging potential. While already captivating in its youth with proper aeration, this Grand Cru will reward patience over 10–20 years, gaining greater complexity, depth, and tertiary nuances with time in bottle.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduction\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCorton-Charlemagne sits on the upper slopes of the Corton hill, where poor, limestone-rich soils and a cooler, breezy exposition (often east-facing in the sector of Les Languettes) give Chardonnay its celebrated combination of power and tension. Joseph Drouhin farms these vineyards according to organic and biodynamic principles, relying solely on natural products in the vines and working the soils to encourage deep root systems and healthy biodiversity. Harvesting is carried out by hand at optimal ripeness, with rigorous selection both in the vineyard and at the winery to ensure only pristine fruit makes it into the grand vin. Vinification is traditionally Burgundian: gentle pressing, fermentation in French oak (with a judicious proportion of new barrels), followed by aging on fine lees to build texture and complexity, all while preserving the wine’s freshness and the pure expression of its Grand Cru terroir.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFood \u0026amp; Serving\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis Corton-Charlemagne Grand Cru is a superb partner for refined cuisine: butter-poached or grilled lobster, scallops, turbot or sole in beurre blanc, delicate poultry dishes with morels or truffle, and rich shellfish preparations all find a natural harmony with its depth and minerality. It also pairs beautifully with mature, creamy cheeses such as Comté, aged Gruyère, or a well-aged farmhouse goat cheese. Serve at 10–12°C (50–54°F) to allow the aromatics to unfurl without losing precision. In its youth, decanting for 45–60 minutes is recommended to coax out the full range of aromas; older bottles should be handled gently and decanted only briefly, if at all, to preserve their more delicate, evolved nuances.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProducer\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFounded in 1880 by a young and ambitious Joseph Drouhin from Chablis, Maison Joseph Drouhin has grown into one of Burgundy’s most respected family-owned domaines and négociants. Based in Beaune, the estate now encompasses vineyards across nearly 90 appellations, offering a rare, comprehensive view of Burgundy’s patchwork of terroirs. Early adopters of organic and later biodynamic viticulture on a large scale in the region, the Drouhin family has built a reputation for wines that privilege purity, balance, and elegance over sheer power. Their Grand Cru bottlings, such as Corton-Charlemagne, are consistently recognized for capturing the essence of their origin, reinforcing Joseph Drouhin’s standing as a key reference point in both the Côte de Beaune and the wider world of fine Burgundy.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Joseph Drouhin","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54251860918609,"sku":"GCW-MMUI-20120428","price":270.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0874\/0614\/9969\/files\/2020_Joseph_Drouhin_CortonCharlemagne_Grand_Cru.png?v=1783441927","url":"https:\/\/bottlehero.com\/products\/2020-joseph-drouhin-corton-charlemagne-grand-cru","provider":"Bottle Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}