Domaine d'Ardhuy Corton Charlemagne Grand Cru 2004		France
A stellar wine! Rich and elegant with profound minerality, and elegance. Age it for up to 14 years and enjoy.

Release Notes:

Out of stock  Item No. : 18523  Our Rating : 94+  Country : France  Region : Corton  Grape : Chardonnay  Alcohol : 13.5%

1,300 years ago the Holy Roman Emperor, Charlemagne, owned the city of Corton, and today, it produces the most prestigious white Burgundy. The grapes for this wine are from 40-year-old vines grown in limestone atop pearly flagstone soils. The grapes were hand harvested, and the juice was then fermented in French oak barrels (50% new) for 18 months and matured on lees for another year. The barrels were carefully chosen to maintain the mineral flavors.

Tasting Notes:

This bright gold colored Grand Cru offers a beautiful bouquet of white flowers, citrus, grapefruit, and apricots aromas layered by some nuts and mocha flavors. Exceptionally dense and rich, this Burgundy is powerful and refreshing at the same time, with a nice minerality characteristic of the area. It will age nicely for 10 to 15 years, and should be enjoyed with the very finest dishes like goose, duck, and foie gras.

Winery:

Domaine d’Ardhuy is our favorite new discovery from Burgundy. Last winter, we met with the winemaker, Carl, to taste barrel samples of their superb 2005 Burgundies and were very impressed.... Read more