Jean-Baptiste Boudier – Corton-Charlemagne Grand Cru white 2023
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Key figures
- Grape variety: Chardonnay
- Vintage: 2023
- Sweetness: Dry
- Alcohol content: 14.0 % vol.
- Bottle size: 750 ml
- Allergens: Sulfites
- Country of origin: France
- Region of origin: Burgundy, Côte de Beaune
Description
Corton-Charlemagne is one of Burgundy's most monumental Chardonnay sites, combining powerful depth with exceptional mineral precision. The high-altitude, lime and marl-rich soils on the Corton hill give the wine a distinctive salty tension and an almost stony energy. Jean-Baptiste Boudier consciously interprets this Grand Cru with a focus on terroir and elegance – emphasizing clarity, balance, and Burgundian finesse rather than sheer opulence.
The 2023 Corton-Charlemagne is particularly vibrant and energetic. This Chardonnay combines impressive concentration with a fresh, precise structure and great inner tension. Despite its depth, the wine never feels heavy or broad, but rather very clear and harmoniously constructed. It is precisely this combination of Grand Cru power and ethereal elegance that makes the 2023 particularly fascinating.
The oak aging remains subtle and exceptionally well-integrated, ensuring that the origin and vintage take center stage without compromise. As a result, the Corton-Charlemagne displays a grand Côte-de-Beaune style – profound, mineral, with a long, salty-elegant finish and exceptional aging potential.