2018 Corton Charlemagne Grand Cru | Capitain-Gagnerot

CORTON-CHARLEMAGNE GRAND CRU

VARIETY
Chardonnay 100%

FLOORS
Upper Bathonian soil, white marl and limestone.

WINEMAKING / AGING
Manual harvest. Sorted and destemmed.
After light pressing for around 4 hours, alcoholic fermentation in oak barrels at around 20°.
Aging in oak barrels (10% new barrels) for 6 to 8 months.

ALCOHOL
13.5°

TASTING
Color: Gold with slight green reflections.
Nose: Aromas of white flowers, slightly honeyed. Elegant minerality. Light smoky note of vine branches, spices and white fruits.
Mouth: Structured, balanced.

FOOD/WINE PAIRING
Foie gras, shellfish (lobster, lobster).

OPERATING TEMPERATURE
10°/12