Domaine Marguerite Carillon

Corton Charlemagne Grand Cru Blanc

Located in the north of the Côte de Beaune, between the villages of Aloxe-Corton and Ladoix-Serrigny, on the slopes of the renowned hill of Corton. The stonyt soil is composed of reddish brown limestone, rich in marl - this is a truly prestigious Grand Cru vineyard, renowned for producing exceptional white wines primarily from Chardonnay grapes.
Harvest by hand and after a gentle pressing, the juice is transferred to French oak barrels for fermentation. The wine is aged for 18 months in oak, 50% of which is new with regular stirring to gain depth and complexity, integrating harmoniously with the wine's natural characteristics.
This wine is a tour de force. The flavors are opulent and multi-layered, with a perfect marriage of fruit, minerality, and oak. Ripe orchard fruits are accompanied by citrus, white peach, and a touch of tropical fruit. The wine displays a remarkable balance between richness and freshness, with a precise acidity that lifts the flavors and gives vitality to the wine. The oak is present but well-integrated, providing a delicate framework of vanilla and spice that complements and enhances the fruit profile. A wine of great finesse with considerable aging potential. It is full of youthful exuberance, but for those with patience, it will continue to evolve and develop additional complexity. It is a wine that deserves to be paired with equally exceptional dishes, such as lobster, scallops, roasted poultry, or creamy truffle risotto.