Corton Charlemagne Grand Cru
At a Glance
- Size: 0.25 ha (0.62 ac)
- Variety: Chardonnay
- Vine Age: Planted in 1984-1985 and 1988-1989
- Terroir: From En Charlemagne, southwest-facing, silty-limestone marl.
- Viticulture: Organic (2008, not certified)
- Vinification: Pressed with whole clusters and cold settled for 24 hours. Ambient yeast fermentation and aging for 12 months in barrels (60% one-year-old, 40% new). No battonage. Racked and aged for an additional 6 months in tank. No fining, no filtration.