# Corton Charlemagne Grand Cru (2022)

- **Producer:** Henri Boillot
- **Colour:** white
- **Type:** still
- **Grapes:** Chardonnay
- **Region:** Burgundy, France
- **Style:** Classic
- **Alcohol:** 14.0%
- **Average price:** €414
- **Vegan:** Yes
- **Contains sulphites:** No
- **When to drink:** Later
- **Serving temperature:** 10–13 °C
- **Aromas & flavours:** apple, lemon, grapefruit, peach, butter, vanilla, cloves, pastry, ginger, honey, almond

## About this wine

The Corton-Charlemagne Grand Cru from Henri Boillot, vintage 2022, is a dry white wine from Burgundy, France, made from 100% Chardonnay. The grapes are sourced from parcels in Aloxe-Corton and Pernand-Vergelesses, grown on clay and limestone soils. Henri Boillot, with his son Guillaume, manages the domaine, focusing on meticulous winemaking and a blend of tradition and modernity. The estate is HVE 3 certified, reflecting a commitment to environmental value. This wine is recognized as a benchmark for collectors of white Burgundy.

## Interesting facts

- Grapes sourced from Aloxe-Corton (75%) and Pernand-Vergelesses (25%).
- Domaine Henri Boillot is HVE 3 certified from the 2022 harvest.
- Wine aged in barrel for one year, with up to 80% in new 350L oak barrels.
- Considered a benchmark for white Burgundy collectors.

## Food pairing

The wine's full body and richness can stand up to richer dishes. Its acidity cuts through the fat of creamy sauces and proteins, while its complexity complements the nuanced flavors of refined seafood and poultry.

## Wine making process

The winemaking process for Corton-Charlemagne Grand Cru Henri Boillot 2022 begins with Henri Boillot's team managing the harvest and pressing of purchased Chardonnay grapes. Fermentation and aging take place in oak barrels, with up to half of the wine potentially aged in new oak. The wine undergoes a year of barrel aging, with specific attention paid to the integration of oak, which is noted to be absorbed by the wine's power. The domaine adheres to sustainable viticulture and holds HVE 3 certification.