CORTON-CHARLEMAGNE GRAND CRU

LOCATION
The CORTON-CHARLEMAGNE GRAND CRU vineyards are located mostly in Aloxe-Corton on the higher slopes of the hill and enjoy a Southern aspect.

SURFACE
The Domaine GUYON wine area for CORTON CHARLEMAGNE Grand Cru covers 0.85 hectare (2.09 acres).

SOIL AND GRAPE VARIETY
White marls
100% Chardonnay

HARVEST AND VINIFICATION
Hand-harvested, the grapes are then carried in small boxes and sorted out upon arrival at the winery.
The alcoholic fermentation is carried out at 18°-20° in oak cask.  The lees are stirred in barrels once a week.

AGEING
Ageing in oak barrels (50% new oak) and estate bottling after 16 months.

CHARACTER
Magnificently concentrated, a very fine nose with aromas of acacia, honeysuckle blossoms and nuts.  Very pure, mineral and powerful with a superb depth.
This wine is ideal for drinking in a few years and can be kept for another 10 years.

SERVICE
To be served at 13°C with crustacean, lobster, poultry with cream or foie gras.