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Domaine Bonneau du Martray
Corton-Charlemagne Grand Cru
2014
4.4
Region
France › Burgundy › Côte d'Or › Côte de Beaune › Corton-Charlemagne AOC
Type
white · still
Grapes
Chardonnay
Alcohol
13%
Volume
750 mL
Sugar
0.8 g/L
Tasting Notes(1)
4.4
Initially, this wine presents a somewhat restrained and reductive nose, marked by dill and gunpowder. As it opens, layers of fresh yellow fruits like cherry plums, white flowers, honey, salted butter, and oak emerge, showcasing its complexity. The structure is well-crafted, with beautifully integrated oak and a notable mineral profile. It's a delicious and precise wine, marked by good acidity and a long, satisfying finish.
About
Domaine Bonneau du Martray's vineyard, extending from the top to the bottom of the hill in Corton-Charlemagne, showcases a diverse soil composition of clays, silts, marls, and different types of limestone. This variety imparts distinct characteristics to the wine: crystalline appearance with floral and citrus notes from the top parcels, structure and grain from the central vines, and mineral-rich power from the lower parcels. The winemaking process begins with light crushing of the berries before pressing for gentle aromatic extraction. Fermentation occurs in both new and aged French oak barrels, followed by ageing on fine lees through a second winter. After a second racking to remove the remaining lees, the wine is transferred to tanks for two more months to ensure homogenization before bottling during a waning moon phase.
