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Corton Charlemagne Domaine Faiveley 2019
HED32526
75 cl
13.5%
£229.00
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Legend has it that the Corton hillside was once planted exclusively with red grapes and that Charlemagne himself had a penchant for these wines. Unfortunately, the red wine left scarlet stains in the Emperor`s beard and his wife feared that this would bring shame upon the royal dignity. Charlemagne therefore decided to replant the vineyards with white grapes in order to continue drinking his favourite wine. The Faiveley family purchased this parcel in 1874. On the nose, this elegant Chardonnay reveals oaky, fruity and floral notes. The palate is concentrated and well-balanced with excellent aromatic persistency. The rich aromas make this Grand Cru enjoyable in its youth although it only develops its full character after a few years of bottle age. An exceptional wine with depth and minerality. Serve with sweetbreads, salmon in a sorrel sauce and grilled lobster.
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The 2019 Corton-Charlemagne Grand Cru has a very tight bouquet that struggles to follow the excellent Bâtard-Montrachet; it feels a bit mute at the moment. The palate is balanced with strong lime and orange cordial notes on the entry and good acidity, yet I find this a little monochromatic on the finish – it doesn’t really take you anywhere. Neal Martin1st December 2020
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