Domaine Ponsot, Corton-Charlemagne Grand Cru, Burgundy

An introduction to Domaine Ponsot, Corton-Charlemagne Grand Cru, Burgundy

The white wine Grand Cru appellation of Corton-Charlemagne encompasses several individual vineyards that stretch around the south-west facing slopes of the Montagne de Corton, planted in soils of primarily limestone marl. The aspect of the hill, combined with the unique soils and the micro-climate imparted by the forest at the summit create a terroir that is perfectly suited to the production of fine Chardonnay. Wines from Corton-Charlemagne often display rich fruit notes of fig and baked pears and a distinct, flinty minerality.

Performance

Understanding Domaine Ponsot, Corton-Charlemagne Grand Cru, Burgundy

The Domaine Ponsot Grand Cru Corton-Charlemagne is typically composed of fruit from two Grand Cru climats, Languettes and Le Charlemagne, located on the southeastern slope of the Corton-Charlemagne hillside. The hand-picked grapes are destemmed and fermented in old foudres, before élevage in exclusively old French oak barrels to retain fruit character and define the sense of terroir. The wine is typically full-bodied with notes of peach, greengage and orange oil, and a long saline finish that is a hallmark of the appellation.

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