Winery Joseph DrouhinCorton-Charlemagne Grand Cru
White wine
In the mouth this white wine is a powerful with a nice freshness.
This wine generally goes well with rich fish (salmon, tuna etc), shellfish or mild and soft cheese.
Taste structure of the Corton-Charlemagne Grand Cru from the Winery Joseph Drouhin
Light | Bold | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Corton-Charlemagne Grand Cru of Winery Joseph Drouhin in the region of Burgundy is a powerful with a nice freshness.
Wine flavors and olphactive analysis
On the nose the Corton-Charlemagne Grand Cru of Winery Joseph Drouhin in the region of Burgundy often reveals types of flavors of cream, grapefruit or tropical and sometimes also flavors of citrus, apples or peach.
Food and wine pairings with Corton-Charlemagne Grand Cru
Pairings that work perfectly with Corton-Charlemagne Grand Cru
Original food and wine pairings with Corton-Charlemagne Grand Cru
The Corton-Charlemagne Grand Cru of Winery Joseph Drouhin matches generally quite well with dishes of shellfish, pasta or rich fish (salmon, tuna etc) such as recipes of sautéed squid with parsley, fried rice noodles with chicken or grilled sardine fillets.
Details and technical informations about Winery Joseph Drouhin's Corton-Charlemagne Grand Cru.
Discover the grape variety: Chardonnay
The white Chardonnay is a grape variety that originated in France (Burgundy). It produces a variety of grape specially used for wine making. It is rare to find this grape to eat on our tables. This variety of grape is characterized by small bunches, and small grapes. White Chardonnay can be found in many vineyards: South West, Burgundy, Jura, Languedoc & Roussillon, Cognac, Bordeaux, Beaujolais, Savoie & Bugey, Loire Valley, Champagne, Rhone Valley, Armagnac, Lorraine, Alsace, Provence & Corsica.
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of Corton-Charlemagne Grand Cru from Winery Joseph Drouhin are 2008, 2015, 2007, 2019 and 2018.
Informations about the Winery Joseph Drouhin
The Winery Joseph Drouhin is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 194 wines for sale in the of Corton-Charlemagne Grand Cru to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Corton-Charlemagne Grand Cru
The wine region of Corton-Charlemagne Grand Cru is located in the region of Corton Grand Cru of Burgundy of France. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Coche-Dury or the Domaine Pierre-Yves Colin-Morey produce mainly wines white and red. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Corton-Charlemagne Grand Cru are Chardonnay, Pinot noir and Cabernet franc, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Corton-Charlemagne Grand Cru often reveals types of flavors of cream, tangerine or baking spice and sometimes also flavors of papaya, lime zest or roasted almonds.
The wine region of Burgundy
Bourgogne is the catch-all regional appellation title of the Burgundy wine region in eastern France ("Bourgogne" is the French name for Burgundy). Burgundy has a Complex and comprehensive appellation system; counting Premier Cru and Grand Cru titles, the region has over 700 appellation titles for its wines. Thus, Burgundy wines often come from one Vineyard (or several separate vineyards) without an appellation title specific to the region, Village or even vineyard. A standard Burgundy wine may be made from grapes grown in one or more of Burgundy's 300 communes.
The word of the wine: INAO glass
Glass adapted to wine tasting, created in the 1970s by the Institut national des appellations d'origine. At the time, it had the advantage of offering a standardised tool to all tasters. It is characterized by a wide base that allows for good ventilation and a narrow mouth (opening of the glass) to concentrate the aromas. Many high-performance glasses have been created based on this model.
