Joseph Drouhin Corton Charlemagne Grand Cru 2023

Joseph Drouhin is a family-owned and operated winery with a history of over a century in Burgundy, France. The estate is known for its profound respect for ‘terroir’ and a winemaking philosophy rooted in organic and biodynamic practices. The winery, which is now run by the fourth generation, has vineyards across nearly 90 appellations in Burgundy. Their overarching philosophy is to produce wines that express the true character of the vineyard through meticulous methods like hand harvesting and careful selection of grapes.

Wine Description The Joseph Drouhin ‘Corton Charlemagne’ Grand Cru 2023 is made from 100% Chardonnay grapes. The wine shows an intense golden colour. On the nose, it offers a fragrant bouquet of yellow orchard fruit like pear and golden apple, along with notes of delicate flowers, fresh almond, citrus zest, honey, and subtle spice. The palate is full-bodied, satiny, and layered, with a deep core of fruit and a long, chalky finish. It is described as a majestic and well-balanced wine with ‘generosity and freshness hand-in-hand’. The wine’s structure, tension, and muscle suggest it has a long ageing potential, with an optimal drinking window of 8 to 15 years and a potential to develop for over 20 years.

Accolades

• Robert Parker Wine Advocate – 93-95 points

• Vinous (Neal Martin) – 94-96 points

• James Suckling – a tasting note is available, but the score is not specified for this vintage

• Jasper Morris – 94-96 points

Food Pairing As a grand cru white Burgundy, this wine is a fantastic match for poultry dishes such as chicken or turkey. The complexity and structure of the wine would be well-suited to a variety of richer preparations. This pairing highlights the wine’s depth and character.