2017 Chandon de Briailles Grand Cru Corton Blanc, Burgundy
A$390.00
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B16266V17
Note that this is not Corton-Charlemagne but rather Corton Blanc, another classification altogether. Corton Blanc is in fact super rare and many experienced Burgundy lovers have never drunk one. Chandon de Briailles make the benchmark example from only 0.6 hectares of vines in three plots. 90% of the fruit comes from vines planted in the clay-rich Grand Cru climat of Bressandes, the only Chardonnay vines to be found here. Bressandes provides the wine’s rich, earthy core, while the balancing 10% comes from Les Chaumes (a climat below the road from Aloxe, on the way to Pernand). These are two exceptional terroirs that are farmed with meticulous attention to detail. The wine has been made using 20% new oak from Stockinger. A unique Grand Cru to reward the adventurous.
The 2017 Corton Blanc Grand Cru comes from Les Bressandes and is matured in 20% new oak. The nicely detailed bouquet offers white peach, peppermint, citrus fruit and green apples all vying for attention. The palate is well balanced, with a fine bead of acidity, and very elegant and harmonious. Hints of apricot and peach appear toward the sustained finish. Everything is kept in check by the acidity, completing a superb Corton Blanc.
92-94 points Neal Martin vinous.com
Opening with aromas of waxy lemon rind, pastry cream and dried white flowers, the 2017 Corton Grand Cru Blanc is medium-bodied, tensile and tight-knit, with impressive concentration, length and structural integrity despite its ripeness. As usual, the vast majority of this cuvée derives from Corton Bressandes.
91-93 points William Kelley The Wine Advocate
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| Product/Service Sold Out | Yes |
|---|---|
| En Primeur | No |
| New Arrivals | No |
| Wine Type | White Wine |
| Wine Style | Certified Organic |
| Country | France |
| Region | Burgundy |
| Varietals | Chardonnay |
| Vintage | 2017 |
| Bottle Size | 750ml |
| Wine Points | 92-94 |
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