Domaine Bonneau du Martray - Corton-Charlemagne Grand Cru - Blanc - 2020

Wine:

With aromatic finesse, the 2020 white Corton-Charlemagne Grand Cru exudes elegance, delivering a dense juice without any sensation of heat despite the richness of the vintage. It unfolds with intense energy, consistent fruit, fine bitters, and a freshness that enhances its salinity and length. A sumptuous success. Rated 98/100 by RVF and 97/100 by Parker.

Vinification:

Manual harvest. Light crushing, gentle pressing, settling, fermentation in oak barrels, and meticulous monitoring of the barrels until the first racking. Blending of the wines and aging on fine lees in tanks during a second winter. Second racking to separate from the lees, followed by bulk storage. Bottling after two months for homogenization. Aging in bottles in the estate's cellars for several months or sometimes a few years.

Since 1997, the estate has gradually shifted towards organic farming. After initial biodynamic trials on a third of the surfaces starting in 2004, the estate began its full biodynamic conversion in 2011. The estate has been certified in biodynamic viticulture by Demeter since 2013.
Certified Organic and Biodynamic Wine.

Temperature:

Serve between 10 and 12°C in a large glass.

Food and wine pairing:

Grilled lobster, sweetbread cassolette, poularde à la crème, Arctic char with acacia honey cream sauce, Saint-Pierre with vanilla oil.

Cellar aging:

From now until 2040, and even longer for enthusiasts.

Magnificently located in Corton at the heart of the Charlemagne climate, the two-star Domaine Bonneau du Martray is one of Burgundy's treasures. Acquired by Stanley Kroenke, owner of the famous Screaming Eagle in California, the estate continues its path of excellence, producing only two cuvées: a Corton and a Corton-Charlemagne.

The 7 hectares are managed biodynamically, with meticulous parcel work and extended barrel aging to produce wines of great class and long aging potential.