Louis Jadot Corton-Charlemagne Grand Cru 2023
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"Louis Jadot Corton-Charlemagne 2023
About the producer:
Maison Louis Jadot, founded in 1859, is one of Burgundy’s most celebrated producers. With vineyard holdings across the Côte d’Or and beyond, Jadot has a reputation for crafting wines that highlight the individuality of each terroir, including some of the region’s most iconic grands crus.
About the region:
Corton-Charlemagne is one of Burgundy’s most prestigious grand cru vineyards, straddling the communes of Aloxe-Corton, Pernand-Vergelesses, and Ladoix-Serrigny in the Côte de Beaune. Its high-altitude slopes and limestone-rich soils produce some of the most powerful yet refined Chardonnays in the world.
About the grape variety:
Chardonnay is the sole grape of Corton-Charlemagne. In this terroir, it achieves extraordinary balance, combining richness and power with elegance, freshness, and remarkable aging potential.
Style and tasting note:
Louis Jadot Corton-Charlemagne 2023 displays intense aromas of citrus, pear, and apple, layered with floral notes, minerality, and a touch of spice. The palate is full-bodied and structured, with vibrant acidity and a creamy texture that lead into a long, complex, and lingering finish. This wine is built to age and evolve beautifully over decades.
Trivia:
The vineyard takes its name from Emperor Charlemagne, who, according to legend, ordered white grapes to be planted on these slopes so wine would not stain his beard. Today, Corton-Charlemagne remains one of Burgundy’s most esteemed appellations, known for producing wines of imperial stature."
