Corton Charlemagne・Vincent Girardin・2019

"Corton Charlemagne Grand Cru" is made from grapes from the vineyards of Bergelesses, Aloxe-Corton, and Ladoix-Serrigny. The soil is clay-limestone and faces south to southeast. The grapes are hand-picked while being selected on the vine. They are pressed slowly at low pressure using a pneumatic press. After racking, the grapes are transferred to 228L French oak barrels (30% new) where they are fermented with natural yeasts and then malolactic fermented.

The wine is aged for 18 months on clean lees. One month before bottling, the wines from different barrels are blended and placed in stainless steel tanks. After clarification and light filtering, the wine is bottled on the "root day" of the lunar calendar. Wines that are aged for a long time are bottled on the root day. The wine has a rich aroma of minerals, smoky flint, and fruits such as lime and pineapple. It is an attractive wine with a rich, oily, and smooth mouthfeel.