P. Dubreuil-Fontaine Père & Fils - Corton-Charlemagne 2021
Price: $170.00
| Producer | P. Dubreuil-Fontaine Père & Fils |
| Country | France |
| Region | Burgundy |
| Subregion | Corton-Charlemagne |
| Varietal | Chardonnay |
| Vintage | 2021 |
| Sku | 090868 |
| ABV | 14.10% |
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P. Dubreuil-Fontaine Père et Fils — one of our flagship Burgundy producers — was established in 1879; five generations later, it is managed by Christine Gruère-Dubreuil, and her husband, Nicolas Gruère, along with their daughter, Clementine, who has officially joined her mother in the vineyards and cellar. Superb winemaking tradition and an intense love of their land has enabled the estate to rise to epic status, using the family motto, “Pleasure and passion carry on…” as a guideline for success. This family has spent nearly a century and a half chasing perfection, and that fact is beautifully evident in each new vintage from this unforgettable estate.
Dubreuil-Fontaine's Corton-Charlemagne Grand Cru is made from 100% Chardonnay, fermented in oak barrels with full malolactic fermentation, then aged for 10-12 months in oak barrels, 30% of which are new. This Grand Cru white Burgundy is absolutely stunning on the nose with layered notes of sweet citrus, pineapple and acacia. A deeper inhale will reveal light aromas of honey and vanilla. The attack is bursting with exotic citrus fruits – tangerine and Meyer lemon – which transition to a soft mid-palate that is delicately supported by a perfect marriage of bright acidity and fine minerality. Delicious tonight, yet this beautiful Chardonnay will also reward your patience, as the Corton-Charlemagne Grand Cru from Dubreuil-Fontaine possesses phenomenal ageing potential. Enjoy with pan-fried sole.
