COLOUR
White
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2022
GRAPE
Chardonnay
PRODUCER
Henri Boillot
REGION
Burgundy
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
High
Finish
Long
Intensity
Pronounced
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
The Corton-Charlemagne Grand Cru from Henri Boillot, vintage 2022, is a dry white wine from Burgundy, France, made from 100% Chardonnay. The grapes are sourced from parcels in Aloxe-Corton and Pernand-Vergelesses, grown on clay and limestone soils. Henri Boillot, with his son Guillaume, manages the domaine, focusing on meticulous winemaking and a blend of tradition and modernity. The estate is HVE 3 certified, reflecting a commitment to environmental value. This wine is recognized as a benchmark for collectors of white Burgundy.
ALCOHOL
14.0%
AVG. PRICE
€414
STYLE
Classic
VEGAN
YES
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Later
Ideal temperature
10-13°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Grapes sourced from Aloxe-Corton (75%) and Pernand-Vergelesses (25%).
Fact 02
Domaine Henri Boillot is HVE 3 certified from the 2022 harvest.
Fact 03
Wine aged in barrel for one year, with up to 80% in new 350L oak barrels.
Fact 04
Considered a benchmark for white Burgundy collectors.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The winemaking process for Corton-Charlemagne Grand Cru Henri Boillot 2022 begins with Henri Boillot's team managing the harvest and pressing of purchased Chardonnay grapes. Fermentation and aging take place in oak barrels, with up to half of the wine potentially aged in new oak. The wine undergoes a year of barrel aging, with specific attention paid to the integration of oak, which is noted to be absorbed by the wine's power. The domaine adheres to sustainable viticulture and holds HVE 3 certification.
