2022 Domaine Bonneau du Martray - Corton-Charlemagne Grand Cru
Burgundy, France| Colour | : | White |
| Producer | : | Domaine Bonneau du Martray |
| Label Name | : | Corton-Charlemagne Grand Cru |
| Country | : | France |
| Region | : | Burgundy |
| Sub Region | : | Cote de Beaune |
| Sub Appellation | : | Corton-Charlemagne |
| Variety | : | Chardonnay |
| Vintage | : | 2022 |
| Capacity | : | 750 ml - Standard Bottle |
| Ratings | : | Wine Advocate 97 Pts; Decanter 96 Pts |
| Tasting Notes | : |
Domaine Bonneau du Martray is one of Burgundy's most celebrated estates and the largest single owner of vineyards in Corton-Charlemagne. For generations, the domaine has been dedicated almost exclusively to the Grand Cru vineyards of Corton and Corton-Charlemagne, earning a reputation for producing some of the world's finest expressions of Chardonnay. Since 2017, under the ownership of Stan Kroenke, the estate has continued its commitment to organic and biodynamic farming, low-intervention winemaking and meticulous parcel-by-parcel vinification. The Grand Cru vineyard occupies the upper slopes of the Hill of Corton across the villages of Aloxe-Corton, Pernand-Vergelesses and Ladoix-Serrigny. Thin limestone-rich soils over marl provide exceptional drainage and impart the hallmark chalky minerality that defines great Corton-Charlemagne. The 2022 vintage was vinified by individual parcels before blending, preserving the unique expression of each site. The 2022 is a remarkably complete Corton-Charlemagne, combining richness with precision. Aromas of ripe citrus, white peach, nectarine and orchard fruit are layered with flint, beeswax, toasted hazelnut, fresh bread, chamomile and subtle vanilla. The palate is full-bodied and satiny, with impressive concentration balanced by vibrant acidity and a powerful chalky mineral backbone. Despite the warmth of the vintage, the wine retains outstanding freshness and energy, finishing with exceptional length. It is approachable by the standards of young Corton-Charlemagne but possesses the structure for decades of evolution. " Described the wine as "deep and layered," with notes of sweet stone fruit, orchard fruit, nutmeg, iodine, freshly baked bread and vanilla pod, concluding that it rivals the outstanding 2020 as the domaine's finest recent release. " -- Wine Advocate " Praised its richness and depth, highlighting citrus, ripe apple, nectarine, flint, beeswax, smoke and hay, supported by lively acidity and a thrillingly long finish. The recommendation is to cellar the wine for 7–10 years, with the potential to age for another 30 years thereafter. " -- Decanter " Noted aromas of apricot, ripe pear, chamomile, marzipan and dried flowers with a supple texture, observing that the wine is unusually open-knit for a young Corton-Charlemagne while remaining capable of further development. " -- Vinous |
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