{"product_id":"joseph-drouhin-corton-charlemagne-grand-cru-2024","title":"Joseph Drouhin Corton Charlemagne Grand Cru 2024","description":"\u003cp\u003eOriginating from France in the Burgundy region, specifically within the Corton Charlemagne Grand Cru AOC appellation in the Côte de Beaune, Maison Joseph Drouhin Corton Charlemagne Grand Cru 2024 represents a monumental, aristocratic, and fiercely mineral expression of Grand Cru Chardonnay. Perched high on the iconic Montagne de Corton spanning the communes of Aloxe Corton, Pernand Vergelesses, and Ladoix Serrigny, this revered hillside vineyard was historically associated with Emperor Charlemagne. The vines occupy steep, high-elevation parcels situated on the upper brow of the hill, facing south to south-west. The terroir is defined by its distinct light-coloured, marly limestone soils (\u003cem\u003emarnes blanches\u003c\/em\u003e) layered over Oxfordian limestone, offering optimal solar exposure tempered by cooling woodland breezes from the summit. Under the guidance of the Drouhin family and veteran head winemaker Jérôme Faure-Brac, the fruit is harvested manually in small bins, gently pressed with whole clusters, and fermented with indigenous ambient yeasts in French oak barrels (approximately 25% to 30% new oak). Aged on fine lees for 12 to 15 months, the resulting Grand Cru white Burgundy combines sovereign structural power, crystalline marine tension, and multi-decade cellar longevity.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWine Description\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe wine presents a luminous, clear pale gold colour with brilliant platinum and emerald reflections along the rim. An expressive, highly complex bouquet opens with noble aromas of ripe Meyer lemon, crisp green apple, white peach, and poached quince, interwoven with sophisticated notes of crushed flint minerality, wet stone, white blossom, toasted hazelnut, lemon curd, and warm French oak cedar spice. On the palate, it is full bodied, silken, and energetic, delivering concentrated flavours of citrus oil, tart orchard fruits, and savoury mineral earth, all supported by a bright, mouthwatering spine of natural cool-climate acidity. Framed by a rich, chalky mid-palate structure and seamless phenolic grip, it concludes with an extraordinarily long, persistent finish marked by lingering citrus zest, toasted brioche, and a clean, laser-sharp stony mineral drive. Composed of 100% Chardonnay, this 2024 release offers an optimal drinking window spanning 2029–2050+. Stylistically, it combines monumental power, high-altitude alpine tension, and authentic Grand Cru majesty.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"300659 - Pacific Wine \u0026 Spirits","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44609442644055,"sku":"722597","price":589.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2479\/4148\/files\/7115936-Drouhin_Corton_Charlemagne_7eaa5277-f369-4d3a-873e-e940c70d2dc5.jpg?v=1793810456","url":"https:\/\/zyn.ca\/products\/joseph-drouhin-corton-charlemagne-grand-cru-2024","provider":"ZYN THE WINE MARKET LTD.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}