2023 Maison Evenstad Corton-Charlemagne Grand Cru

The Corton-Charlemagne Grand Cru stretches out across steep, well drained slopes, rich in clay and limestone. It owes its name to the Emperor Charlemagne. Located on the upper part of the Montagne de Corton and encompassing the villages of Aloxe-Corton, Pernand-Vergelesses and Ladoix-Serrigny, the vineyard gives birth to wines combining minerality, structure, and aging potential.

Technical Details

Vintage: 2023
Varietal: Chardonnay

Varietal

100% Chardonnay
Appellation

Corton-Charlemagne
Barrel Aging

14 months, French Oak
Bottling Date

2/6/25
Alcohol

13.5%

Winemaker Tasting Notes

A nose with fruity (pear, tarte tatin apple), spicy (cinnamon, fresh ginger, gingerbread), and herbaceous notes. There is great volume in the mouth with the power of a Grand Cru! This wine offers an excellent aromatic intensity, with a long finish enhanced by a beautiful freshness.

Vintage Notes

The winter was mild, but the alternation of warm and cool periods slowed the vines’ growth cycle, thus budbreak was expected for late March - early April. As spring frost spared our vines, flowering began toward the end of May. A first heatwave came in early July, followed by a second one between August 10th and 25th, slightly delaying veraison. At the Château de la Crée,
harvest started on September 3rd under summer conditions. 2023 marks the second consecutive vintage delivering both above-average yields and quality. The Chardonnay has reached optimal ripeness while preserving a lovely freshness. The Pinot Noir shows great aromatic structure.