Corton Charlemagne Grand Cru Blanc Cuvee Roi Soleil 2017157th Hospices De Beaune Wine Auction on the 19th November 2017. 2017 Vintage report More delicate flowering for Chardonnay, with alternate days of rain and sun. Some coulure (partial fruit set) will impact future yields. A classic Burgundian summer, with some very hot days at the end of June and July. In September for the Cte de Beaune vineyards. beneficial days of rain. Ludivine Griveau makes sure quality and yields do not go too high, with some

156th Hospices De Beaune Wine Auction on the 20th November 2016 - Corton Grand Cru Cuvee Charlotte Dumay 2016

black forest cake

then a touch of cherry liqueur

Terroirs: Les Frolchots 0

black cherry and a hint of game

Mirabelle and orange pith that gradually gathers intensity in the glass

bitter lemon and white peach with fine minerality

clam dishes or blinis

the wine has a sweet nose of menthol

Reduction flattens the fruit

Just a barrel and a half could be made from 0

slowly unfurling to reveal notes of crushed blackcurrants