2018 Domaine Bonneau du Martray Corton Charlemagne

Chardonnay - 750ML
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REVIEWS

DC 95 JM 95 BH 94 WA 94 VN 93
DC 95

Decanter, January 2023

The ripe apple and spice of the initial attack seemed almost monolithic at first glance, but with time (and food), this wine took on surprising nuance and depth, with floral, mineral, and spice aromas developing with...
JM 95

Jasper Morris Inside Burgundy, December 2020

Once picking started, the Bonneau du Martray team went at the harvest full tilt. The wine has been made mostly in barrel for the first year, but using a wide variety of containers: 350 litre, 500 litre, cigar shaped...
BH 94

Burghound, June 2020

(92-94 points) A cool, pure and elegant nose combines notes of various white fleshed fruit scents that in particular include Granny Smith apples and pear, along with hints of citrus and wet stone. There is excellent...
WA 94

Robert Parker's Wine Advocate, June 2023

A terrific effort in a vintage that often produced rather open-knit, soft white Burgundies, the 2018 Corton-Charlemagne Grand Cru continues to perform very well. Mingling aromas of sweet citrus and stone fruits with...
VN 93

Vinous, November 2022

The 2018 Corton-Charlemagne Grand Cru has a reductive nose but there is some fine fruit here, touches of orange pith, honeysuckle and melted candle wax. The palate is well balanced with a fine bead of acidity, a hint of...

WINE DETAILS

Color & Type White
Varietal Chardonnay
Country France
Region Burgundy
Sub-region Cote de Beaune
Appellation Aloxe Corton
Sub-appellation Corton Charlemagne
Vintage 2018
Size 750ML
Percent alcohol 13%
Closure Cork

The 2018 Domaine Bonneau du Martray Corton Charlemagne is a testament to the elegance and finesse that French Chardonnay can attain. This white wine hails from the prestigious Burgundy region, specifically the Cote de Beaune sub-region and Aloxe Corton appellation in the heart of France. The vintner, Domaine Bonneau du Martray, is renowned for their consistent production of high-quality wines.

As you pour the wine, you'll notice a delightful pale lemon hue. On the nose, it opens up to an array of complex aromas - sweet citrus and stone fruits, mingling with enticing hints of oatmeal, anise, and flowers. As touted by Robert Parker's Wine Advocate, this white wine exhibits a medium to full-bodied, satiny and enveloping palate, showing excellent depth at its core and impressive precision.

The tasting notes also reveal a cool, pure, and elegant nose combining various white fleshy fruit scents, particularly Granny Smith apples and pear, along with hints of citrus and wet stone. Notably, the wine's mineral-driven flavors are intense and rich. The minerality adds a sense of lift to the complex and lengthy finish.

This wine boasts a balanced palate with a fine bead of acidity, hints of orange pith, honeysuckle, and melted candle wax. The result is a charming, racy, and surprisingly complete wine with a slightly toasty finish.

With an alcohol percentage of 13.0, this white wine is not too overpowering, making it a perfect companion to a wide variety of foods. It closes with a traditional cork, preserving the wine's character and quality. The 2018 Domaine Bonneau du Martray Corton Charlemagne is a wine that stands out from its peers, and is sure to impress both novice wine lovers and seasoned oenophiles alike.