2023 Corton-Charlemagne Grand Cru, Domaine Ponsot

2023 Corton-Charlemagne Grand Cru, Domaine Ponsot

This is the most flamboyant, exotically perfumed, and heady of the Ponsot white wines. It has a creamy, silken texture, and delicious greengage and orange blossom notes on the palate. It comes from two parcels, Languettes and Le Charlemagne.

Critic score
92/100 info

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Wine details

  • Region & country
    Corton, Côte de Beaune, Burgundy, France
  • Grape
    Chardonnay
  • Maturity
    Young 2027 - 2037info
  • Colour
    White
  • Sweetness
    Dry
  • Style
    Still
  • Unit Volume
    Bottle (75cl.)
  • ABV
    13%
  • Classification
    Grand Cru

Tasting notes

The 2023 Corton-Charlemagne Grand Cru had not completely finished its malolactic fermentation, with two barrels finished and two dragging their feet. It was unknown at the time of tasting whether it would undergo the full malo, so this could end up a little sharper than normal. With touches of beeswax and chai on the nose, this is nicely defined with good vigor—though of course, maybe more malic/appley than it will eventually become. The palate is fresh and vibrant with crisp acidity, fine tension and a touch of reduction on the finish. Part of me doesn't mind whether this goes through malo or not, as I like the tension and spiciness on the finish!

Neal Martin, vinous.com (January 2025)
(91—93)/100

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