Etienne Delarche Corton Charlemagne Grand Cru 2024

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Etienne Delarche Corton Charlemagne Grand Cru 2024IMPORTER NOTES: VINEYARDS: The familys few rows of older vines in this grand cru face west, and sit at the top of the slope. Soils are predominantly gray marl. Age of vines: 50+ years WINEMAKING: Hand harvested. Destemmed and pressed; fermented on indigenous yeasts in French oak barrels. Aged in barrel for 14 months. Bottled unfined and unfiltered. TASTING IMPRESSIONS: Aromas of light spice, crushed stones, lime and lemon zest. Starts fresh, tangy;

Here the addition of still red Pinot juice adds textural richness to play off the tension of the non-dosage style

TASTING: "NOSE - Fresh and aromatic

Very clean

but continues to remind you of a rye whiskey rather than a typical bourbon

freshened by crisp citrus acidity and a mineral edge to finish

cranberries

The interplay of aromatic top notes and Bouzy richness makes for a compelling

No barrel finishes

and mineral kept clean and happy by the low 2g/l dosage

or high point

fresh plums and figs

born from the intuition and inspiration of Don Vale