Bouchard Père et Fils, Corton-Charlemagne 2013
An attractive story is told about this appellation: Charlemagne was very fond of the wine from Le Corton which, at the time, was red. Towards the end of the Emperor's life, the vineyards facing south were planted with chardonnay, to produce a white wine to avoid staining his white beard.
In 1909, Bouchard Père & Fils acquired 60% of the prestigious vineyard at Le Corton (i.e. 6.93 hectares) which, has the rare particularity of being planted with either pinot noir or chardonnay. Today, Bouchard Père & Fils is the third most important owner in Corton-Charlemagne, with 3.65 hectares.
Producer
Domaine Bouchard Père et Fils
Tasting Notes
Country
France
Region
Burgundy
Style
Colour
White
ABV
13.0
Grape
Chardonnay