Domaine Pavelot Corton-Charlemagne Grand Cru 2023

Domaine Pavelot Corton-Charlemagne Grand Cru 2023

Producer:
Domaine Pavelot, a true gem of Burgundy, has been a family-run and artisanal winery since its founding. Today, the seventh generation, represented by Luc and Lise, continues to evolve this domaine, known for its impressive wine quality. The pursuit of excellence is fueled by experience gained outside of Burgundy: Luc worked at Navarro Vineyards in California, and Lise at the renowned Domaine Dagueneau in the Loire.

Wine:
The Corton-Charlemagne Grand Cru 2023 is one of the purest expressions of a great white wine from Burgundy. Sourced from four small parcels located at privileged altitudes in the En Charlemagne and Le Charlemagne climates, this wine reflects the complexity of the finest terroirs in the Côte de Beaune.

The soils, made up of fine limestones and fresh marls, offer excellent drainage and water balance even in dry years. The vines, with an average age of 66 years, are cultivated with great care, with the harvest done manually and the grapes gently pressed. The wine undergoes traditional vinification with fermentation in French oak barrels, followed by 12 months of aging in barrels (60% new) and 8 months in stainless steel, ensuring a silky texture and vibrant acidity.

Technical Details:

• Producer: Domaine Pavelot

• Region: Burgundy – Côte de Beaune

• Classification: Corton-Charlemagne Grand Cru

• Year: 2023

• Grape Variety: 100% Chardonnay

• Location: En Charlemagne and Le Charlemagne

• Vineyard Area: 0.74 hectares

• Average Age of Vines: 66 years

• Certification: Organic (AB Agriculture Biologique)

• Average Annual Production: ~2,900 bottles

• Alcohol Content: 14% vol.

Vinification:

• Manual harvest in traditional wicker baskets

• Pneumatic pressing of whole bunches

• Natural débourbage (12 to 24 hours) in stainless steel

• Fermentation with indigenous yeasts

• Aging for 12 months in French oak barrels (60% new, 40% used)

• 8 months in stainless steel before bottling

• Collage with bentonite and slow filtration (only when necessary)

Tasting Notes:

• Appearance: Golden color with intense reflections, typical of great Burgundy wines.

• Aromas: Initially discreet, evolving with notes of white flowers, almonds, and a hint of mint.

• Palate: Mineral tension and silky texture, with firm acidity and a persistent finish, revealing a subtle noble bitterness.

Food Pairings:

• Ideal for: Grilled lobster, fatty fish, scallops with butter and sage, truffle risotto, and washed rind cheeses.