Domaine Caroline Frey : Corton Grand cru 2022

The elegance and precision of a great white Burgundy wine

The estate
A passionate and renowned winemaker, Caroline Frey devotes her talent to exceptional terroirs. Through her eponymous estate, she strives to reveal the quintessence of the great Burgundian climats with an approach that respects both the environment and living organisms. Her cuvées stand out for their purity, precision and their ability to faithfully express the identity of their birthplace.

The vineyard
This white Corton Grand Cru comes from prestigious plots located on the famous Corton hill, in Burgundy. This legendary terroir, characterised by perfectly exposed marl-limestone soils, offers ideal conditions for Chardonnay to flourish. The vines benefit from optimal sunshine, allowing the grapes to reach perfect ripeness while retaining a lovely freshness.

The vintage
The year 2022 in Burgundy was marked by contrasting weather conditions, with a mild winter followed by a gentle spring and a hot, dry summer. These factors favoured excellent grape ripeness, yielding white wines of great aromatic richness, balanced by remarkable mineral tension.

Characteristics and tasting notes for the Corton Grand Cru 2022 from Domaine Caroline Frey

Tasting notes

Colour
Beautifully clear, the wine reveals a pale yellow hue with bright golden highlights.

Nose
The aromatic bouquet opens with delicate notes of white-fleshed fruit and citrus, subtly underscored by floral touches and a fine minerality.

Palate
The attack is full and generous, revealing a silky texture. The palate expresses aromas of vine peach and fresh almond, carried by a lovely tension that extends the finish into a remarkable persistence.

Food and wine pairing
This great white Burgundy pairs beautifully with refined dishes such as lobster roasted in salted butter, pan-seared scallops or Bresse poultry in cream sauce.

Service and storage
For optimal enjoyment, this wine is best served between 12 and 14°C. This Corton Grand Cru has excellent aging potential and can be cellared for many years to develop its full complexity.