Jean Chartron : Corton-Charlemagne Grand cru 2023

This solid, satisfying wine boasts ripe pear, apricot and quince aromas, with hints of hawthorn, butter and spice. The texture is almost massive, perhaps a touch four-square, but it should gain in elegance as it ages in bottle. The grapes come from a trade with a friend in Pernand; they are gently pressed and fermented in cask (30% new), where they will remain for 14 months, followed by another four in tank. This majestic wine will open with time; give it seven years before opening, and drink over the next 30.