Bouchard Pere & Fils Corton-Charlemagne Grand Cru 2017 (RP: 93)

酒莊於1731年由Michel Bouchard於布蒙(Beaune)成立，可說是布爾岡其中一家歷史最悠久的葡萄酒莊。為了在Côte d'Or建立一個非凡的酒莊，他們於19世紀及20世紀初，收購了不少優秀的村莊。如今酒莊坐擁130公頃的葡萄園，12個為特級園(Grand Cru)，74個為一級園(Premier Cru)。
他們的酒窖亦值得一提。1820年Bernard Bouchard買入了Chateau de Beaune，這是一座由路易十一在15世紀興建的堡壘，深入地下10米，其濕度和溫度提供了理想的陳年環境。

產區保護條例：
布爾岡 Corton Grand Cru, Corton-Charlemagne

產地：
法國布爾岡 (Burgundy)

種類：
白葡萄酒

葡萄品種：
100% Chardonnay 

釀造：
人手採收，以小箱盛載以免壓壞葡萄。於法國橡木桶內熟成12-13個月，至少15%新桶。酒窖位處Bastions城內古老的Château de Beaune內，為存酒提供了理想的環境。

品酒筆記：
(Robert Parker's rating: 93 points)
2017 年的 Corton-Charlemagne Grand Cru 超越了它仍在酒桶時的表現。散發出誘人的成熟果香、柑橘精油、春天花朵和吉士的香氣。酒體飽滿，優雅光滑、精確，水果的肉感由輕快的酸度調和，並以細膩的白堊味收結。這是一款迷人、富有表現力的 Corton-Charlemagne。
(適飲期：2022-2040)

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Founded in 1731 in Beaune by Michel Bouchard, Bouchard Père & Fils is one of the oldest wine estates in Burgundy, perpetuating tradition for 9 generations.  The desire to build up an exceptional estate in Côte d’Or and acquisitions in the best Villages throughout the 19th century and early 20th century. Today the estate boasts 130 hectares of vines, 12 are classed Grand Cru and 74 classed as Premier Cru.
The Cellars are very unique. In 1820 Bernard Bouchard purchased the Château de Beaune, a former royal fortress built in the 15th century by King Louis XI. The cellars run deep underground(up to 10m deep) providing ideal natural storage conditions for the fine wines.

Appellation:
Corton-Charlemagne Grand Cru, Cote de Beaune, Bourgogne

Country of Origin:
Burgundy, France

Type:
White/Blanc (Still)

Grape Variety:
Chardonnay

Vinification: 
Manual harvest in small cases. Mature in French oak for 12-13 months, up to 15% new oak. The cellars located in the Bastions of the ancient Château de Beaune offer ideal ambient conditions. 

Tasting Notes:
(Robert Parker's rating: 93 points)
The 2017 Corton-Charlemagne Grand Cru surpasses its showing from barrel, revealing an attractive bouquet of ripe orchard fruit, citrus oil, spring flowers and pastry cream. On the palate, the wine is full-bodied, elegantly glossy and precise, with a fleshy core of fruit that's tempered by brisk acids, concluding with a delicately chalky finish. While this is a little shut down after its recent bottling, this is a charming, expressive Corton-Charlemagne in the making.
(Drinking window: 2022-2040)