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The definitive Corton-Charlemagne — from Bonneau du Martray's near-monopole on the Corton hill's finest south-facing vineyards. The most powerful and mineral of all Burgundy Grand Cru whites: intense lemon, white peach, almond, and the distinctive iron-and-quartz mineral character unique to the Corton hill's Permian limestone and iron-rich soils. The wine demands 8-15 years to reveal its character and ages for 25-35 years. A rival to the finest Montrachet in weight and longevity — and at a fraction of the price.
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Bonneau du Martray Corton-Charlemagne's mineral power and iron-inflected character achieves its finest food expression with chicken cooked with Comté and truffle. The Corton's iron mineral amplifies the cheese's caramel depth; truffle bridges the wine's iron-quartz mineral to the aromatic fungi; the chicken's fat provides the textural richness that the wine's structure can penetrate. A Burgundian classic.
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Corton-Charlemagne's mineral weight and toasted hazelnut character creates an outstanding pairing with seared scallops — the wine's almond and hazelnut notes mirror the brown butter; the celeriac purée bridges the wine's earthy mineral; the scallop's natural sweetness amplifies the Chardonnay's fruit. A luxury starter pairing of complete logic.
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