A strikingly mineral and refined expression of Grand Cru Chardonnay, the 2024 Corton-Charlemagne from Domaine Jean Chartron combines power, precision, and remarkable freshness.
The nose opens with lifted aromas of lemon zest, white flowers, green orchard fruit, crushed stone, toasted almond, and subtle hints of brioche and smoke.
On the palate, the wine is intensely focused and structured, driven by vibrant acidity and the hallmark tension of Corton-Charlemagne. Layers of citrus oil, pear, wet limestone, hazelnut, and saline minerality unfold with exceptional clarity and persistence. While the wine possesses impressive concentration and depth, the cooler 2024 vintage profile brings remarkable elegance and energy, resulting in a Grand Cru of finesse rather than sheer weight.
This is a wine built for long-term cellaring, with the structure and mineral backbone to evolve beautifully over decades.
Grape Variety: Chardonnay
Region: Corton-Charlemagne Grand Cru, Burgundy, France
Style: Dry White Wine
Aging Potential: 12–20+ years
Suggested Pairings: Butter-poached lobster, roasted turbot, scallops, truffle poultry, aged alpine cheeses, caviar
Critic Reviews & Awards
Domaine Jean Chartron’s Corton-Charlemagne is consistently regarded as one of the domaine’s flagship Grand Crus, praised for its precision and mineral drive.
Previous vintages have received strong critical acclaim, including: 94–96 points – Decanter, 93–95 points – Vinous, 92–95 points – Burghound, 94 points – Wine Advocate
Founded in 1859 in Puligny-Montrachet, Domaine Jean Chartron is one of Burgundy’s benchmark white wine producers. The domaine is renowned for crafting terroir-driven Chardonnay from some of the Côte de Beaune’s most prestigious vineyards, with a style emphasizing purity, precision, and longevity.
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