Pierre Girardin Corton-Charlemagne Grand Cru 2022

Pierre Girardin’s Corton-Charlemagne Grand Cru 2022 is a striking expression of one of Burgundy’s most revered white wine sites. Sourced from the steep limestone slopes of the Corton hill, it is made entirely from Chardonnay and reflects the producer’s hallmark precision and purity. The 2022 vintage shows a luminous, finely detailed profile shaped by a warm growing season that still preserved excellent freshness and structure. In the glass, it tends to open with layers of ripe orchard fruit—pear, apple, and citrus—lifted by white flowers and a subtle flinty, crushed-stone character.

On the palate, the wine is powerful yet controlled, with a dense, creamy texture balanced by a vivid, linear acidity that drives length rather than weight. Notes of lemon zest, almond, and wet limestone evolve into a long, saline finish, often accented by discreet vanilla spice from carefully handled oak. As it sits, it gains complexity, moving toward hazelnut, honey, and toasted brioche tones while retaining its mineral core. It’s a Grand Cru built for patience, showing both the richness of Corton-Charlemagne and the restrained, modern clarity that defines Pierre Girardin’s style.

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