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Bonneau du Martray, Corton Charlemagne Grand Cru 2003
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Reviewed by: Neal Martin
Undoubtedly one of the best wines of the white 2003 flight. Lacking some definition on the nose: green fruits and a touch of hawthorn. The palate is pure and clean, fresh with fine acidity with a hint of creme-brulee on the mid-palate. Citrus finish and good length (better than Leflaive's Batard.) Very fine. 3/06
Reviewed by: Neal Martin
Tasted blind at The Arches in London. This is quite introverted on the nose, but it begins to blossom with time in the glass, touches of smoke, brioche and roasted almonds but it lacks definition. The palate is very powerful, some alcohol noticeable with a waxy texture. Grapefruit, lime, even a hint of ginger towards the finish that I find slightly aggressive. This is a wine that needs to be tamed. Drink now-2014. Tasted February 2009.
Reviewed by: Pierre Rovani
Gorgeous aromatics of rich pears and white peaches emanate from the glass of the 2003 Corton-Charlemagne (white). A wine of impressive breadth and harmony, its suave personality spreads out over the palate releasing waves of satin-textured white fruits, slate, and fresh herbs. Lush, supple, and inviting, this offering’s long finish displays a slight brightness of acid (natural), rendering it surprisingly light on its feet. One of the top 2003 white Burgundies, it should be at its best between 2006 and 2014. Bravo! Importer: Diageo Chateau and Estate Wines Company, New York, NY; tel. (212) 419-1400
About the Producer
Located in Pernand-Vergelesses in the Cote de Beaune region of France, Domaine Bonneau du Martray has a thousand-year-old vineyard and is the only Burgundy winery to produce only Grand Cru wines. The vineyards of Château Matelay currently cover over 11 hectares, of which 9.5 hectares are planted for the production of Chardonnay from Corten-Charlemagne, while the remaining area of the vineyard with more fertile soils is devoted to Pinot Noir, a Corten wine of steadily improving quality. The average age of the vines in the vineyard is 45 years. The owner, Joan Charles, has also introduced asexual propagation in the vineyard to replace the tired vines. Château Martlet produces only two wines, a white wine from the Corten-Charriman vineyard and a red wine from the Corten-Charriman vineyard. The white Chardonnay from the Corten-Charriman vineyard is a rich, thick wine with intense ripe fruit flavours, the best of all Chardonnay whites. The Colten Charlemagne white Chardonnay from Château Matelay is the best of the best. Fortunately, despite the excellent quality of the white wines produced here, they are affordable and offer excellent value for money. These wines are the result of the gift of nature meeting the perseverance of generations.
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