Domaine Berthelemot - Corton-Charlemagne Grand Cru - White - 2023

Wine:

From nearly a hectare of very old vines—some over 80 years old—the 2023 Corton-Charlemagne Grand Cru White offers a refined interpretation of this prestigious site. Aged in 50% new oak that gracefully recedes into the background, the wine reveals a focused, lifted profile with tangy acidity and a long, finely etched finish marked by elegant bitters. This is a great Chardonnay, shaped by the balance and energy of the vintage, with impressive depth and length.

Vinification:

Hand harvested. Locality: in Charlemagne, with a total surface area of 91 ares 8 ca. Vinification and ageing in oak barrels.
Estate certified in Organic Agriculture since 2021 and in Biodynamics since 2016, non-certified.

Certified Organic Wine.

Color:

Pale gold, with a beautiful intensity and brilliance.

Nose:

Aromas of white fruit mixed with notes of citrus and a delicate woodiness.

Palate:

The palate is sleek and lifted, with ripe yet tangy fruit flavors. This wine delivers a refined, well-structured profile with impressive depth and length, finishing with a touch of elegant bitterness that adds precision and tension.

Temperature:

Serve between 10 and 12°C in a large glass.

Food and wine pairing:

Grilled lobster, sweetbread casserole, cream-based poularde, Arctic char with acacia honey cream sauce, John Dory with vanilla oil.

Cellar aging:

From today until 2034 and beyond for enthusiasts.

Domaine Berthelemot has quietly become one of the names to know in the Côte de Beaune. It’s a rare find in Burgundy—an estate that combines authenticity, restraint, and precision, all backed by an extraordinary collection of vineyard sites.

Founded by Brigitte Berthelemot, the domaine has grown steadily over the years, piece by piece, to cover 15 hectares now farmed organically and with biodynamic principles. What’s truly impressive? The roster of terroirs: Volnay, Beaune 1er Cru Les Grèves, Bressandes, Clos des Mouches, Pommard, Gevrey-Chambertin, Chambolle-Musigny, Vosne-Romanée, Meursault, Puligny-Montrachet, Chassagne, and even Corton-Charlemagne. That kind of lineup would take generations to assemble—yet Berthelemot has done it in just over a decade.

The style here is all about clarity and finesse. Gentle pressing, cool fermentations to preserve freshness and aroma, and élevage kept under a year—it’s a philosophy that lets each site speak clearly, without artifice.

For Burgundy lovers, it’s a chance to explore some of the region’s greatest terroirs with honesty and elegance—and at prices that still make sense. A modern Burgundy classic in the making.