Lot presentation

Corton-Charlemagne Grand Cru Maratray-Dubreuil 2008

The wine

Located in Ladoix-Serrigny, this family-run estate showcases Chardonnay with their Corton-Charlemagne Grand Cru, produced from a small 0.4-hectare parcel on marly-limestone soil with a south-west facing slope. The grapes are hand-picked at peak maturity to ensure a rigorous selection process. Vinification begins with a gentle pressing of whole clusters, followed by fermentation in oak barrels, with 25% being new, to add complexity to the aromas. The wine is then aged for 12 to 18 months on fine lees, with regular bâtonnage (stirring of the lees) to enrich the texture.
In its youth, this nectar displays a pale yellow hue that deepens with age, revealing aromas of honey, toasted almonds, and cinnamon. When young, it pairs beautifully with warm fish dishes in sauce and shellfish like lobster and langoustine. As it matures, after 10 to 15 years, it becomes an ideal match for foie gras or can be savoured as an aperitif.

About the Producer Maratray-Dubreuil

Domaine Maratray-Dubreuil has been established in Ladoix-Serrigny for three generations. Maratray-Dubreuil was founded in 1835, when its founder Maurice Maratray decided to acquire his own vineyard. He married the daughter of the emblematic winegrower Pierre Dubreuil, a key figure on the Burgundian wine scene. Thanks to a lifetime’s work, the family business has grown to encompass almost 19 hectares of vines. Since 1997, François-Xavier Maratray and his sister Marie-Madeleine have been running the vineyard, which spans the region’s finest appellations. The winemakers tend the vines with special care at every stage. Each plot of Aligoté, Chardonnay and Pinot Noir is cultivated with the utmost attention to detail. Once harvested, the grapes are vinified in the finest Burgundy tradition, with the white wines matured in casks for 12 months and the reds for 18 months.