Corton-Charlemagne Grand Cru Lucien Muzard et Fils 2013

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Corton-Charlemagne Grand Cru Lucien Muzard et Fils 2013

The wine

Corton-Charlemagne Grand Cru is grown in the upper soils of the famous hill of Corton. Domaine Lucien Muzard et Fils vinifies its grapes from parcels near the slopes of Pernand (to the west) and Aloxe (to the east). The vines have average ages of 80 and 50 years respectively, and grow in stony scree soils covered in a thin layer of clay. The Chardonnay grapes are picked by hand and then vinified and matured in oak. This exclusive vintage is widely acclaimed for its unmatched finish, density and ability to reveal a rich, opulent yet taut character. A wine to be cellared for around ten years, giving it time to reveal its wide range of aromas.

The Muzard brothers, Claude and Hervé, have combined their plots and created this domaine in the name of their deceased father. They complement their supplies by purchasing carefully selected grapes. The domaine covers 15 hectares in the Côte de Beaune mainly in the villages of Santenay and Meursault.