Joseph Drouhin Corton-Charlemagne Grand Cru 2022

Maison Joseph Drouhin, a venerable Burgundy estate founded in 1880, spans both domaine and négociant operations and is renowned for elegant expressions of terroir across the Côte d’Or. Their Corton-Charlemagne Grand Cru is drawn from the esteemed Grand Cru slopes of Aloxe-Corton (and neighbouring communes) and reflects the estate’s commitment to precision, minerality and ageing potential in white Burgundy.

Grape Varietals: 100% Chardonnay

Wine Region: Corton-Charlemagne Grand Cru, Côte de Beaune, Burgundy, France

Tasting Notes: This wine shows intense golden-straw colour with aromas of white peach, lime zest, fresh almond and subtle toasted brioche. The palate offers a compelling blend of citrus curd, white orchard fruit, chalky minerality and crème brûlée notes—structured yet poised—with a long finish that underscores its superb ageing potential.

Food Pairing: Butter-poached lobster, pan-seared scallops with beurre noisette, or a saffron risotto with seared scallop.

Ratings:

• James Suckling — 97/100