VINCENT GIRARDIN Corton-Charlemagne Grand Cru 2020 Bottle

Description

The 2020 Corton-Charlemagne Grand Cru is a stunning expression of Burgundy, earning 94 points from The Wine Advocate for its impressive depth and complexity. This wine reveals enticing aromas of crisp orchard fruits, white flowers, toasted nuts, and pastry cream, complemented by a light reduction. It is medium to full-bodied, layered and concentrated, with vibrant acidity and a chalky, structuring extract that highlights its grandeur. Vinous awards it a score of 90-92 points, noting its attractive nose of white peach, crushed stone, and orange blossom, with a hint of white chocolate. The palate is well-balanced with a tangy opening and fine acidity, although the finish may not reach the same complexity as the house's top Premier Crus. Enjoy this captivating wine from 2025 to 2040.

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VINCENT GIRARDIN
Vincent Girardin is a highly regarded winery located in the Meursault region of Burgundy, France, known for its exceptional wines that highlight the unique terroir of the Côte de Beaune. Founded in 1980 by Vincent Girardin, the estate has built a reputation for quality through meticulous vineyard management and a focus on sustainable viticulture. The winery specializes in both red and white Burgundy, with a strong emphasis on Chardonnay and Pinot Noir. Vincent Girardin's wines are celebrated for their elegance, purity, and complexity, showcasing vibrant fruit flavors, minerality, and balance. Committed to low-intervention winemaking practices, the estate consistently produces outstanding expressions that appeal to wine enthusiasts and collectors seeking authentic Burgundy wines.

THE WINE ADVOCATE 94 points
Reviewed by: William Kelley
Drink Date: 2025 - 2045
The 2020 Corton-Charlemagne Grand Cru is impressive, unwinding in the glass with notes of crisp orchard fruit, white flowers, toasted nuts, pastry cream and light reduction. Medium to full-bodied, layered and concentrated, with racy acids and chalky structuring extract, it's an impressive performance for the house's "regular" bottling from this grand cru.
Published: Jan 31, 2023

VINOUS (90-92) points
Drinking Window 2024 - 2040
From: Dance the Quickstep: Burgundy 2020 (Dec 2021)
The 2020 Corton-Charlemagne Grand Cru has an attractive nose with white peach, crushed stone and orange blossom scents, just a hint of white chocolate in the background. The palate is well balanced with a tangy opening, fine acidity although the finish does not quite deliver the same complexity as some of Girardin’s top performing Premier Crus. - By Neal Martin on October 2021