Jean-Claude Boisset

2019 Corton-Charlemagne Grand Cru, Burgundy, France

The word ‘legendary’ is thrown around so much that it barely has meaning anymore. However, when applied to a burgundy vintage said to be one of the best of the past 50 years and a grand cru site owned by Emperor Charlemagne in the eighth century, the term regains significance. Jean-Claude Boisset’s 2019 CortonCharlemagne Grand Cru lives up to the reputation of the vintage and the appellation. Whole-bunch pressing of Chardonnay grapes grown on the high slopes of the famed Corton hill maintains brightness that makes it stand out in a year hailed for its ripeness and high acidity. Only 282 bottles were made of this luscious white burgundy that offers a gorgeous texture and flavours of green apple, lychee and almond blossom.