Meo-Camuzet Corton Charlemagne Grand Cru 2022

Category:
 
White Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
White Wines
Producer:
 
Meo-Camuzet
Label Name:
 
Corton Charlemagne Grand Cru
Vintage:
 
2022
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Aloxe-Corton, Côte de Beaune, Burgundy. Appellation: Corton-Charlemagne Grand Cru.
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
13.5%
Grape(s):
 
Chardonnay
Acidity:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
12-14°C

Awards/Ratings
Burghound (2022) 91-93; drinking window guidance: not ready — drink 2031–2056 . Additional high marks historically for Méo-Camuzet Grand Crus

Tasting Note
Bright citrus, green apple and pear with white flowers, chalky/mineral core, pastry/vanillin oak and saline, long finish; vibrant acidity and concentrated texture.

Food Pairing
Western: lobster with beurre blanc, seared scallops, roast chicken in cream sauce, aged Comté or Gruyère. Asian: miso‑glazed black cod, sushi/sashimi (fatty tuna/salmon), Cantonese steamed fish, mild coconut curries.

Production Method
Hand-harvested Chardonnay, gentle whole-cluster pressing, oak fermentation and élevage (malolactic often completed), 12–18 months in barrels with a high proportion of new oak for Grand Cru.

Vineyard Info
Domaine Méo-Camuzet is a historic Vosne-Romanée estate led by Jean‑Nicolas Méo; Méo-Camuzet Frères & Soeurs handles some negociant bottlings and sources select Corton-Charlemagne parcels. Estate emphasizes low yields and careful élevage.