The 2016 Domaine Bonneau du Martray Corton-Charlemagne Grand Cru is a profound Chardonnay from Burgundy’s celebrated Corton hill. Despite severe spring frost and a very small harvest, the surviving fruit produced a wine of impressive concentration and precision. Aromas of crisp green apple, pear, white peach and Meyer lemon are layered with almond paste, fresh pastry, toasted hazelnut and stony minerality.
On the palate, it is medium to full-bodied, powerful and elegantly textured, combining ripe orchard fruit with tangy acidity and substantial mineral structure. Notes of citrus zest, toasted almond, slate and saline minerals unfold with air, leading to a long, focused and persistent finish. Its richness is held firmly in check by freshness, giving the wine both immediate complexity and excellent ageing potential.
Ben’s Recommendation:
At Wine More Cellars, this is an exceptional choice for collectors seeking mature Grand Cru white Burgundy with power, precision and mineral depth. Serve at approximately 11–13°C and allow 30–45 minutes for the wine to open. Enjoy now or cellar through approximately 2034 under ideal conditions. Pair with turbot, lobster, scallops, roast chicken, beurre blanc, truffle dishes or aged Comté.
