Maillard Corton Blanc Grand Cru 2009Product #25181 (In Stock)
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Bottle Size Bottle (750ml) Color/Type White Country/State France Price $75 - $100 Producer Maillard Region Burgundy: Cote de Beaune Varietal Chardonnay Vintage 2009 -
You've heard about 2009's ripeness, but great winemakers (like Pascal Maillard) retained plenty of acidity and mineral notes to create truly exciting white Burgundy. Most of the famous hill of Corton is planted to Pinot Noir, but Pascal grows Chardonnay in a small vineyard he grafted over from Pinot Noir after noticing how chalky and full of limestone the soil was. You'll find plenty of 2009's famous ripeness here - rich fruit flavors of golden apple, pineapple, and a touch of pineapple - but also zesty citrus acidity, chalky mineral, and a dash of fresh chervil and mint. Long in the mouth and on the finish and almost impossible to resist now, even if it will be better in 10 years.
