Pierre Girardin Corton Charlemagne Grand Cru La Croix 2021 [NET] 070226ROBUST Biodynamically cultivated Vermentino & Chardonnay

Biodynamically cultivated Vermentino & Chardonnay from Nelson on the northern tip of the South Island of New Zealand

but without the imposing tannic structure of Barolo

The fruit ferments naturally for nine to ten months in large wooden foudres before a single distillation

while still carrying the structural backbone to age for a generation

Pierre Girardin Corton Charlemagne Grand Cru La Croix 2021 [NET] 070226ROBUST Biodynamically cultivated Vermentino & ChardonnayLa Croix sits just next to the famous Cross of Corton on the east south east slope in Aloxe Corton, from 70+ year old vines, and in Pierre Girardin's hands it makes a case for itself as one of the hill's most refined expressions. Vincent Girardin's son has built his ngoce around long lieu sourcing and a deft, restrained touch in the cellar and at the Grand Cru level, that restraint pays off. This is Corton Charlemagne with the volume turned down a