🏰 The 2017 vintage in Burgundy was generally very good, characterized by a cool, dry winter, followed by a hot and sunny summer with beneficial storm rains. Harvests in early September saw ideal weather and impeccably healthy grapes. Philippe Pacalet's Corton-Charlemagne is a highly sought-after, limited-production wine, with only about 1,500 bottles made in 2017. This Grand Cru has a rich history, with Charlemagne himself playing a role in establishing white grape cultivation on the Corton slopes. This exquisite white Burgundy offers aromas of dried apple, stone, oyster shell, and a hint of lemon zest. It boasts a full body that is tight and layered with gorgeous honey and chamomile, making it complex and satisfying. Other tasting notes include vanilla, butter, oak, minerals, pear, apricot, pineapple, tropical fruit, citrus, grapefruit, and a vibrant acidity. It's described as a wine of great finesse, with a complex bouquet of mineral fragrances, pear, and spices, leading to a fresh, mineral attack on the palate, structured with a fine length. Some find it bright, fresh, and clean, with evolving layers of toffee, lemon, and cheese on the nose, and a super intense, focused, and profoundly vibrant acidity. 【A rare and complex Grand Cru from a very good vintage, offering exceptional finesse and aging potential from a historic terroir.】 🍴 This Corton-Charlemagne is a fantastic match for chicken and turkey. It also pairs well with pasta, cured meats, seafood like lobster, crayfish, crab, or monkfish, as well as poultry or veal cooked in sauce. Consider rich, buttery, flaky fish such as black cod, or soft cheeses. 🥂 Drink this wine after 2024, though it's hard to resist earlier. It's a wine of great class to savor within a few years, making it perfect for special dinners, celebrations, or as a prized addition to any serious cellar, especially given its limited availability.