The 2023 Pierre de Crillon Corton-Charlemagne is the best buy of the vintage for this Grand Cru—offering outstanding pedigree and quality at a price that overdelivers. We’ve had several excellent wines from this producer over the years, which remains under the radar, and this release continues that track record in style. Sourced from select high-slope parcels on the hill of Corton, where limestone-rich soils and cooler exposures preserve freshness, this wine captures the essence of one of Burgundy’s most revered Chardonnay terroirs. The 2023 vintage was warm yet balanced, yielding ripe fruit with vibrant acidity and precise mineral definition. This was achieved through fermentation and aging in French oak, with a careful touch of new wood that added depth without overshadowing the vineyard’s hallmark tension. The wine opens with notes of citrus, pear, white peach, and acacia blossom, layered with subtle hints of hazelnut and a distinct chalky edge. On the palate, it is expansive yet focused, finishing long and saline and classic Corton weight and richness. This is a Grand Cru Corton-Charlemagne with both immediate charm and decades of aging potential, and a rare opportunity to secure the top value of the vintage in this prestigious category.