Corton Charlemagne 2006 Bonneau du Martray

Classification	Grand Cru
Type	White
Brand	Bonneau du Martray
Vintage	2006
Country	France
Region	Burgundy, Cotes de Beaune
Grape	Chardonnay
Volume	0,75
Condition	Perfect
Label	Perfect
Drinkable	-2024
Stock	0
Volume	1,5
Condition	In single OWC
Label	Perfect
Drinkable	-2030
Stock	0

Professional reviews

Robert Parker (94)

David Schildknecht
Issue Date

22nd Dec 2008
Source

180, The Wine Advocate

Jean-Charles Le Bault de Martray has established a singular track record for wine from a single large parcel in the heart of the original Charlemagne vineyards of Corton. His distinctive methods typically include separate fermentation of each vineyard block; a year in barrel with late summer malolactic; and a full six months on the fine lees in tank, in which state I tasted his 2006 Corton-Charlemagne. An architect by training, Le Bault de Martray values -brightness, precision and proportionality- and it is easy to see those virtues exemplified in this wine, characterized by clarity, subtlety, firmness of structure, and sheer refreshment unusual for the vintage. Scents of fresh lime, heliotrope and white peach usher in a subtly-creamy yet persistently bright and juicy display of continued citrus, peach, and inner-mouth floral notes. Airy and elegant, this finishes almost delicately but tenaciously. Le Bault de Martray cautions that his Corton-Charlemagne virtually uniformly -shuts down- for several years soon after bottling. I would recommend planning on revisiting this 2006 in 3-5 years and it should repay at least an additional decade's bottle maturation. The palpable extract and depth of sweet-saline, savor in the 2005 put it in a similar league and in line for a similarly long life.

Winespectator (94)

A whiff of chalk dust, along with a vanilla note, introduces this intense white. Flavors of peach, grapefruit and oak spice persist through the finish, with a mineral streak. Powerful and balanced, with a lingering aftertaste. Best from 2011 through 2024.