2022 Domaine Simon Bize Corton Charlemagne Grand Cru, Burgundy, France

ABOUT THE WINE

The 2022 Corton-Charlemagne Grand Cru is sourced from a tiny parcel on the famed Hill of Corton, where steep, east- and southwest-facing slopes of marl and limestone create one of the world's greatest terroirs for Chardonnay. The vineyard's shallow, stony soils produce naturally low yields, resulting in wines of exceptional intensity, structure, and mineral complexity.

Crafted from 100% Chardonnay, the grapes are harvested by hand and gently whole-cluster pressed before fermenting with indigenous yeasts. True to Domaine Simon Bize's philosophy, vinification is deliberately restrained, allowing the Grand Cru site to speak with clarity and precision. The wine is matured in French oak barrels, with a carefully judged proportion of new oak, followed by extended lees aging to enhance texture while preserving freshness and site expression.

The 2022 vintage reveals layers of citrus blossom, ripe orchard fruit, white peach, lemon curd, toasted almond, wet stone, and delicate smoky nuances. The palate is both rich and taut, seamlessly combining generous fruit with laser-like acidity and a pronounced saline minerality that drives an exceptionally long finish. While captivating in its youth, this Grand Cru is built to evolve beautifully over 15–25 years, gaining greater depth, complexity, and aromatic nuance with age.

An exceptional companion to refined cuisine, Corton-Charlemagne pairs beautifully with butter-poached lobster, Dover sole, turbot, roasted poultry with morel cream sauce, veal, rich mushroom dishes, or aged Comté and Beaufort cheeses.

ABOUT THE PRODUCER

Founded in 1880, Domaine Simon Bize has earned an international reputation as one of Burgundy's finest traditional estates, celebrated for producing wines that faithfully express the individuality of each vineyard. Under the direction of Chisa Bize, the domaine continues the legacy established by Patrick Bize, combining meticulous viticulture with a deep respect for classical Burgundian winemaking.

The estate farms its vineyards sustainably using practices inspired by organic and biodynamic principles, prioritizing healthy soils, biodiversity, and naturally balanced vines. In the cellar, intervention is kept to a minimum through native yeast fermentations, gentle handling of the fruit, restrained oak usage, and patient élevage. Whether crafting regional bottlings or rare Grand Crus, Domaine Simon Bize consistently produces wines defined by precision, elegance, transparency, and remarkable aging potential, making it one of the Côte de Beaune's most revered family domaines.