Bonneau Martray, Corton Charlemagne Blanc other_regions Andrea Franchetti remembers walking through

Andrea Franchetti remembers walking through the vineyards and hearing the crackling sound of leaves as they disintegrated in the dry weather

The best wine from a difficult decade for Port

though it perhaps does not possess the amplitude of the previous vintage

this is a wine of power and refinement

Dark in color

Bonneau Martray, Corton Charlemagne Blanc other_regions Andrea Franchetti remembers walking throughA very subtle hint of wood frames the restrained, airy, cool and very fresh nose of green apple, citrus and lightly spiced pear aromas that include a touch of mineral reduction. The intensely mineral driven flavors possess a mouth feel of pure silk thanks to the ample amount of dry extract that buffers well the very firm and bright acidity that supports the transparent, long and refined finish. This bone dry effort is beautifully well balanced and