{"product_id":"hospices-de-beaune-bouchard-pere-et-fils-corton-charlemagne-grand-cru-cuvee-francois-de-salins-2003","title":"[Magnum] Hospices De Beaune (Bouchard Pere Et Fils) Corton Charlemagne Grand Cru Cuvee Francois De Salins 2003","description":"\u003cp\u003eHospices de Beaune Corton‑Charlemagne Grand Cru Cuvee François de Salins 2003 reveals the profound expression of great white Burgundy. This wine comes from the historic Hospices de Beaune estate, one of Burgundy’s oldest charitable institutions whose vineyards have been donated over centuries to support hospital care. The Corton‑Charlemagne climat sits high on the Montagne de Corton, benefiting from clay rich soils with limestone and gentle slopes that bring power, aromatic precision and upright mineral energy to Chardonnay. The 2003 vintage stands out for its depth and richness, shaped by a warm growing season yet retaining a clear structural framework.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn the glass the wine shows a deep golden yellow colour with an inviting brilliance. On the nose it opens with ripe orchard fruit such as yellow apple and quince, cascading into citrus peel, honeyed brioche and floral notes of acacia and honeysuckle. There are also gentle touches of sweet spice like nutmeg and clove, adding a warm aromatic layer. With further coaxing the bouquet evolves delicate white flowers and a hint of toasted almond.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe palate of the 2003 Corton‑Charlemagne is generous yet refined. Texture is rich and creamy but is balanced by precise acidity and a pronounced mineral backbone. Flavours echo the bouquet with intense notes of ripe pear, apricot and lemon curd, turning into hints of vanilla and toasted hazelnut from oak integration. Gentle saline tension keeps the wine focused and vibrant, while a subtle chalky note carries through to a long, persistent finish. This wine expresses both power and elegance, a hallmark of Corton‑Charlemagne at maturity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe fruit for this cuvee originates from the south and southwest facing parcels in the historic Charlemagne hillside, vines largely dating from mid 20th century plantings. Vinification followed traditional Burgundian white wine practice with fermentation in oak barrels and malolactic conversion, followed by careful ageing to build complexity and texture. Because Hospices de Beaune wines are sold in barrel at the annual charity auction, this bottle was later aged further under Bouchard Père et Fils custodianship, allowing the wine to develop fully in bottle over many years. Hospices de Beaune Corton‑Charlemagne 2003 is now in a mature phase, offering both richness and crystalline definition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHarvest: hand picked at optimum ripeness in 2003, a warm vintage with concentrated fruit\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGrape variety: 100 percent Chardonnay\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hospices de Beaune","offers":[{"title":"1500ml","offer_id":44112345858159,"sku":"FR-2003-0001126996-1500","price":599.0,"currency_code":"SGD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0638\/8557\/4255\/files\/Hospices_De_Beaune_Bouchard_Pere_Et_Fils_Corton_Charlemagne_Grand_Cru_Cuvee_Francois_De_Salins_Magnum_2003_0cb14989-87b1-4244-9774-cec93351fddc.png?v=1769432975","url":"https:\/\/vinificant.com\/products\/hospices-de-beaune-bouchard-pere-et-fils-corton-charlemagne-grand-cru-cuvee-francois-de-salins-2003","provider":"Vinificant Wines","version":"1.0","type":"link"}