Corton Charlemagne Grand Cru 2022 Domaine Clos de la Chapelle

Cultivation

Of the total area of Corton-Charlemagne, approximately 72 hectares, the Clos de la Chapelle plot is
The vineyard covers an area of 0.30 hectares facing west on the Pernand-Vergelesses side and the vines are 45 years old.
The soil is characterized by a high proportion of limestone and marl.

About 2022 vintage

The 2022 vintage produced high-quality, rich wines with bountiful yields for both red and white wines.
Although there was some frost in April, serious damage was avoided. This was due to a later than usual bud break, which was partly due to new pruning techniques. Summer-like weather continued from April to early May, which led to rapid growth in the vineyards, keeping the vineyard teams busy. Flowering took place in late May, and took place under generally favourable conditions.
100mm of rain fell in late June, providing the vines with a valuable reserve of moisture to help them survive the next six weeks of dryness and heat (only about 25mm of rain, and maximum temperatures of 30-35°C). Harvest began on 25th August and finished on 31st August.
The sugar content was fairly uniform with only slight variations around 12.5%. The pH was ideal and consistent across all cuvées. Malolactic fermentation of the white wines proceeded smoothly after the main fermentation.
Ultimately, the vintage produced wines of exceptional balance and purity of fruit depth. The quality and abundance of the yields are reminiscent of 1999, but the quality of the white wines is closer to 2002.