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Thierry Pillot Corton Charlemagne Grand Cru 2020 [NET]

$34999

Corton-Charlemagne is the other apex of white Burgundy, the great hill above the village of Aloxe whose limestone-and-marl upper slopes produce Chardonnay of unusual power and longevity. Thierry Pillot — fourth-generation of Domaine Paul Pillot — runs this tiny negoce project alongside the family domaine, buying organic grapes (not juice) from trusted growers and vinifying everything himself. The fruit ferments in 350- and 500-liter barrels with native yeast, ages twelve months on lees, then six more in stainless before bottling. Where Batard runs broad and architectural, Corton-Charlemagne is taller, tighter, more vertical — built around a steely, almost iodine-like minerality that needs years to fully unwind.

Shipping

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  • Nationwide Access: Flat-rate shipping available to most U.S. states with delivery in 3-5 business days.
  • Temperature-Monitored Shipping: We closely monitor weather conditions and make informed decisions to ensure shipments travel safely, with insulated packaging and refrigerated transport available when required.
  • Wine-Specific Protective Packaging: Specialized materials designed to maintain label integrity and prevent breakage during transit.
  • Provenance Assured: All wines are maintained in climate-controlled conditions at our shop until the moment of dispatch.

Returns & Exchanges

We stand behind every bottle we sell.

  • If the wine is less than 10 years old and it is corked, you may return it to us for a full refund or exchange within 60 days of purchase. You must show us proof of purchase. We understand that you may not live near a shop and that it is difficult to ship open bottles of wine to us, so if there's any problem feel free to Contact Us and we'll work it out.
  • For wines older than 10 years, the consumer bears the risk of a faulty cork, but we accept returns of older bottles if the wine is faulty as a result of improper storage. Please come by the store or Contact Us if there is a problem.
  • We may, at our discretion and to the extent permitted by law, accept returns of unopened wines within 30 days of purchase if they were properly stored by the purchaser, subject to a 15% re-stocking fee.

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Wine Details

  • Grape Variety

    Chardonnay

  • Vintage

    2020

  • Size

    750ml

  • Farming Practice

    Organic

  • Style

    Earthy , Minerally

  • Sweetness

    Dry

  • Body

    Full Bodied

Flatiron's Take

From the Importer

Tasting Notes & Food Pairings

Perfect Pairings

Roast capon, halibut in beurre blanc, Bresse chicken with cream and morels, aged hard cheeses.

Tasting Profile

Tall, vertical, and steely. White citrus, crushed stone, iodine, and a long mineral spine. Powerful but coiled — needs time.