Hospices de Beaune Pierre-Yves Colin-Morey Corton-Charlemagne Cuvée François de Salins 2022 is a wine of quiet grandeur – a Corton-Charlemagne of majestic coolness, shaped by the white limestone of the upper slopes and the uncompromising craftsmanship of a master. The high-altitude plots of Corton – barren, windswept, and laced with chalky soils – yield a Chardonnay of elemental brilliance. The 2022 vintage is deep, taut, almost introspective – a white wine of rare discipline and intellectual presence.

A wine for those who see minerality not as a style, but as a reflection of inner conviction.

Producer: Hospices de Beaune
Vinified by: Pierre-Yves Colin-Morey
Origin: Corton-Charlemagne Grand Cru, Côte de Beaune, Burgundy, France
Category: White Wine

Tasting Notes

Color:
Pale gold with silvery reflections – clear, luminous, with a cool nobility.

Aroma:
Subtle yet profound – white blossoms, crushed seashells, lemon zest, and a hint of roasted almond. A touch of flint evokes wet stone in the morning sun. Nothing excessive – only deliberate intensity.

Palate:
Tense and focused, almost ascetic. The structure is chiselled and precise, driven by vibrant acidity and salty minerality. Fruit remains understated – yellow apple, lime, a hint of grapefruit. No volume, only tension. Not opulence, but gravitas.

Finish:
Long, chalky, and cool – with echoes of lemon peel, white smoke, and mineral clarity. A quiet finish with lasting presence – not shaped by oak, but revealed by the soil.

Serving Recommendation:
Best served at 11–13 °C. Ideal with turbot, grilled lobster, poularde in delicate cream sauce, or simply prepared root vegetables. Also profound on its own – a wine for quiet evenings and focused conversation.

Hospices de Beaune Corton-Charlemagne Cuvée François de Salins 2022, vinified by Pierre-Yves Colin-Morey, is not a showy Grand Cru – but a purist among the greats. Stripped down to mineral, light, and precision. A Burgundy that doesn’t speak loudly – but speaks volumes.