The Domaine Dubreuil-Fontaine was founded in 1879, and so is now quickly approaching its 150th anniversary. The estate has always been in the heart of Pernand-Vergelesses, an ancient town that sits just behind the hill of Corton (viewed from the main highway) and is the only village in the Côte d’Or to have both red and white wines in villages, Premier, and Grand Cru appellations. Fifth generation winemaker Christine Dubreuil has been at the helm for over two decades, and since 2019 has been joined by her daughter Clémentine. This female led team is making some of the most regal, elegant, and terroir transparent wines in the Côte de Beaune, and as an added bonus they remain excellent values. 

With the possible exception of Le Montrachet, there is no vineyard in the world that can produce better Chardonnay than Corton-Charlemagne. This is, quite literally, a wine of kings and popes, and it will make a believer out of even the most ardent white wine skeptics. You definitely want to give it a good decant and serve it cool, not cold, in your best Burgundy stems. With air the full spectrum of aromas and flavors opens up: Ripe peach and nectarine, yellow apple, lemon creme, toasted almond, clove, dried sage, white blossoms, brioche, and hints of sea salt. The medium-full body is luxuriously texture, and the mineral laden finish lasts for minutes. Serve with rich seafood dishes or game birds. A paltry 1000 bottles of this soaring gem were made in 2022.