Domaine Bonneau du Martray - Corton 'Grand Cru' 2010 (Magnum)

Nestled at the base of Côte de Beaune's iconic Corton Hill, Bonneau du Martray has established a long-standing reputation for exceptional Grand Cru expressions of Corton and Corton-Charlemagne. The estate’s vineyard land boasts a rich history, having been owned by Charlemagne, 8th Century King of the Franks, before being bestowed upon the Abbey of St. Andoche in Saulieu in 775 CE, eventually coming under the ownership of the Bonneau-Véry family after the French Revolution.

Today, Bonneau du Martray is one of the largest landowners of the esteemed Corton-Charlemagne with a rare contiguous 23.5-acre parcel, the most extensive single holding within the Grand Cru. The estate further holds the unique distinction of being the only Burgundy house to solely focus on Grand Cru bottlings, a distinction it shared with DRC until 2008 with DRC’s release of Cuvée Duvault Blochet, a Premier Cru. This level of commitment to only the finest vineyard sites solidifies Bonneau du Martray’s standing as a true benchmark producer of Côte d'Or Grand Cru wines.

“A still restrained and cool nose offers up airy and pretty aromas of various red berries and plenty of earth and spice nuances along with a whisper of secondary character. There is excellent intensity to the beautifully well-detailed broad-shouldered flavors that flash excellent minerality on the notably saline and youthfully austere finale. This is still very much on the way up and though it should drink well with food.” - 93 Points, Burghound

“The 2010 Corton Grand Cru is a little more opaque in the glass when compared to the 2011. The nose is very intense with raspberry, wild strawberry, flecks of dark chocolate and Morels that emerge with time. Yet it remains tightly coiled, unfolding with each minute that passes. The palate is extremely well-balanced with a beguiling sense of symmetry. It is understated at first, but it has a powerful, almost sinewy finish that exerts a gentle but insistent grip in the mouth, segueing into a smudged savory aftertaste. This is very fine.” - 93 Points, Wine Advocate

“The 2010 Bonneau du Martray Corton rouge was already quite hunkered down in anticipation of an extended period of hibernation after its bottling, and though its inherent quality was quite evident, this is a structured 2010 red Burgundy that is going to want a good decade in the cellar before it is likely to start to blossom. The reserved nose offers up noteworthy complexity in its blend of red and black cherries, a bit of bonfire, dark soil tones, fresh herbs, a bit of resin and a judicious base of new oak. On the palate the wine is deep, full-bodied, young and quite shut down today, with a fine core, chewy tannins and a very long, focused and old school finish. This will be very fine in the fullness of time, but let it sleep!” - 91 Points, John Gilman

Producer: Bonneau du Martray

Country: France 

Region: Burgundy 

Varietal: Pinot Noir

Appellation: Corton Grand Cru 

Vintage: 2010

Size: 1.5L