At a glance

Producer

Domaine Bonneau du Martray

Region

Corton-Charlemagne Grand Cru, Côte de Beaune, Burgundy, France

Grape variety

Chardonnay

Wine type

White

Body

Full-bodied and Bold

Sweetness

Dry

Typical price

$300 - $450

Tasting profile

Ripe orchard fruit (pear, apple), white peach, lemon oil, crushed chalk, toasted hazelnut, subtle flint, elegant oak integration; pronounced minerality and energy.

Evolution: With age: increased truffle, beeswax, honey, hazelnut, deeper minerality; softer edges while retaining acidity.

At peak: Opulent yet precise Burgundian Grand Cru with complex interplay of fruit, minerality, spice, and evolved tertiary notes at peak.

Structure

Acidity

High

Tannins

None (white wine)

Alcohol

13.0 – 13.5% ABV

Aging potential

Excellent; capable of 25+ years in top vintages, especially from a benchmark estate

Drinking window

Peak drinking

2024 to 2046

Optimal window

2021 to 2049

Current status

Ready to drink

Current condition

Fresh, precise, with developing complexity; can age gracefully for another 15+ years.

2014 is a superb white Burgundy vintage: vibrant acidity + density of fruit. Domaine Bonneau du Martray is the most historic and consistent producer from Corton-Charlemagne. Top examples age for 25+ years. The wine is just moving out of its youthful primary phase into complex maturity, with classic Grand Cru structure to last until at least 2040 if perfectly cellared.

Food pairing

Roast lobster with beurre blanc, turbot in cream sauce, veal with morels, rich poultry (e.g., Bresse chicken), aged Comté, caviar, or risotto with truffles.

Serving

Serving temperature

12-14°C / 54-57°F

Decant

Yes (30-45 minutes) — Opens up aromatic complexity, integrates reduction or any initial tightness.

Sustainability

Sustainability score: 8/10

Meticulous organic and biodynamic vineyard management, hand harvesting, composting, use of cover crops, biodiversity preservation (hedgerows, bee habitats), limited water usage, recyclable glass, lightweight bottles, renewed focus on green energy under new ownership.

Bonneau du Martray is recognized as a sustainability leader in Burgundy. Full organic viticulture since 2015, committed to biodynamics, significant biodiversity initiatives, and transparent eco-conscious packaging. Ongoing improvements in efficiency under new ownership; estate’s size allows best practices but global shipping remains a carbon concern. Sustainability profile is among the best for major Grand Cru Burgundy estates.