{"product_id":"laurent-ponsot-corton-charlemagne-cuvee-du-kalimeris-2021","title":"Laurent Ponsot Corton Charlemagne Cuvee du Kalimeris 2021","description":"\u003ch2 data-path-to-node=\"0\"\u003eLaurent Ponsot – Corton-Charlemagne Grand Cru 'Cuvée du Kalimeris' 2021\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"1\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"1\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eThe \"Kalimeris\" – A Radiant White Masterpiece\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"2\"\u003eWhile most of the Ponsot name's fame is rooted in the red \"trees\" of the Côte de Nuits, the \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"2\" data-index-in-node=\"92\"\u003e2021 'Cuvée du Kalimeris'\u003c\/b\u003e is the shining star of his white wine portfolio. Labeled under the prestigious \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"2\" data-index-in-node=\"197\"\u003eCorton-Charlemagne Grand Cru\u003c\/b\u003e appellation, this is Laurent’s top-tier Chardonnay.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"3\"\u003eTrue to his botanical naming convention, the \u003ci data-path-to-node=\"3\" data-index-in-node=\"45\"\u003eKalimeris\u003c\/i\u003e (a blue-flowered aster) represents a wine of \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"3\" data-index-in-node=\"100\"\u003edelicacy, radiance, and floral harmony.\u003c\/b\u003e In a cool, traditional vintage like 2021, this wine has moved away from the \"tropical\" richness of recent warm years toward a profile of \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"3\" data-index-in-node=\"277\"\u003evibrant tension and pure limestone minerality.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-path-to-node=\"4\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-path-to-node=\"5\"\u003eThe Terroir: The \"Hill of Corton\" Mosaic\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"6\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"6,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"6,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eThe Vibe:\u003c\/b\u003e If Meursault is \"butter and gold,\" Corton-Charlemagne is \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"6,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"67\"\u003e\"lightning and flint.\"\u003c\/b\u003e It is a wine that feels structurally taller and more upright.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"6,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"6,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eThe Sourcing:\u003c\/b\u003e Laurent is a master blender of micro-climats. In 2021, the Kalimeris was sourced from \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"6,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"100\"\u003e12 different locations\u003c\/b\u003e spread around the famous hill of Corton, provided by 8 different suppliers. This multi-site approach ensures that the wine represents a \"complete\" expression of the Grand Cru rather than just one single exposure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"6,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"6,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eThe Craft:\u003c\/b\u003e Unlike his red wines, Laurent prefers to buy the \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"6,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"60\"\u003emust (fresh juice)\u003c\/b\u003e rather than grapes for his whites, as he believes Chardonnay is more fragile. It is fermented and aged in \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"6,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"185\"\u003eold French oak\u003c\/b\u003e; no new wood is used, which preserves the \"pithy\" citrus and mineral notes of the 2021 fruit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-path-to-node=\"7\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-path-to-node=\"8\"\u003e🍷 Tasting Notes (The \"Vibe\" in 2026)\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"9\"\u003eIn March 2026, the 2021 is just beginning its legendary journey, showing a \"shimmering\" intensity that marks it as a classic.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"10\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"10,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eThe Nose:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"10\"\u003ePotent and Perfumed.\u003c\/b\u003e It explodes with \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"48\"\u003epeach and apricot\u003c\/b\u003e, but quickly pivots to more refined scents of \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"112\"\u003ewhite flowers (acacia), lemon zest, and fresh fennel\u003c\/b\u003e. There is a distinct \"iodine\" or sea-spray minerality that is typical of the hill.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"10,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eThe Palate:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"12\"\u003eVibrant and Harmonious.\u003c\/b\u003e The entry is \"keen\" with a high-definition acidity. In 2026, critics are noting its \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"120\"\u003efine, pithy texture\u003c\/b\u003e—like yellow fruit skin—and a \"juicy, sensual\" weight that coats the tongue without any heaviness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"10,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eThe Finish:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"12\"\u003ePersistent and Saline.\u003c\/b\u003e It leaves a long, layered trail of \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"70\"\u003eflint and spice\u003c\/b\u003e, with waves of acidity that keep the palate feeling refreshed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-path-to-node=\"11\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-path-to-node=\"12\"\u003e📋 Technical Snapshot\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable data-path-to-node=\"13\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeature\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReality\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"13,1,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"13,1,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eGrapes\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"13,1,1,0\"\u003e100% Chardonnay (Corton-Charlemagne Grand Cru)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"13,2,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"13,2,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eVintage\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"13,2,1,0\"\u003e2021 (Cool and classic)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"13,3,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"13,3,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eABV\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"13,3,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"13,3,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003e12.5% – 13.5%\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"13,4,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"13,4,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eTech\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"13,4,1,0\"\u003eTemperature-tracking sensor in every case\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"13,5,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"13,5,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eCritical Acclaim\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"13,5,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"13,5,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003e92–93 Points\u003c\/b\u003e (Jasper Morris \/ Inside Burgundy)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"13,6,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"13,6,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eDrinking Window\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"13,6,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"13,6,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003e2026 – 2045.\u003c\/b\u003e It is \"approachable\" now for those who love high-tension whites, but it will age gracefully for 20 years.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003chr data-path-to-node=\"14\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-path-to-node=\"15\"\u003eBest Paired With:\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"16\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"16,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"16,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eThe \"Luxe\" Match:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"16,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"18\"\u003eLobster or Shellfish with a lemon-butter sauce\u003c\/b\u003e; the wine’s electric acidity cuts through the richness of the shellfish perfectly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"16,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"16,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eThe Savory Choice:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"16,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"19\"\u003eCreamy Mushroom Risotto\u003c\/b\u003e; the \"pithy\" texture of the wine stands up to the umami of the mushrooms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"16,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"16,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eThe \"Grand\" Finish:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"16,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"20\"\u003eBaked Noble Fish (like Turbot)\u003c\/b\u003e; the weight of the wine matches the density of the fish while its mineral notes act as a \"seasoning.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cblockquote data-path-to-node=\"17\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"17,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"17,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003ePro Tip:\u003c\/b\u003e In 2026, this wine is still very youthful. To experience the full \"floral\" bouquet of the Kalimeris, \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"17,0\" data-index-in-node=\"110\"\u003edo not serve it ice-cold.\u003c\/b\u003e A temperature of \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"17,0\" data-index-in-node=\"153\"\u003e12°C to 14°C\u003c\/b\u003e is ideal. Too much chill will hide the delicate peach and acacia notes that make this cuvée so special.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e","brand":"Muru Wines","offers":[{"title":"Laurent Ponsot Corton Charlemagne Cuvee du Kalimeris 2021","offer_id":57122480456054,"sku":"'3760399930056","price":340.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"Alko","offer_id":57122480488822,"sku":"'3760399930056","price":291.16,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0971\/0770\/6230\/files\/ponsotkalimeris.png?v=1774194395","url":"https:\/\/muruwines.fi\/products\/laurent-ponsot-corton-charlemagne-cuvee-du-kalimeris-2021","provider":"MuruWines","version":"1.0","type":"link"}