Inspired by the historic white blends of Corton-Charlemagne, Au Bon Climat’s Hildegard is a tribute to tradition with a visionary twist. Aromas of candied lemon and white rose from the Pinot Gris lead into a layered palate of green apple, nectarine, and sandalwood. The salinity of Pinot Blanc and the bright acidity of Aligoté provide a crisp finish. Fermented and aged in new François Frères French oak for 18 months, this wine is elegant, complex, and will develop further.

Always a singular highlight in the Au Bon Climat portfolio, the 2022 Hildegard recreates the 19th-century layout of Corton-Charlemagne, blending Pinot Gris and Pinot Blanc (from Bien Nacido) with Aligoté (from Le Bon Climat). Its maturation in 100% new barrels provides a rich, toasty opulence that remains impressively classy and composed, layered with vanilla pod, toasted hazelnut and flinty flourishes. The palate unfolds as expected with a glossy, full-bodied and decadent profile, energized by a lively backbone of minerality that offers drive and persistence.