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The Corton Charlemagne is showing true Grand Cru level .. adding both refinement and depth. The bouquet is slightly backward offering white fruit and a stony minerality. On the palate airy and vibrant fruit .. intense and refined minerality ... long, intense and multidimensional. A beautiful Charlie …
[Read more...] about Bouchard Pere et Fils, Corton Charlemagne 2014
Domaine Poisot is a quite "new" domaine run by the former navy captain Remi Poisot, who is now making wine from a fine portfolio of family vineyards. This was my second vist here, in the dark and very cold cellars under the beautiful Chateau Corton Grancy. Remi began making wines before the …
[Read more...] about Visit Domaine Poisot – tasting of 2013 and 2014 vintage
The Corton Charlemagne 2012 from Domaine Dublere is a magnificent effort. In the bouquet delicate orchard fruits with notes of pear, pineapple and citrus - well supported by a crisp acidity and the powerful minerality. On the palate refined and almost creamy fruit .. perfectly balanced by the …
[Read more...] about Domaine Dublère, Corton Charlemagne 2013
The Corton-Charlie 2012 from Benjamin Leroux is currently showing a fine balance between power and refinement. In the nose lovely ripe white and yellow orchard fruits, focused with notes of gun powder and citrus infused minerality. On the palate quite rich but focused - offering a nice precise …
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The 2010 Charlie from Pacalet is without doubt the best white I have tasted from this producer. Normally I'm a bit ambivalent about this wine .. but this is quite impressive. In the bouquet rich but zappy white and yellow fruits .. notes of pear, apple and white flowers .. spiced with a intense …
[Read more...] about Philippe Pacalet, Corton Charlemagne 2010
