2010 Corton Charlemagne

There is a lot to like about the 2010 Corton-Charlemagne. Today the wine is very much folded in on itself, but it appears quite obvious it has more than enough fruit to fill out its broad-shouldered frame nicely. White flowers, pears and crushed rocks are some of the nuances that emerge as the wine shows off its focused, vibrant personality. In 2010, the Corton-Charlemagne is simply dazzling. I hope to taste it again with a little bottle age. This is a tremendous showing from Morey-Blanc. Anticipated maturity: 2015+. Morey-Blanc is the negociant operation Pierre Morey originally started with his wife to compensate for the loss of fruit from parcels he had previously farmed under a share cropping agreement with Comtes Lafon. The wines are aged in Morey’s cellars in Puligny, along with the domaine wines. Importers: Martin Scott Wines, Little Neck, NY; tel. (516) 327-0808, The Source, San Francisco, CA; tel. (415) 621-6151, Wines Unlimited New, Orleans, LA; tel. (501) 897-0191, A Becky Wasserman Selection, Le Serbet, various other American importers.

Already complex on the nose: minerality, lively citrus fruit and a mealy/savoury edge from the oak fermentation. Pure and intense. Equally impressive on the palate. Rich, deft, utterly fresh but has the depth and texture to round it out in the mouth. Very long and beautifully balanced. Stunning quality showing the vintage and the terroir at their best. (JH)

There is a lot to like about the 2010 Corton-Charlemagne. Today the wine is very much folded in on itself, but it appears quite obvious it has more than enough fruit to fill out its broad-shouldered frame nicely. White flowers, pears and crushed rocks are some of the nuances that emerge as the wine shows off its focused, vibrant personality. In 2010, the Corton-Charlemagne is simply dazzling. I hope to taste it again with a little bottle age. This is a tremendous showing from Morey-Blanc. Anticipated maturity: 2015+. Aug 2012, www.robertparker.com