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Tasting notes
Score 89/100 · Drink 2000-2007, Robert Parker, Jun 1999

Girardin's 1997 Corton-Charlemagne displays mineral and rock-infused aromas. It is a well-focused, herbal, spicy, lemony, stony, and opulent wine. This velvety, medium-bodied offering has a long, if somewhat warm (alcoholic) finish. Anticipated maturity: 2000-2007. Importer: Vineyard Brands, Birmingham, AL; tel (205) 980-8802.

Critic scores

Critic scores
90
90/100

Average Score

89
89/100

Robert Parker

91
89-92/100

Stephen Tanzer, Vinous

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89 - 92 points
Stephen Tanzer, Vinous
Score 89-92/100 · Stephen Tanzer, Vinous

Lemon, spiced apple and charred oak on the nose. Thick, ripe and chewy in the mouth; good natural acidity and strong extract give this wine firm structure. Dry and classic.

About the producer

Vincent Girardin
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Product details

Grape Blend

Chardonnay

Colour

White

Taste

Dry

Alcohol ABV%

13.5%

Classification

Grand Cru

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