2011 Corton Charlemagne
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Tasting notes
This has a nutty, round nose. Very “Corton-Charlemagne”, though a little bit tight today. In the mouth this starts with sweet, bright fruit than rounds out nicely at the finish. Textbook stuff.
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FINE+RARE
Allen Meadows, Burghound
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Mild, well-mannered and nicely balanced but without any real intensity or particularly obvious grand cru majesty. (JR)
Tasted blind at the Burgundy 2011 horizontal tasting in Beaune. The 2011 Corton-Charlemagne Grand Cru from Louis Jadot has a more open and generous bouquet than Louis Latour’s, bridled with light limestone and green apple scents, touches of patisserie in the background originating from the oak that is in synch with the fruit profile. The palate is clean and fresh with a vibrant thread of acidity, good tension with citrus lemon and fresh lime. It finishes with a linear, poised finish that is as fresh as a daisy.
Pale lemon-yellow. Pungent aromas of pineapple, lavender, white pepper, stone and menthol. Dense, supple and sweet but with terrific stony cut to its citrus, pineapple and fresh herb flavors. Penetrating but not at all hard. The very firmly structured finish shows excellent limey persistence and lift. "The 2011s have been a pleasant surprise," noted Barnier. "They have more life than we expected."
About the producer
Louis Jadot is arguably the most consistent négociant house in Burgundy. It has managed to straddle both the entry-level and fine wine market, while retaining respect in both.