2012 Corton Charlemagne
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The 2012 Corton-Charlemagne Grand Cru, which comes from the Pernand side of the famous hill, has a touch of toffee on the nose: quite voluptuous and generous at this stage. The palate is harmonious and soft, with a fine line of acidity and a gras finish. I suspect this will turn out to be a forward Corton-Charlemagne, generous from birth and wide in girth.
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Neal Martin
Stephen Tanzer, Vinous
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Hints of pineapple and citrus fruits are dominated by crushed stone on the nose. Round, ripe and very rich but extremely young; a wonderfully horizontal Corton-Charlemagne with great mineral density. Still a bit unformed but the extract-rich finish suggests that this will age gracefully.
The 2012 Corton-Charlemagne Grand Cru, which comes from the Pernand side of the famous hill, has a touch of toffee on the nose: quite voluptuous and generous at this stage. The palate is harmonious and soft, with a fine line of acidity and a gras finish. I suspect this will turn out to be a forward Corton-Charlemagne, generous from birth and wide in girth. Oct 2014, www.robertparker.com