2013 Corton Charlemagne

(from vines on the Pernand side of this grand cru): Crystalline aromas of lemon oil, mandarin orange, flint and lavender, plus a whiff of warm, dry stones that's unusual for a wine from the wetter side of the appellation. Densely packed, silky and weightless, with terrific mineral lift to its very dry citrus and crushed rock flavors. Extremely backward and austere but the vibrant, very long finish leaves the palate coated with dusty stone.