2012 Corton Charlemagne

Tasted blind at the Burgundy 2012 tasting in Beaune. The 2012 Corton Charlemagne Grand Cru from Mon. Leroux has an understated bouquet, one that is well defined but needs a small kick up the backside. There are touches of white flowers coming through, a delicate set of aromatics that gently unfold. The palate is better with well-judged acidity, a bit more lime coming through than Domaine de la Vougeraie’s example and armed with more phenolics towards the finish. Perhaps this Corton-Charlemagne shows more work in the winery (there was just a single barrel if I recall correctly) yet it has a pleasant, lime and lemongrass-tinged finish that is very appealing. This is a more feminine Corton-Charlemagne, one that has class and style.