2013 Corton Charlemagne
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Tasting notes
The 2013 Corton-Charlemagne Grand Cru remains quite young, although it is decidedly delicate, pretty and understated in style. It has also aged exceptionally well thus far. Tangerine oil, orchard fruit, citrus peel and light tropical overtones build effortlessly through to the long, sustained close.
Critic scores
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Neal Martin, Wine Advocate
Antonio Galloni, Vinous
More reviews and scores
The 2013 Corton-Charlemagne Grand Cru has a very pretty bouquet, backward of course, but opening with hints of white peach and white flowers, the oak succinctly integrated. The palate is crisp and taut with a keen line of acidity, the 2014 is quite saline-like, with hints of ginger and spice furnishing the finish. This is a very fine Corton-Charlemagne that sits comfortably at the upper end of my banded score from last year. It may improve even further with continued bottle age.
About the producer
This historic Domaine Bonneau du Martray is an iconic Burgundy address, dedicated to making two Grands Crus: its iconic white Corton-Charlemagne and red Corton, expressing the special terroir of the hill of Corton. Today it is owned by Stanley Kroenke, of Screaming Eagle fame.