2017 Corton Charlemagne

The 2017 Corton-Charlemagne had been bottled a week prior to my visit in November, as Christophe Roumier felt that the wine was ready. It has quite an intense bouquet of lime blossom, Japanese yuzu and touches of brioche . The palate is well balanced, with the fatness one seeks from this Grand Cru, yet quite fresh and vibrant, showing touches of apricot and citrus fruit toward the finish. A really lovely Corton-Charlemagne.

Bottled just before harvest 2018. En Charlemagne therefore in Pernand so has low pH. Intense, creamy and spicy orange notes with white blossom too. Deep and smooth, acidity seems modest but it kicks in on the finish. Dense enough to cover the acidity on the middle. Ripe citrus and a hint of clove on the palate. Quite broad in the mouth until it tightens up at the end. Richer on the nose than on the palate. Deep and lightly chewy. Mealy and creamy on the long finish. (JH)