2018 Corton Charlemagne
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Tasting notes
Early-ripening vintage. Ageing in oak (around two-thirds new) for 14–16 months. More oak on the nose. Though there is savour on the palate. Lots of heft and energy. Certainly not creamy – almost beefy. Long and still very youthful but certainly ambitious.
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Neal Martin, Vinous
William Kelley, Wine Advocate
More reviews and scores
The 2018 Corton-Charlemagne Grand Cru has much more delineation and complexity than the 2018 Champ-Gain, and I might actually prefer the aromatics here to the 2019. The palate is well balanced with a fine bead of acidity, taut and crisp, displaying fine salinity on the finish and a hint of brioche and white chocolate on the aftertaste. Enjoy over the next decade.
Bursting from the glass with aromas of citrus oil, fresh pear, dried flowers, toasted nuts and fresh pastry, Faiveley's 2018 Corton-Charlemagne Grand Cru is medium to full-bodied, lively and incisive, with good concentration and chalky structuring extract, concluding with a long, precise and mineral finish.
Pale lemon with a strong green component. Impressive nose, classical Charlemagne, chiselled and stony, no sign of oak, no over ripe fruit. Absolutely dances yet with such an impressive intensity, the ripeness of fruit is perfectly judged, Magical balance, intensity and persistence. Great job!
About the producer
Domaine Faiveley is one of Burgundy’s most important wine producers. The family-owned estate, now in the hands of the seventh generation, is one of the largest in the region, with significant holdings in both the Côte d’Or and the Côte Chalonnaise.