2018 Corton Charlemagne
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Tasting notes
Early vintage. Very fresh and lively and very true to appellation, like the 2015. Floral with a savoury finish. Impressive. (JR)
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Neal Martin, Vinous
William Kelley, Wine Advocate
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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.
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.
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.
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.