1973 Corton Charlemagne
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Score 93/100 · Drink 2023-2033, Neal Martin, Nov 2023
The 1973 Corton-Charlemagne Grand Cru was a real surprise for me and others since this is not a renowned vintage. Yet it has a winsome bouquet with lanolin and grilled walnut, flecks of white peach and Golden Delicious. It is mature but very alive. Likewise, the palate is fresh and surprisingly mineral-driven, fine weight with just a little oxidation towards the tangy, Anjou pear-tinged finish. Wonderful. It was one of the surprises at the Moon Bay dinner in Hong Kong.
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93/100
Neal Martin
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Bouchard Père & Fils
Bouchard Père & Fils is one of Burgundy’s oldest and most established wine producers. Founded in 1731 by Michel Bouchard, it is the largest vineyard owner in the Côte d’Or with 130 hectares of vines.