2021 Corton Charlemagne
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Tasting notes
Mid lemon yellow, with a slightly blowsy full fruit, certainly no reductive character. The wine is quite full with a generous white fruit, though no especial intensity. An accessible Corton-Charlemagne which can be drunk soon, though without the grip I would hope for at the finish.
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Neal Martin, Vinous
William Kelley, Wine Advocate
More reviews and scores
Aromas of lime zest, freshly baked bread, pear, white flowers and wet stones preface the 2021 Corton-Charlemagne Grand Cru (Domaine des Héritiers Jadot), a full-bodied, ample and satiny wine that's chalky and structured, with notable concentration, racy acids and a long, resonant finish. It's a very strong performance that transcends any of the vintage's limitations.
The 2021 Corton-Charlemagne Grand Cru has an appealing bouquet with yellow plum, hazelnut and light almond scents, seeming to gain delineation in the glass. The palate is well balanced with orange pith and a dab of sour lemon. Displaying moderate depth, it becomes more malic towards the finish. It would benefit from a touch more complexity, but it should age well in bottle.
Cask sample. Rather muted on the nose for a Corton-Charlemagne. No more exciting than the Chassagne Abbaye de Morgeot Premier Cru at the moment. Maybe it will grow in the bottle?
About the producer
Louis Jadot is arguably the most consistent négociant house in Burgundy. It has managed to straddle both the entry-level and fine wine market, while retaining respect in both.