2022 Corton-Charlemagne
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From a 3.55-hectare plot at around 300 metres’ altitude, this site is east-facing– something that’s increasingly an advantage, Frédéric Weber points out, retaining more acidity in the grapes. Add to that exposition the humidity from the nearby forest, as well the shade those trees offer from the afternoon sun, and the limestone bedrock, and the result is a particularly mineral, saline wine – showing a more focused style of Corton. The 2022 is intensely chalky and creamy, a lactic minerality that fills the nose at present. On the palate it is pure, taut and driven with vibrant citrus and white peach. This will need serious time to evolve, but everything is there.
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Jancis Robinson MW
Jancis Robinson MW
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The nose of this very beautiful Corton-Charlemagne transports me to an Alpine meadow, when all the wild flowers are blossoming. I love the restrained, citrusy richness that is effortlessly interwoven with the stony minerality on the medium- to full-bodied palate of this graceful, yet highly-structured wine. Still quite tight at the very salty finish, but so much to give. From a 3.65 hectare plot at the very top of the hill of Corton, directly below the forest with a yellow mark soil. From organically grown grapes. Drinkable now, but best from 2025.
Cask sample. Perhaps a little more generous on the palate than the Javillier Corton-Charlemagne, this has a wealth of ripe fruit on the palate. Bright acidity cuts through the richness. This isn't going to fall over but it is surprisingly forward and drinkable already. A very well-endowed wine, with a savoury edge on the finish. (AWH)
Aromas of pear, green apple, white flowers and wet stones introduce the 2022 Corton-Charlemagne Grand Cru, a deep, medium to full-bodied wine that's taut, chiseled and racy, with excellent depth at the core and an abundance of chalky structuring extract. As usual, it derives from the domaine's holdings on the Ladoix side.
About the producer
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.