1988 Corton Charlemagne
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Score 95/100 · Drink 2018-2040, William Kelley, Wine Advocate, Jan 2018
Rapet's 1988 Corton-Charlemagne Grand Cru, from a bottle direct from the Domaine, is an absolutely stunning wine that is still a decade away from the peak of its powers. A pure and youthful nose of lemon oil, white flowers, wet rocks and a touch of noisette introduces a deep, concentrated wine with bright acids and almost chewy extract, rock-solid at the core. The tension and structure here are flawless and the balance pitch perfect.
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95
95/100
William Kelley, Wine Advocate
About the producer
Rapet Pere et Fils
Based in Pernand-Vergelesses, the Rapet family has been involved in wine since at least the 18th century. The property owns 20 hectares of vines around and on the hill of Corton. Vincent and Sylvette are at the helm today, with their son Robin now working alongside them.