2018 Corton Charlemagne
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The 2018 Corton-Charlemagne Grand Cru is quite reduced on the nose, becoming difficult to dislodge. The palate is less reductive than on the nose, well balanced with a spicy entry, a dab of stem ginger and orange zest on the finish. Fine. Tasted blind at the Burgfest 2018 white tasting.
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Jancis Robinson MW
Neal Martin
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The 2018 Corton-Charlemagne Grand Cru was picked on September 2 and 7 and aged in 35% new oak. It has a pretty orange blossom, pawpaw and lemon curd bouquet that is neatly integrated with the oak. The palate is balanced and concentrated with a lightly spiced entry, a fine bead of acidity and a welcome touch of sour lemon on the finish. Fine.
Rich and ripe with easy sweetness but without real concentration. Easy peasy. (JR)
About the producer
Although the Bichot family settled in the region in 1350, Albert Bichot was founded in 1831 by Bernard Bichot. Today the producer is one of Burgundy’s most respected, making wines from both its own vineyards and with purchased fruit.