2015 Corton Charlemagne
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The 2015 Corton-Charlemagne Grand Cru has fresh and seemingly early-picked, more malic scents compared to its peers: the cooking apple and flint are, dare I say, almost Chablis-like in style! The palate is well balanced with a fine bead of acidity. This taut, linear Corton-Charlemagne offers plenty of energy and intensity and a satisfying saline finish. Very fine. Tasted blind at the annual Burgfest tasting.
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Julia Harding MW, jancisrobinson.com
Neal Martin
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Matured in 50% new oak, the 2015 Corton-Charlemagne Grand Cru has an elegant bouquet with citrus peel, walnut and lemon curd aromas that are well defined, a little backward at first but soon gaining vigor. The new oak is nicely integrated here. The palate is crisp and minerally on the entry. There is lovely balance here, well-judged acidity and great poise on the finish. Frankly, this is one of the best Corton-Charlemagne that I have encountered.
More mealy depth on the nose compared with the Pernand Sous Frétille. And lovely fragrance that is almost like blossom, though in a more mineral burgundy mode. Has depth, harmony and freshness but not the concentration I might have expected on a grand cru. (JH)