2024 Corton Charlemagne
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Tasting notes
Alvina Pernot’s Corton-Charlemagne comes from the cooler, Pernand side of the hill, in keeping with her style. The wine is a little quiet at the moment – not giving away much. It’s surprisingly supple, but speaks softly with its creamy, leesy tones, mineral with hints of white blossom. On the palate, there’s an earthy intensity – a balance and completeness here, even if it’s not yet offering much. This needs time to flesh out but will be one to watch. Of the five barrels produced in 2024, two were new.
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Neal Martin, Vinous
Jasper Morris MW, Inside Burgundy
More reviews and scores
The 204 Corton Charlemagne Grand Cru comes from the Pernand Vergelesses side of the appellation. This has commendable precision on the nose: yellow plum, freshly squeezed lime, crushed stone blossoming in the glass. The palate is taut and fresh, with very fine weight and density, a silver thread of acidity maintaining focus and a palpable sense of energy. Very persistent in the mouth, this is an energetic and captivating Corton Charlemagne, perhaps the standout among their 2024s.
The fruit comes from the Pernand side. Five barrels! Riches! A clear pale lemon and lime. Good intensity here, nicely done. Significant build in intensity, a wave of much stronger white fruit, flesh on the bones and stones, with considerable length.
About the producer
Alvina Pernot is one of the most exciting producers of white Burgundy today. Based in Puligny-Montrachet with some incredible vineyards, this is a name to watch – creating taut and mineral styles of white Burgundy.