Corton-Charlemagne, Grand Cru, 2023
Unsurprisingly the richest aromas of any of the Clair whites, with almonds and apricot notes set in a starry bright polished minerality. Buttery citrus notes sit amongst a more textured, denser palate, with a greater emphasis on ripeness and scale. A nuttiness defines the finish. From two plots in Le Charlemagne, planted in 1972 and 1976, located in the upper part of the slope on the Pernand side of Aloxe-Corton where the wines offer ripeness and freshness in equal measure. Aged for 18 months in 155 new oak barriques.
critic reviews
Offering up notes of sweet citrus oil, white flowers and freshly baked bread, the 2023 Corton-Charlemagne Grand Cru is medium to full-bodied, fleshy and pure, with a sweet core of fruit, lively acids and chalky grip on the finish.
The 2023 Corton-Charlemagne Grand Cru has an enticing bouquet with lemon curd, fresh orange pith and candlewax scents that blossom with aeration. Boasting wonderful balance and composure on the palate, this fans out beautifully. I commented that it reminded me of the CC from DRC, not knowing that theirs is located just above Bruno Clair's. Superb.