Corton-Charlemagne, Grand Cru, 2022
Richer, with a good deal more dimension than the Sous Fretille, this is layered, structured and with an ample, mouth filling feel to it. A saline note holds the rich stone fruit and butter flavours, with blanched cashew in the mix too. There's clearly more power her and it will take more time to show itself, but our guess is that one can expect a commanding, nutty, browned butter beauty with time. Two parcels make up the blend, the vines in Le Charlemagne proRicher, with a good deal more dimension than the Sous Fretile, this is layered, structured and with an ample, mouth filling feel to it. A saline note holds the rich stone fruit and butter flavours, with blanched cashew in the mix too. There's clearly more power here and it will take more time to show itself, but our guess is that one can expect a commanding, nutty, browned butter beauty with time. Two parcels make up the blend, the vines in Le Charlemagne providing richness and power, those in En Charlemagne giving elegance and minerality. viding richness and power, those in En Charlemagne giving elegance and minerality.
critic reviews
The 2022 Corton-Charlemagne Grand Cru, matured in 50% new oak, has a very well-defined bouquet of yellow fruit, lime, crushed limestone and hints of almond, very precise yet understated. The palate is well balanced, saline in the mouth, fresh and vibrant, with a crisp line of acidity. Possessing superb linearity and tension on the finish, this is one of my favorite Corton-Charlemagne wines of 2022. Tasted at merchants' 2022 Burgundy tastings in London.