Corton Charlemagne, Grand Cru, 2023

Complex and deep with sun-warmed ripe citrus skins and touches of earth and confit lemon pith. A deep voice that’s bathed in sunshine. Less out-and-out energy than the Sous Frétille, this is a more layered and thoughtful offering that needs time to unwind. From two fine parcels, one in the north-west facing En Charlemagne and the other in the south-facing Le Charlemagne, which can, incredibly, be harvested up to two weeks apart.