2011 Corton Charlemagne
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Tasted blind at the Burgundy 2011 horizontal tasting in Beaune. The Corton-Charlemagne 2011 from Domaine de la Vougeraie has a linear and correct bouquet, with well-defined citrus notes, dried honey, quince and red apples. The oak is nicely integrated here. The palate is clean and crisp on the entry, harmonious and velvety smooth in the mouth. The oak vanillin comes on a little strong toward the finish but it is well crafted and seductive, albeit in a slightly more commercial style compared to Bonneau du Martray's.
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Allen Meadows, Burghound
Neal Martin
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Noticeable but still discreet wood nuances set off fresh, cool and complex aromas of Granny Smith apples, pear, lavender, white flowers and hints of mineral reduction. There is excellent volume and an intense minerality to the relatively forward and lush broad-shouldered flavors that coat the palate with dry extract before culminating in an explosive balanced and strikingly long finish. This has added the depth it was missing from barrel at the time of my original review and overall this is really very impressive. Tasted: Jun 15, 2014. Drink: 2018+
Tasted blind at the Burgundy 2011 horizontal tasting in Beaune. The Corton-Charlemagne 2011 from Domaine de la Vougeraie has a linear and correct bouquet, with well-defined citrus notes, dried honey, quince and red apples. The oak is nicely integrated here. The palate is clean and crisp on the entry, harmonious and velvety smooth in the mouth. The oak vanillin comes on a little strong toward the finish but it is well crafted and seductive, albeit in a slightly more commercial style compared to Bonneau du Martray's. Nov 2014, www.robertparker.com
About the producer
Based south of Nuits-Saint-Georges in Prémeaux-Prissey, Domaine de la Vougeraie was created in 1999, grouping all of Jean-Claude Boisset’s holdings under one name. The property has a total 40 hectares of vines, with extensive holdings in Vougeot as well as plots in six Grands Crus.