2013 Corton Charlemagne
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The 2013 Corton-Charlemagne Grand Cru has a discrete nose of pressed white flowers, white linen and pronounced undergrowth scents. The palate is fresh on the entry, with white peach and dried apricot. The 2013 is pretty saline with a focused and very appealing finish. This is an endearing and well-crafted Corton-Charlemagne that will continue to give much pleasure.
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Neal Martin
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Bouchard's 2013 Corton-Charlemagne Grand Cru is showing very well, wafting from the glass with an expressive bouquet of yellow orchard fruit, pear, orange oil, praline and wheat toast. On the palate, it's medium to full-bodied, deep and intense, with succulent acids, good concentration and a penetrating finish. While this Corton-Charlemagne is quite open for inspection already, it's nicely balanced and displays good structural tension. Bottled under Diam 10, it should enjoy more than another decade of longevity.
Very pale, bright yellow. Yellow peach, white pepper, wild herbs and smoky lees on the nose. Large-scaled and generous, with strong wet-stone minerality giving shape to the middle palate. This wine makes the Meursault Perrières seem tart by comparison; it's fatter and easier to taste but also more structured. Finishes sappy, rich and long, with repeating stony minerality and lingering sweetness. This may well close down in the bottle.
About the producer
Bouchard Père & Fils is one of Burgundy’s oldest and most established wine producers. Founded in 1731 by Michel Bouchard, it is the largest vineyard owner in the Côte d’Or with 130 hectares of vines.