2014 Corton Charlemagne
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Served blind alongside a much more mature Bonneau du Martray 1993. Crisp, liveley and quite a mouthful apparently on the way up to its peak. (JR)
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Neal Martin
Julia Harding MW, jancisrobinson.com
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The 2014 Corton Charlemagne Grand Cru was picked on September 13, whole cluster fruit and aged for 14 months in oak. It has one of the better Corton-Charlemagne noses, perhaps more intensity and vigor on the nose with almond and coconut sprinkled over the citrus fruit, yet not quite fully letting go. The palate is fresh on the entry with lime and green apple, quite saline in the mouth. The oak here is nicely integrated and just extends the finish, yet still, I found myself wanting this to fan out a little more, spread the peacock's tail further.
14 months in oak. Lovely creamy nose, hint of toast. Pure creamy citrus freshness. Rich and generous on the palate, with orange and lemon citrus flavours. Deep, almost chewy in its depths, very fresh and sustained and satisfying but still mouth-wateringly fresh. (JH)
About the producer
Joseph Drouhin is one of the largest and most famous producers in Burgundy, making both domaine and négociant wines. It remains family-owned and run, now in the hands of the fourth generation.