2016 Corton Charlemagne
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Naughty heavy bottle. Struck-match notes, with spicy, almost meaty intensity. Chewy, creamy and intense, with lovely length. Classy white burgundy. (TJ)
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The Wine Advocate
Richard Hemming MW, jancisrobinson.com
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12 months in French oak, 15% new. Full and rich on the nose but with bright, fresh fruit. Mid weight rather than heavy but suitably fresh and long. Well done. Potential for development. Great grip on the end. A convincing grand cru. (JR)
The 2016 Corton Charlemagne Grand Cru unfurls in the glass with a youthfully tight-knit bouquet of crisp green orchard fruit, lemon oil, smoke and beeswax. On the palate, it's medium to full-bodied, delicately textural and incisive, with tangy acids, good concentration at the core and a long, precise finish. With its racy profile, this is built for the cellar.
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.