2016 Corton Charlemagne
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Tasting notes
The 2016 Corton Charlemagne Grand Cru, matured in 30% new oak, has moderate intensity on the nose, scents of citrus peel, beeswax and honeysuckle, a hint of jasmine. The palate is medium-bodied with fresh lime, green apple, a dab of spice that hits the back palate and lingers on the aftertaste. Moderate length. It just misses the sustain toward the finish and hurries out of the exit a little swiftly. The irony is that as I mentioned in my introduction, some of the single-parcel barrel samples I was permitted to taste were in fact better than the blend, simply because they sang more of what Corton-Charlemagne ought to be. It is not a bad Corton-Charlemagne and yet it left me wanting more. Dec 2017, www.robertparker.com
Critic scores
Neal Martin
About the producer
This historic Domaine Bonneau du Martray is an iconic Burgundy address, dedicated to making two Grands Crus: its iconic white Corton-Charlemagne and red Corton, expressing the special terroir of the hill of Corton. Today it is owned by Stanley Kroenke, of Screaming Eagle fame.