2020 Corton Charlemagne
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The 2020 Charlemagne Grand Cru does not quite possess the same level of ripeness as its peers, but I like how this evolves in the glass, with crushed stone, dried honey and a touch of spice. It seems to gain detail in the glass. The palate is balanced with a taut line of acidity that imparts energy into this Corton-Charlemagne, effortlessly offsetting its inherent richness. Poised and mineral-driven, this dances on the tongue on the finish. Superb. Tasted blind at the annual Burgfest tasting.
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Jasper Morris MW, Inside Burgundy
Neal Martin, Vinous
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The 2020 Charlemagne Grand Cru has a well-defined and quite focused bouquet with admirable mineralité and tension. The palate is taut and fresh, impressive in terms of depth, quite focused and poised with a touch of sea salt towards the finish. Lots of energy here - this is one of Vougeraie’s best whites.
The 2020 Charlemagne Grand Cru has a well-defined and quite focused bouquet with admirable mineralité and tension. The palate is taut and fresh, impressive in terms of depth, quite focused and poised with a touch of sea salt towards the finish. Lots of energy here - this is one of Vougeraie’s best whites.
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.