2005 Maison Morey-Blanc Corton-Charlemagne Grand Cru
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Green-tinged color. Soil-driven aromas of apple, flint, wet stone and nutmeg. Tactile, rich and dry, with a distinct austerity to the flavors of almond blossom, spices and marzipan. Rather severe today and not showing its fruit-or the perfume of the Goutte d'Or. But the chalky, almost tannic finish boasts very pure mineral and white flower flavors. This will require considerable patience.
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Stephen Tanzer, Vinous
Stephen Tanzer, Vinous
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(from the Pernand side) Highly complex nose suggests nutmeg, nut butter, flowers, white truffle, smoky lees and a metallic aspect. Dense and powerful, with very firm acidity leavening the wine's texture. Quite stony and penetrating. This still has 2.5 grams of residual sugar; on the other hand, if it finishes too dry, it could well turn out to be extremely citric, even hard. I look forward to retasting this wine in its finished form.