1989 Corton Charlemagne

A deep greenish gold. Very, very interesting with a complex Coche-Dury nose: slightly vegetal with very slight reduction but, ultimately fascinating with an exciting and intriguing nose. There is lots of acidity. Rich and smooth, with fantastic concentration and exciting density. Extremely persistent, nervy and youthful. Glycerol and flattering. There is certainly drama here! (JR)

It is hard to believe, but Coche-Dury's 1989 Corton-Charlemagne is even better than his spectacular 1986. Unbelievably concentrated, it exhibits superb depth, good acidity, and a penetrating earthy, mineral quality. The finish lasts over a minute. It may have more structure and aging potential than the 1986, which is just now beginning to reach its peak of maturity. Given the world-wide interest in the micro-quantities produced of this wine, it will be nearly impossible to find. Jean-Francois Coche-Dury is one of the greatest winemakers on planet Earth. He continues to produce dazzling wines from unbelievably tiny yields, taking the maximum risk by bottling his wines with no filtration. His spectacular 1989s are worth a special effort to obtain. Importer: Kermit Lynch Selections, Berkeley, CA.