1988 Corton Charlemagne
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The 1988 Corton-Charlemagne Grand Cru was harvested between September 28 and October 5 and stands out as the raciest, most tensile vintage of the 1988-1989-1990 trio. Unwinding in the glass with notes of sweet stone fruits, buttered citrus, nougat, cornmeal and white flowers, it's medium to full-bodied, satiny and layered, with a precise, fine-boned profile and a long, tangy finish. This was surely rather austere in its youth, but it's now drinking with real plenitude.
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William Kelley, Wine Advocate
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.