2004 Corton Charlemagne
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Sulphidey, pure and lively. (JR)
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Jancis Robinson MW
Jancis Robinson MW
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Rather richer than most on the nose but very tight on the palate. Pretty dry and introvert and minerally. Clearly ambitious but lacks just a bit of flesh. (JR)
The 2004 Corton-Charlemagne Grand Cru from Domaine Bonneau du Martray is served blind in Bordeaux rather than Burgundy. There is a slight dustiness on the nose, a common trait amongst red and whites in this vintage, what evolves into a rather vegetal tincture. The palate is medium-bodied with an unmistakable greenness that knocks this off balance. It would appears that nobody was immune to this vegetal element and because of this, I asked whether it came from the ’04 vintage before its identity was revealed.
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.