1998 Corton Charlemagne
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According to Hervet and Prost, the sulphur treatments of their domaine-owned Corton-Charlemagne parcel were so successful that "neighbors stole their grapes" before Bouchard's teams could harvest. Revealing ripe pear, apple, and mineral aromas, it is an attractively plump, rich, and fleshy wine that acts in a surprisingly forward, yet tight manner at the same time. Its flavor profile combines characteristics of well-ripened fruit, while also exhibiting the lemon-lime flavors generally associated with an under-ripe harvest. Overall, however, it is appealing, if not harmonious. Projected maturity: now-2005+. Importer: Clicquot, Inc., New York, NY; tel (212) 888-7575.
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Stephen Tanzer, Vinous
Pierre Rovani
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Very pale green-tinged color. Highly nuanced, subtle nose of lime, apple, pear skin, lavender, mint and talc. Powerful and quite penetrating, with precise flavors of lime, apple, minerals and mint and very firm underlying backbone. A felicitous combination of richness and taut acidity. Very long, shapely and refined on the finish.
About the producer
Bouchard Père & Fils is one of Burgundy’s oldest and most established wine producers. Founded in 1731 by Michel Bouchard, it is the largest vineyard owner in the Côte d’Or with 130 hectares of vines.