2020 Corton Charlemagne
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This is unsurprisingly powerful and concentrated – the citrus core laced with scented lemon and super-charged minerality. At the moment the aromatics are a little shy, however there’s incredible tension running through the wine. The mid-palate is rounded out with gentle sweet spice and ripe citrus fruit, with just the lightest drizzle of acacia honey.
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Jasper Morris MW, Inside Burgundy
William Kelley, Wine Advocate
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Notes of citrus oil, freshly baked bread, crisp Anjou pear, white flowers and orange oil introduce the 2020 Corton-Charlemagne Grand Cru, a medium to full-bodied, textural and incisive wine with a fleshy mid-palate allied with promising cut and grip. It's a fine success.
One barrel, in exchange. Paler colour even with a light green tint. Stones to the fore rather than flesh, but there is enough of the latter. Some citrus astringency behind, not a problem, and good persistence.�
About the producer
Alvina Pernot is one of the most exciting producers of white Burgundy today. Based in Puligny-Montrachet with some incredible vineyards, this is a name to watch – creating taut and mineral styles of white Burgundy.