2007 Corton Charlemagne

The 2007 Corton-Charlemagne Grand Cru is showing well, mingling aromas of citrus oil and toasted nuts with hints of smoke and iodine. Medium to full-bodied, tensile and racy, it's precise and incisive, concluding with a long, chalky finish. A fine effort on its own terms, it was simply a little overwhelmed by the more dramatic and more mature wines served during this extensive tasting.