2022 Corton Charlemagne
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The Faiveley family owns 0.86 hectares of Chardonnay on the hill of Corton, divided over four parcels, varying in altitude, exposition and soil type to give a full expression of the Grand Cru. The power of the site shines through, yet without being overly muscular in 2022. The nose is still tight with toasted brioche and mineral restraint, but the palate reveals the wine’s depth. The sheer weight of fruit is impressive, like the best lemon curd it is taut and creamy, with electric acidity cutting through a round and complete wine.
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James Suckling
Matthew Hayes, jancisrobinson.com
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This has all the racy and stony character of this grand cru site, marrying it to a fabulous elegance that makes this quite full-bodied chardonnay glide over your palate. The great concentration and power are adeptly underplayed, but they drive an extremely long, chalky and saline finish that\'s totally fascinating. From four plots facing east, ranging from the bottom to the top of the hill. From organically grown grapes. Drinkable now, but best from 2025.
The 2022 Corton-Charlemagne Grand Cru is brilliant, unfurling in the glass with aromas of citrus zest, white peach, white flowers, fresh mint and wet stones, followed by a medium to full-bodied, layered and dense, tightly wound palate that's satiny but chiseled, with chalky structuring extract and a long, mineral finish.
About the producer
Domaine Faiveley is one of Burgundy’s most important wine producers. The family-owned estate, now in the hands of the seventh generation, is one of the largest in the region, with significant holdings in both the Côte d’Or and the Côte Chalonnaise.