Vougeraie, Corton Charlemagne Blanc

Vougeraie, Corton Charlemagne BlancNoticeable but still discreet wood nuances set off fresh, cool and complex aromas of Granny Smith apples, pear, lavender, white flowers and hints of mineral reduction. There is excellent volume and an intense minerality to the relatively forward and lush broad shouldered flavors that coat the palate with dry extract before culminating in an explosive balanced and strikingly long finish. This has added the depth it was missing from barrel at the time

a pinch of spice on the finish

indeed almost delicate lemon rind-inflected finish

The richness really comes through on the finish

There is excellent intensity to the tautly muscular

This is also most impressive though note that patience will be required

The big-bodied flavors possess a bit more size

Soft red berry fruit

The exceptionally rich but also strikingly intense broad-shouldered flavors exude both an abundance of dry extract as well as minerality

On the palate this is almost a blend of the Genevrières and Perrières as there is some of each attribute on the middleweight flavors including minerality

with emphatic mineral cut and excellent focus

(from a mix of vines that range from 60 to 80+ years of age

26 ha holding)