Pierre Yves Colin Morey, Corton Charlemagne Blanc

Pierre Yves Colin Morey, Corton Charlemagne Blanc(the proportions have changed again and in 2018 are in a 35 65% proportion from Les Languettes in Aloxe and En Charlemagne in Pernand). A restrained, ultra fresh and distinctly floral nose reflects notes of various white orchard fruit aromas, lemon zest and discreet wood toast. There is outstanding volume to the rich and succulent broad shouldered flavors that possess focused power on the beautifully long and sappy mineral infused finish that is

Doug Shafer noted that this fruit was picked at up to 26 degrees Brix

dark currant and plenty of gamy nuances

eucalyptus and blackberries

The 2008 Dom Pérignon continues to show very well

This bottle was refilled once by Franco in either 2000 or 2001

mainly thanks to the larger contribution of Sémillon at one-third of the blend

silky and ready for prime time

Here too there is a poached plum character to the slightly fresher nose of earth and soft wood nuances

crisp red fruits (wild strawberry and cranberry) with a sharp

Opaque purple-colored

But hard work does pay off

Looking at the 2010s