Bruno Clair, Corton Charlemagne

Bruno Clair, Corton CharlemagneThis too flashes discreet wood influence on the spicier and more floral suffused aromas. There is very fine mid palate density to the much bigger and more powerful flavors that coat the palate with dry extract on the citrusy and bone dry finale that offers impressive persistence. This will however need to add depth to achieve the upper end of my projected range, but it could well do that if given a chance with at least a few years of bottle age.

The most tannic of the "big three" bottlings this year

engaging style

but also has deceptive grip for cellaring

intense and stony medium-bodied flavors that possess more volume than those of the Reignots before terminating in a wonderfully long and impeccably well-balanced finale

slightly angular finish underlined by moderate acidity

(from Vergers proper)

" This was the first year the estate used its new optical sorter

offering a classic expression of its charms

Good stuff though note that once again patience will be required

It has lovely internal sweetness

An overtly floral nose features pretty red berry fruit along with hints of stems and soft earth that are also reflected by the racy

a medium level of grainy tannins and a long