Bouchard Pere et Fils, Corton Charlemagne Blanc other_regions_italy youthfully austere and quite serious

youthfully austere and quite serious finish

but the balance isn’t nearly as well dialed in compared to the best of these grands crus

(made with ~60% whole clusters)

chopped almonds and oyster shells plus a waft of baker's yeast

leather and tobacco add shades of nuance throughout

Bouchard Pere et Fils, Corton Charlemagne Blanc other_regions_italy youthfully austere and quite serious(from a huge 3. 65 ha plot in Le Corton). A restrained and cool nose combines notes of green apple and pear with those of lemon rind and white flower that, once again, are set off by a discreet note of wood nuances. As one would reasonably expect, the mouthfeel of the medium weight flavors that possess a lovely texture on the lightly mineral inflected, focused finish that displays noticeable warmth and a touch of sweetness.