Tasting Notes

BH92–94

A restrained if beautifully complex nose features notes of wet stone, Granny Smith apples, dried white flowers and a mix of primarily white orchard fruit scents, in particular pear. There is excellent concentration to the highly textured medium weight plus flavors that are imposing in their raw power and drive, all wrapped in an intensely mineral-driven finish that, like the Perrières, is borderline painful. Think patience here as plenty will be required before this is fully ready. Point range: 92-94

WA94

Pierre-Yves almost forgot to show me his 2011 Corton-Charlemagne Grand Cru, which I had to take back to my hotel room and cool down myself to the correct temperature. It has a precise bouquet with seamlessly integrated oak just lifting up those lime flower, apricot blossom and brioche scents. The palate has a fine line of acidity and wonderful focus: shimmering green lemon and white peach notes. They fan out toward the precise, mineral-laden finish. This is divine – at the right temperature of course!

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