Corton Charlemagne, Louis Jadot 2022

Recently stirred so cloudy. Affects the bouquet too, so that is hard to judge. Unquestioned weight, plenty of energy, the lees with the wood shows more at the finish. No reason why this should not be an excellent wine. Another sample was produced, representing the component raised in foudre only, 10 barrels worth, so one third of the whole, has a clear pale lemon and lime colour. The fruit is clearly ripe but with no signs of exotic fruit. This fills the palate beautifully, a little citrus, enough white fruit flesh and then a long stony finish. Absolutely what it should be, and in 2022 something more. Drink from 2032-2040+. Tasted: October 2023.

A pale straw colour with a very youthful, pure white pear fruit nose. The palate is broad with the same youthful vigour, blanched almonds and poached pears carrying the fruit weight. This is full bodied and dense but not overbearing, the acids are bright and cut through the viscous texture. Dense, long and impressive this year.