Corton Charlemagne Bouchard Pere et Fils 2018 (OCC 6)

Description

By Wine Spectator in 2021 (WS95)

There is a creaminess to the texture in this white, whose profile borders on broad and muscular. Apple, lemon and stone flavors hold center court, while elements of spice and mineral lurk on the lingering finish.

By Decanter in 2019 (TA94)

Bouchard Père’s Corton-Charlemagne hails from a cool, east-facing site on yellow marls soils in Aloxe-Corton and is one of the last parcels to be picked. Fermented in 20% new wood, it’s still a pretty rich Grand Cru white, with breadth, texture and a drizzle of honey, but there’s also plenty of balancing acidity, sap and minerality. Appealing stuff.

By James Suckling in 2020 (JS94)

This is very open, across a broad palate that shows ripe apples, pineapple and light tropical fruit. Hints of cream. Full-bodied, flavorful and delicious now. Will improve with age, but why wait?

By Jasper Morris in 2019 (JM93-95)

A wall marking an underlying geological fault separates this from their red Corton. It is the last white to be picked. Always very healthy, especially since some of the wood above has been cut back. Just racked. Fine pure lemon colour. This is very elegant, with a delicious purity, more suave than stony but the minerals are lurking. Absolutely white fruit, very stylish.