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17½/20
Domaine Bouchard Père & Fils Corton Charlemagne Grand Cru 2003
Aloxe-Corton, Côte de Beaune, Côte d'Or, Burgundy, FranceChalky, vanilla, floral, citrus rind, ripe apple, honey, waxy, spicy lees aromas. Rich, ripe, dry, and fairly crisp acidity. Lots of mineral, chalky, green apple skin, honey, peach skin, mango, vanilla flavours with a long buttery, and citrus, spicy lees finish. Fine concentration and balance with good aging potential. Excellent effort for the hot 2003 vintage.Tasted: 31 October 2005Tasted by: Stuart TobePrices:BC | $150.00 | 750ml | speculative - Grady Wine Marketing |
Grape: Chardonnay