94POINTS
17½/20
Domaine Bouchard Père & Fils Corton Charlemagne Grand Cru 2004
Aloxe-Corton, Côte de Beaune, Côte d'Or, Burgundy, FranceSpicy, melon, lees, vanilla, toasty, butter, citrus, baked green apple skin, pear, mineral, honey aromas. Dry, rich, tight, concentrated palate with very good acidity. Fresh with green apple, spicy, mineral, vanilla, lees, honey, citrus peel, floral flavours and a buttery, anise finish. Very young, needs 3-7 years. Has structure and vibrancy if a slightly hard edge. Not quite the finish of the Chevalier but it has fine intensity.Tasted: 14 January 2007Tasted by: Stuart TobePrices:BC | $135.00 | 750ml | speculative - Grady Wine Marketing |
Grape: Chardonnay