2019 Corton-Charlemagne, Bouchard Pere et Fils (375ml)

"Cask sample. Sweet, almond nose – so very true to the climat! Then tight and tense. A good example with depth and tension though it's perhaps a little sweet? Lively and youthful." ~ (16.5) Jancis Robinson, JancisRobinson.com 12-20-2020

"This has quite pronounced vanilla oak, but has only just been bottled. As it aerates, notes of ripe pear, citrus and pineapple develop. Rich and creamy, this makes a bold statement, but also has lovely freshness that complements the generous body. Keeps pumping out the flavors for a long time at the finish. Drink or hold." ~ (96) James Suckling, JamesSuckling.com 8-16-2021

"Rich and demonstrative, the 2019 Corton-Charlemagne Grand Cru wafts from the glass with aromas of orchard fruits, peach, nutmeg, orange oil and fresh bread. Full-bodied, satiny and enveloping, it's deep and concentrated, with a fleshy core of fruit, lively acids and a long, saline finish. This is an unusually broad-shouldered but beautifully balanced Corton-Charlemagne from Bouchard." ~ (94) William Kelley, Robert Parker's Wine Advocate 9-30-2021

"Once again, the nose is firmly reduced though it seems clear that the underlying fruit is ripe. The plump, round and succulent larger-scaled flavors possess much better density and impressive power on the saline and beautifully long finish. This isn't as precise and chiseled as it usually is though there is still much to like as it should be reasonably approachable on the younger side." ~ (93) Allen Meadows, Burghound 6-10-2021