France · Burgundy · Cote de Beaune · Corton Charlemagne White · Still · wine-wine · 1074293
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| Price / case | Vintage | Packing | Qty | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 942.88 GBP | 2013 | 6 x 75cl | 1 | uk / United Kingdom |
| 877.80 GBP | 2013 | 6 x 75cl | 1 | uk / United Kingdom |
| 1149.50 GBP | 2017 | 6 x 75cl | 1 | uk / United Kingdom |
| 1263.41 GBP | 2018 | 6 x 75cl | 1 | uk / United Kingdom |
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| Vintage | Packing | Offers | Bids | Market price | WA rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 12 x 75cl | 0 | 0 | 14167.68 | |
| 2011 | 6 x 75cl | 0 | 0 | 7083.84 | |
| 2012 | 12 x 75cl | 0 | 0 | 15509.04 | 93 |
| 2012 | 6 x 75cl | 0 | 0 | 7754.52 | 93 |
| 2013 | 12 x 75cl | 0 | 0 | 13537.56 | 93 |
| 2013 | 6 x 75cl | 2 | 0 | 6768.78 | 93 |
| 2017 | 6 x 75cl | 1 | 0 | ||
| 2018 | 2 x 75cl | 1 | 0 | ||
| 2018 | 6 x 75cl | 1 | 0 | ||
| 2020 | 12 x 75cl | 0 | 0 | 40330.32 | |
| 2020 | 3 x 75cl | 0 | 0 | 10082.58 |
Rating: 91 –93
The 2020 Corton-Charlemagne Grand Cru comes from the climat of Les Longuettes. It is strangely quite muted on the nose, certainly more than the Bâtard-Montrachet. The palate is well balanced with a fine bead of acidity, taut and fresh with a bright, quite saline finish that feels quite linear. Maybe I just wanted more tension and mineralité here? Give me more, please. Closure: Diam
Rating: 89 –91
The 2016 Corton Charlemagne Grand Cru was sporting a small reduction on the nose though there is plenty of fruit underneath. The palate is quite powerful and voluminous, waxy in texture with a touch of orange rind on the slightly short finish. Not bad at all, although I found that it was surpassed by several of Benjamin's premier crus.
The 2014 Corton-Charlemagne Grand Cru has a slightly conservative bouquet that does not quite come to grips with the terroir, just a little anonymous after the Chassagne-Montrachet. The palate is better with a touch of reduction, walnut and burnt toast, nutmeg and honeycomb towards the long finish. I must admit, I could not get my head around this barrel sample.
Rating: 93 –95
The 2012 Corton-Charlemagne Grand Cru comes exclusively from the Pernand-Vergelesses side. It has a very seductive but serious bouquet with suggestions of flint and smoke emerging with time. It is very intense but broody at the same time. The palate is very well-balanced with lovely white peach, quince and spice notes that are succinctly integrated with the new oak that lingers long in the mouth. What a lovely Corton-Charlemagne – grab one as there is a solitary barrel of 2013! There is one vigneron pleased about the late running of the 2013 harvest more than any other – Benjamin Leroux. “I had my third baby two weeks ago,” he reveals, though he looks in unnaturally fine fettle given the sleepless nights he must surely be enduring. I met Benjamin at his winery located just off the Beaune ring road opposite Albert Bichot and Domaine des Croix. Here he vinifies all his negociant wines that are labeled under his name, and when he is not there, you will probably find him down in Domaine Comte Armand, where he has been responsible for recent vintages. He shares the facility with Nicolas Rossignol, whose wines I tasted directly afterwards. Those wishing to glean more information on Leroux’s background should peruse the article I wrote in the August issue of The Wine Advocate concerning Clos des Epeneaux. He told me that he will bottle his 2012s relatively early this year and, in fact, several were already under cork. Like practically everyone, his crops are depleted in 2012 depending upon the area, up to 80% in the worst affected by frost and hail. The samples that I tasted were either in bottle (wines with single figure scores) or in barrel just after malo-lactic but before racking (given by banded scores). Generally, these constituted an outstanding set of wines, albeit often in miniscule quantities, which is why some of the cuvees are exclusive to certain markets (for example, you will have to go to Hong Kong to find his elusive Clos Saint Denis.) While the grand crus could stand shoulder-to-shoulder with many growers, readers should check out some of his over-performing Village and Premier Crus, particularly the former that were bolstered by the blending of the latter due to depletion of crop. Importer: Becky Wasserman Selection (Le Serbet) and through various US importers (see www.leserbet.com for full list.)
Rating: 93 –93
Tasted blind at the Burgundy 2012 tasting in Beaune. The 2012 Corton Charlemagne Grand Cru from Mon. Leroux has an understated bouquet, one that is well defined but needs a small kick up the backside. There are touches of white flowers coming through, a delicate set of aromatics that gently unfold. The palate is better with well-judged acidity, a bit more lime coming through than Domaine de la Vougeraie’s example and armed with more phenolics towards the finish. Perhaps this Corton-Charlemagne shows more work in the winery (there was just a single barrel if I recall correctly) yet it has a pleasant, lime and lemongrass-tinged finish that is very appealing. This is a more feminine Corton-Charlemagne, one that has class and style.
Rating: 90 –92
The 2010 Corton-Charlemagne is quite juicy and approachable today. Mint, flowers, pears and citrus are some of the aromas and flavors that come together in the glass. Today the oak is a bit prominent, but that should not be an issue as the wine continues to grow in barrel. Leroux’s Corton-Charlemagne is sourced from a parcel on the Pernand side. Anticipated maturity: 2014+. Benjamin Leroux is quite and unassuming, but his wines more than speak for themselves. I tasted a wide range of 2010s, but was only able to revisit a handful of 2009s, as production is just a barrel or two for most wines. These are some of the most interesting wines being made in Burgundy today. A Becky Wasserman Selection, Le Serbet, various American importers, including: Fine Vines, IL; tel. (708) 343-6702, Cavatappi, Washington; tel. (206) 282-5226, Veritas Imports, CA; tel. (310) 205-3800, Verity Wine Partners, New York, NY; tel. (212)683-8763
Rating: 94 –94
The 2010 Corton-Charlemagne is pure class and elegance. Soft, floral notes meld into nuanced, finessed pears and apples in this feminine, gracious Corton-Charlemagne. Deceptively medium in body, the wine nevertheless possesses gorgeous depth, richness and power. A closing blast of fruit informs the pointed, vibrant finish. This is a gorgeous wine with plenty of promise. The Corton-Charlemagne is made from a blend of Pernand-Vergelesses and Ladoix fruit, approximately two-thirds and one-third respectively. Anticipated maturity: 2014+. Benjamin Leroux is probably best known to readers for his superb work at Comte Armand, but the wines Leroux crafts under his own micro-negociant label are equally worthy of attention. Readers may also want to check out my video interview with Leroux on our website for more on his views on current vintages. In addition to the wines listed here, I also tasted just about all the 2011 whites. Those wines are shaping up beautifully and in some cases will rival or perhaps even surpass the 2010s for their balance. If the 2010s have a weakness here, it is that they are at times a bit on the heavy side. A Becky Wasserman Selection, Le Serbet, various American importers, including: Fine Vines, IL; tel. (708) 343-6702, Cavatappi, Washington; tel. (206) 282-5226, Veritas Imports, CA; tel. (310) 205-3800, Verity Wine Partners, New York, NY; tel. (212) 683-8763
Rating: 94 –94
The 2010 Corton-Charlemagne is pure class and elegance. Soft, floral notes meld into nuanced, finessed pears and apples in this feminine, gracious Corton-Charlemagne. Deceptively medium in body, the wine nevertheless possesses gorgeous depth, richness and power. A closing blast of fruit informs the pointed, vibrant finish. This is a gorgeous wine with plenty of promise. The Corton-Charlemagne is made from a blend of Pernand-Vergelesses and Ladoix fruit, approximately two-thirds and one-third respectively. Anticipated maturity: 2014+. Benjamin Leroux is probably best known to readers for his superb work at Comte Armand, but the wines Leroux crafts under his own micro-negociant label are equally worthy of attention. Readers may also want to check out my video interview with Leroux on our website for more on his views on current vintages. In addition to the wines listed here, I also tasted just about all the 2011 whites. Those wines are shaping up beautifully and in some cases will rival or perhaps even surpass the 2010s for their balance. If the 2010s have a weakness here, it is that they are at times a bit on the heavy side. A Becky Wasserman Selection, Le Serbet, various American importers, including: Fine Vines, IL; tel. (708) 343-6702, Cavatappi, Washington; tel. (206) 282-5226, Veritas Imports, CA; tel. (310) 205-3800, Verity Wine Partners, New York, NY; tel. (212) 683-8763
Rating: 91 –93
The 2013 Corton-Charlemagne Grand Cru, which is from the Pernand side, has a touch of whipped cream on the citrus nose. The palate has a spicy entry and a pleasant fatness and weight in the mouth. There are quite pronounced grilled walnut and smoky notes here lending the finish more complexity. Excellent.