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Rapet Pere et Fils, Corton Charlemagne Grand Cru 2018
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Reviewed by: William Kelley
Rapet's 2018 Corton-Charlemagne Grand Cru opens in the glass with aromas of pear, citrus oil, white flowers, hazelnuts and wheat toast. On the palate, it's full-bodied, satiny and textural, with real depth and concentration, its rich and fleshy core of fruit structured around ripe acids and chalky dry extract. In a more gourmand, exotic register, this has turned out very well.
About the Producer
Located between the Côte de Nuits and Côte de Beaune, in Pernand-Vergelesses, Burgundy, Domaine Rapet produces fine wines around the prestigious Corton hill. The family estate goes back a long way, with a 1765 tastevin bearing the family name that has been carefully guarded from generation to generation. Following Robert and Roland's footsteps, Vincent and Sylvette now give their all to running the estate. The estate comprises 20 hectares of vines in the villages of Pernand-Vergelesses, Savigny les Beaune, Chorey les Beaune, Aloxe Corton and Beaune. As the only vineyard to offer the full range of white and red wines, the estate provides a warm welcome to tourists and wine-lovers alike, who will take immense pleasure in wandering around and soaking up the gentle atmosphere.
