Wine Advisor
Rapet Pere et Fils, Corton Charlemagne Grand Cru 2019
View analysis
Description
Tasting notes
Reviewed by: William Kelley
The 2019 Corton-Charlemagne Grand Cru is performing very well, mingling notes of crisp orchard fruit and orange oil with hints of nutmeg, toasted almonds, white flowers and clear honey. Full-bodied, layered and concentrated, it's muscular and multidimensional, with tangy acids and a taut, chiseled profile that's built for the cellar.
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.
