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Rapet Pere et Fils, Corton Charlemagne Grand Cru 2023
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Reviewed by: William Kelley
Rapet's 2023 Corton-Charlemagne Grand Cru unfurls in the glass with aromas of peach and pear, mingled with white flowers, wet stones, crushed mint and hazelnut. Full-bodied, satiny and layered, it's deep and concentrated, with racy acids and a seamless, complete profile. This vintage marks a step up in texture and mid-palate volume for Rapet, and it is well worth seeking out.
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.
