Sauzet, Corton Charlemagne Grand Cru

This comes from two grape growers, one in Ladoix and one in Pernand. The palate feel shows the rigor of Charlemagne. It is a sturdy wine with lots of chalky texture and struck match that needs time to settle out within the layers of exotic citrus, peach and melon. The vague toastiness adds to the impressive complexity. Just give this a few more years – Tim Atkin, 95 pts

Winery: Etienne Sauzet
Appellation: Burgundy, Corton Charlemagne Grand Cru
Average age of vines: 30-35 years
Farming Methods: Certified Organic
Maturation: N/A
Soil: Chalky soil
Varietal: Chardonnay
Vineyard Orientation: N/A
Vineyard Size: N/A

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Sauzet, Corton Charlemagne Grand Cru 2022	91-93 Vinous The debut 2022 Corton-Charlemagne Grand Cru comes from two parcels, one on the Pernand side and the other on the Ladoix side. It has a complexbouquet with lemon thyme, fern, and light citrus scents that unfold with each swirl of the glass. The palate is well-balanced with a sharp and, maybe, surprisingly malic entry. Quite tensile and Puligny in style, it just needs more “fatness” expected from this Grand Cru. Let’s see if it gains a bit more girth in bottle. – Neal Martin, Nov 2023 93-96 Jasper Morris From a new source of grapes, in fact two, in upper Pernand and upper Ladoix. Palish colour with a lime tint. The bouquet is not particularly demonstrative, but becomes classier after breathing. Quality minerals emerge on the palate with an electric white fruit. A little lifted ripe citrus at the back. All quite restrained at the moment, but there is proper wine waiting to emerge later. Drink from 2028-2038. Tasted: October 2023 95 Tim Atkin This comes from two grape growers, one in Ladoix and one in Pernand. The palate feel shows the rigor of Charlemagne. It is a sturdy wine with lots of chalky texture and struck match that needs time to settle out within the layers of exotic citrus, peach and melon. The vague toastiness adds to the impressive complexity. Just give this a few more years.	Bottle Image Label Image