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Corton Charlemagne
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Corton Charlemagne
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Thursday, August 17, 2006 |
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Speaker: Harriet Lembeck, Wine Educator and author
Corton Charlemagne is considered one of the finest examples of Grand Cru white wines in the world. We tasted 13 sublime wines from 5 vintages (1996, 1997, 2001, 2002 and 2003) and 11 top producers: L Latour(2), G. Roumier(2), Joseph Drouhin, J. Prieur, Champy, Chartron et Trebuchet, Domaine Vincent Sauvestre, Bouchard, B. Ambroise, Verget, and J.M Boillot.
Jean Marc Boillet 1997 was the favorite of the flight. Verget 1996 was the second favorite, Joseph Drouhin 2001 was the third favorite and Bouchard 1996 was the fourth favorite. There was only one vote difference between the top voted wine and each of the favorites. Only 3 wines received 0 or 1 vote. All the wines were in good condition and all were bought at the same auction two years ago. Prices for each wine can be found on the web.
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| 2003 |
Votes |
Full Retail Price $ |
Domaine Vincent Sauvestre
2003 was a high acidity year. Heat wave, little rain, coldest September on record. Young, lemony notes in the nose, limestone, alcohol glows, rich minerally. Needs time.
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0 |
$95.00 |
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| 2002 |
Votes |
Full Retail Price $ |
Chartron & Trebuchet
Touch of hazelnuts, more flavor than 2003. Long finish, minerally with a touch of honey.
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4 |
$119.00 |
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| 2001 |
Votes |
Full Retail Price $ |
Louis Latour
2001 was a controversial vintage but very drinkable. Smoky. Wood flavors, toasty, quince. |
1 |
$70.00 |
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Joseph Drouhin
Fruity, very oaky, more advanced than the Latour. Cedary, youthful.
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9
Third Favorite |
$95.00 |
| 1997 |
Votes |
Full Retail Price $ |
Jean Marc Boillet
Honey, gardenia, floral, scented, perfumy, elegant. The favorite of the flight. |
11
Favorite |
$70.00 |
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Jacques Prieur
Woody, fat, not as elegant as the Boillet. Needs 7-10 years. Fills the mouth, high alcohol. |
7 |
$100.00 |
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Louis Latour
Honey, subdued, hint of vanilla, fruit & wood, well integrated, balanced, elegant. |
1 |
$95.00 |
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George Roumier
Closed nose, not elegant, quiet, less intense, long finish.
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6 |
N/A |
| 1996 |
Votes |
Full Retail Price $ |
George Roumier
Five Star year with a cold September. Good acidity, richer than the 1997 Roumier. Spice, pepper, bigger and fatter. |
5 |
$300.00 |
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Bouchard
Lighter, smoky, spice, bacon, good acidity. |
8
Fourth Favorite |
$89.00 |
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Champy
Lemony, high alcohol, good acidity, long finish. |
8 |
$90.00 |
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B. Ambroise
Quiet nose, talcum powder, apples, some sweetness on tongue. |
7 |
$80.00 |
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Verget
Toasty, smoky, good acidity, still youthful.
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10
Second Favorite |
$195.00 |
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