Corton Charlemagne, Louis Jadot 2022

A beautifully layered, cool and airy nose freely reveals its aromas of spice, acacia blossom, crushed fennel, wet stone and a plethora of citrus elements. The racy and almost painfully intense medium-bodied flavors possess fine delineation on the impressively powerful, focused, balanced and lingering finish where a hint of bitter lemon character adds a sense of lift. This should amply repay extended keeping.

Recently stirred so cloudy. Affects the bouquet too, so that is hard to judge. Unquestioned weight, plenty of energy, the lees with the wood shows more at the finish. No reason why this should not be an excellent wine. Another sample was produced, representing the component raised in foudre only, 10 barrels worth, so one third of the whole, has a clear pale lemon and lime colour. The fruit is clearly ripe but with no signs of exotic fruit. This fills the palate beautifully, a little citrus, enough white fruit flesh and then a long stony finish. Absolutely what it should be, and in 2022 something more. Drink from 2032-2040+. Tasted: October 2023.