95 points Christy Canterbury, MW (TimAtkin.com): "Alas, whereas Frédéric Weber had 40 hl/ha here in 2022, he only harvested 5 hl/ha in 2021. This is a true gem with pretty and effusive aromatics of honeysuckle, ginger, lemonade and crushed stones. The flavors are pure and precise, and the mid-weight palate offers notable tension from the tangy acidity and touch of low-key tannins. It seems that it will be approachable early, even if several years would certainly layer on complexity. (2023)"
95 points Charles Curtis MW (Decanter): " Lemony and bright, this wine exemplifies the virtues of whites of the 2021 vintage. The initial impression is citrus peel, but there is a nectarine sweetness, some richer apricot notes, a salty mineral overlay, and some lovely floral notes. The wine has plenty of structure and length, but the freshness is well-balanced with the impressive level of extract. This wine will be better after a few years in the bottle and should age for decades. Bouchard’s four-hectare plot in thin white marl soils at the top of the hill consistently delivers grapes of concentration and bracing tension. Drinking Window: 2025-2055. (May 2022)"
92-94 points William Kelley (Wine Advocate): "The 2021 Corton-Charlemagne Grand Cru unwinds in the glass with aromas of pear, crisp yellow apple, white flowers, freshly baked bread and toasted nuts. Full-bodied, taut and chiseled, it's unusually concentrated, with a bright spine of acidity and chalky structuring extract. It's a standout of the range and well worth seeking out. (Jan 2023)"
Product SKU | 346192 |
Producer | Bouchard |
Country | France |
Region | Burgundy |
SubRegion | Côtes de Beaune |
Appellation | Aloxe-Corton |
Varietal | Chardonnay |
Vintage | 2021 |
Size | 750ml |
Color | White |
ABV | 13.5% |
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