93-96 points Jasper Morris, MW: "Clear bright and pure, supremely elegant but with an excellent core of concentration. First white to be picked. Brilliant intensity, all the stones, quite fat fruit finish, certainly ripe enough, lengthy perfumed finish. Wouldn’t have wanted to leave it later! But I love this. (Oct 2019)"
95 points Tim Atkin, MW (Decanter): " Etienne de Montille sources his Corton-Charlemagne from a single parcel in the Les Pougets climat in Aloxe-Corton, which was replanted with white grapes in 2006, switching from Pinot Noir. Fermented in one-third new wood, it's a textbook reading of the Grand Cru, with classic understated power, structure and minerality and the promise of more to come in bottle. Drinking Window: 2023-2032. (Oct 2018)"
92-94 points Neal Martin (Vinous): "The 2018 Corton-Charlemagne Grand Cru comes from a south-facing parcel and sees a little less new oak than the Chevalier-Montrachet. It has a more Zen-like bouquet than the Chevalier-Montrachet, which goes against type considering the vineyards in question. The lightly spiced palate is well balanced with a fine saline entry and good weight toward the lemongrass-tinged finish, which feels persistent and satisfying. Good potential. Drink: 2023-2042. (Jan 2020)"
92-94 points Fine Wine Review: "Tightly-wound, acidic, energetic, but still austere, as one would like. From the Le Pouget climat. (11/24/19)"
91-93 points William Kelley (Wine Advocate): "The 2018 Corton-Charlemagne Grand Cru wafts from the glass with notes of citrus oil, fresh pastry, peach and almond paste, followed by a medium to full-bodied, lively and enveloping palate that's quite supple and charming this year. This seems built to drink well in its youth. (Feb 2020)"
95 points Tim Atkin, MW (Decanter): " Etienne de Montille sources his Corton-Charlemagne from a single parcel in the Les Pougets climat in Aloxe-Corton, which was replanted with white grapes in 2006, switching from Pinot Noir. Fermented in one-third new wood, it's a textbook reading of the Grand Cru, with classic understated power, structure and minerality and the promise of more to come in bottle. Drinking Window: 2023-2032. (Oct 2018)"
92-94 points Neal Martin (Vinous): "The 2018 Corton-Charlemagne Grand Cru comes from a south-facing parcel and sees a little less new oak than the Chevalier-Montrachet. It has a more Zen-like bouquet than the Chevalier-Montrachet, which goes against type considering the vineyards in question. The lightly spiced palate is well balanced with a fine saline entry and good weight toward the lemongrass-tinged finish, which feels persistent and satisfying. Good potential. Drink: 2023-2042. (Jan 2020)"
92-94 points Fine Wine Review: "Tightly-wound, acidic, energetic, but still austere, as one would like. From the Le Pouget climat. (11/24/19)"
91-93 points William Kelley (Wine Advocate): "The 2018 Corton-Charlemagne Grand Cru wafts from the glass with notes of citrus oil, fresh pastry, peach and almond paste, followed by a medium to full-bodied, lively and enveloping palate that's quite supple and charming this year. This seems built to drink well in its youth. (Feb 2020)"
| Product SKU | 338930 |
| Producer | De Montille |
| Country | France |
| Region | Burgundy |
| SubRegion | Côtes de Beaune |
| Appellation | Aloxe-Corton |
| Varietal | Chardonnay |
| Designation | Grand Cru |
| Vintage | 2018 |
| Size | 750ml |
| Color | White |
| ABV | 13.0% |
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