Dublère Corton-Charlemagne Grand Cru 2007

95 points David Schildknecht (Wine Advocate): "Like his Chaumees, there are four barrels of Pethel’s 2007 Corton-Charlemagne, which represent the original acreage of his still tiny domaine, a parcel in the En Charlemagne near the edge of the village of Pernand. Asked why there was not more in this of all years, Pethel said with a laugh "the vines and the vintner collaborate to keep the yields on this constant." Like so many of the best 2007s from Corton-Charlemagne, this is unusually forward and strikingly floral in fragrance for its appellation. Scents of iris, apple blossom, heliotrope, and narcissus usher in a creamy palate that gains contrast from a subtle chew of pit fruit skin while preserving a wafting floral dimension that is practically ethereal. This shows a lightness of touch, buoyancy, and transparency to floral and mineral shadings exceptional even by the exalted standards of this cru. I expect this to be worth following for more than a decade, although – in the absence of track record – I don't wish to go further out on a limb. (12/21/09)"

94 points Jasper Morris, MW (Inside Burgundy): "Fine pure pale colour, lots of energy and a little bit of reduction on the palate, impressive potential. Superb weight to this, yellow fruit, some of the necessary stones, good oak balance. Very well made. (Jun 2017)"

91-93 points Allen Meadows (Burghound): "A discreet touch of pain grillé frames a layered, fresh and cool nose of primarily green fruit and wet stone aromas that complement rich, full and notably powerful big-bodied flavors brimming with dry extract on the explosive and cuts-like-a-knife finish. An impressive effort that is very Corton-Charlemagne in character. Drink: 2014+. (Jul 2009)"