96 points Christy Canterbury, MW (TimAtkin.com): "Though producing only a meager 11 hl/ha, this juice is remarkably glorious. The texture is glossy and generous with a lightly creamy coating lingering long on the palate. The flavors start with toasted hazelnuts and sweet spices then bridge into poached pear before resolving into a crunchy, corn-starchy texture on the finish. There is excellent precision of terroir and vintage here, and it is ready now or whenever you reach for it. No rush. (2023)"
94-95 points Sarah Marsh, MW (The World of Fine Wine): "From Le Corton, east-facing, which lost 70–80%. This is strong, austere, and straight. Powerful and slightly severe. Long, savory, sparse finish. 2026–35. (Issue 79; 2023)"
94-95 points Steen Öhman (Winehog): "The Corton-Charlemagne is showing very well indeed, marked by the strong minerality of the hill. The Faiveley CC is from the Ladoix side of the Corton hill, hence facing east. It’s showing a fine, saline, mineral note which helps expand and reveal the fruit via its ample backbone. The delicate 2021 acidity really underpins it well. Drink from 2032. (12/19/22)"
93-95 points William Kelley (Wine Advocate): "The 2021 Corton-Charlemagne Grand Cru was cropped at a mere 12 hectoliters per hectare, yet it remains quite classic in profile, exhibiting notes of lemon zest, pear, nutmeg and pastry cream, followed by a full-bodied, layered and concentrated palate with a satiny attack and a racy spine of acidity, concluding with a chalky finish. (Jan 2023)"
92-95 points Jasper Morris, MW (Inside Burgundy): "A tiny yield here, around 12 hl/ha. Quite Mid lemon yellow. A slightly smoky nose. a mix of different fruits, including some pineapple, as well as apple and citrus. Good intensity through the middle, where there is enough flesh on the bones. The finish is properly persistent. Drink from 2027-2034. (Nov 2022)"
92-94 points Neal Martin (Vinous): "The 2021 Corton-Charlemagne Grand Cru was heavily affected by the frost resulting in just four barrels rather than the usual 16 or 17; their plot is located on the Ladoix side. At the moment there is quite a bit of reduction on the nose that occludes the terroir expression at the moment. The palate is taut and fresh, a judicious slice of bitter lemon lends tension that sutures with the apricot and lemongrass notes on the finish that has a little more persistence than the Bâtard-Montrachet. Promising despite everything. Drink: 2025-2042. (Jan 2023)"
93 points Charles Curtis, MW (Decanter): "The ’21 Corton-Charlemagne from Faiveley is considerably less rich and opulent than previous warmer vintages. The accent here is on bright grapefruit and lemon peel aromas with a pronounced mineral streak and notes of white flowers. The texture shows lots of tension and crisp acidity, yet the wine is not tart and will undoubtedly age marvelously well. The grapes are gently pressed as whole clusters and fermented in cask (half new). It is produced from a 0.83-hectare parcel in Ladoix next to their Clos des Cortons Faiveley. Drinking Window: 2025-2055. (Jun 2022)"
94-95 points Sarah Marsh, MW (The World of Fine Wine): "From Le Corton, east-facing, which lost 70–80%. This is strong, austere, and straight. Powerful and slightly severe. Long, savory, sparse finish. 2026–35. (Issue 79; 2023)"
94-95 points Steen Öhman (Winehog): "The Corton-Charlemagne is showing very well indeed, marked by the strong minerality of the hill. The Faiveley CC is from the Ladoix side of the Corton hill, hence facing east. It’s showing a fine, saline, mineral note which helps expand and reveal the fruit via its ample backbone. The delicate 2021 acidity really underpins it well. Drink from 2032. (12/19/22)"
93-95 points William Kelley (Wine Advocate): "The 2021 Corton-Charlemagne Grand Cru was cropped at a mere 12 hectoliters per hectare, yet it remains quite classic in profile, exhibiting notes of lemon zest, pear, nutmeg and pastry cream, followed by a full-bodied, layered and concentrated palate with a satiny attack and a racy spine of acidity, concluding with a chalky finish. (Jan 2023)"
92-95 points Jasper Morris, MW (Inside Burgundy): "A tiny yield here, around 12 hl/ha. Quite Mid lemon yellow. A slightly smoky nose. a mix of different fruits, including some pineapple, as well as apple and citrus. Good intensity through the middle, where there is enough flesh on the bones. The finish is properly persistent. Drink from 2027-2034. (Nov 2022)"
92-94 points Neal Martin (Vinous): "The 2021 Corton-Charlemagne Grand Cru was heavily affected by the frost resulting in just four barrels rather than the usual 16 or 17; their plot is located on the Ladoix side. At the moment there is quite a bit of reduction on the nose that occludes the terroir expression at the moment. The palate is taut and fresh, a judicious slice of bitter lemon lends tension that sutures with the apricot and lemongrass notes on the finish that has a little more persistence than the Bâtard-Montrachet. Promising despite everything. Drink: 2025-2042. (Jan 2023)"
93 points Charles Curtis, MW (Decanter): "The ’21 Corton-Charlemagne from Faiveley is considerably less rich and opulent than previous warmer vintages. The accent here is on bright grapefruit and lemon peel aromas with a pronounced mineral streak and notes of white flowers. The texture shows lots of tension and crisp acidity, yet the wine is not tart and will undoubtedly age marvelously well. The grapes are gently pressed as whole clusters and fermented in cask (half new). It is produced from a 0.83-hectare parcel in Ladoix next to their Clos des Cortons Faiveley. Drinking Window: 2025-2055. (Jun 2022)"
| Product SKU | 346227 |
| Producer | Faiveley |
| Country | France |
| Region | Burgundy |
| SubRegion | Côtes de Beaune |
| Appellation | Aloxe-Corton |
| Varietal | Chardonnay |
| Designation | Grand Cru |
| Vintage | 2021 |
| Size | 750ml |
| Color | White |
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