A terrific effort in a vintage that often produced rather open-knit, soft white Burgundies, the 2018 Corton-Charlemagne Grand Cru continues to perform very well. Mingling aromas of sweet citrus and stone fruits with notions of oatmeal, anise and flowers, it's medium to full-bodied, satiny and enveloping, exhibiting excellent depth at the core and impressive precision. Racy, charming and attractively complete, it stands out from its peers.

The 2018 Corton-Charlemagne Grand Cru is airy and nuanced in the glass. Crushed rocks, mint, white pepper and slate are all finely sketched. Readers will find a wine of subtlety. There’s a touch of reduction that I suspect will always be part of the wine’s personality. Clean, saline notes extend the crystalline finish. The 2018 is quite the introvert today.

The 2018 Corton-Charlemagne Grand Cru has a reductive nose but there is some fine fruit here, touches of orange pith, honeysuckle and melted candle wax. The palate is well balanced with a fine bead of acidity, a hint of wood to be subsumed on the entry, impressive depth with a slightly toasty finish. Tasted blind at the Burgfest 2018 white tasting.