The 2023 Corton-Charlemagne Grand Cru hails from vines located on the eastern side in the lieu-dit of Les Longuettes. This has a fragrant bouquet with orchard fruit, crushed chalk and white flower notes that gain intensity in the glass. The palate is very well balanced with orange rind and tangerine tones. The vibrant, spicy, lemongrass-laced finish has a seductively waxy texture. This is excellent.

Opening in the glass with notes of sweet citrus fruits, white flowers and freshly baked bread, the 2023 Corton-Charlemagne Grand Cru (Domaine) is full-bodied, satiny and layered, with a deep core of fruit and a long, chalky finish.

For reports and full tasting notes, go toTim Atkin MW's website.

Cask sample. Like a marble temple in the cold light of winter morning: every door closed, shining with white light. Closed. Long, broad, strong, bold lines; every angle precisely cut and fitted into the next. Lapidary. Lithographic right now, but you can feel the fruit and richness straining to be heard through those walls. Peaches and mint on the cool finish. (TC)