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

Compellingly pure aromas and flavors of white nectarine, peach, lime pith, fresh herbs and pine resin. Powerful, classic Corton-Charlemagne with outstanding density, but extremely bound-up in the early going. This chewy, savory wine shows no easy sweetness but it's not dry either. The slowly mounting, vibrant finish displays deep saline minerality. This should age beautifully and may well ultimately merit an even higher rating.

2003 onwards. Half from Pernand (high) and half from Aloxe (mid slope) in a normal year but in 2016 the Pernand was very frosted so this year Aloxe gives 85% of the wine. Picked the same day and blended in the press. Later malo and may be bottled later than other wines. Usually 4 x 350-litre and one smaller barrel but This year just two 350-litre barrels. Barrel sample. Smells more austere than the Meursault Genevrières but also a presence of nutty/creamy oak. Full of ripe citrus and a touch of apricot. A loving nature on the palate, as if the wine wants to win you over with its scented mid palate. Concentrated and still really lithe and fresh. Succulent, mouth-watering. Gorgeous. Generous, extreme length and finesse. Just makes you want to drink it. (JR)