John Gilman - 96 Points
The Drouhin family’s own parcels of vines in this vineyard are located at the very summit of the slope, in the upper section of the climat of les Longuettes, which lies on the Aloxe-Pernand border. The 2017 was still in cask in November and is clearly one of the great recent vintages of Corton-Charlemagne from the maison. The bouquet offers up a pure and nicely reserved blend of pear, apple, fresh almond, chalky minerality, a touch of citrus zest and a discreet base of vanillin oak. On the palate the wine is deep, full-bodied and pure on the attack, with a rock solid core, great mineral drive and grip, bright, snappy acids and stunning balance and nascent complexity on the very, very long and energetic finish. This is a brilliant example of Corton Charlie. (12/2018)
James Suckling - 96 Points
Very attractive wet stones and a wealth of hazelnuts and ripe, fresh and expressive lemons and white peaches. The palate has beautifully complete, fleshy texture, really seamless and underpinned by stony, powerful terroir-driven structure. Exceptional Corton-Charlemagne here. (1/2019)
Robert Parker's Wine Advocate - 95 Points
The 2017 Corton-Charlemagne Grand Cru is excellent, unwinding in the glass with aromas of sweet citrus oil, beeswax, white flowers and oyster shell. On the palate, the wine is full-bodied, layered and satiny on the attack, with considerable concentration and structuring dry extract, succulent underlying acids and a long, chalky finish. From the south-facing climat Les Languettes, this is one of the highlights of Drouhin's 2017 portfolio. (1/2019)
Specifications
| Country | France |
| Region | Burgundy |
| Sub-Region | Corton Charlemagne |
| Classification | Burgundy Grand Cru |
| Vintage | 2017 |
| Grape | Chardonnay |
| Volume | 750ml |
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