Domaine Seguin-Manuel Corton-Charlemagne Grand Cru, Cote de Beaune, France

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The 2016 Corton Charlemagne Grand Cru has a fragrant bouquet with white and yellow flowers, citrus lemon and wet limestone scents that are well defined. The palate is very well balanced with a slightly malic entry. There is commendable weight to this Corton-Charlemagne and just sufficient salinity on the finish if not quite the length of the best I have tasted from the famous hill.

The 2014 Corton-Charlemagne Grand Cru, matured in 50% new oak, has a composed, lemon thyme and limestone-scented bouquet that has good vigor and delineation. The palate is fresh and vibrant on the entry, slightly waxy in texture, harmonious with citrus lemon, pineapple, quince and a touch of lemongrass towards the finish. This is a very elegant Corton-Charlemagne from Thibault Marion and given the substance, it should age with style.

The 2013 Corton Charlemagne Grand Cru, which is raised in 50% new oak, has a charming and quite sophisticated bouquet in the making, with scents of lemon peel, lanolin and walnut emerging with time. The palate is medium-bodied with lime cordial and citrus lemon on the entry. This feels harmonious in the mouth, quite tensile, with a precise finish that you would expect from a much more famous exponent of the hill. This is definitely worth seeking out.

The 2011 Corton-Charlemagne Grand Cru, from the middle of Charlemagne toward the upper reaches below the forest, seems a little muted on the nose compared to the more vibrant Puligny Garenne. Perhaps it needs another couple of years for the aromatics to open up? The palate is nicely balanced with fresh citrus fruit, hints of orange peel and passion fruit leading to a composed, mineral laden finish. This is another excellent white, although we will have to wait for the aromatics to wake up. Drink 2014-2020+ I have written about Seguin-Manuel on many occasions, ever since a memorable tasting of ancient negociant vintages back in 2005 that elicited more perfect scores than any other (three to be exact.) Winemaker and proprietor Thibault Marion’s wines have little in common with those historical bottles, but he is carving a name for himself as one of Burgundy’s most thoughtful winemakers. Since 2009, he has been cultivating his own vines organic and they were certified last year. Importer: Winebow, Washington, DC; tel. (202) 835-3061