Intense aromas of lemon verbena mineral and spice are followed by lemon peach and stone flavors. Young and racy with fine intensity that builds on the palate. This has terrific energy along with a dry flinty feel on the finish. Best from 2012 through 2022. 350 cases imported. –BS

(WA 90-92 points) Girardin has the luxury of fielding two bottlings of 2006 Corton Charlemagne. This first hails from lower-elevation parcels in all three communes that share this grand cru. Lemon, lime, and overt stone and chalk dominate the nose and palate here, and the sheer finishing refreshment of citrus helps ward off the hint of warmth and keep the mineral cast from rendering this impressively-concentrated wine too austere. Still, this will demand some patience, and should cellar well for at least 6-8 years. - David Schildknecht