(BH91-94 points) Heavy sulfur aromas flatten the underlying fruit. There is a highly appealing texture to the round, rich and generous broad-shouldered flavors that are very Corton-Charlemagne in character and culminate in an explosive and palate staining mineral-driven finish of sensational persistence. This is also quite compact at present but even so the length here is seriously special.

(WA92-94 points) The 2012 Corton-Charlemagne Grand Cru, which comes from Les Pougets (the same as the red), has a bewitching floral, mineral-laden bouquet with flinty scents that should become develop once bottled. The palate is nicely balanced with a tense, yet slightly mellifluous entry. There is a fine bead of acidity here that cuts through the leesy, citrus fruit. The finish is mild-mannered but nicely focused. Very fine. - Neal Martin

There are sweet almonds there and considerable energy. It's relatively open for a grand cru – on the nose at least, even if there is a still a bit of chew on the end – but delivers huge pleasure. I'd choose Folatières for value but this is certainly worthy of grand cru status. Sweet and creamy relative to the Demoiselles 2012. 17.5/20