2018 Pierre-Yves Colin-Morey Corton Charlemagne Grand Cru

Chardonnay - 1.5L
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DC 95 WS 95 WA 94
DC 95

Decanter, October 2018

Combining grapes from two parcels, one in Pernand-Vergelesses and the other in Aloxe-Corton, this is a superb 65/35 blend that marries two very different terroirs. The 40% new wood needs a little more time to integrate...
WS 95

Wine Spectator, September 2021

Well-marked by toasty, smoky oak, this white also delivers concentrated peach, pear and lemon notes, backed by a vibrant structure. The oak is intrusive now, so decant or give this a few more years of bottle age. Best...
WA 94

Robert Parker's Wine Advocate, January 2021

A tensile, racy wine—two-thirds from Pernand-Vergelesses, one-third from Aloxe-Corton—the 2018 Corton-Charlemagne Grand Cru unwinds in the glass with scents of white flowers, orange oil, buttery pastry and nutmeg. Medium...

WINE DETAILS

Color & Type
White
Varietal
Chardonnay
Country
France
Region
Burgundy
Sub-region
Cote de Beaune
Appellation
Aloxe Corton
Sub-appellation
Corton Charlemagne
Vintage
2018
Size
1.5L
Percent alcohol
13.50%
Closure
Cork

The 2018 Pierre-Yves Colin-Morey Corton Charlemagne Grand Cru Chardonnay is a distinguished offering from the renowned Burgundy region of France, specifically the Cote de Beaune. This wine, produced by Pierre-Yves Colin-Morey, presents itself as a formidable example of a Grand Cru Chardonnay from the Corton Charlemagne sub-appellation in Aloxe Corton.

According to William Kelley of Robert Parker's Wine Advocate, this wine is a "tensile, racy" Chardonnay with a composition that includes two-thirds from Pernand-Vergelesses and one-third from Aloxe-Corton. Kelley highlights its aromatic profile, noting "scents of white flowers, orange oil, buttery pastry, and nutmeg." He describes it as "medium to full-bodied, layered and fleshy," with a "chiseled and saline" character. Kelley awards this wine an impressive score of 94, praising its "impressive cut and grip."

Wine Spectator, another respected publication, rates this wine slightly higher with a score of 95. Their review describes the wine as "well-marked by toasty, smoky oak," while also offering "concentrated peach, pear, and lemon notes." The review suggests that the oak influence is currently quite strong, recommending either decanting or additional bottle aging to allow the wine's structure to open up. Wine Spectator anticipates that the wine will show best from 2023 through 2030.

Overall, the 2018 Pierre-Yves Colin-Morey Corton Charlemagne Grand Cru Chardonnay is a complex and potentially long-lived white wine. With its notable scores from both Robert Parker's Wine Advocate and Wine Spectator, it stands out as a highly regarded choice for those seeking a premium Burgundy Chardonnay.