2021 Domaine Rapet Corton Charlemagne

Chardonnay - 750ML
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JM 95
JM 95

Jasper Morris Inside Burgundy, November 2022

(92-95 points) 15 hl/ha despite the best efforts of a wine turbine and bonfire which I saw in action at 4.30a.m. on a cold snowy morning. Pale colour, backward nose, white flowers perhaps. This has a fine balanced fruit...

WINE DETAILS

Color & Type White
Varietal Chardonnay
Country France
Region Burgundy
Sub-region Cote de Beaune
Appellation Aloxe Corton
Sub-appellation Corton Charlemagne
Vintage 2021
Size 750ML
Percent alcohol 13.5%
Closure Cork

The 2021 Domaine Rapet Corton Charlemagne is a Chardonnay hailing from the renowned Burgundy region of France, specifically the sub-region of Cote de Beaune in the appellation of Aloxe Corton and sub-appellation of Corton Charlemagne. This wine is produced by Domaine Rapet and is bottled with a cork closure. It has an alcohol content of 13.5%.

Esteemed wine reviewer Jasper Morris has given this wine an excellent score, ranging from 92 to 95 points. In his review for Jasper Morris Inside Burgundy, dated November 1, 2022, he notes the wine's pale color and describes the nose as "backward," with hints of white flowers. Morris praises the wine's balanced fruit, stating it is "sweeter and riper," and notes an oakier undertone complemented by "an attractive mineral thread." He also mentions that the wine needs "a little freshening, which will happen before bottling," and suggests that it will be best enjoyed between 2026 and 2032.

Morris' review offers a glimpse into the meticulous care taken during the production of this wine. He recounts witnessing a wine turbine and bonfire in action at 4:30 a.m. on a cold, snowy morning, efforts that contributed to achieving a yield of 15 hl/ha.

Overall, the 2021 Domaine Rapet Corton Charlemagne appears to be a well-crafted Chardonnay with a promising future, earning high praise from a respected reviewer. Its balanced fruit, mineral complexity, and potential for aging make it a noteworthy choice for enthusiasts of fine Burgundy whites.