Vincent Girardin
Quintessence De Corton-Charlemagne Grand Cru Chardonnay
Aloxe-Corton, Côte de Beaune, Burgundy, France
Light gold color, youthful appearance in the glass. Great CC nose with notes of citrus, ginger, reddish clay, wet stones and tan spice. Fruit still very present, matched against some fine-grained acidity. Awesome mouth feel. I know some of these can go south sooner rather than later, but this was right in the zone - youthful with plenty of energy. Great showing tonight.
Light gold color, youthful appearance in the glass. Great CC nose with notes of citrus, ginger, reddish clay, wet stones and tan spice. Fruit still very present, matched against some fine-grained acidity. Awesome mouth feel. I know some of these can go south sooner rather than later, but this was right in the zone - youthful with plenty of energy. Great showing tonight.
Aug 8th, 2022
This is pretty wow. A blast of lemon oil, sweet edges, intense minerality and light floral notes on the nose. There’s oak and some matchstick but it’s all in place. The palate is sweet and very punchy. This is a very 09 CC but has the acid to back it up. Really good stuff.
This is pretty wow. A blast of lemon oil, sweet edges, intense minerality and light floral notes on the nose. There’s oak and some matchstick but it’s all in place. The palate is sweet and very punchy. This is a very 09 CC but has the acid to back it up. Really good stuff.
May 18th, 2020Medium gold. Heavy in the glass. Citrus nose with some leesy notes. White clay and stones. Pineapple and a little ginger. Really big in the mouth. Fruit backed by lots of acidity and structure. Medium intensity in the finish. I think bottles like this are ready for consumption but can easily last for many more years.
Medium gold. Heavy in the glass. Citrus nose with some leesy notes. White clay and stones. Pineapple and a little ginger. Really big in the mouth. Fruit backed by lots of acidity and structure. Medium intensity in the finish. I think bottles like this are ready for consumption but can easily last for many more years.
Jun 8th, 2019
from 70+ year old vines primarily on hard limestone soil delivering a richness up front followed by piercing minerality ~ incredible!
from 70+ year old vines primarily on hard limestone soil delivering a richness up front followed by piercing minerality ~ incredible!
Oct 28th, 2018
Rich, sleek, apple, lemon, great long finish.
Rich, sleek, apple, lemon, great long finish.
Dec 22nd, 2017
Wonderfully complex medium plus body, graphite, yellow apple skins, faint pear, minerals and acidity.
Wonderfully complex medium plus body, graphite, yellow apple skins, faint pear, minerals and acidity.
Oct 30th, 2016
It blossomed in the glass becoming more aromatic and richer. Lovely
It blossomed in the glass becoming more aromatic and richer. Lovely
Feb 19th, 2016
Drinking wonderfully and very young. Vibrant fruit, great texture and length.
Drinking wonderfully and very young. Vibrant fruit, great texture and length.
Feb 9th, 2015Solid, no oxidation. Nice wine – middle of the road.
Solid, no oxidation. Nice wine – middle of the road.
Nov 2nd, 2014
Impeccable straight out of the bottle
Impeccable straight out of the bottle
Feb 22nd, 2018