Louis Latour
Corton-Charlemagne Grand Cru Chardonnay
Aloxe-Corton, Côte de Beaune, Burgundy, France
Served around 55°F. The cork looked all kinds of nasty underneath the capsule but I was able to extract it, intact, with the help of a Durand. I then poured the bottle into a decanter about 30min prior to service. At the ripe age of 41, the 1983 pours a deep gold with a transparent core; medium viscosity with some slight signs of sediment. On the nose, the wine is vinous with notes of baked stone fruits: peach, apricot, marmalade, hazelnuts, baked lemon, and those gummy peach rings. On the palate, the wine is dry with medium+ acid. Confirming the notes from the nose. The finish is long and the texture is creamy, buttery. I thought this was a lovely, mature Corton Charlemagne and while it is very much alive, its life-force is fading. Drink now.
Served around 55°F. The cork looked all kinds of nasty underneath the capsule but I was able to extract it, intact, with the help of a Durand. I then poured the bottle into a decanter about 30min prior to service. At the ripe age of 41, the 1983 pours a deep gold with a transparent core; medium viscosity with some slight signs of sediment. On the nose, the wine is vinous with notes of baked stone fruits: peach, apricot, marmalade, hazelnuts, baked lemon, and those gummy peach rings. On the palate, the wine is dry with medium+ acid. Confirming the notes from the nose. The finish is long and the texture is creamy, buttery. I thought this was a lovely, mature Corton Charlemagne and while it is very much alive, its life-force is fading. Drink now.
May 3rd, 2024
Confrérie Des Chevaliers du Tastevin Sous-Commanderie d'Albany, Paulée Dinner; 10 September 2023 at Chez Mike, East Greenbush, NY
1500ml
Confrérie Des Chevaliers du Tastevin Sous-Commanderie d'Albany, Paulée Dinner; 10 September 2023 at Chez Mike, East Greenbush, NY
1500ml
06 vintage. Still tight but opens up beautifully.
06 vintage. Still tight but opens up beautifully.
May 15th, 2023
From mag. Light and precise. Fresh stone with white flowers, good fine acidity. Long. Not as intense as possible but very good.
From mag. Light and precise. Fresh stone with white flowers, good fine acidity. Long. Not as intense as possible but very good.
Mar 3rd, 2023
Tasted blind. Medium gold color, heavy in the glass. Tropical nose. Notes of pineapple, citrus, petrol, grass, light colored earth and some ginger. Super ripe with decent acidity. Heavy in the mouth, coats the palette. Very rich. Comes across as an aged, rich, oily Sancerre with that grassy note so I go with a guess of 2000 Dagueneau Silex.
Tasted blind. Medium gold color, heavy in the glass. Tropical nose. Notes of pineapple, citrus, petrol, grass, light colored earth and some ginger. Super ripe with decent acidity. Heavy in the mouth, coats the palette. Very rich. Comes across as an aged, rich, oily Sancerre with that grassy note so I go with a guess of 2000 Dagueneau Silex.
Oct 31st, 20221989 | Birthday Dinner for the Love of my Life
From our storage.
1989 | Birthday Dinner for the Love of my Life
From our storage.
Young- Pale yellow color. Just opened it. Full- bodied, Green & yellow apple , yellow pears thus far. Will return to it again in an hour+
Young- Pale yellow color. Just opened it. Full- bodied, Green & yellow apple , yellow pears thus far. Will return to it again in an hour+
May 27th, 2022
I was looking forward to this Grand Cru Corton Charlemagne from the 2010 but sadly passed its best and oxidised. It’s a pity that wines like this get dumped upon unsuspecting travellers in airport lounges who have paid a lot for their seat. No rating from me. This was tasted a few days ago in Dubai.
I was looking forward to this Grand Cru Corton Charlemagne from the 2010 but sadly passed its best and oxidised. It’s a pity that wines like this get dumped upon unsuspecting travellers in airport lounges who have paid a lot for their seat. No rating from me. This was tasted a few days ago in Dubai.
May 24th, 2022William’s 60th BD! Wow.
William’s 60th BD! Wow.
Apr 14th, 2022Tasted blind, from magnum. Medium gold color and nicely aged white burg nose. Notes of citrus, kiwi, white acacia flower, wet stone, some ginger and a little mint. Rich and very glycerol in the mouth. Has "the funk", that nice aged white burg texture. Awesome juice. Guessed 90 Ramonet BBM.
Tasted blind, from magnum. Medium gold color and nicely aged white burg nose. Notes of citrus, kiwi, white acacia flower, wet stone, some ginger and a little mint. Rich and very glycerol in the mouth. Has "the funk", that nice aged white burg texture. Awesome juice. Guessed 90 Ramonet BBM.
Feb 13th, 2022