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2004 Domaine Louis Jadot (Heritiers) Corton-Charlemagne Grand Cru

SKU #1160234 95 points Wine Enthusiast

Outer quote mark An intense, powerful wine, which speaks of the importance of the Corton Charlemagne vineyard and also justifies it. It is smooth and creamy, concentrated white fruits to go with an solid structure that promises great aging. (RV) Inner quote mark (2/2007)

94 points Int'l Wine Cellar

Outer quote mark Singular nose combines baked bread, honey, petrol and porcini, all lifted by a violety topnote; this reminded me of a great vintage of Chablis Les Clos. Then rich, ripe and pliant, even fat for Corton-Charlemagne, combining great palate-coating breadth and an exhilarating sappy quality. Not at all austere, especially for young Corton from a vintage like 2004. In fact, this is shockingly tastable today. If anything, this broadens out on the back end, finishing with an uncanny clinging quality. Note that Jacques Lardiere vinified all five of these grand crus, but only this one and the Chevalier-Montrachet Les Demoiselles are from domain vines. The Demoiselles is more flowers and powdered stone, while this is more metallic in its mineral character. (ST) Inner quote mark (9/2006)

94 points Wine Spectator

Outer quote mark A warm, rich white, reminiscent of almond and vanilla tones, with oak accents framing the apple and mineral flavors. Tightly wound now, it needs time to open and become knit. Fine, expansive finish. *Collectibles* (BS) Inner quote mark (9/2006)

93 points Burghound

Outer quote mark A background touch of pain grillé highlights green apple and spiced pear aromas that precede massively rich, intense and sleekly muscled full-bodied flavors that display almost painfully pungent minerality and a strikingly punchy finish. This isn't quite as classy as the very best in the range but this is a huge wine that retains near perfect balance. I've had some genuinely great vintages of this appellation chez Jadot and the 2004 could challenge them. *Don't Miss!* Inner quote mark (7/2006)

92 points Wine & Spirits

Outer quote mark Initially tight with hints of marzipan and pear, this silky wine opens to distinctly Corton-Charlemagne scents of fresh wheat. Oak char emphasizes the rich texture, the chalky flavors remaining closed off for now. Check on this ten years from the vintage, when it should be ready for lobster grilled with ginger and butter. Inner quote mark (4/2007)

Jancis Robinson

Outer quote mark While being true to the Grand Cru, it has a certain admirable tension to it. Lovely purity. There is a beginning, middle and finish to this wine. Hazelnuts and depth. Although amazingly, you could drink this already! (JR) 18/20 Inner quote mark (2/2006)

K&L Notes

92-94 points Neal Martin's Wine Journal: "A steely, appley nose with very good definition. Wet pavement, granite. The palate again has wonderful balance, apple with a hint of wild strawberry and citrus fruits. Very cohesive and Puligny-like in style. Superb." (02/2006)

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Varietal:

Chardonnay

- It's hard to believe that up until about 30 years ago, this extremely popular varietal hid behind the veil of geographical names like Chablis and Puligny-Montrachet. Now grown all over the world and bottled by its varietal name, Chardonnay has achieved a level of branding unlike any other wine. Surprisingly, though, what you get when you buy Chardonnay can differ greatly from country to country and even within one country, depending on the climate where it's grown and how it is vinified and aged. From fresh, crisp and minerally with apple and lemon notes to rich and buttery with tropical fruit overtones, Chardonnay runs the gamut. In France's Burgundy, Chardonnay is the source of the prized wines of Chablis, Corton-Charlemagne, Mâcon, Meursault and Montrachet. It also the foundation of exceptional Champagne, where it is blended with Pinot Noir and Pinot Meunier or vinified on its own into Blanc de Blancs. It is also extremely popular in California, and is gaining popularity in Australia, New Zealand, Italy, Spain and South Africa.

Country:

France

- When it comes to wine, France stands alone. No other country can beat it in terms of quality and diversity. And while many of its Region, Bordeaux, Burgundy and Champagne most obviously, produce wine as rare, as sought-after and nearly as expensive as gold, there are just as many obscurities and values to be had from little known appellations throughout the country. To learn everything there is to know about French wine would take a lifetime. To understand and appreciate French wine, one only has to begin tasting them.

Sub-Region:

Burgundy

- The province of eastern France, famous for its red wines produced from Pinot Noir and its whites produced from Chardonnay. (Small of amounts of Gamay and Aligoté are still grown, although these have to be labeled differently.) The most famous part of the region is known as the Côte d'Or (the Golden Slope). It is divided into the Côte de Beaune, south of the town of Beaune (famous principally for its whites), and the Côte de Nuits, North of Beaune (home of the most famous reds). In addition, the Côte Chalonnaise and the Mâconnais are important wine growing regions, although historically a clear level (or more) below the Côte d'Or. Also include by some are the regions of Chablis and Auxerrois, farther north.

Specific Appellation:

Corton

- The hill of Corton, an escarpment topped with a forest, overlooks the Grand Cru vineyard of Corton and the towns of Ladoix-Serrigny and Aloxe-Corton in the Côte de Beaune. This is the first area south from the town of Beaune. Corton is the sole Grand Cru red of the Côte de Beaune. The southeast portion of this vineyard produces Grand Cru white, and is called Corton Charlemagne. Famous Premier Cru vineyards are Corton Bressandes, Corton Renardes and Corton Clos du Roi.