Jean-Marc Pavelot, Corton Charlemagne Blanc other_regions_australia You’ll recognize tones of jammy

You’ll recognize tones of jammy fruit

espresso and dried blood tincturing the fruit on the finish

This is markedly reduced at present so I would strongly suggest decanting it if you are tempted to open a bottle young

candied flowers and Asian spices

Tasted at the vertical tasting at Sociando-Mallet

Jean-Marc Pavelot, Corton Charlemagne Blanc other_regions_australia You’ll recognize tones of jammyModerate wood influence is present on the very fresh aromas of Granny Smith apples, citrus confit, white flower and an interesting hint of marmalade. There is even better volume as well as more evident minerality on the lingering and more complex finale where a touch of sweetness emerges that, for me at least, detracts from the overall appeal. To be sure, this is perfectly good, but it would be fair to observe that its not a classic rendition.