1986 Corton Charlemagne

Last Tasted 7/92 Still relatively closed, this offering displays subtle toasty oak in its bouquet, as well as a honeyed, buttery, apple/orange-like fruitiness. These aromas translate into nearly identical flavors on the palate. Although this full-bodied wine boasts excellent acidity and significant richness and glycerin, it is still tightly strung and could benefit from another 1-2 years of cellaring. I tend to like my white burgundies younger than many, but this wine should age gracefully for another 10 years.