1988 Corton Charlemagne

Rapet's 1988 Corton-Charlemagne Grand Cru, from a bottle direct from the Domaine, is an absolutely stunning wine that is still a decade away from the peak of its powers. A pure and youthful nose of lemon oil, white flowers, wet rocks and a touch of noisette introduces a deep, concentrated wine with bright acids and almost chewy extract, rock-solid at the core. The tension and structure here are flawless and the balance pitch perfect.