2022 Domaine des Heritiers Louis Jadot Corton-Charlemagne Grand Cru [JS97][JM94-97][TA95][WA94-95][V92-94][BH93]

Producer: Louis Jadot 
Region: Corton Charlemagne, Cote de Beaune, Burgundy, France
Varietal: Chardonnay 
Year: 2022 

James Suckling, 97 Points 

"This has the classic reserved aromas and handsomely structured palate of the Corton Charlemagne cru, and will only get better with time. Subtle citrus and white peach aromas lead to mineral, Bosc pear, lime and lemon flavors held tightly in acidity and a bit of tannin. Best from 2029." 

Jasper Morris, 94-97 Points 

"Recently stirred so cloudy. Affects the bouquet too, so that is hard to judge. Unquestioned weight, plenty of energy, the lees with the wood shows more at the finish. No reason why this should not be an excellent wine. Another sample was produced, representing the component raised in foudre only, 10 barrels worth, so one third of the whole, has a clear pale lemon and lime colour. The fruit is clearly ripe but with no signs of exotic fruit. This fills the palate beautifully, a little citrus, enough white fruit flesh and then a long stony finish. Absolutely what it should be, and in 2022 something more. Drink from 2032-2040+." 

Tim Atkin, 95 Points 

"This is a firm and classic expression of Corton that is crisp and a bit stand-offish for the moment. The palate is crunchy and the aromatics are reticent. Still, some baked apple and pear notes emerge along with toasted wheat bread. There is good purity here and more than plentiful concentration, but this will need four to five years to settle down and give its best." 

Wine Advocate, 94-95 Points 

"The 2022 Corton-Charlemagne Grand Cru (Domaine des Héritiers Jadot), which is continuing its élevage in foudre, unwinds in the glass with notes of citrus oil, pear, hazelnuts, fresh mint and subtle reduction. Full-bodied, layered and chalky, with a rich core of fruit that's still youthfully tightly wound, it concludes with a long, resonant finish. It's one of the high points of the range this year." 

Vinous, 92-94 Points 

"The 2022 Corton-Charlemagne Grand Cru has a perfumed nose: scents of brioche, touches of popcorn and plenty of citrus fruit, a step up from the previous vintage. The palate is well-balanced with good weight. But here, I need to discern more precision and terroir expression. Orange pith and tangerine, a touch of apricot towards the finish. Quite a forthright Corton-Charlemagne, but the aromatics outclass the palate at the moment." 

Burghound, 93 Points 

"Note: from Les Pougets in Aloxe-Corton. A beautifully layered, cool and airy nose freely reveals its aromas of spice, acacia blossom, crushed fennel, wet stone and a plethora of citrus elements. The racy and almost painfully intense medium-bodied flavors possess fine delineation on the impressively powerful, focused, balanced and lingering finish where a hint of bitter lemon character adds a sense of lift. This should also amply repay extended keeping." 

Alcohol: 13.5% 

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