2005 Joseph Drouhin Corton-Charlemagne Grand Cru

Bid on this bottle of 2005 Joseph Drouhin Corton-Charlemagne Grand Cru (93JG, 92BH, 92VN). John Gilman: "The 2005 Corton-Charlemagne is also rather forward out of the blocks, but with its puppy fat of fruit firmly based in stony minerality and with plenty of backend power harnessed by its structure. The bouquet is deep and complex, albeit rather fruit-driven for young Corton-Charlie, as it offers up notes of apple, iodine, bee pollen, vanilla bean and stone dust. On the palate the wine is full-bodied, long and racy, with much more reserve than is evident on the nose. The finish is very, very long, with excellent focus, great acidity and plenty of grip and stony soil tones. A lovely example of the vintage. (JG)" (11/2006)