Tasted blind at the Burgundy 2012 tasting in Beaune. The 2012 Corton Charlemagne Grand Cru from Mon. Leroux has an understated bouquet, one that is well defined but needs a small kick up the backside. There are touches of white flowers coming through, a delicate set of aromatics that gently unfold. The palate is better with well-judged acidity, a bit more lime coming through than Domaine de la Vougeraie’s example and armed with more phenolics towards the finish. Perhaps this Corton-Charlemagne shows more work in the winery (there was just a single barrel if I recall correctly) yet it has a pleasant, lime and lemongrass-tinged finish that is very appealing. This is a more feminine Corton-Charlemagne, one that has class and style.

Very quiet, shy perfume, some cedar, sandalwood and nougat, lash of baked apple, blossoms and light honey. Juiciness in texture, and intensity/concentration, flint-tinged minerality and a lick of stony dry/sourrness through the finish. Great presence in palate, length and depth. Feels special to taste.