2023, Domaine de la Vougeraie, CHARLEMAGNE, Grand CruThe 2023 Charlemagne Grand Cru comes from two parcels, one in Aloxe Corton and the other toward Pernand Vergelesses. It has a touch of beeswax on the nose with good concentration and moderate definition, gaining more intensity as it opens in the glass. The palate is well balanced with fine weight and attractive texture. There is just the right amount of bitterness to lend nerve on the finish. Recommended. 92 94 Neal Martin, Vinous (2024). The 11th

lemongrass and turmeric and black pepper spices

and pencil shavings

The progress at this estate continues with the terrific 2022 Gruaud Larose that unfurls in the glass with deep aromas of minty blackberries

The 2021 La Vieille Cure is laced with the essence of dark cherry

some austerity here though balanced by juiciness and corresponding acidity

This has a seductive Pinoté—one of the best wines from Vougeraie

mint and white pepper

the 2021 Pinot Noir The Beaux Frères Vineyard opens slowly on the nose to a core of wild blackberry and blueberry

liquorice and cloves infuse the palate with tremendous depth

not powerful and certainly not opulent

An attractive lemon and lime colour

This is spicier still with its broad-ranging nose of red and dark pinot fruit