Roche Bellene, Corton Charlemagne Vintage:2011 juicy tannins

juicy tannins

exotic spices and plums

This understated effort should be lovely in a few years

perfumed and stylish

Finely-etched tannins provide the foundation for this outstanding 2017

Roche Bellene, Corton Charlemagne Vintage:2011 juicy tannins(from Aloxe Corton). Initially this opens with what seems to be mildly advanced aromas yet with 30 minutes of air the nose freshens to reveal cool yellow fruit, floral and wet stone scents. There is fine richness to the bigbodied, intense and delicious medium weight plus flavors that display a moderate amount of minerality on the balanced and ever so slightly austere finish. This doesnt seem to have its usual focus though I do like the intensity and