Domaine Faiveley : Corton-Charlemagne Grand cru 2023

An elegant, well-defined white, whose racy acidity drives the lemon, apple, mineral, vanilla and smoky oak aromas and flavors. Turns creamier and more linear on the finish, where butterscotch, peach and citronella notes persist. Best from 2027 through 2040. 82 cases made, 16 cases imported.

Cask sample. Very tight and restrained and unlike a grand cru now. Too simple! It takes a great leap of faith to believe it will become something really exciting and up to grand cru standard. (JR)