Follin-Arbelet Corton Charlemagne Grand Cru 2021

The 2021 Corton-Charlemagne Grand Cru comes from the lieu-dit of Le Charlemagne. It has a gorgeous bouquet with touches of yellow plum, grilled hazelnuts, white linen and light peachy aromas. The oak, almost half new, is neatly integrated. The palate is well-balanced with fine tannins and a killer line of acidity. It's taut and fresh but with actual weight and depth on the finish. This is one of the best Corton-Charlemagne that I have tasted in this vintage.

A cool, pure, airy and very pretty nose offers up its mix of green apple, mineral reduction, fresh citrus and a Chablis-like hint of iodine. There is a highly seductive texture to the powerful, stony and focused medium weight plus flavors that terminate in a compact and very dry but not especially austere finale. While this should repay extended keeping, it should also be approachable after 5-ish or so years.