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Score 90/100 · Drink 2002-2009, Pierre Rovani, Aug 2001

It took ten months for Clair's 1999 Corton-Charlemagne to complete its alcoholic fermentation. Its nose reveals huge ripeness, with sweet apricot aromas intermingled with toasted oak. Medium to full-bodied, ample, and rich, it is packed with cookie dough, buttery white fruits, spices, and subtle hints of anise. This outstanding wine shows the austerity common in many wines from this vineyard in 1999, yet it regales the taster with its exquisite ripeness and depth. Anticipated maturity: 2002-2009. Importer: Vineyard Brands, Birmingham, AL; tel. (205) 980-8802.

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91
91/100

Average Score

90
90/100

Pierre Rovani

93
92-94/100

Stephen Tanzer, Vinous

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90 points
Pierre Rovani
Score 90/100 · Pierre Rovani

It took ten months for Clair's 1999 Corton-Charlemagne to complete its alcoholic fermentation. Its nose reveals huge ripeness, with sweet apricot aromas intermingled with toasted oak. Medium to full-bodied, ample, and rich, it is packed with cookie dough, buttery white fruits, spices, and subtle hints of anise. This outstanding wine shows the austerity common in many wines from this vineyard in 1999, yet it regales the taster with its exquisite ripeness and depth. Anticipated maturity: 2002-2009. Aug 2001, www.robertparker.com

92 - 94 points
Stephen Tanzer, Vinous
Score 92-94/100 · Stephen Tanzer, Vinous

Extremely fresh, soil-inflected nose combines papaya, pineapple, lime blossom and menthol. Superrich and multifaceted, with strong flavors of apple, minerals, mint and flowers. Uncompromisingly dry but very deep. Finishes extremely long and subtle. Offers great potential.

About the producer

Bruno Clair
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Product details

Grape Blend

Chardonnay

Colour

White

Taste

Dry

Alcohol ABV%

13%

Classification

Grand Cru

Under the law of Hong Kong, intoxicating liquor must not be sold or supplied to a minor in the course of business. 根據香港法律,不得在業務過程中,向未成年人售賣或供應令人醺醉的酒類 。
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