Aromatically, the powerful, dense, explosive 2002 Corton-Charlemagne offers spices, minerals, gravel and pears. Its awesome aromatics are followed by a muscular, intense personality of exceptional purity. Spices, earth, poached pears, apples, white peaches, and ginger can be found throughout this blockbuster’s flavor profile, as well as in its super-impressive finish. Drink this elegant, muscle-bound gem between 2009 and 2019. Importer: Kobrand, Inc., New York, NY; tel. (212) 490-9300

Aromatically, the powerful, dense, explosive 2002 Corton-Charlemagne offers spices, minerals, gravel and pears. Its awesome aromatics are followed by a muscular, intense personality of exceptional purity. Spices, earth, poached pears, apples, white peaches, and ginger can be found throughout this blockbuster’s flavor profile, as well as in its super-impressive finish. Drink this elegant, muscle-bound gem between 2009 and 2019. Importer: Kobrand, Inc., New York, NY; tel. (212) 490-9300

Refined, with a dense core of apple surrounded by pear and apple pie spice aromas and flavors. Bright and impeccably balanced, this is harmonious and well-defined, yet dense, and has not revealed all its charms. Fine length with a creamy texture. Best from 2008 through 2020.??–BS??Region: France / Burgundy / Corton-Charlemagne Select to Add

While this wine shows huge amounts of toasty wood at this stage, its potential for balancing out is all there. The fruit under the wood is hugely ripe, combining sweetness with lemony acidity in a fine balance. Give it 10 years.——R.V.(9/1/2004)—— 94