Tasted blind at the Burgundy 2012 tasting in Beaune. The 2012 Corton Charlemagne Grand Cru from Domaine de la Vougeraie has a forward, expressive nose with more mineralité compared to Remi Rolland and David Croix’s offerings, a priori, more complexity with touches of yellow flower developing in the glass. The palate is sharp on the entry with vibrant citric acidity, but there is the fruit to back it up. Primal and maybe a little disjointed, nevertheless there is substance here, armed with a sustained ginger-tinged finish. With another three or four years in bottle it should turn into a fine Corton-Charlemagne. I'm keeping the faith (as they say).

Tasted blind at the Burgundy 2011 horizontal tasting in Beaune. The Corton-Charlemagne 2011 from Domaine de la Vougeraie has a linear and correct bouquet, with well-defined citrus notes, dried honey, quince and red apples. The oak is nicely integrated here. The palate is clean and crisp on the entry, harmonious and velvety smooth in the mouth. The oak vanillin comes on a little strong toward the finish but it is well crafted and seductive, albeit in a slightly more commercial style compared to Bonneau du Martray's.