2008 Corton Charlemagne
By Domaine Coche-Dury
2008 Corton Charlemagne from Domaine Coche-Dury, Burgundy, France
As a connoisseur of the finest Burgundian whites, the magnificent 2008 Corton Charlemagne from Domaine Coche-Dury stands as a true testament to the exceptional quality that can be achieved in a region perennially viewed through the lens of excellence. This unparalleled vintage, which deftly showcases the celebrated winemaking prowess of one of Burgundy's most illustrious names, demands attention from both seasoned enthusiasts and discerning investors.
Glorious Genesis: A Vintage Apart
The 2008 vintage in Burgundy was, without any equivocation, a grower's year—a season that was saved by an Indian summer following erratic weather patterns. The genius of Domaine Coche-Dury was vividly displayed as they navigated these climatic vicissitudes with adept precision to yield grapes of optimal maturity and impeccable health.
The 2008 Corton Charlemagne is a luminous beacon of this achievement. It is suffused with an ethereal complexity derived from its noble terroir. In the glass, this enchanting elixir exhibits a bright, pale gold shimmer that preludes its exhilarating bouquet of fresh citrus zest, crisp apple notes, and hints of toasted almond – all underpinned by an enduring flinty minerality.
Investment Potential: Poised for Patina
The balance on the palate is as precise as it is profound; a balletic poise between voluptuous richness and invigorating acidity that promises longevity. Given its exceptional provenance and intrinsic quality, the 2008 Corton Charlemagne from Domaine Coche-Dury stands as an eminently collectible liquid asset likely to grace the cellars of astute investors as it matures with grace over the coming decades.
This wine not only exemplifies Domaine Coche-Dury's unassailable skill in expressing the epitome of Corton Charlemagne's potential in a challenging year but also demonstrates a resilience that resonates profoundly with collectors and drinkers alike who seek out investment-grade wines with potential for appreciation.
In closing, whether savoured upon release or allowed to unfurl its splendour over time, this 2008 Corton Charlemagne from Domaine Coche-Dury merits recognition not merely as an outstanding expression of Chardonnay but as a remarkable vintage interpretation and promising entrant into any fine wine portfolio.
Current market price
$88,340.00
12x75cl
Highest score
100
POP score
2646
Scores and tasting notes
The utterly profound 2008 Corton-Charlemagne Grand Cru is one of Jean-François Coche's great achievements—and though today its quality is obvious, it's interesting that Jean-François and his son Raphaël recall 2008 in its infancy as "rude, closed, austere and cold." The wine wafts from the glass with notes of green orchard fruit, white flowers, oatmeal, vanilla pod, iodine and a subtle framing of new oak. On the palate, it's full-bodied, layered and multidimensional, its bright line of structuring acidity running through an ample but tense core of satiny texture and extract. The finish is bright, chalky and interminable. For a wine that retains all the tension and cut of a cool vintage, this Corton-Charlemagne's amplitude and power are striking. "Classic in the best sense" is Coche's understated judgment; less temperate commentators might call it perfection.
William Kelley - The Wine Advocate, 27 April 2018