2022 | Domaine Parent Corton Blanc Grand Cru | Côte de Beaune J. Christopher asphalt and peppercorn flavors gain

asphalt and peppercorn flavors gain a softer lilac tone with time

Rich violet with purple reflections

floral fruit

and a distinct sense of minerality

with plenty of chocolatey oak

2022 | Domaine Parent Corton Blanc Grand Cru | Côte de Beaune J. Christopher asphalt and peppercorn flavors gainEven at this youthful stage, the 2022 Corton Blanc packs power. I find it more minerally and dense than the typical Corton Charlemagne, so I understand her reasoning for labeling. Its a luxurious wine, even at this tightly wound stage. Parents vines are in Le Rognet et Corton section in the Ladoix Serrigny portion of the hill of Corton, so the wine could be labeled as Corton Charlemagne. Anne believes the character differs from classic Corton