Corton-Charlemagne Grand Cru 2008;

Wine Spectator Insider, 16 maart 2011,
93/100
Citrus blossom and lemon cake aromas are augmented by apple and stone flavors as this intense white remains persistent and harmonious. There’s a hint of smoke and a creamy, lemony finish. Best from 2013 through 2025. From France.—B.S.

Gault Millau 2011,
17/20
Minéral, salin et doué de fines notes boisées, ce corton séduit par sa texture avenante. La minéralité s’emmêle et vous rappelle à l’ordre. La rigueur du cru s’exprime, ce vin ferme et puissant est en pleine adolescence. Patience.

Burghound, Allen Meadows, 3e kwartaal 2010,
94/100
(from Corton Pougets) This has already eaten the majority of its wood though the tacitum nose is backward, tight and not revealing much aromatically beyond pure white flower green fruit and subtle spice aromas. By contrast though, the rich, full and imposingly powerful flavors possess superb depth of dry extract and huge length on the detailed, focused and penetrating finish where the minerality is such that it is akin to rolling small pebbles around in your mouth. This has everything to be a great Corton-Charlemagne. 2016+

Burghound, 2e/3e kwartaal 2010,
92-94/100
(equally split between Aloxe and Ladoix and aged in 50% new oak) A reserved nose with noticeable toast and hints of vanilla serve as background notes for the green apple, pear and lemon zest aromas that merge into big, textured and ripe big-boned flavors where the mid-palate fat renders the acidity almost invisible yet the firm finish is borderline austere. While the wood has not completely integrated yet, there is plenty of time for it to do so and more importantly, there is the material for it as well. In a word terrific.

Corton-Charlemagne Grand Cru 2007;

Wine Spectator Insider, 21 april 2010
94/100
An effusive white, combining creamy citrus, stone and floral aromas and flavors. As this develops, a mineral element emerges, along with well-integrated oak spice. Beautifully balanced in a graceful way, lingering on the long finish. Best from 2013 through 2030. – B.S.

Bettane & Desseauve, Le Grand Guide Des Vins De France 2010
17/20
Remarquablement typé au nez, avec des notes de noisette grillée, long, racé, tendu, un des meilleurs de la dégustation. 2015-2019

Guide Hachette 2010
Antonin Guyon crée dans les années 1960 son domaine à partir de parcelles couvrant des appellations sur les deux côtes, de Gevrey à Meursault. Son fils Dominique gère aujourd’hui l’exploitation qui compte près de 50 ha. Issu de vignes d’une trentaine d’années, son corton-charlemagne se montre encore un peu fermé, ne laissant poindre que quelques fines notes minérales et beurrées. Plus expressif en bouche, il apparaît riche et rond, bien equilibré par un retour de la minéralité en finale. À attendre deux ans.

Corton-Charlemagne Grand Cru 2006;

La Revue de Vin de France
Il trace un chemin droit et précis en bouche avec une texture d'une haute acidité et une rare persistance minérale. Il lui faudra du temps pour s'ouvrir. Sortie 10/08.

Gault Millau Vin 2009
16,5/20

Corton-Charlemagne Grand Cru 2005;

Burghound.com, 2nd Quarter 2007
93/100
(equally split between Aloxe and Ladoix and aged in 50% new oak). Generous notes of brioche and wood spice serve as a backdrop for the gorgeous green apple and white flavour aromas that also reflect hints of exotic fruit that can also be found on the very rich, full and opulent flavors that culminate in a textured, powerful and penetrating finish that explodes on the finale. Like the Charmes, this will not be a long distance runner but the sheer scale and depth of material make for an impressive offer.

http://www.burgundy-report.com
From a number of parcels mainly in Aloxe - just above Corton Renardes and also next to a plot of Bonneau du Martray. The nose is much tighter than the previous two wines - gives little away, though there is an evolution of width and higher tones. Despite a little gas on the palate there is an obvious extra density and rich texture to this wine. Hard to tell just now, but I think this might end up a slightly more mineral wine than the blockbuster 2002.

Corton-Charlemagne Grand Cru 2004;

Burghoud.com, 2nd Quarter 2006
92/100
(equally split between Aloxe and Ladoix and aged in 50% new oak). A complex and perfumed nose featuring subtle wood spicee and elegant, pure and layered green apple and white orchard fruit aromas, particularly pear. The powerful intense mouth coating flavors are seekly musceld with fresh, forward and wonderfully textured finish that goes on and on. This is stractured yet there is so much mid-palate fat that is should be approachable 5 years or so in bottle.

Corton-Charlemagne Grand Cru 2003;

Classement des meilleurs Vins de France 2006
8,5/10

Guide Dussert-Gerber de France 2006
Splendide Corton-Charlemagne 2003, aux arômes de noisette grillée, de robe jaune pâle, de bouche savoureusse, très ample et tout en finesse aromatique, un grand vin subtil, vraiment savoureux, à ouvrir sur une dorade.

Corton-Charlemagne Grand Cru 2002;

Wine Spectator Insider, May 18 2005
92/100
Full and rich, but stopping short of oppulent, this white reflets apple, toast and spice notes such as clove and nutmeg. A vibrant structure keeps it focused. Lingers nicely on the finish. A forward style with power in reserve.-B.S.

Clive Coates The Vine
Half above Renardes, half on Pernand/Aloxe border. 50 ares in total. Quite backward. Rich, full bodied and firm. Good grip. Lovely fruit. Very good oak touch. Ripe and profound. Fine. From 2008.

Wine behind the label 2005, Philip Williamson and David Moore
****/*****
(a wine of very high quality, among the very best even in a top appelation or region)

Le revue du vin de France, may 2006
Le nez s'exprime dans un registre associant la minéralité et la maturité de raisin. La bouche développe un corps d'une très belle ampleur, solidement structuré, dense, long et ferme. Beau charlemagne de garde.

http://www.burgundy-report.com
Drunk directly following Drouhin's 02 Puligny Clos de la Garenne. This is just a little darker yellow. The nose frankly assaults your senses with wide, brawny notes of flowers, wet wool, creamy vanilla and just a little honey. The palate is likewise, no model of restraint; muscled, rippling acidity wrapped in a slightly buttery fatness but somehow also an edge of minerality that shows on the long finish. It's a show of muscles here, but it's a very impressive show.

Corton-Charlemagne Grand Cru 2000;

The Burgundy Report, herfst 2009,
Medium-plus golden colour. Despite the colour, there is no trace of oxidation here, rather it is forward but well integrated sweet brioche oak, behind is a good, freshly mineral base. Concentrated, silkily, waxily smooth texture. The acidity is understated and the flavours are a mix of the mineral and savoury. Very mineral finish that is also very long. This should be at it’s best in another 4 or 5 years, but it did rather on day1 – day two was even better!

La Revue de Vin de France, Le millésime 2001 en France, juin 2002
**** (Très bon)
Comme en 1999, le 2000 joue l'èlègance et le minèral, avec une densitè bien affirmée et un peu plus de maturité

Guide Hachette des Vins 2003
** (vin remarquable)
Ce demi-hectare donne un Corton-Charlemagne de pure race carolingienne, apte à gouverner le monde du goût. Or ? Evidemment. Délicatement boisé, le nez est aérien ; il papillonne ssur la croûte de pain, l'amande, le miel, sinon l'exotique. Grasse, élegante et fraîche, la dégustation se poursuit jusque à un point final parfaitement enrobé. Ce vin fait partie de ce qu'on aime le mieux cette année. Sans aller au coup de cSur, c'est remarquable

Guide Dussert-Gerber Vins de France 2003
Splendide Corton-Charlemagne 2000, un vin tout en finesse, alliant structure et distinction en bouche, où complexité et persistance aromatique s'associent au nez comme en bouche, très marqué naturellement par son terroir, au bouquet subtil de vanille et de titeul, de garde, un grand vin,..
Premier Grands Vins Classés : Corton Charlemage (Antonin Guyon)

Guide Bettane & Desseauve, Le Classement des Vins et Domaines de France 2003
8/10
le corton-charlemagne est dans la lignée habituelle avec du chic et de la finesse et une réserve propre au terroir.

Guide Hachette des Vins 2005
** (vin remarquable)
Charlemagne a beaucoup malmené la Bourgogne, mais in simple geste répare tout. Voyez l'effet flamboyant de ses Suvres ! Ce grand cru réunit à son profit tous les bienfaits de la nature remarquablement vinifiés et élevés en son premier âge. Dès le début de la dégustation jusqu'à l'épanouissement final, de l'or vert à la cohérence des arômes, on répète ce que disait Voltaire en commentant chacun des vers d'une tragédie de Racine de Racine : Admirable !

Wine behind the label 2005, Philip Williamson and David Moore
****/*****
(a wine of very high quality, among the very best even in a top appelation or region)

http://www.burgundy-report.com
Medium yellow, looks quite young. The nose is lovely - textbook Charlemagne - wide, deep and dense with hints of agrumes against white blossom. Starts with a punch a grows even more in the mouth before slowly fading. Quite good acidity with good purity and intensity from the fruit. I'd have preferred a touch more sweetness, but this wine should now be left for is more savoury future. A good Charlemagne.

Corton-Charlemagne Grand Cru 1999;

Clive Coates MW, The Vine march 2001
Firm and closed on the nose. Full and backward on the palate. Good oaky tones. Good grip. A very well-made fullish wine with lots of depth. Certainly the size and dimension of a grand cru. One of the best Corton-Charlemagnes of the vintage.

La Revue du Vin de France, Le millésime 1999 en france, juni 2000

**** (Très bon)
Finesse et élégance se conjuguent dans un festival de complexité aromatique, sur un boisé très fin.

Oz Clarke & Steven Spurrier, Fine Wine Guide, 2001
Antonin Guyon, Best wines: (excellent wines) Corton-Charlemagne

Guide Dussert-Gerber des Vins de France 2002
Splendide Carton-Charlemagne 99, aux arômes de poire, plein, ample et très long en bouche, de garde, un grand vin.

Wine behind the label 2005, Philip Williamson and David Moore
****/*****
(a wine of very high quality, among the very best even in a top appelation or region)