Bruno Clair, Corton Charlemagne Vintage:2023 this distinguished cabernet franc finishes

this distinguished cabernet franc finishes with subdued cassis fruit

five-spice powder and lavender pastille flavors given lift and spine by a core of juicy acidity

There is a background touch of wood setting off the cool and admirably pure red and black pinot fruit that is bursting with an array of spices and wet stone

Finishes impressively long and bright

Bruno Clair, Corton Charlemagne Vintage:2023 this distinguished cabernet franc finishesThis too flashes discreet wood influence on the spicier and more floral suffused aromas. There is very fine mid palate density to the much bigger and more powerful flavors that coat the palate with dry extract on the citrusy and bone dry finale that offers impressive persistence. This will however need to add depth to achieve the upper end of my projected range, but it could well do that if given a chance with at least a few years of bottle age.