which come from vineyards bordering Chateauneuf du Pape (identical terroir

which was planted in 1968 and the second from the villages-level portion of La Combe d’Orveau

The 2008 Cuvée Joséphine constitutes only the ninth edition of this iconic cuvée

7 barrels are usually produced)

This extremely promising and stylish effort will need to develop better depth to merit the upper end of my projected range but if it does this could be brilliant

Lucien Le Moine, Corton Charlemagne Blanc other_regions which come from vineyards bordering(from vines in Pernand). A pure nose of Granny Smith apples, freshly sliced lemons and limes, white flowers and plenty of wet stone character. There is outstanding size, weight and punch to the relatively elegant broadshouldered flavors that possess good depth and length but there is a surprising lack of punch. Perhaps it is just a stage but given the natural energy of Corton Charlemagne from Pernand, this is not typical. (89 92?) 2019+