Domaine Bonneau du Martray, Charlemagne Grand Cru 2004

The 2004 Corton-Charlemagne Grand Cru from Domaine Bonneau du Martray is served blind in Bordeaux rather than Burgundy. There is a slight dustiness on the nose, a common trait amongst red and whites in this vintage, what evolves into a rather vegetal tincture. The palate is medium-bodied with an unmistakable greenness that knocks this off balance. It would appears that nobody was immune to this vegetal element and because of this, I asked whether it came from the ’04 vintage before its identity was revealed.

• Reviewer Name: Neal Martin
• Review Date: June 2024