Joseph Drouhin, Corton Charlemagne other_regions_italy The 2018 Mourvèdre is a

The 2018 Mourvèdre is a blend of 85% Mourvèdre

tangerine oil and white flowers develop with a bit of coaxing

Voluptuous on the palate with loads of succulent fruit (a rarity in this challenging vintage)

Soft reduction shaves the top notes from the nose of mostly white orchard fruit

A more complex nose reflects notes of a range of primarily red berry fruit

Joseph Drouhin, Corton Charlemagne other_regions_italy The 2018 Mourvèdre is a(from a . 33 ha parcel in Les Languettes). A much more restrained nose reluctantly offers up its array of exceptionally floral infused aromas that include those of acacia, lilac and rose petal along with hints of Granny Smith apples and lemongrass. There is outstanding volume and power to the relatively refined larger scaled flavors that are much, much more mineral driven on the youthfully austere, serious and compact finish. This beauty will need at