Corton Charlemagne Grand Cru 2018 Domaine Rapet

Corton-Charlemagne Grand Cru 2018 from Domaine Rapet Pere et Fils ,

Alcohol content 13.5%

Terroir & Vinification

The wine comes from 4 plots of variable age (up to 60+ years and new plants), combining concentration and finesse

The soil consists of thin, calcareous and silica-marne types , typical of Corton-Charlemagne, which contributes to wines with high minerality

We work sustainably and towards HVE certification , with care in harvesting (small box presses, gentle handling) and careful vinification.

Fermentation takes place in oak barrels (30% new), followed by maturation on the lees with stirring for approximately 12 months.

Aroma & Flavor Profile

Color : Light golden with possible greenish sheen

Nose : Very complex — citrus, white flowers, white stone fruits, nuts (hazelnut), mineral (silex/flint), petrol, white flowers, jasmine tea, butter, and herbal and creamy notes

Taste : Dense, full-bodied and velvety texture; intense citrus and grapefruit flavors, subtle vanilla and nutty aromas, clean, precise acidity and high minerality in the finish

Finish : Long and persistent, characterized by salty minerality, flint/silex and a slightly creamy aftertaste

Ratings & Storage Potential

Burghound : Score 92 — describes the wine as withdrawn on the nose with mineral reduction, citrus and oak; dense and muscular taste with clear minerality and tight finish; recommends aging

Jasper Morris : Score 95 — nose with white flowers, purified fruit and minerality; recommends drinking from 2026–2032

La Route des Blancs (97/100): Very refined, with notes of herbs, flowers, citrus, cream, nuts, flint and an uplifting, salty minerality in the long finish

Millesimes-et-Saveurs : Describes the wine as “aérien et voluptueux”, with very great persistence — recommends aging 3–4 years and a potential of up to 20 years

Conclusion

Domaine Rapet Corton-Charlemagne Grand Cru 2018 is an exemplary and elegant white Grand Cru, characterized by high minerality, refined complexity, and impressive aging potential. Its aromatic depth and structure make it a ripe experience now, but also a fantastic choice for storage.