Jean-Marc Pavelot, Corton Charlemagne Blanc other_regions By contrast

By contrast

Navarro (Garnacha) and white Albillo—from different soils in five different villages

and herbal delight in the 2020 La Diva

spices and tar emerge

Tasted at the domaine in April 2022

Jean-Marc Pavelot, Corton Charlemagne Blanc other_regions By contrastModerate wood influence is present on the very fresh aromas of Granny Smith apples, citrus confit, white flower and an interesting hint of marmalade. There is even better volume as well as more evident minerality on the lingering and more complex finale where a touch of sweetness emerges that, for me at least, detracts from the overall appeal. To be sure, this is perfectly good, but it would be fair to observe that its not a classic rendition.