2018 Domaine de Montille, Corton-Charlemagne Grand Cru

For reports and full tasting notes, go toTim Atkin MW's website.

The 2018 Corton-Charlemagne Grand Cru wafts from the glass with notes of citrus oil, fresh pastry, peach and almond paste, followed by a medium to full-bodied, lively and enveloping palate that's quite supple and charming this year. This seems built to drink well in its youth.

The 2018 Corton-Charlemagne Grand Cru has an attractive bouquet with beeswax, touches of orange pith and quince, nicely focused and poised. The oak is well-integrated. The palate is well balanced with a slightly waxy-textured entry. It has very good depth but with high VA that renders it like a natural wine on the finish. Bit of an oddball. Tasted blind at the Burgfest 2018 white tasting.

Cask sample. Notably pale, and restrained on the nose. Sweetness initially on the palate – really rather charming. Needs to take on some fat in bottle but it’s very carefully made, even if in rather low-key register. (JR)