2019 Corton-Charlemagne Grand Cru, Domaine de la Romanée-Conti 97 *****
There are four plots one lower down, one above and two in the middle, all vinified and matured separately. During elevage the middle plots seemed to be the best, the lower section good, while the wine from the top block appeared to be too acid. But it is now clear to Aubert that the blend needed them all, including the top, which was raised in one year old wood, the rest in new barrels. The wine took its time, both for the alcoholic and malolactic fermentations, so the Corton-Charlemagne was bottled later than the Montrachet. A first bottle was extrovert but soon evidence of a slight cork taint appeared. The second bottle was clean, if not quite so immediately exuberant. This is chiselled and fine with wonderful length. The stones are more apparent and they are washed with a fresh citrus. Clean pure and classy with real grip, there is power behind and the fruit totally fills out the back of the palate. A brilliant first offering of Corton-Charlemagne. Tasted: November 2021
It’s richer and more powerful.
Somebody bought it. 
Don’t look at me. But the thread did intrigue me, so I bought a Chantereves Corton Charlemagne for 1/34th the price.
but I want cases . . .
Awesome price on that
Well worth it. '20 is spectacular.
Didn’t you tell her how much money you’d be saving by buying it?
Settled on the Rombauer? 
I had a glass of the ‘20 a few weeks ago at a restaurant in Norway (an acquaintance at an adjoining table bought it off the list for around $1600 and sent a glass over). Not my cup of tea but I can see why people like it. It’s certainly less off-putting than the Montrachet, though still too big for my taste. Fun to finally try it though; certainly a concentrated and well put together wine.
Has anybody tasted the Montrachet 2016 - combined harvest of 6 (7?) domaines incl. DRC ?
Buzz, you missed a great opportunity. Definitely a steal at that price. PM me the restaurant.
I told her there is a great wine that’s half off…she said go for it…and I’ll be at Louis Vuitton tomorrow! 
At least it isn’t Hermes
How I picture Madame Buzzini…
Fair deal.