2022 Domaine Rapet Père & Fils Corton Grand Cru

There are virtually no Grand Cru and very few Premier Cru White Burgundies available inAustralia or the world.

93 points, Burghound
A more floral if slightly oakier nose reflects layered aromas of black pinot fruit, earth and a pretty array of spice elements. There is again fine volume to the seductively textured and suave medium weight plus flavors that possess an abundance of tannin-buffering dry extract on the complex, long and youthfully austere finale. This very firmly structured effort is going to require at least moderate patience. As an aside, I sometimes prefer the Ile de Vergelesses chez Rapet but in 2022, the Corton is clearly the class of the range.

93+ points, William Kelley, Wine Advocate
Rapet's 2022 Corton Grand Cru delivers aromas of red berries, cherries, vine smoke and orange zest. Full-bodied, layered and velvety, it's deep and concentrated, with a serious chassis of sweet, chalky tannins and a penetrating finish. It's now Rapet's sole Corton, as the Pougets parcel is being planted over to Chardonnay.

As the Premier & Grand Cru shortages hit home I asked a revered Western Australian Burgundian fanatic if he had any recommendations as to more potential White Burgundy suppliers. He answered immediately “Rapet Pere & Fils”. I had also asked two of my friends in Burgundy for recommendations of quality Domaines that did not have representation in Australia. Both checked with their friends and one came back offering Morey Coffinet & … Rapet Pere & Fils.
- John Jens