2017 Le Corton
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The 2017 Les Corton Grand Cru shows a little aging on the rim. The nose is open and expressive, presenting brambly red fruit, desiccated orange peel and rose petal, all quite charming. The palate has a slightly bitter opening, rather rustic for a Grand Cru. Modest in weight, open-knit and very spicy, yet just a tad short on the finish. Tasted blind at the Burgfest 2017 tasting.
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Richard Hemming MW, jancisrobinson.com
Neal Martin
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The 2017 Le Corton Grand Cru is showing very well, and I evidently underestimated it when I tasted it earlier this year. Opening in the glass with aromas of sweet berries, cloves, smoked meats and coniferous forest floor, it's medium to full-bodied, ample and fleshy, with a textural and enveloping attack, a sapid core of fruit and a savory finish. Today, the wine's tannins are already supple and melting.
Pure redcurrant and raspberry fruit that stands up well to the oak spice. Dry, fragrant finish. Not exactly wow-ing, but it does have good concentration and intensity – and quite high alcohol on the finish. (RH)
About the producer
Bouchard Père & Fils is one of Burgundy’s oldest and most established wine producers. Founded in 1731 by Michel Bouchard, it is the largest vineyard owner in the Côte d’Or with 130 hectares of vines.