2018 Aloxe Corton Clos du Chapitre
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Aromas of cherries, cassis and plums, complemented by rich bass notes of dark chocolate and loamy soil, introduce the 2018 Aloxe-Corton 1er Cru Clos du Chapitre, a medium to full-bodied, firm and muscular wine, its deep core of concentrated fruit structured around an ample chassis of youthfully chewy tannin. This is a powerful, old-school Aloxe with plenty of stuffing, but it will demand patience.
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Neal Martin
William Kelley, Wine Advocate
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The 2018 Aloxe-Corton Clos du Chapitre 1er Cru is a cru that Anne Morey said was difficult to place within her portfolio, but it is certainly worth seeking out. It has a light, slightly tertiary bouquet that just needs a little more intensity to accentuate the licorice-tinged cassis fruit. The palate is medium-bodied with a sweet core of black cherry and boysenberry fruit and, again, hints of licorice. The well-defined finish lingers in the mouth. Excellent.