2019 Corton Clos du Roi
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The 2019 Corton Clos du Roi Grand Cru is well-defined on the nose, with open-knit brambly red fruit, light earthy scents, briar and a twist of dried orange peel. This opens nicely in the glass. The palate is medium-bodied and supple—fleshy, but with structure behind it. A healthy sprinkling of white pepper toward the finish lingers in the mouth. This will drink well over the next 12 to 15 years. Tasted blind at the Burgfest tasting.
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Neal Martin
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The 2019 Corton Clos du Roi has an attractive bouquet of dark berry fruit complemented by iris and peony aromas. The palate is medium-bodied with grainy tannins on the entry, and maybe a little more rustic in style than expected, leading to a muscular finish. Maybe the Les Renards just has a little more grace at this early stage.