2022, Domaine Henri Magnien, CORTON, 'Les Lolieres', Grand Cru

Cool and airy aromas of high-toned red berry fruit enjoys additional breadth in the form of plum, earth and a touch of spice. There is impressive concentration and an abundance of sappy dry extract that coats the palate of the big-bodied flavours as well as buffers the firm tannic spine supporting the youthfully austere and beautifully long finish that also displays a touch of warmth. 90-93 Allen Meadows, Burghound (2024).

A full purple, heady at 13.8%, with a little new wood and an aspect of the nose where the oak is rather dominating, but no problem in the mouth with a weight of generous dark fruit covering the tannins behind. Good length as well. The nose should settle down and the finer qualities of this Corton assert themselves. **** 91-94 Jasper Morris, Inside Burgundy (2023).

The 2022 Corton Les Grandes Lolières Grand Cru comes from a climat that is planted with white and red, though it is forbidden to write the name of the lieu-dit if it is Chardonnay. This offers attractive red cherry, wild strawberry and potpourri scents on the nose where you might incorrectly assume there are stems. The palate is medium-bodied with sappy black fruit, a pinch of black pepper, and allspice. It’s quite concentrated on the finish if maybe missing the finesse that I discerned on the previous vintage. It's still a promising Corton, though. 90-92 Neal Martin, Vinous (2023).

Drinking Window: 2030 - 2037