This week I attended a tasting of red Corton; a rare thing, in Denmark at least. The tasting included 10 Cortons from five producers, all top-flight amongst the panoply of Corton producers. The purpose was to learn: learn about different parts … [Read more...] about Corton, Corton, red Corton .. exploring the hill
Corton-Bressandes
Visit Philippe Pacalet, tasting of the 2016s from cask
I have followed the wines of Philippe Pacalet since his first vintages, more than 15 years ago. I have furthermore followed the wines he made at Domaine Prieure-Roch before he began on his own. Let me be prefectly clear - Philippe Pacalet is a … [Read more...] about Visit Philippe Pacalet, tasting of the 2016s from cask
Hospices de Beaune, Corton Cuvée Charlotte Dumay 2014
The Hospices de Beaune Corton Charlotte-Dumay 2014 is slightly closed - like quite many 2014s are starting to be currently. This is a Cuvée made from Corton Les Ranardes and Les Bressandes - total area of the Hospice holdings here are 2.66 ha (63% … [Read more...] about Hospices de Beaune, Corton Cuvée Charlotte Dumay 2014
Visit Domaine Chandon de Briailles – tasting of the 2015s from cask
Fame and glory is sometimes not fairly distributed in Burgundy - and especially estates outside the main appellations seem to struggle to get the acclaim they deserves. One of these estates is Chandon de Briailles in Savigny Les Beaune .. a … [Read more...] about Visit Domaine Chandon de Briailles – tasting of the 2015s from cask
Antonin Guyon, Corton Bressandes 1978
The 78 Corton Bressandes from Antonin Guyon is showing remarkably well. The bouquet offer a lovely mixture of red forrest berries fresh and quite charming ... hints of orange peel and coffee after some time in the glass. On the palate light-weight … [Read more...] about Antonin Guyon, Corton Bressandes 1978
Visit Domaine Poisot – tasting of 2013 and 2014 vintage
Domaine Poisot is a quite "new" domaine run by the former navy captain Remi Poisot, who is now making wine from a fine portfolio of family vineyards. This was my second vist here, in the dark and very cold cellars under the beautiful Chateau Corton … [Read more...] about Visit Domaine Poisot – tasting of 2013 and 2014 vintage
Domaine Poisot, Corton Bressandes 2012
The Corton-Bressandes 2012 from Remy Poisot is showing well. In the nose forward and expressive red and darkberry fruit with some spicy floral elements. On the palate fine juicy fruit, balanced and effortless with delicate drinkability for a Corton. … [Read more...] about Domaine Poisot, Corton Bressandes 2012
Domaine Poisot, Corton Bressandes 2007
The 2007 Corton Bressandes from Domaine Poisot is a quite impressive and charming effort for the vintage. The nose is bursting with red and dark cherries, very forward, delicate and precise. On the palate very good grip and focus for the vintage ... … [Read more...] about Domaine Poisot, Corton Bressandes 2007