Domaine Maillard Père & Fils
Corton Renardes Grand Cru Pinot Noir
Aloxe-Corton, Côte de Beaune, Burgundy, France
Another stunning wine! Probably tied for WOTN. Just an absolutely fantastic GC, and a lesser known producer, but not to be taken lightly. For under $100 you are getting cream of the crop, and something that even at 6 years of age will soldier on and continue to develop for at least the next 10 years. Vibrant and aromatic - crushed clove, fresh pansies, rhubarb, a faint touch of brett to bring the terrior together. Beautiful ruby color, no loss of youth in flavour either - raspberry reduction, nutmeg, dried cranberries, cedar, and a finesse only known to GC Burgundy.
Another special treat to open. Thank you @Kyle Groombridge !
Another stunning wine! Probably tied for WOTN. Just an absolutely fantastic GC, and a lesser known producer, but not to be taken lightly. For under $100 you are getting cream of the crop, and something that even at 6 years of age will soldier on and continue to develop for at least the next 10 years. Vibrant and aromatic - crushed clove, fresh pansies, rhubarb, a faint touch of brett to bring the terrior together. Beautiful ruby color, no loss of youth in flavour either - raspberry reduction, nutmeg, dried cranberries, cedar, and a finesse only known to GC Burgundy.
Another special treat to open. Thank you @Kyle Groombridge !
Man, talk about a head-turner. One of the lone GC burgs under $100, this has 7 years on it and has evolved beautifully. It's in a great place - gorgeous nose of cinnamon, sous-bois, bing cherries, and flowers, supported by a hint of toasty oak. The palate is seductively smooth and in a great place. More rich cherries, dried cranberries, and a distinct stemminess (in a good way).. this is singing after only 7 years.
I'll tell ya what - not a big name producer by any means, but don't sleep on Maillard, especially if you want early accessible and value GC juice.
Man, talk about a head-turner. One of the lone GC burgs under $100, this has 7 years on it and has evolved beautifully. It's in a great place - gorgeous nose of cinnamon, sous-bois, bing cherries, and flowers, supported by a hint of toasty oak. The palate is seductively smooth and in a great place. More rich cherries, dried cranberries, and a distinct stemminess (in a good way).. this is singing after only 7 years.
I'll tell ya what - not a big name producer by any means, but don't sleep on Maillard, especially if you want early accessible and value GC juice.
Darker red fruits, earth, mushrooms balanced by soft tannins and elevated acidity.
Darker red fruits, earth, mushrooms balanced by soft tannins and elevated acidity.
May 9th, 2020
Real powerhouse! Still very youthfull. In color showing age but in taste still fruity and powerfull. Thx!!!!
Real powerhouse! Still very youthfull. In color showing age but in taste still fruity and powerfull. Thx!!!!
Feb 7th, 2020Earthy fragrance with flavors of dark cherry, berries and stone fruit. Drinks well (not the best) and finishes semi-smooth.
Earthy fragrance with flavors of dark cherry, berries and stone fruit. Drinks well (not the best) and finishes semi-smooth.
Jul 7th, 2019Cracking open the first grand cru from Burgundy.
Cracking open the first grand cru from Burgundy.
Feb 18th, 2018
Clear, medium ruby. Clean nose, medium intensity, aromas of fresh cherries, vanilla, leather, flowers, sous-bois. Dry. Medium body, medium tannins, high acidity, flavours of fresh cherries, vanilla, leather, flowers, sous-bois. Medium finish. Excellent.
Clear, medium ruby. Clean nose, medium intensity, aromas of fresh cherries, vanilla, leather, flowers, sous-bois. Dry. Medium body, medium tannins, high acidity, flavours of fresh cherries, vanilla, leather, flowers, sous-bois. Medium finish. Excellent.
Jan 7th, 2016