Textbook Corton in its best shape. I am genuinely surprised by this bottle — Bouchard overdelivered and jumped higher than usual, especially given a messed up 2011 with drought and hail — fantastic rustic, bloody iron ethereal nose, full of eucalyptus, ripe red fruit, menthol and richer fresh flowers, pure joy to just swirl and enjoy the aromas. Gorgeous deep ruby color, tea rims and minor legs on the bowl. Lively tannins, very playful and fun, topping gorgeous palate of young cherry, mint, dry strawberries, some pretty oak and very earthy overall tones. Very much in love with this, especially since the expectations were low — I got this bottle as a last minute grab at CDG Duty free. Yes and yes.
Textbook Corton in its best shape. I am genuinely surprised by this bottle — Bouchard overdelivered and jumped higher than usual, especially given a messed up 2011 with drought and hail — fantastic rustic, bloody iron ethereal nose, full of eucalyptus, ripe red fruit, menthol and richer fresh flowers, pure joy to just swirl and enjoy the aromas. Gorgeous deep ruby color, tea rims and minor legs on the bowl. Lively tannins, very playful and fun, topping gorgeous palate of young cherry, mint, dry strawberries, some pretty oak and very earthy overall tones. Very much in love with this, especially since the expectations were low — I got this bottle as a last minute grab at CDG Duty free. Yes and yes.
Mar 14th, 2016
Aloxe-Corton, Côte de Beaune, Burgundy, France
