Corton Grand Cru Pinot Noir

Oldest Burg of the night from @David L it was slow to build. Initially nothing on the nose and a bit astringent at first taste. Blossomed an hour later. Nice tertiary bramble and red berry notes.

Peking Duck with burgundy

Much better than expected. In a good spot now.

Aged for about 12 months in French oak barrels (15% new). Ruby with aromas of red and black fruits and a touch of spice. On the palate, delicate fruit flavors of black cherry with cedar notes and wet herbs. Full round tannins, balanced acidity, lingering, ending with earthy mineral tones. Good value! Tasting Sample!

Showing some brilliance. Wow. Expressive, delicate, complete.

On the nose; poached strawberries, cherries, bing cherries, cooked rhubarb, dry cranberries, faint spice, light vanilla, limestone and fresh red florals. The mouthfeel is lean to medium and very juicy. Tannins completely resolved. Strawberries, cherries, bing cherries, cooked rhubarb, dry cranberries, cola, steeped tea, faint spice, limestone minerals, loamy soils, faint spice, touch of vanilla, herbal notes, soft high acidity and lean, elegant, long, fruit finish. Even though this was likely a little better two years ago, it's good but certainly a little disappointing for Grand Cru Burgundy. History notes...the Louis Latour family first bought vines in the Cote de Beaune in 1731, with land in some of the top Burgundy vineyards. Louis Latour is currently run by the seventh Louis Latour, Louis-Fabrice Latour featured in the photo. They are a huge négociant with property holdings in Aloxe-Corton (their largest holdings) and Corton-Charlemagne. They also own parts of Corton Clos de la Vigne au Saint Grand Cru, Corton Bressandes Grand Cru, Corton Les Chaumes Grand Cru, Corton Les Pougets Grand Cru, Corton Les Perrières Grand Cru, Corton Clos du Roi Grand Cru, Corton Les Grèves Grand Cru. Also, own parts of the Premiers Crus“Les Chaillots”, “Les Founières”, Chambertin, Romanée-Saint-Vivant and Chevalier-Montrachet “Les Demoiselles." They use French oak vats for short period of fermentation on nearly all their red wines. Then...they spend 12 months in French oak barrels. The red wines of Domaine Louis Latour are still vinified and aged at Corton Grancey featured in the photo.

Stemmy, broad red fruit

Sour candied red fruit, licorice, touch of fig & prune and dry dark earth. It's still solid but it's past it's prime.

This bottle opened due to lack of self control.

Possible cork failure. Nail polish remover, hints of melty plastic, not much in the way of classic Corton spiciness and power.