The nose isn’t super-wide, but it shows a lovely, detailed depth. More power and structure, but it’s very well covered structure. A good burst of extra complexity in the mid-palate before the mineral finish. Very nice wine.
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Corton Perrières
2008 Meuneveaux Corton Perrières
2007 Terres d'Arômes Corton Perrières
2005 Dubreuil-Fontaine Corton Perrières
Limpid medium, medium-plus cherry red. The nose starts tight and unyielding. It slowly releases mocha/espresso high-notes and even over 2 hours remains stable without ever revealing more than a glimpse of fruit. The palate is lithe and athletic but with unforgiving concentration – there is much depth but this is clearly not a wine for today. The tannins are very well covered and the length is also quite espresso without ever becoming overly oaky. Not really all that closed, but an impressive and muscular wine that needs at least 5-10 years in the cellar. I think it will reward that wait
1984 Juillot Michel Corton Perrières
From magnum. Paling ruby with a brown rim. The nose is non-existent for around 15 minutes – becomes a sweet cooked plum and cherry pie with time, creamy coffee too. Perfect acidity, just a trace of tannin and exceptional length to the compote-like fruit. Very lovely. Who says you shouldn’t by job-lots of cheap wine with no provenance?! The cost was around 20 Euros.