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Joseph Drouhin, Corton Grand Cru 2018
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Reviewed by: Neal Martin
The 2018 Corton Grand Cru, which comes from Drouhin’s parcels in Hautes Mourottes and Les Renardes, is deep in color. This year it includes 30% whole-cluster fruit. It has a very sweet, lush bouquet with touches of fig and prune that detract from terroir expression. The palate is reflective of the growing season, sweet and confit-like in style, yet just missing the precision and grip and the breeding that I found in previous vintages of this Grand Cru.
Reviewed by: James Suckling
Cherry crushed-strawberry and rose aromas with notes of fresh herbs. It’s medium-to full-bodied with sleek tannins and lively acidity. Round and juicy with a bright core of fruit on the mid-palate. Fresh, with soft power and a flavorful finish. Needs two or three years to soften.
Reviewed by: Neal Martin
The 2018 Corton Grand Cru, which comes from Drouhin’s parcels in Hautes Mourottes and Les Renardes, is deep in color. This year it includes 30% whole-cluster fruit. It has a very sweet, lush bouquet with touches of fig and prune that detract from terroir expression. The palate is reflective of the growing season, sweet and confit-like in style, yet just missing the precision and grip and the breeding that I found in previous vintages of this Grand Cru.
About the Producer
DEDICATION TO THE DIVERSITY OF BURGUNDY With close to 90 different appellations, Joseph Drouhin offers a fascinating array of Burgundy terroirs in all their authenticity and subtle variations. A FAMILY HERITAGE For the last 140 years, Maison Joseph Drouhin has been in the hands of the Drouhin family. Today, the fourth generation is at the helm, animated by the same passion that inspired the founder of the company. LISTENING TO NATURE Joseph Drouhin has adopted the biological and biodynamic approach. Only natural products are used in the vineyards and all procedures show the utmost respect for the soil, the vine and the environment. AN IDEAL OF PERFECTION AND ELEGANCE The style of Joseph Drouhin is an alliance between character, balance and harmony. Wines meant to be drunk young are fresh and subtle; wines meant for keeping acquire with age a luscious complexity. SHARING WITH THE WORLD The wines of Joseph Drouhin are found on the finest tables. Joseph Drouhin is proud to bring the best of Burgundy to the whole world.
