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Lucien Le Moine, Corton Bressandes Grand Cru 2014
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Reviewed by: Neal Martin
The 2014 Corton-Bressandes Grand Cru has a slightly mulchy bouquet at the moment, perhaps without the same degree of delineation as some of the other grand crus. The palate is medium-bodied with firm tannin, crunchy, brambly red and black fruit with a touch of salinity on the finish. I must confess that I found it difficult to warm to this wine, unlike the Corton Renardes this year.
Reviewed by: Stephen Tanzer
Bright red. Musky aromas of raspberry, mocha, minerals and earth accented by a whiff of cinnamon. Concentrated, structured and tight; in fact, one of the most backward of these 2014s today. With its firm tannic spine, this wine shows classic Corton toughness.
About the Producer
Domaine Lucien Le Moine is a small-scale, boutique winery based in Burgundy, France. It was established in 1999 by Mounir and Rotem Saouma, who named the estate after their son, Lucien. The winery is known for its meticulous approach to winemaking, focusing on producing limited quantities of high-quality wines. The philosophy behind Domaine Lucien Le Moine revolves around the concept of "micro-negotiant." Rather than owning their own vineyards, Mounir and Rotem carefully select grapes from trusted growers across various appellations in Burgundy. This allows them to have control over every aspect of the winemaking process, from vineyard management to the final bottling.The winery's production is extremely limited, with a focus on premier cru and grand cru vineyards.
