1996 Corton Bressandes
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A complex and elegant aromatic profile has now turned largely, if not completely, secondary with relatively concentrated medium weight flavors that are minerally, pure and beautifully detailed and while the acidity of the '96 vintage is present, it is not dominant and thus does not attenuate the otherwise long and delicious finish. There is good mid-palate density in the context of a vintage that was not naturally dense. Overall, a lovely effort that is very Bressandes in character.
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1996 is a year in which many first-rate Cortons were produced (in both red and white), and Prieur's Corton-Bressandes is no exception. Dark ruby-colored and with a nose redolent with sweet dark fruits, this feminine wine explodes on the palate with super-ripe fat black cherries. It is full-bodied, velvety-textured (no hard edges), multi-layered with an opulence and splendidly concentrated fruit. Projected maturity: 2001-2006. Importers: William Deutsch and Sons, Ltd., Armonk, NY; tel (914) 273-1221; fax (914) 273-1291, and Winesellers Ltd., Skokie, IL; tel (847) 679-0121; fax (847) 679-2017.