1998 Corton Renardes
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Both lively and rich, with a rather lovely rose petal topnote. A little angular but extremely rich and juicy. Very promising for a long life. (JR)
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Pierre Rovani
Julia Harding MW, jancisrobinson.com
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Cloudy garnet. Very sweet plums and damsons, touch of sweet cherry. Dry tannins, some sweetness and flesh on the palate but the acidity and the tannins are rather strident. Lacks elegance. Poor value. (JH)
The medium-to-dark ruby-colored 1998 Corton-Renardes is awesome. Its profound dark cherry aromas lead to a medium-to-full-bodied, broad, and complex core of red cherries, spices, plums, and vanilla-infused oak. This expansive wine is deep, well-balanced, velvety-textured, and has a long, flavor-packed finish. Projected maturity: 2001-2012.
About the producer
For many, Domaine Leroy represents the pinnacle of fine Burgundy. Owned and run by the legendary Lalou Bize-Leroy, the domaine in Vosne-Romanée is one strand of the Leroy empire, along with Maison Leroy and Domaine d’Auvenay.