2016 Corton Bressandes

(these vines were harvested at the beginning of October): Good dark red-ruby. More red berries to go with the aromas of black cherry, pepper and spices, plus a sexy hint of blood peach. Captivating, gentle, broad wine with dark berry and cherry flavors accented by spices, noble herbs and tangy verbena. Rich, subtle, penetrating Bressandes with fine tannins and noteworthy breadth and verve. Really distinctive soil complexity here.

The 2016 Corton Bressandes Grand Cru has a perfumed bouquet with ample redcurrant, cranberry and blueberry scents, hints of iris and incense developing with time. The new oak (30%) is neatly integrated here. The palate is medium-bodied with fine-grain tannin, quite saline on the entry with a sense of focus and harmony. It became more spicy, almost peppery toward the finish, which is fine and quite detailed. Excellent.