2023 Corton Clos du Roi

The parcel for the 2023 Corton Clos-du-Roi Grand Cru sits toward the top of the vineyard on limestone and white marl soils—no clay. It has a sprightly nose with brambly red fruit, pressed rose petals and just a hint of orange zest—very pure fruit and well-assimilated stems. The palate is medium-bodied with fine-grained tannins. The texture here is smoother compared to the Corton-Bressandes, offering a vivid finish without the quite nailing the persistence of the previous vintage.