2012 Corton Vigne Au Saint
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Tasted blind at the annual "Burgfest" tasting in Beaune. The 2012 Corton Grand Cru La Vigne Au Cent from Domaine des Croix exhibited a slight reduction on the nose, the fruit darker than Tollot-Beaut's Corton '12, with a subtle "mulch-like" bruising. The palate is rounded on the entry with lower acidity than its peers, but it seems to lack some complexity and terroir expression on the pastille-like finish. Still, there is an easy-drinking quality to this Corton and the length is satisfying.
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Antonio Galloni, Vinous
Neal Martin, Wine Advocate
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Black fruit, licorice, menthol and rosemary all meld together as the 2012 Corton La Vigne au Saint opens up in the glass. Ample and broad on the palate, the 2012 boasts explosive fruit backed up by tons of underlying structure. The inclusion of 20% whole clusters adds intrigue and sensuality, especially on the finish. Sage and sweet tobacco linger on the close. My sense is that the 2012 isn't quite fully formed, as it remains a bit mysterious and elusive. This is the first time David Croix has used whole clusters on the Vigne au Saint. So far, the results appear promising.