Bouchard Père & Fils - Le Corton Grand Cru Domaine 2016
94-95/100
James Suckling
90/100
Vinous
16/20
RVF
“Chalky and stony notes mingle with pastry and red-to-black cherries, all leading to a palate that displays good acidity, impressive depth, and substantial tannins. A fresh vintage expression with greater intensity on the finish. This wine will age very well. Best enjoyed starting in 2024. ” (James Suckling – 2018). The only red Grand Cru in the Côte de Beaune, Corton is also a historic vineyard whose earliest records date back to the 2nd century B.C. Later, Corton would become Charlemagne’s favorite wine. It is the only Grand Cru in the Côte d’Or to be divided into sub-climates. “Le Corton” refers to the historic parcel that gave its name to the Corton appellation.
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Eye
A deep ruby color with brown and mauve highlights
Nose
A deep bouquet with notes of red and black fruits and spices, combined with subtle smoky hints
Palate
Well-structured and full-bodied, it displays great distinction. A distinguished, elegant wine with excellent aging potential.
Serve
Serve in a decanter at 16–17°C if aeration is needed
Drink starting at
2022
Drink before
2030+
Food and Wine Pairings
A refined wine that pairs perfectly with venison, pheasant, woodcock, and full-flavored cheeses
Bettane & Desseauve
Rated estate (2023 guide): 4*Stars (Producers of the very highest quality, the pride of French viticulture)
About the estate:
From Cazetiers to Bouzeron, this major Beaune wine merchant founded in 1731 owns more than 142 plots spanning 130 hectares of vineyards, including 73 hectares of Premier Cru and Grand Cru vineyards. This first-rate viticultural heritage enables Frédéric Weber, a talented winemaker who previously managed Château de Poncié, to produce approximately 600,000 bottles out of the total three million units produced here each year; the majority of production comes from purchased grapes for the great reds and from carefully selected musts for the whites, other than those from the estate. Impressive success with both white and red wines in recent vintages.
Robert Parker - Wine Advocate
Rated estate (2022 guide) Recommended (Wine producer recommended by Robert Parker - The Wine Advocate)
RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France
Wine rated (2019 guide) 16/20 (Very good wine)
About the wine:
Characterized by a powdery note, it smells of rum-soaked grapes. This oaky expression isn’t among the most refined, as the oak overpowers the fruit. On the palate, the power of its terroir really comes through.
Jancis Robinson
Rated winery (2022 guide) Recommended
Vinous
Wine rated 90/100
James Suckling
Wine rated (2018 guide) 94-95/100
Rated Estate (2023 Guide) Recommended
About the wine:
Chalky and stony notes blend with pastry and red-to-black cherries, all leading to a palate that displays good acidity, impressive depth, and substantial tannins. A fresh vintage expression with greater intensity on the finish. This wine will age very well. Best enjoyed starting in 2024.
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