Faiveley Corton Clos des Cortons 2017

A monopole of the domaine that has been owned by the family since the mid 1800s. The longevity, wrong word perhaps, the ability for this wine to develop beautifully in the cellar is legendary. The 2017 isn't as strict as some vintages but it lacks nothing for power and structure. One of only two Grand Cru that bear the name of the Domaine, the other being Romanee Conti. The oldest vines were planted in 1932.

An intensely earthy nose is comprised by notably ripe dark currant aromas that are cut with underbrush, spice and a whiff of wood toast and the sauvage. There is an attractive freshness and plenty of vivacity to the velvet-textured full-bodied and overtly muscular flavors that possess terrific punch on the beautifully long, youthfully austere and notably firm finish. I like the overall sense of complexity and this too should age effortlessly. "Sweet Spot" BURGHOUND

The 2017 Corton Clos des Corton Faiveley Grand Cru comes from a monopole of around 3 hectares. It has quite a powerful bouquet of assertive red currant and cranberry fruit, fig jam and a hint of dates. The medium-bodied palate displays supple tannin and a fine bead of acidity. Quite stocky in style, with a saline, quite persistent finish that lingers in the mouth. Excellent. NEAL MARTIN

Monopole. A beautiful, opulent purple colour starts us off well. The bouquet is sublime too, a very youthful fruit, more purple than black and certainly not red, while retaining a freshness and certainly a crisp mineral feel. It has a fine driven intensity and plenty of energy, still in a very fresh more than luxurious style. (95) JASPER MORRIS MW