A lovely wine dominated by spice and soft red fruits. It has a medium ruby core with a garnet colored rim. The aromas in the bouquet include red currant, cream, milk chocolate, cinnamon, and floral notes. The palate surfaces minerals, cranberry, allspice, tobacco, and gamy earth flavors. It has a medium plus finish accented by sweet spice and almond. The quality shows.

The third Corton-Renardes I've had recently - but from the 2006 vintage this time. Has a fairly dark core with an edge that softens to the color of fresh raspberry juice. Nose is a mishmash of dark sweet-n-sour cherries and spiced fruit jelly. Has some blueberry and freshly picked fig notes playing in the background. The spices reveal themselves more fully on the palate - an amalgamation of savory cinnamon, coriander, and clove. Tastes a bit like the topping on coffee cake fresh out of the oven. That said, the mouth feel is very bright, with a well-structured mid-palate and soft tannins peeking out from behind the velvety cherry fruit and spice curtains. This is delicious.