2005 Domaine Prince Florent de Merode Corton Clos du Roi Grand Cru

A more deeply pitched nose of earthy and spicy dark berry fruit aromas dissolves seamlessly into rich, full, vibrant and sleekly muscled flavors that are textured, round and, as one would expect from this cru, completely serious. This is a delicious effort with fine depth and precision and about the only surprise is that it resembles the Mar‚chaudes in that it is very suave and well-mannered for a Clos du Roi, not that good manners is a flaw!

Author: Allen Meadows

Issue: 2nd Quarter, 2007

Hints of chocolate, coffee and vanilla from new oak highlight the black cherry and plum flavors. Rich, round and polished, with a core of sweet fruit, terrific balance and a long, lingering finish. Approachable now, but will improve with age.

Author: Bruce Sanderson

More density than the Bressandes and great ripeness and richness and race. Nice package! Round and caressing. Very assertive on the finish. This wines improves throughout the palate. Very long.

Author: Jancis Robinson

Issue: 39363