2019 Corton Clos Rognet
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(from a .45 ha parcel of 80+ year old vines). Elegant, pure and airy aromas are comprised by spiced red cherry, plum and hints of warm earth, smoked game and pretty spice wisps. The nicely intense medium-bodied flavors are shaped by polished tannins and excellent verve while displaying good focus on the dusty, muscular, more structured and focused finish where the only reproach is a mild touch of warmth. As is usually the case, there is just a bit more overall depth here compared to its two Corton stablemates. (92-94)/2034+
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Neal Martin
Allen Meadows, Burghound
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Opening in the glass with notes of dark berries, baking chocolate, forest floor and truffle, the 2019 Corton Grand Cru Clos Rognet is medium to full-bodied, layered and concentrated, with a bright core of fruit, powdery structuring tannins and a tightly wound, vibrant profile. This is a touch more introverted than the Perrières out of the gates, but this year the difference in degree of reserve isn't as flagrant as it sometimes is.
The 2019 Corton Clos Rognet Grand Cru is beautifully defined on the nose of intense black cherries and blueberry fruit; this is sophisticated and succinctly integrated with the oak. The palate is medium-bodied with silky tannins, precise and poised with a fine bead of acidity. Then it shuts up shop toward a finish that feels a bit abrupt at the moment. It deserves 4–6 years in the cellar to reach its plateau.