2020 Corton Greves
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Tasting Notes
The 2020 Corton Grèves Grand Cru (Domaine Louis Jadot) wafts from the glass with scents of smoky plums, petals, dark chocolate and loamy soil. Medium to full-bodied, deep and muscular, it's rich and concentrated, with lively acids and powdery tannins.
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Neal Martin, Vinous
William Kelley, Wine Advocate
More reviews and scores
Excellent powerful but fresh purple. There is power to the nose but of the right sort, even some nobility. Pretty rich on the palate a very dark raspberry fruit, possible a dusting of chocolate but the important things is that the structure is in the right place and very well balanced. And not the fierce tannins that you can find here.
The 2020 Corton-Grèves Grand Cru has a well-defined bouquet with smoky red berry fruit, just a light hickory note here (possibly emanating from the barrel.) The palate is medium-bodied with sappy red fruit, fine grip, nicely balanced with a fresh, slightly citric finish that lends tension and elegance. Give this 4-6 years in bottle for the aromatics to cohere and this should evolve into a fine Corton-Grèves.
About the producer
Louis Jadot is arguably the most consistent négociant house in Burgundy. It has managed to straddle both the entry-level and fine wine market, while retaining respect in both.