2021 Corton Renardes

The 2021 Corton Les Renards Grand Cru is certainly much improved after a decidedly poor showing from barrel. It has a more complex bouquet with clever use of whole clusters, hints of Earl Grey infusing the red berry fruit. There is just a very minor acetic tincture, though it does not bother too much. The palate is tensile from the start with edgy tannins, almost brittle, though there is a little herbaceousness towards the second half. This Corton is right on the edge in terms of ripeness and under-ripeness and it does taper towards its chalky finish. Intriguing in many ways, certainly fresh. Keep it in the cellar for a couple of years. Tasted blind at the Burgfest tasting.