2021 Corton Rouge, Bouchard Pere et Fils

Cropped at a mere 10 hectoliters per hectare, Bouchard's 2021 Le Corton Grand Cru wafts from the glass with aromas of raspberries, rose petals, sweet spices and orange zest. Medium to full-bodied, deep and concentrated, with powdery tannins and lively acids, it concludes with a long, saline finish. ~ (93) William Kelley, Robert Parker's Wine Advocate 1-31-2023

~ (91) Neal Martin, Vinous 11-1-2022

Ripe yet decidedly cool and very, very fresh aromas include those of spice, purple fruit, the sauvage and plenty of newly turned earth character. The mouthfeel of the caressing middleweight plus flavors is surprisingly refined with excellent power and focus on the balanced and persistent if markedly compact finale. As is virtually always the case, this is a 'buy and forget you own it' wine. ~ (95) Allen Meadows, Burghound 4-10-2023