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Corton Clos des Cortons, Domaine Faiveley 2011

RegionBurgundy
Subregion France > Burgundy > Côte de Beaune > Corton
ColourRed
TypeStill
Grape VarietyPinot Noir

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Tasting Notes

As is usually the case with this wine when it's young, the nose is restrained to the point of being almost mute though aggressive swirling liberates aromas of earth, spice, red currant and hints of the sauvage. And instead of the robust and well-muscled mid-palate there is an almost caressing mouth feel to the full-bodied yet refined flavors because while the supporting tannins are definitely firm and dense they are also quite finely-grained. There is excellent length to the moderately austere, tight, focused and linear finish that delivers outstanding persistence.

92/95
Allen Meadows, Burghound.com (49), January 2013

Good deep red. A bit darker on the nose than the grand crus from Gevrey-Chambertin, offering explosive aromas of crushed raspberry, black cherry, exotic spices and a touch of smoke. Compellingly rich and seamless in the mouth, with terrific sappy verve to the urgent flavors of red berries, minerals and game. The very long, slowly rising finish boasts outstanding energy and thrust and saturates the mouth with sweet perfume.

93/96
Stephen Tanzer, International Wine & Spirit Competition, February 2013
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