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92 WA.
"Veronique Drouhin-Boss opines that the estate's 2006 Corton Bressandes seems never to have had a bad or even awkward day in its young evolution, and the inclusion of some whole clusters with stems testifies to the confidence the Drouhin team had in its fruit quality, and vendange entier doubtless also accentuated the spice and lily-like floral notes that – along with myriad ripe berries and a whiff of game – make up the wine's bouquet. This is practically the epitome of fine-grained tannins that seem to fall away in a long, subtly creamy, finish combining levitating layers of rich marrow, liquid floral perfume, and refreshingly tart fruit. As with many 2006s of its appellation – but to an unusual degree – this shows a generous and youthfully appealing side to a usually dourer site. Still, I expect this little masterpiece of understatement and refinement should be worth following . . ." Wine Advocate #186, Dec 2009 |