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The October 2016 Distinguished Cellar Auction, Part III
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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 â along with myriad ripe berries and a whiff of game â 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 â but to an unusual degree â 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 . . ."
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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 â along with myriad ripe berries and a whiff of game â 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 â but to an unusual degree â 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 . . ."
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The world's most influential fine-wine producer and the benchmark for Bordeaux, Burgundy, Champagne and the Rhone. Its appellation (AOC) system codifies geography, grape and method, and its wines set the global standard for age-worthiness and terroir expression.
Produces the world's most revered Pinot Noir and Chardonnay from a mosaic of tiny, terroir-defined climats. Its hierarchy of village, Premier Cru and Grand Cru vineyards makes site the ultimate expression of quality.
Aloxe-Corton is a village AOC in Burgundy's Cote de Beaune, ringing the Corton hill and holding Premier Cru vineyards; it produces mostly firm, structured, earthy Pinot Noir reds built for medium-term aging.
A thin-skinned, terroir-sensitive red producing perfumed, silky and elegant wines of red-berry fruit and earthy complexity. It reaches its apogee in Burgundy.