2019, Domaine Faiveley, CORTON, 'Clos des Cortons', Grand CruThe 2019 Corton Clos des Cortons Faiveley Grand Cru comes from the 2. 77 hectare monopole. This was actually quite closed on the nose compared with Faiveley's Gevrey Grand Crus, coming across earthy and rather sullen at first, and opening with earthy woodland aromas. The palate is medium bodied with supple tannins and harmonious on the entry. The fine, lightly spiced finish reveals clove and touches of graphite. Nice persistence here. This holds a lot

a little bit of well-chosen oak on the nose

I love the classicism on show - a focus

though it is only a marginal difference

with violets

Guillaume Thienpont told me they used all they had

Aromas of flowers and sandalwood

This is one of the most opulent

lovely depth and grip on the finish

but this has plenty of subtle pleasure and will be ready to drink sooner than usual

19+/20 Matthew Jukes

with a chewy texture and just enough freshness

juicy cassis and bilberry fruit