(from Les Vergennes and Rognets). A pungent nose of wood and reduction dominate the underlying fruit today. Otherwise the round and velvet-textured flavors possess both good volume and excellent richness, all wrapped in a mildly austere and reasonably well-balanced finish that offers good if not exceptional complexity. There is a hint of warmth but it’s not intrusive and overall this is a relatively forward Corton that could be enjoyed relatively young as well. (90-93)/2026+