Domaine des Croix - Corton Greves 2018

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Corton is an Appellation d'origine contrôlée (AOC) and Grand Cru vineyard for red and white wine in the Côte de Beaune subregion of Burgundy. It is located on a hill shared between the three villages of Aloxe-Corton, Pernand-Vergelesses and Ladoix in the Côte de Beaune, Burgundy. The appellation covers the lower parts of the Corton hill and includes several subordinate vineyard names, or climats, within the AOC. Because of the size of the AOC and the variability of these climats, it is the rule rather than the exception that the name of the climat is indicated together with that of the Corton AOC, leading to designations such as Corton Clos du Roi and Corton Les Bressandes. Corton is rare in this aspect, as the 'climat' is seldom used for other Grand Cru appellations in Côte d'Or. The AOC was created in 1937.

Corton wines are mostly red (around 95 per cent of the total production in the AOC) and made from the Pinot noir grape, however a smaller quantity of white Corton from Chardonnay is also produced. Around 500,000 bottles a year are produced from the vines.

The Corton appellation itself is the Côte de Beaune's only Grand Cru appellation for red wine, and is the largest Grand Cru of Burgundy.

Decanter: 95 Points

Harvested super early in August 27th, but still showing 14% alcohol, this gives you some idea of the heat of the 2018 vintage. The extra ripeness was a boon in Corton, which has produced some lovely wines in the right hands. Sappy, grippy and well-structured, but with underlying red cherry and bramble fruit, a sprig or two of mint and gentle oak and whole bunch spices. (Drink between 2025-2035)

Inside Burgundy: 92-95 Points

First to be picked this year which is unusual, but it was already flirting with 14% alcohol. 25% whole bunches used. More backward than La Vigne au Saint with complex aromatics, dark raspberry, black cherry, some plums. It also delivers much more weight across the palate and at the back, which it needs to match the tannins. Much more typical of Corton.

Burghound: 91-94 Points

Reduction dominates what appears to be very ripe dark fruit aromas. There is excellent punch and power to the moderately concentrated flavors that are still imposing while displaying excellent length and muscle on the moderately austere, serious and sneaky long finish. Patience strongly suggested as this is clearly built-to-age. (Drink starting 2033)