The 2022 Le Corton Grand Cru is another highlight of the range, mingling aromas of sweet cherries, berries and plums in a complex bouquet, followed by a medium to full-bodied, deep and layered palate that's dense and structured but beautifully refined, concluding with a long, penetrating finish.

The 2022 Le Corton Grand Cru comes from vines at higher altitude. It has a well-defined and precise bouquet, the altitude imparting more freshness than some of the other red cuvées this year. The medium-bodied palate has supple tannins and a mixture of red and black fruit, white pepper and clove, leading to a refined and persistent finish. Excellent.

Cask sample. Mid crimson. Invitingly open and fragrant from the get-go: peppery dark-red fruit and rounded, supple texture perfectly matched to the fruit. Long rather than concentrated but intense in its lighter style. Mouth-wateringly fresh and dry. (JH)