The 2018 Corton Grand Cru La Vigne Au Saint has also turned out very well, revealing aromas of cassis, wild berries, rich soil tones and grilled squab. Medium to full-bodied, it's finer boned and more elegant than the muscular Les Grèves, with powdery structuring tannins and lively acids largely concealed in its concentrated core of fruit.

The 2018 Corton La Vigne en Saint Grand Cru certainly has more complexity and nuance on the nose: brambly red fruit, forest floor, hints of black truffle shavings and freshly-rolled tobacco. The palate is medium-bodied with fine tannins, perfectly-judged acidity, one of the few poised Cortons in this vintage with a persistent fresh and engaging finish. Given the summer that year, this Corton is a great success. Tasted blind at the Burgfest 2018 red tasting.