Bouchard Pere & Fils • Aloxe-Corton, France
Le Corton Grand Cru by Bouchard Père & Fils is a flagship red Burgundy from the historic “Le Corton” climat atop the Hil…Le Corton Grand Cru by Bouchard Père & Fils is a flagship red Burgundy from the historic “Le Corton” climat atop the Hill of Corton in Aloxe-Corton, where the domaine owns the majority of the slope’s thin, iron-rich clay soils over limeston…Learn More »
$165
/750ml
2018 Retail Average
93
/100
2018 Pro Rating
Bouchard Père & Fils Le Corton Grand Cru 2018 shows concentrated red and black berry fruit layered with hints of hazelnut, subtle citrus peel and a touch of savory spice. The palate is compact and structured, with firm yet fine tannins, a dense core of flavor and enough freshness to keep the long finish taut and energetic. This is a powerful but polished Corton that clearly reflects the ripe, warm vintage while retaining definition and lift.
Roast duck with cherry jus; Côte de boeuf with herb butter; Wild mushroom risotto
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Le Corton Grand Cru by Bouchard Père & Fils is a flagship red Burgundy from the historic “Le Corton” climat atop the Hill of Corton in Aloxe-Corton, where the domaine owns the majority of the slope’s thin, iron-rich clay soils over limestone. Made from 100% Pinot Noir, it typically offers an intense, spicy red-and-black-fruited profile with floral and smoky mineral notes, combining firm structure and freshness with notable ageing potential. As the only red Grand Cru of the Côte de Beaune from the very site that gave its name to the Corton appel…