2018 Corton Grand Cru Cuvée du Bourdon, Domaine Ponsot

This is a blend of three vineyards, with 20% Clos du Roi, 20% Perrières, and the rest Paulands. This is wild and herbal, with definition of fruit and very Côte de Beaune tannins. Dark and intense, there’s great depth here.

Critic score
92/100
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£182.68
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WINE DETAILS

  • Region & country
    France
  • Maturity
    Young 2024 - 2036
  • Colour
    Red
  • Sweetness
    Dry
  • Style
    Still
  • Unit Volume
    Bottle (75cl.)
  • Classification
    Grand Cru
2018 Corton Grand Cru Cuvée du Bourdon, Domaine Ponsot

TASTING NOTES

The 2018 Corton Grand Cru Cuvée du Bourdon is the usual blend of some 60% Les Paulands, 20% Les Perrières and 20% Clos du Roi, and Alexandre Abel told me that he limited the fermentation temperature to a maximum of 30 degrees Celsius to control extraction. Wafting from the glass with notions of cherries, raspberries, potpourri, spices and forest floor, it's medium to full-bodied, lively and concentrated, with real energy and excellent structural refinement.

William Kelley, Wine Advocate (February 2020)
(91—93+)/100

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