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2012 Tollot-Beaut et Fils Corton Bressandes

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December 5, 2021 - $81

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RATINGS

95Vinous / IWC

A dark, exotic beauty...utterly captivating... Black cherries, menthol and cloves are some of the many notes that blossom as the 2012 fills out its broad-shouldered frame. The explosive, tannic finish points to a very bright structure...overall balance is simply magnificent.

94Wine Spectator

Silky and polished, boasting black cherry, spice, earth and subtle tar flavors. Elegant and intense, building to a generous finish of vibrant acidity and minerality. Shows fine purity and length.

92The Wine Advocate

...attractive red and black fruit that convey great energy and vitality...palate is medium-bodied with supple ripe tannin...very smooth and very harmonious, silky and pure with a patina of creamy new oak on the finish...well defined and long in the mouth.

17.5Jancis Robinson

Lightish cherry red. Gorgeous aroma of sweet, delicate red cherries. Elegant, fine tannins...with depth and excellent length.

REGION

France, Burgundy, Côte d'Or, Côte de Beaune, Aloxe-Corton, Le Corton

Corton is a Grand Cru vineyard for red wine within the Corton appellation. It is a long, slender, stony limestone site that wraps part way around the top slopes of Montagne de Corton, a hill that reaches to 1,150 feet. The 234-acre vineyard primarily faces south, west and east, and is sheltered by a windbreak of trees while also receiving excellent exposure to sun. Corton is the Cote de Beaune’s only red Grand Cru. The largest producers are Louis Latour, with 37.5 acres; Hospices de Beaune, with 16 acres; and D'Ardhuy, with 11.85 acres. The names of smaller vineyards within Corton are frequently added to the names of Corton wines, resulting in names such as Corton Les Renardes, Corton Les Chaumes, Corton les Perrieres, etc.

TYPE

Red Wine, Pinot Noir, Grand Cru

This red wine is relatively light and can pair with a wide variety of foods. The grape prefers cooler climates and the wine is most often associated with Burgundy, Champagne and the U.S. west coast. Regional differences make it nearly as fickle as it is flexible.