Chandon de Briailles Corton Bressandes Grand Cru 2014 (750ML)

94 BH / 92 VM

Note: three separate plantings with an average age of about 33 years

Tasting note: Reduction presently dominates the nose and I would again strongly suggest decanting this first if you're going to sample a bottle before 2 to 3 years of age. On the palate there is a seductive texture to the velvety, complex and attractively mineral-inflected medium weight plus flavors that possess a fine sense of balance and deliver excellent finishing persistence along with impressive depth. This too is textbook. –Allen Meadows, Burghound

Good full red. Pungent, musky whole-cluster notes of pepper, spices and sandalwood accent raspberry, smoke and underbrush; the vendange entier element dominates in the early going but in a very sexy way. Supple red berry, smoked meat and underbrush flavors show lovely definition and an alluring sweetness, not to mention very good depth. This is much smoother than it appeared to be last year when I tasted it just after the bottling. Finishes with substantial dusty tannins and noteworthy rising length.-- Stephen Tanzer. Vinous Media