Chandon de Briailles Corton Clos du Roi Grand Cru 2009 (750ML)

93-95 BH

Note: this has the highest average vine age of these grands crus at 40+ years of age
Tasting note: This is especially ripe, indeed to the point where there are notes of dry Porto yet, almost incongruously, it seems fresh. There are also notes of spice, animale and cassis-liqueur, all of which can be found on the rich, powerful and impressively concentrated flavors that brim with dry extract that renders the particularly firm tannins almost invisible. This deceptive amiability will not last for long though as the hallmark austerity is already apparent and this is going to require close to 20 years to fully realize its considerable potential. Sweet Spot–Allen Meadows, Burghound