Tasted blind at the Burgundy 2011 horizontal tasting in Beaune. The Corton Clos de la Vigne au Saint ‘11 has a very foursquare bouquet, quite earthy and almost a little dour compared to David Croix’s Corton La Vigne au Saint. The palate is medium-bodied with chewy tannins. The acidity seems a little lower than its peers and the finish feels smudged and lacking breeding. I was expecting more.

This taut red evokes cherry, wild berry, earth and spice flavors, locked in a firm structure and balanced on a lean, sinewy frame. The chewy finish stays long and dense. Best from 2017 through 2029. 680 cases made.??–BS??Region: France / Burgundy / Corton Select to Add