(91-94) An overtly sauvage-inflected nose offers up intensely earthy aromas of plum, dark berry liqueur and a pretty array of spice nuances. The ultra-rich and velvety big-bodied flavors possess evident power and plenty of minerality on the gorgeously long if mildly warm finish that is less youthfully austere than it usually is.

(92-94) The 2015 Corton Clos du Roi Grand Cru, which contains 50% sélection massale, has a beguiling bouquet with pixelated red and black fruit that conveys more mineralité than its fellow two Cortons. The palate is medium-bodied with supple tannin, very well-judged acidity, harmonious from start to finish with delicately spiced, clove-tinged red fruit towards the persistent finish. This may end up being the pick of Christine's 2015s. Superb! -Neal Martin