Here too there is just enough VA to mention but not so much as to significantly impair the appeal of the well-layered array of red currant, cherry, dark raspberry, earth and a trace of menthol character. The rich, full-bodied and admirably concentrated flavors possess focused power on the overtly muscular yet refined finale that delivers seriously good persistence on the well-balanced finish. Note that while this is very clearly built-to-age, it should be reasonably accessible after only 6 to 8 years.

(91-93) The 2016 Corton Bressandes Grand Cru has a perfumed bouquet with ample redcurrant, cranberry and blueberry scents, hints of iris and incense developing with time. The new oak (30%) is neatly integrated here. The palate is medium-bodied with fine-grain tannin, quite saline on the entry with a sense of focus and harmony. It became more spicy, almost peppery toward the finish, which is fine and quite detailed. Excellent. -Neal Martin