2013 Jacques Prieur, Corton Grand Cru, Les Bressandes 1x75cl

Robert Parker – 90-92

The 2013 Corton-Bressandes Grand Cru consists of a blend of young and old vines (11 barrels of which around half are new) and, fortunately, this was not affected by hail. It has a fragrant, quite floral bouquet that has more purity than some of the other crus. The palate is medium-bodied with svelte tannins, a silver line of acidity, and that new oak is neatly assimilated on the finely-tuned finish. Very fine. [01/12/2014]

Anticipated maturity: 2016-2026

Vinous – 89+

Bright, full red. Cherry, redcurrant, smoked meat and a whiff of underbrush on the nose. Supple and fine-grained but quite young, showing more savory soil tones and smokiness than youthful fruit. The wine’s powerful tannins call for aging. Not my favorite style, as I don’t find quite enough primary fruit to buffer the strong smoky, flinty minerality. [Stephen Tanzer, 03/01/2016]

Anticipated maturity: 2021-2030

Burghound – 91-93

A discreet if not invisible application of wood sets off earthy liqueur-like aromas of black raspberry, rose petal and exotic tea scents. There is a sleek muscularity to the bold, powerful and lightly mineral-inflected flavors that possess fine intensity on the balanced and beautifully persistent finish. This is good stuff as it’s Corton-like but elegant. [15/04/2015]