2022 Henri Magnien Corton Grandes Lolieres

A full purple, heady at 13.8%, with a little new wood and an aspect of the nose where the oak is rather dominating, but no problem in the mouth with a weight of generous dark fruit covering the tannins behind. Good length as well. The nose should settle down and the finer qualities of this Corton assert themselves. Drink from 2030-2037. 91-94 points

The 2022 Corton Les Grandes Lolières Grand Cru comes from a climat that is planted with white and red, though it is forbidden to write the name of the lieu-dit if it is Chardonnay. This offers attractive red cherry, wild strawberry and potpourri scents on the nose where you might incorrectly assume there are stems. The palate is medium-bodied with sappy black fruit, a pinch of black pepper, and allspice. It’s quite concentrated on the finish if maybe missing the finesse that I discerned on the previous vintage. It`s still a promising Corton, though. 90-92 points

Notes of cherries, plums and red fruit compote preface the 2022 Corton Grand Cru Grandes Lolières, a medium to full-bodied, concentrated and youthfully structured wine that`s one of the more brooding, serious cuvées in this year`s range. 91-93 points