2024, Domaine Tollot-Beaut, CORTON, Grand Cru, 'Bressandes', Magnum (1500ml)The 2024 Corton Bressandes Grand Cru has an aromatic bouquet with bunches of red roses infusing the plush red berry fruit, perhaps the most exotic and charming among Tollot Beaut's cuves, though the straight Corton has marginally more delineation. The palate is medium bodied with pliant tannins. This is struck through with bright acidity and feels fluid and tensile on the finish. Maybe the 2023 has a bit more panache but this is still a very well

Waves of cassis bud

likely enhanced by the malolactic fermentation

Very harmonious with perfectly judged acidity

with edges of smoked rosemary herbs

framed by sweet

subtle spiced cumin and tumeric

menthol and dried flowers are nicely amplified

red fruits and a wild garrigue savoury Mourvèdre note – the tannins are supple and silky – dark forest-fruits finish

The palate is medium-bodied with quite a velvety entry and a ripe

Super-ripe dark cherry

plenty of freshness

Deceptively medium in body