Bright Delicate Fresh Red wine
Domaine de la Romanee-Conti, Corton Grand Cru 2016
RRP £310
Bright colour, delicate and shy on the nose then dense very fresh and full on the early palate. Disappearing tannins (they are there, but a ghostly presence) which leave an impression of a shortness in the finish. Lovely delicacy to the fruit – ripe plum and dark cherry, hints of leafy raspberry. As the wine opens in the glass the tannins begin to show, and after five or seven minutes they boost the finish with a very fine grainy dryness which persists.
Score
Wine Details
Colour
Red
Wine Style
Still
Grape Varieties
Pinot Noir (100%)
Alcohol
13.5%
Bottle size
75cl
Drink dates
2024 - 2035
Origin
Country
France
Region
Burgundy
Tasting Information
Name of Tasting
Corney & Barrow
Type of Tasting
Tasting report
Blind
No
Tasted by
Adam Lechmere
UK Stockist
Corney & Barrow
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