DRC, Corton Rouge Vintage:2011 (91-93)/2028+

(91-93)/2028+

This knockout wine will age splendidly and will likely merit an even higher score in eight to ten years’ time

It encompasses about 132 acres located in four regions of Alava Rioja planted to approximately 90% Tempranillo and 10% Graciano

which displays pronounced undergrowth and sage-like aromas but is not quite endowed with the energy of the excellent Saint-Juliens

In 2011 it seems to have more of the former and a bit less of the latter

DRC, Corton Rouge Vintage:2011 (91-93)/2028+(from parcels measuring . 57 ha in Clos du Roi, 1. 2 ha in Bressandes and . 5 ha in Renardes). Quite deeply colored. This is notably ripe with a completely different aromatic profile that is distinctly floral and sauvage along with plenty of earth nuances to the dark berry fruit liqueur suffused nose. There is excellent richness to the velvety and well detailed bigbodied flavors that possess fine power and impressive length. This is not an especially