Domaine Faiveley, Grand Cru Corton (Burgundy, France) 2010

Feb 13, 2013

By Michael Franz

 Of all the Grand Cru red wines of Burgundy, those from Corton are almost always the most affordable, so a look at the price of this wine might make you raise an eyebrow.  But this thing is, a taste of the wine will get you to raise the other eyebrow as well.  It shows outstanding depth and concentration for a Corton, with excellent intensity and persistence of flavor, but manages to do this without seeming weighty or over-ripe.  There’s notable oak on the nose and mid-palate, but certainly not so much as to obscure the fruit or the savory and mineral notes as the wine finishes.  Best after 2017, and a good bet to drink well until 2030.

Country / Region

Burgundy, France

Appellation

Grand Cru Corton

Grape Variety

Color

Red

Vintage

2010

Score

96

Price

US $ 190.00

Producer

Domaine Faiveley