Domaine Louis Latour, Corton Grand Cru (Burgundy, France) “Château Corton Grancey” 2022 ($194, Louis Latour USA)

The term Château is used far less commonly in Bourgogne compared to Bordeaux. French authorities allowed Latour to use Château Corton Grancey because of its historical significance. The wine, frequently just referred to as Grancey, is a blend of five of the Grand Cru lieux-dits on the hill of Corton: Perrières, Grèves, Bressandes, Clos du Rois, and Chaumes. The exact proportion each site contributes to the final wine depends on the vintage. Even though they own in Romanée St. Vivant and Chambertin, two more prestigious Grand Crus, their Corton Grancey is their flagship red wine in my mind. The 2022 Corton Grancey is breathtaking. It displays the iron-tinged and meaty essence of red Corton, and a sweet dark fruitiness all wrapped in elegant tannins. Its polished texture belies its power. The finish is seemingly endless. While captivating now, the 2022 Grancey will give fabulous rewards after a decade or two of cellaring.
97 Michael Apstein