Domaine Faiveley Corton Grand Cru Clos des Cortons 2017 (Ex-Domaine)

Domaine Faiveley Corton Grand Cru Clos des Cortons 2017 (Ex-Domaine)An intensely earthy nose is comprised by notably ripe dark currant aromas that are cut with underbrush, spice and a whiff of wood toast and the sauvage. There is an attractive freshness and plenty of vivacity to the velvet textured full bodied and overtly muscular flavors that possess terrific punch on the beautifully long, youthfully austere and notably firm finish. I like the overall sense of complexity and this too should age effortlessly.

While there is a trace of volatile acidity

declared in 2003 but just now about to hit the market

chewy finish

The 2017 Aconcagua Costa "Las Pizarras" Syrah is a new red from the slate soils in Aconcagua Costa

it has great purity on the nose

spice and earth scents that are trimmed in just enough wood to notice

with notes of lead pencil shavings

full-bodied

Once again there is just enough wood to point out along with hints of menthol

it's clear that the two bottles opened at that tasting were not representative

with an invigorating finish

elegant flavors and solid tannins completely buffered by abundant extract