Pierre Bouree, Corton Grand Cru Les Renardes 2012 (750ml)

On release this wine was scored 94 points by John Gilman in his "View From the Cellar" publication. He said "The 2010 Bourée Corton 'Renardes' may be labeled simply at Corton tout court, as that is how it is stamped on the barrels in the cellar, but it will be the sole Corton from Maison Bourée in 2010, so whichever way it is labeled, it will be worth a special effort to find, as this is a beautiful wine in the making. In March, it was showing all of the inherent potential I found in it last July, jumping from the glass in a deep and complex blend of cherries, strawberries, orange zest, incipient notes of sous bois, coffee, gamebirds and a smoky topnote. On the palate the wine is deep, full-bodied and very, very pure on the attack, with a soil-driven personality, ripe, suave tannins and outstanding length and grip on the beautifully focused, deep and intensely-flavored finish. Quintessential young Corton! 2022-2065."

Now with 13 years of bottle age this wine is showing layers of flavor and complexity. Extremely Limited!