Bouchard Pere et Fils, Corton Rouge Vintage:2018 delicious and vibrant medium weight

delicious and vibrant medium weight flavors exude evident minerality on the clean

The finish alone is eternal

with the 2011 Flaccianello della Pieve appearing a bit softer and plumper around the midsection

fruitcake and sandalwood over a core of preserved plums

Bouchard Pere et Fils, Corton Rouge Vintage:2018 delicious and vibrant medium weightLike several of the wines in the range, this lacks a bit of aromatic freshness on the red currant, sauvage and wood suffused nose. The rich, supple and round middle weight flavors are surprisingly forward compared to how this wine is typically structured, all wrapped in an acceptably lingering finish. While perfectly OK, I found this to be somewhat disappointing relative to its usual quality as its often one of Bouchards best wines. (89 92) 2027+