Thursday, May 9, 2013

2002 Edmond Cornu Aloxe-Corton 1er Cru 'Les Moutottes'


Importer: Rosenthal

Source: Suburban

Consumption Date: 5/8/2013

Notes: Moderate aroma of deep black cherry fruit with hints of forest and wet metal/stone.  Loads of black cherry fruit with a pleasant earthy note and an edge of dry wood.  Plenty of tangy acidity and rich minerality.  Finishes long with more fruit, dry leaves, and a hint of candy sweetness.  Mild tannins.

This is another interesting example of Burgundian Pinot Noir.  While it shares a certain style with the other Cornu wines I have drunk recently (primarily a freshness and fruit-forward character), it is a bit more refined and complex, befitting its premier cru status.  While enjoyable to drink, it does lack the funk and some of the earthy/barnyard complexity that really makes Burgundy appeal to me, perhaps a consequence of its somewhat humble appellation.  The acidity and minerality give this wine a freshness and vivacity that is sometimes lacking in more “serious” red Burgundies.

Value: Average

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