The Story
Corton is Burgundy's only red Grand Cru on the Côte de Beaune, and for good reason—its southeast-facing slopes produce Pinot Noirs of rare power and finesse. Domaine Rapet's 2021 comes from 50-year-old vines that dig deep into clay and limestone, yielding wines with meaty character and serious aging potential. Spicy fruit, black currant, and kirsch notes suggest immediate pleasure, while the generous structure promises graceful evolution toward truffles, leather, and undergrowth complexity over the next decade-plus.
Description
Corton is Burgundy's only red Grand Cru on the Côte de Beaune, and for good reason—its southeast-facing slopes produce Pinot Noirs of rare power and finesse. Domaine Rapet's 2021 comes from 50-year-old vines that dig deep into clay and limestone, yielding wines with meaty character and serious aging potential. Spicy fruit, black currant, and kirsch notes suggest immediate pleasure, while the generous structure promises graceful evolution toward truffles, leather, and undergrowth complexity over the next decade-plus.
