2023 Corton Grand Cru, Pierre & Marianne Duroché

Another new wine, this time from a recent addition to the domaine’s holdings. In the wrong hands or the wrong vintage, Corton can leave a lot to be desired. A sunny year and refined winemaking are the key to making a real success of this appellation and luckily for us, 2023 and Pierre Duroché seem to be the perfect combo. No hint of rustic tannins here, in fact they’re almost gloss and polished, and the gentle extraction has kept a degree of delicatesse one rarely sees in this part of the Côte d’Or. In some ways the success of this wine is a true testament to the genius of Pierre. Drink from 2031