Bouchard Le Corton Grand Cru 2017

95 points Charles Curtis, MW (Decanter): "The red Corton from Bouchard is bright and fresh, with aromas of currant, pomegranate and kirsch. The wine is noticeably more tannic, and there is a firmly mineral saline note and a crisp acidity that draws the wine to an impressive finish. Although this is approachable now, those who wait another five years before opening will be rewarded with greater depth and complexity. The grapes come from the 3.55-hectare parcel in the Le Corton lieu-dit, located near the top of the slope. The thin soils iron-rich red clay over limestone soils drive the mineral character here. Drinking Window: 2025-2045. (11/11/23)"

94 points Bruce Sanderson (Wine Spectator): "[$160 list] Rich, featuring juicy cherry, plum and smoky oak aromas and flavors. The vibrant structure keeps this fresh and drives the long aftertaste, where a graphite element emerges. Shows excellent balance and complexity. Best from 2022 through 2040. 125 cases imported. (3/31/20)"

92-93 points James Suckling: "The aromas are briary and fragrant, offering plenty of red flowers and red berries. The power here is also impressive and there’s a very regal air to the tannins. Long and fine, very transparent and delicate. The exposure and altitude here gives good and slow ripening to high maturity. Try from 2023. (1/23/19)"

92 points William Kelley (Wine Advocate): "The 2017 Le Corton Grand Cru is showing very well, and I evidently underestimated it when I tasted it earlier this year. Opening in the glass with aromas of sweet berries, cloves, smoked meats and coniferous forest floor, it's medium to full-bodied, ample and fleshy, with a textural and enveloping attack, a sapid core of fruit and a savory finish. Today, the wine's tannins are already supple and melting. Drink: 2020-2037. (1/9/20)"