Bouchard Le Corton Grand Cru 2022

96-97 points Stuart Pigott (JamesSuckling.com): "An exceptionally elegant and subtle wine for this Grand Cru with silky tannins and a breathtaking interplay of red fruits, floral and wild herbs. Super-long, pristine finish. This masterpiece has enormous ageing potential. From a 2.9 hectare plot high up on the eastern side of the hill of Corton with rich but shallow red clay soil. (8/9/23)"

96 points Charles Curtis, MW (Decanter): "The 2022 Bouchard Corton boasts concentrated mulberry and black plum fruit aromas, hints of violets and liquorice, and sweet oak spice. The texture is velvety and dense, with supple tannins and a pleasantly persistent finish underscored by a saline mineral note. Despite the location of the vines near the top of the slope, the grapes were picked early; 40% of the crop was fermented as whole clusters. This wine should open up in five to seven years and drink for another 25 beyond that. (1/9/23)"

93-95 points William Kelley (Wine Advocate): "The 2022 Le Corton Grand Cru is another highlight of the range, mingling aromas of sweet cherries, berries and plums in a complex bouquet, followed by a medium to full-bodied, deep and layered palate that's dense and structured but beautifully refined, concluding with a long, penetrating finish. (1/18/24)"

92-95 points Jasper Morris, MW (Inside Burgundy): "Mid to deep crimson. Cooked strawberries on the nose. Not really cooked, crushed and peppery really. 50% whole bunches can be seen as well as the limestone aspect of the top of the hill. Almost floral, aiming at a more elegant style rather than a massive one, given the situation. But a very long finish. I was also shown an amphora version of the Corton which had a mid-crimson colour, with a dark raspberry and crushed strawberry nose. Like the Clos de la Mousse, the amphora version comes across as a bit gravelly, the tannins a little more pronounced. Scored for the main version. Drink from 2030-2038. (Oct 2023)"

94 points Christy Canterbury, MW (TimAtkin.com): "This large, 3.20-hectares parcel sits in one block at the top of the hill. There's no better view of the Saône river plain. Cranberries, rose petals, new leather and crushed chalk sing on the nose. The core is juicy but also finely structured by soft, gliding tannins and bustling acidity. This will be pretty early on but has everything it needs to age for the next decade or more. (2024)"

92-94 points Neal Martin (Vinous): "The 2022 Le Corton Grand Cru comes from vines at higher altitude. It has a well-defined and precise bouquet, the altitude imparting more freshness than some of the other red cuvées this year. The medium-bodied palate has supple tannins and a mixture of red and black fruit, white pepper and clove, leading to a refined and persistent finish. Excellent. (Jan 2024)"