Chandon de Briailles Corton-Clos du Roi Grand Cru 2018

95 points John Gilman (View From the Cellar): "The 2018 Corton 'Clos du Roi' from Chandon de Briailles is every bit as brilliant out of the blocks at the Bressandes. The wine is very red fruity in personality this year, delivering a superb aromatic constellation of cherries, strawberries, coriander seed, a touch of orange zest, complex minerality, woodsmoke, gamebird, still a touch of whole cluster tones (that will turn to cinnamon with bottle age) and a judicious framing of new oak. On the palate the wine is very pure, full-bodied, focused and sappy with red fruit at the core, with ripe tannins, lovely balance and grip and a very, very long, nascently complex and soil-driven finish. Outstanding juice. 2033-2085. (Nov/Dec 2019)"

95 points William Kelley (Wine Advocate): "The 2018 Corton Clos du Roi Grand Cru is showing beautifully, offering up aromas of wild berries, orange rind, oriental spices, peonies and sweet soil tones. Full-bodied, layered and perfumed, it's velvety and mineral, with a multidimensional core, fine tannins and a long, lively finish. Drink: 2025-2050. (Jan 2021)"

95 points Neal Martin (Vinous): "[$305 list] The 2018 Corton Clos-du-Roi Grand Cru was the standout when I assessed the 2018s out of barrel; now, in bottle, I have no reason to alter that view. Displaying spellbinding delineation and clarity on the nose, this articulates the terroir extremely well, offering precise red fruit mixed with crushed rock/flinty aromas. The palate is medium-bodied with fine-boned tannins, unerring purity and a silky texture that lingers long in the mouth. Feel that salinity tingling on the tongue after the wine has departed. Pure, unadulterated Pinoté! Drink: 2024-2045. (Dec 2020)"

94 points Bruce Sanderson (Wine Spectator): "[$305 list] Fragrant with wild strawberry, rose, cedar, sandalwood and sage aromas, this red is elegant and firmly structured. It's pure and focused, with a lingering aftertaste of flowers and balsamic elements. Best from 2024 through 2043. 111 cases made, 20 cases imported. (2/24/21)"