Faiveley Corton-Clos des Cortons Faiveley Grand Cru 2019

98 points James Suckling: "A truly amazing Corton, thanks to the laser beam of sour-cherry aroma that shoots right through this sleek and vibrant wine. Great concentration, but remains light on its feet. The mineral finish extends and extends as you struggle to take it all in. Still very young with enormous aging potential. Drink or hold. (7/26/21)"

97 points Bettane & Desseauve Guide 2022: "2019 confirms the evolution of the style of the house and the perception of this cru which, without denying anything of the Corton origin, shows itself in a more tender light in a young, floral wine with delicate and subtle tannins. (2022)"

96 points La Revue du Vin de France: "Great soft texture, textured and deep, very full and integrated with a woody quality: the Clos des Cortons delivers slowly but is very profiled, backed by a large base of tasty tannins. (2022)"

93-96 points Jasper Morris, MW: "Very dense red purple, lively though, and holds up after the sensuality of Clos de Bèze. Stricter. Darker fruit, very good structure here, fills out the palate, dark raspberry, with slightly more severe tannins. Very good fruit acid balance. This works very well, and has a distinguished future. Lightly saline to finish. Tasted: November 2020."

95 points Bruce Sanderson (Wine Spectator): "[$400 list] This is plump and juicy, featuring black cherry, plum, tomato leaf and sweet spice flavors. There are firm tannins underneath and this is long, with echoes oak spice in the aftertaste. Be patient. Best from 2025 through 2045. 800 cases made, 80 cases imported. (5/31/22)"

93-95 points William Kelley (Wine Advocate): "The 2019 Corton Grand Cru Clos des Cortons Faiveley opens in the glass with notes of cassis, wild berries, warm spices, orange rind, rose petals, espresso roast and sweet soil tones. Medium to full-bodied, deep and layered, it's vibrant and lively, marrying notable concentration with fine-boned structure. Long and mineral, it's more ethereal than its rich, muscular 2018 counterpart. (1/14/21)"

93-95 points Neal Martin (Vinous): "The 2019 Corton Clos des Cortons Faiveley Grand Cru comes from the 2.77-hectare monopole. This was actually quite closed on the nose compared with Faiveley’s Gevrey Grand Crus, coming across earthy and rather sullen at first, and opening with earthy/woodland aromas. The palate is medium-bodied with supple tannins and harmonious on the entry. The fine, lightly spiced finish reveals clove and touches of graphite. Nice persistence here. This holds a lot of promise. Drink: 2024-2048. (Dec 2020)"

93-95 points/'Don't miss!' Allen Meadows (Burghound): "Here too there is a mentholated top note to the much earthier aromas of poached plum, underbrush, red currant and touches of the sauvage. There is excellent verve to the equally broad-shouldered and muscular flavors that possess outstanding complexity on the tannic, serious and beautifully long finish that is a bit less austere than it usually is at this early juncture. This beautifully well-made effort will also require extended bottle age to reveal its full potential, but it should very much be worth the wait. Drink: 2039+. (Jan 2021)"

Bill Nanson (Burgundy Report): "‘You have to enjoy a robust wine but it’s not dry or tannic, it’s round and a little animal’ Broad, red, fresh – a very inviting nose – there’s an obvious clarity to this fruit. Composed but mouth-filling, faint herb in a super complexity. Wide, complex, almost a menthol suggestion in these compex flavours. Brilliant baby Corton. (Dec 2020)"