2020 Henri Magnien Aloxe Corton 1er La Coutiere

A slightly riper nose of baked plum, warm earth and a smoky wisp gives way to delicious and caressing medium weight flavors that culminate in a lingering and moderately rustic finale.  Burghound 88-91

Rich purple, the warm site of La Coutière delivers a slightly more cooked fruit on the nose. However the wine grows on the palate because there is a fresher, juicier red fruit behind, a little bit of peach, good acidity. Charles does not punch down this or the Corton to avoid firm tannins. Tasted: November 2021 Jasper Morris 88-90

Aromas of cassis, plums and sweet forest floor, framed by creamy new oak, introduce the 2020 Aloxe-Corton 1er Cru La Coutière, a medium to full-bodied, rich and structured wine built around lively acids and powdery tannins.  William Kelley 91