Corton Grand Cru Rouge Joseph Drouhin 2019

On the nose, this wine reveals dark cherry, blackberry, and violet, layered with spice, earth, and a touch of graphite. The palate is powerful and structured, with dense fruit, firm tannins, and a mineral core giving depth and tension. Its deep ruby-purple colour reflects concentration, while the finish is long, savoury, and complex, promising fine ageing potential.

Drawn from the hill of Corton in the Côte de Beaune — the only Grand Cru appellation in Burgundy producing both red and white wines — this cuvée represents the domaine’s most powerful expression from the southern end of the Côte d’Or. Joseph Drouhin’s style brings finesse to Corton’s natural intensity, balancing richness with elegance. The warm 2019 vintage produced wines of ripeness and energy, and this Corton Rouge shows both muscular structure and aromatic lift, marking it as a wine built for long-term cellaring.

"Its colour is rather deep, its nose powerful and verging on candied fruit and spices when maturing. It has good structure in the mouth, without harshness. A good Corton must have "gras" (a velvety texture) to counterbalance tannin and acidity. On the palate, it recalls the candied fruit present in the nose. Very long and persistent, it ends on a very complex note." - Véronique Boss Drouhin