2021 Aloxe-Corton, Domaine Follin-Arbelet, Burgundy

Racked and ready to bottle.

Blueish crimson. Nicely composed with fresh fruit, even if not that concentrated. Easy, though a tad simple, but not austere.

Drink 2025 - 2034

Dense, rich, ripe purple. There is not much nose as yet. Indeed, the whole profile of the wine is sturdy and backward, yet with a bit of crunch to finish. Slightly reductive notes. In its shell at the moment.

Drink 2025 - 2028

From La Toppe Marteneau and Boulmeau.

This is also aromatically ripe yet cool, with its array of red and dark currant scents that exhibit more subtle earth influence. The sleeker and more energetic, if less concentrated and powerful, flavours possess a lovely texture while offering fine length on the youthfully austere finale. This is a very good Aloxe Villages that should age well over the medium term and is worth checking out.

Drink 2028+

The 2021 Aloxe-Corton Village, a blend of two parcels, is matured in used barrels. It has a delightful bouquet with a little more fruit concentration than the Les Fichots, lifted red cherries and cranberry fruit. The palate is medium-bodied with grainy tannins. There's fine depth here, and it's quite bold, fresh and sappy on the finish.

Drink 2024 - 2034