The 2011 Aloxe-Corton 1er Cru Les Valozieres demonstrates fine concentration on the nose, the 20% new oak neatly sutured into the bright red cherry and fresh strawberry fruit. The palate is medium-bodied, fresh and supple on the entry with a seductive cassis finish rounding everything off with style. This is one of Edmond Cornu’s best offerings this vintage. Drink 2015-2022.
Edmond Cornu handed the reins of his domaine to his son Pierre some years ago, although Edmond remains in an advisory role and Pierre’s cousin has also joined. They farm around 15 hectares of vineyard, and their fruit is destemmed before being fermented in stainless steel and raised in oak for 14 to 18 months. Having tasted their wines often in the UK, I knew what to expect. While they rarely reach the heights of growers with more propitious holdings, these are well-crafted, unassuming, balanced and terroir-specific wines imbued with plenty of character. Generally, they are best consumed in their youth in order to savor their freshness and vitality.
Importer: A Neal Rosenthal Selection; www.madrose.com; tel. (518) 207-9100. Also available through McKinley Vintners (UK)
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