Domaine Tollot-Beaut Corton Grand Cru 2013

Nathalie Tollot has said that they lost around a quarter of their 2013 Domaine Tollot-Beaut Corton Grand Cru because of hail, but what they were left with is truly a joy to drink. The oak influence is still quite noticeable on the nose, although it will integrate with a little more age. The palate is nicely balanced with supple tannins and a keen thread of acidity. The oak is well contained by the fruit and the structure, and there is fine mineral presence on the taut finish.

Country: France
Region: Burgundy
Subregion: Côte De Beaune, Corton
Vintage: 2013
Colour: Red
Grape Variety: Pinot Noir
ABV: 13.5%
Bottle Size: 75cl
Closure: Natural cork
Style: Balanced and mineral
Drink With: Lamb neck fillet with white beans

Up on the Corton hills is where Domaine Tollot-Beaut’s best 2013 wines come from, especially their fine Le Corton. Mother nature’s wrath led 2013 to be the smallest vintage in Burgundy in the last 13 years, but a natural thinning of the crop meant that the remaining grapes were of very high quality. There is a tenderness, a sense of balance, a relaxed profundity and above all a transparent fidelity to their respective terroirs that will make this "forgotten" vintage a future classic.