Saint-Aubin 1er Cru ‘Les Cortons’

Domaine Roux

VARIETAL

100% Chardonnay

APPELLATION

Burgundy, France

 

Saint-Aubin 1er Cru ‘Les Cortons’

The Les Cortons vineyard derives its name from the prestigious Grand Cru vineyards of the nearby Corton-Charlemagne appellation. An elegant and rich wine boasting floral aromas complemented by subtle notes of toasted nuts, sweet honey, and baking spices that develop with age. This Premier Cru is produced from Estate-grown fruit fermented on the lees in French oak barrels and aged for more than a year.

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2017

Wine Enthusiast - 92 pts

A hint of oatmeal and a creamy, slightly floral edge make for an appetizing nose on this wine. More slender than the nose suggests, the palate still carries hints of reduction. Rich creaminess at the core lends a bit of sumptuousness to this lemony brightness.

August 2020

Wine Spectator - 90

A ripe, exuberant style, this white offers peach, melon and lemon flavors, backed by hints of pastry and spice. Vibrant and long, with a touch of heat on the finish. Drink now through 2023. 682 cases made, 200 cases imported.

B. Sanderson, Dec. 2019

2016

Wine Enthusiast - 92 pts

Deliciously ripe as well as crisp, this full-bodied, ripe wine comes from vineyards in the hills behind the Côte de Beaune. This home village of this producer is known for its white wines. The wine shows attractive contrasts between acidity and rich fruitiness along with a hint of honey. Drink the wine from 2020.

R. Voss, April 2019

2011

Decanter - 90 pts

Lean, sleek, polished, with fine acidity to give considerable finesse. Not especially complex, but the balance is excellent. An attractive and classy wine with touches of honey and flowers. Drink 2013 – 2020.

August 2013

Wine & Spirits - 92 pts

This delicious white comes from a large family domaine based in St-Aubin. It offers hints of white flowers and bright lime-scented fruit to fill a cool, cushioned mouthful of flavor; oak enhances the textural pleasure and adds a touch of vanillin warmth in the end. A comforting wine to drink on its own or in the company of roast chicken.

J. Green, April 2014

2010

Wine Enthusiast - 90 pts

Saint-Aubin, in the hills behind Puligny-Montrachet, is the Roux family’s home village.  With this white, they have brought out the softness as well as the richness of the village’s wines. A lemon flower aroma is followed by notes of citrus and white fruit, with a touch of spice.

R. Voss, August 2012

2009

Wine Enthusiast - 88 pts

Ripe and full bodied, with flavors of toast and white peach. It is round, smooth, with some buttery character and a juicy citrus flavor on the finish.

R. Voss, September 2011
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