2017 - Aloxe-Corton 1er Cru Les Vercots, Tollot Beaut

The 2017 Aloxe-Corton Les Vercots 1er Cru comes from relatively young vines, half 12 years old and the other half debuting with their third leaf. There is a slight reduction on the nose, along with oaky red berry fruit (50% new wood) that will need time to be fully subsumed. The palate is medium-bodied with a smooth texture and fine tannin, and the wood is simpatico with the fruit. I like the grip of this Les Vercots and the tang of orange peel and marmalade that complements the red fruit on the finish. Excellent.

Scented and more domesticated than the Savigny Lavières. So inviting. On the palate, sweet, intense and juicy. The tannins are definite but already beautifully supple. Tollot-Beaut really shining in this vintage. (JH)