2013 Corton Les Perrières Grand Cru

Allen Meadows' Burghound: Here the nose is mildly reduced though not so much that undertones of earth, sauvage and oak are hidden. There is excellent volume to the suave and mouth coating big-bodied flavors that possess evident power and minerality, all wrapped in an austere and lingering finish that is underpinned by a firm core of bright acidity. This is solidly structured at present but I suspect that it will be approachable after only 7 or 8 years. - Allen Meadows, Jan. 2015

Vinous: (I tasted this from a new barrel as the used ones had not yet finished their secondary fermentation; the ultimate blend will have 60% new oak): Good deep red. Aromas of red cherry, spices and crushed stone show a medicinal reserve. Juicy and penetrating, with a distinctly crunchy quality to the slightly tart cranberry and pomegranate flavors. This mineral-driven Corton is youthfully clenched today, even a bit dry. Méo may use a higher percentage of new oak in future vintages to sweeten this wine and allow for more breadth. - Stephen Tanzer, Jan. 2015