2023, Domaine Henri Magnien, ALOXE-CORTON, 1er Cru, 'La Coutière', Magnum (1500ml)From a . 76 ha parcel of 50+ year old vines This is the sixth vintage of Charles making his premier cru Aloxe Corton. It took him time to get a handle on the typicity of the village, while maintaining his overall, Gevrey influenced drive for fruit, with harmony and roundness. He has again brilliantly succeeded with this 2023, which shows medium deep colour and fine aromas. Palate is broad and densely fruity, tannins and acidity are finely in balance,

velvety finish attractively tinged with mocha and dark chocolate

The texture is velvety and dense

this has real balance and a sense of careful walking through the palate

Just a gorgeous delicious wine

The aromatics are exploding

but I think perhaps more reserved

Katharine Maude 16/08/23

evolving towards hints of blond tobacco

The 2022 Chambolle-Musigny Vieilles Vignes had no punch-downs during the fermentation and includes 80% whole bunches

The 2023 Nuits Saint-Georges Aux Boudots 1er Cru contains 90% whole bunch

the full-bodied palate is an exercise in finesse

candied violets and dark chocolate