In grand cru red Burgundy terms – not to mention TOP grand cru Burgundy terms – this one is almost a gift. (Especially the rare magnums – at the best price for any vintage anywhere.)
It’s the top vintage ever for Jasper Morris (a master of wine and Burgundy specialist who is the UK’s top Burgundy expert):
Slightly deeper in colour. The wine is a bit richer on the nose, not too flamboyant but with quite a rich dark raspberry character. Good acidity, on the cusp, though, of a touch too much ripeness. There is more to this all round though including the finish. Nathalie likes the patina of their Bressandes. Drink from 2030-2040.
And for Vinous, the most serious American publication:
The 2022 Corton-Bressandes Grand Cru has quite a backward, earthy nose with more black fruit and touches of graphite and cigar box. The palate is medium-bodied with a sapid entry, gentle grip, and fine tension with an impressive backbone on the finish whilst maintaining refinement. With ample length and salinity, this should grow into a fine Corton-Bressandes after being frosted 2021.
They actually rate it above the $3000+ Corton from Domaine de la Romanee-Conti (the best part of which also comes from Bressandes)!
And for the outstanding British importer Justernini & Brooks:
Often a powerful cuvee, this is all supple, flowing grace in 2022, with a refined structure, deep fruit and plenty of fine layers to unpick. With a velvety structure and plenty of haunting persistence, this purrs with briary fruit, autumnal leaves and polished rocks. Superb. An excellent east facing plot planted in 1950.
The Tollots only own about two acres here, so it’s always very limited. And given the huge demand worldwide, it’s highly allocated and sells out everywhere fast.
