Corton Clos Rognet, Méo Camuzet 2005

A very fresh nose that is completely different with a subtle hint of menthol combining with game, smoke and more subtle spice notes on the predominantly red fruit aromas that merge into rich, detailed and strikingly powerful broad-scaled flavors dripping with extract that saturates the palate on the wonderfully intense finish. This doesn't possess the sheer complexity of the Echézeaux but there is more structure and finishing punch. I have a slight preference for the Ech because of its superb focus but it may be very close after 10 years of bottle age.

In 2005, Corton seems to have excelled, including this one. A very pure, sensuous nose of strawberry, raspberry with a savoury element. Touch of espresso in there? The palate is fine and silky, belying the firm structured tannins that lie underneath. Very pure with firm grip on the finish. Great length. This is an excellent Corton. Superb. Drinking 2010-2020. Tasted January 2007.

Good deep ruby-red. Sexy aromas of black raspberry, cherry, smoke, game and minerals; more tangy than the Boudots or Clos Vougeot. Superripe and sweet, but with good lift and definition to the black raspberry, game and spice flavors. Finishes with broad, dusty tannins and excellent mineral-driven length.