Domaine Parent, Corton Les Renardes

Domaine Parent, Corton Les RenardesVery generous wood stops just short of dominating the underlying red and dark berry fruit that is liberally laced with pretty floral influences. The very rich and vibrant velvet textured medium bodied flavors possess both evident power and muscularity that delivers fine length on the balanced finish. Like the Epenots, this is not super dense and its frankly a bit woody for my taste but the depth and persistence are impressive. (90 93) 2029+

The more refined and restrained flavors possess plenty of dry extract

Bone-dry finish but masses of character in a wine without masses of alcohol

3 ha holding)

(there is approximately 30 mm of soil mixed with a heavy proportion of rock sitting above a bed of fractured stone)

This is well worth considering

(from domaine-owned fruit in two similarly sized parcels – one at the top and the other at the bottom of the slope though the bottom was recently pulled up

poached plum and dark cherry scents

Displaying a Burgundian aesthetic

This Champagne is poised to evolve beautifully over the next 10 to 15 years

2% alcohol

and terrific Chardonnay

A slightly more elegant and somewhat higher-toned nose of the essence of red cherry isn't quite as spicy but is even more layered