Xavier Durand, Rognet Grand Cru Corton 2012

Vinous Reverie Notes
Grown on the northernmost part of the Corton Hill, this Grand Cru Pinot Noir comes from old vines bought by Durand’s father in 1985. It represents the best terroir and best wine of the Durand Domaine. Tasting Notes: Countless scents on the nose: herbs, mineral, toast, juniper, leather, wood, pine resin, dried meat, cola, nutmeg, barnyard, and grapefruit rind, to name a few. Wonderfully complex. Rich, sweet fruit on the palate, offset by delicate but solid tannins and brisk acidity. Nicely balanced and approachable now. Food Pairing: Duck, roasted chicken, rabbit, venison, lamb, mushroom or lentil dishes.