Domaine Chapuis Aloxe-Corton 1er Cru 2020

A blend of three Premier Cru plots; Les Vercots, Les Guérets and Les Valozières covering 1.5ha with an average age of 45 years old. Sharp and energetic, the acidity and strawberry/raspberry tang hit first, exploding on the palate with mouthwatering acidity that gives a thrilling expression bursting with life and flavour. Tannins have a soft chalky aspect, coating the palate with a powdery texture while the fruit keeps the freshness and lift all the way through. Feels well worked, bright and poised, fun and seriously succulent but keeping the direction and sense of tension and refinement. 85% destemmed, 15% whole bunch fermented, bottled unfiltered. Winemaker Pierre Chapuis. Drinking window: 2023-2030. Score – 94. (Georgina Hindle, decanter.com, July 31, 2023)