Domaine Michel Mallard Aloxe-Corton La Toppe Au Vert 1er Cru 2017

Given its position below Corton Rognet, it’s no surprise that this parcel, located in Ladoix but labelled as an Aloxe-Corton premier cru, often makes such impressive wines. Textured, layered and hauntingly scented, this has 50% stems and 60% new wood, with fine, zesty wild strawberry and pomegranate fruit. Drinking window: 2020-2025. Score – 93. (Tim Atkin, MW, decanter.com, Oct. 22, 2018)