Domaine Michel Mallard et Fils - Corton Grand Cru 'Le Rognet' 2017 (3L)

Michel Mallard and sons' vineyard is located in the commune of Ladoix-Serrigny, a small village at the junction between the Côte de Beaune and Côte de Nuits. Vine growers from father to son for five generations, the vineyard has expanded over time and now cultivates 11 hectares of vineyards. Maryse and Patrick Mallard, at the head of this wine company, take care of this heritage in producing wines in Burgundy, Côte de Nuits-Villages, Chorey-les-Beaune, Savigny-les-Beaune, Ladoix, Aloxe-Corton, Corton and Corton-Charlemagne appellations.

Located in Ladoix-Serrigny, this parcel has a southeastern exposure at the climat Le Rognet. 100% hand harvesting and using between 30 and 50% whole clusters for the vinifications. With respect to the 2015 vintage, Michel Mallard noted that "we had an easy growing season that gave us amazingly ripe yet not roasted fruit."

"Michel Mallard's Corton has a little more colour and guts than his Les Maréchaudes bottling, but is similarly polished and refined. Made from a 0.36ha parcel, with 60% whole bunches and 80% new wood, this is chalky and sappy with scented rose petal and red cherry top-notes followed by a focussed finish. Drinking Window: 2025-2032. (Nov 2018)” - 95 Points, Decanter

"Sensual and perfumed, Mallard's 2017 Corton Le Rognet Grand Cru bursts with aromas of peonies, orange rind, sweet spices, red berries and plums. Full-bodied, ample and layered, it's seamless and charming, with terrific depth at the core and melting structuring tannins. Drink: 2021-2037. (Mar 2022)" - 94 Points, Wine Advocate

"The 2017 Corton-Rognet Grand Cru shows a touch of leather on a slightly gamy nose of dark berry fruit and hints of cola and wild hedgerow. The harmonious palate is well balanced with fine tannins, nicely judged acidity and a detailed finish. Black pepper and clove linger on the aftertaste. This is excellent. Tasted blind at the Burgfest 2017 tasting. Drink: 2023-2042. (Jan 2022)" - 93 Points, Vinous