The 2010 Corton-Bressandes bursts from the glass with an exciting array of dark cherries, smoke, licorice, menthol and spices. The Bressandes impresses for its soft, textured personality, considerable length and fabulous overall balance. I especially like the minerality and sheer verve of the finish. This is a striking effort from Drouhin. Anticipated maturity: 2020-2035. This is an impressive showing from Drouhin. In my view the 2010s are more interesting and transparent than the 2009s. Veronique Drouhin describes 2010 as a vintage with long-term aging potential, which certainly seems to be the case. Some of the wines were vinified with a portion of whole clusters, including the Corton-Bressandes, Petits-Monts, Charmes and Musigny. Importer: Dreyfus Ashby & Co., New York, NY; tel. (212) 818-0770

The 2010 Corton-Bressandes bursts from the glass with an exciting array of dark cherries, smoke, licorice, menthol and spices. The Bressandes impresses for its soft, textured personality, considerable length and fabulous overall balance. I especially like the minerality and sheer verve of the finish. This is a striking effort from Drouhin. Anticipated maturity: 2020-2035. This is an impressive showing from Drouhin. In my view the 2010s are more interesting and transparent than the 2009s. Veronique Drouhin describes 2010 as a vintage with long-term aging potential, which certainly seems to be the case. Some of the wines were vinified with a portion of whole clusters, including the Corton-Bressandes, Petits-Monts, Charmes and Musigny.Importer: Dreyfus Ashby & Co., New York, NY; tel. (212) 818-0770