Marchand-Tawse 2018 Corton Grand Cru, Burgundy

There are always elevated expectations when approaching Grand Cru Burgundies, and I am happy to report that Marchand-Tawse’s 2018 red Corton lives up to them.  Nearly opaque in appearance, and sporting a lovely black cherry aroma and flavor, the wine possesses plenty of depth, with firm tannins framing the wine.  What sets it apart, though, is its long, long finish—a lingering flavor of perfectly ripe Bing cherries.