I would not mark it down as a top tier Petrus

Then juicy and bright in the mouth

dark fruit to support another two decades of very fine drinking

This is a relatively elegant Nuits villages

The finish is soft and luscious

Bouchard Pere et Fils, Corton Rouge Vintage:2001 I would not mark itLike several of the wines in the range, this lacks a bit of aromatic freshness on the red currant, sauvage and wood suffused nose. The rich, supple and round middle weight flavors are surprisingly forward compared to how this wine is typically structured, all wrapped in an acceptably lingering finish. While perfectly OK, I found this to be somewhat disappointing relative to its usual quality as its often one of Bouchards best wines. (89 92) 2027+