Wine Advocate: 90-92 Points
Aromas of cherries cassis and plums complemented by rich bass notes of dark chocolate and loamy soil introduce the 2018 Aloxe-Corton 1er Cru Clos du Chapitre a medium to full-bodied firm and muscular wine its deep core of concentrated fruit structured around an ample chassis of youthfully chewy tannin. This is a powerful old-school Aloxe with plenty of stuffing but it will demand patience.
Burghound: 89-91 Points
This too is agreeably fresh with more earth influence on the mix of various red berry scents. The succulent even juicy medium weight flavors possess a generous mid-palate texture that contrasts somewhat with the firm rustic and slightly short finish. This will probably come together but it's awkward today. (Drink starting 2028)
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Vinous: 90-92 Points
The 2018 Aloxe-Corton Clos du Chapitre 1er Cru is a cru that Anne Morey said was difficult to place within her portfolio but it is certainly worth seeking out. It has a light slightly tertiary bouquet that just needs a little more intensity to accentuate the licorice-tinged cassis fruit. The palate is medium-bodied with a sweet core of black cherry and boysenberry fruit and again hints of licorice. The well-defined finish lingers in the mouth. Excellent. (Drink between 2023-2037)
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