Follin-Arbelet
Based in the gorgeous village of Aloxe-Corton, Domaine Follin-Arbelet has a deep, long running connection to this appellation despite having only been founded in 1993.
Founded by Franck Follin-Arbelet and now run by his incredibly talented son Simon, their ancestors used to own vineyards in Aloxe-Corton but they had to sell them off towards of the end of the 19th century. Franck used to spend his holidays in the village, working part-time in the vineyards, and he ended marrying a local girl, Christine, whose family owned enough vines for him to set up on his own as a vigneron, bringing the family connection full circle.
The estate now produce some wonderful wines from Aloxe-Corton as well as Pernand-Vergelesses that offer tremendous value for money whilst also carving out fine expressions of both Pinot Noir and Chardonnay from their Grand Cru holdings including Corton Charlemagne and Romanée St. Vivant.
Founded by Franck Follin-Arbelet and now run by his incredibly talented son Simon, their ancestors used to own vineyards in Aloxe-Corton but they had to sell them off towards of the end of the 19th century. Franck used to spend his holidays in the village, working part-time in the vineyards, and he ended marrying a local girl, Christine, whose family owned enough vines for him to set up on his own as a vigneron, bringing the family connection full circle.
The estate now produce some wonderful wines from Aloxe-Corton as well as Pernand-Vergelesses that offer tremendous value for money whilst also carving out fine expressions of both Pinot Noir and Chardonnay from their Grand Cru holdings including Corton Charlemagne and Romanée St. Vivant.
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Inc. GSTSG$1,288.29 -
(6x150cl) 2019Inc. GSTSG$732.26 -
Jasper Morris Inside Burgundy (87-90)
Mid crimson, with very little nose. The is a wealth of red fruit, but then the tannins are rather dry. This cuvée is usually a little more elegant. The finish suggests though that this will all come together. Drink from 2027-2030. Tasted: October 2023.Inc. GSTSG$586.86 -
Inc. GSTSG$164.49 -
Inc. GSTSG$197.18 -
(6x75cl) 2019Inc. GSTSG$594.53 -
Jasper Morris Inside Burgundy (88-91)
Real powerful black purple. Brutally concentrated nose. Much firmer tannins, black fruit, a little less acidity, built more around the tannic structure. Powerful stuff but not unbalanced. Tasted: October 2021Inc. GSTSG$587.97 -
Jasper Morris Inside Burgundy (89-92)
The first to be picked, which is unusual. A mid crimson colour with some dark raspberry and plum fruit, showing a bit more than the Chapitre. A succulent rich raspberry fruit on the palate., some tannins but nicely interwoven. The two Aloxe 1ers Crus seem to have traded places this year, and for once I have a clear preference for the Vercots. Drink from 2027-2032. Tasted: October 2023.Inc. GSTSG$655.53 -
(6x75cl) 2023Expected Price RangeSG$430 - SG$526 -
Vinous (88-90)
The 2022 Aloxe-Corton Village was partially affected by hail and is the only cuvée to include whole bunches, which works well on the nose and has more freshness than the Pernand-Vergelesses Les Fichets. The palate is medium-bodied with blackberry and raspberry fruit, fine tannins, and good tension on the finish. Delightful.Inc. GSTSG$465.93 -
Jasper Morris Inside Burgundy (88-90)
A blend of Boulmeau and La Toppe Martenot, east and south facing respectively. A dense central crimson purple. An opulent cherry fruit on the nose. Fully ripe fruit on the palate but even and quite generous, with adequate acidity and the tannins are not aggressive, quite persistent. Drink from 2028-2030. Tasted Oct 2024.Inc. GSTSG$439.71 -
(6x75cl) 2016Vinous (88)
The 2016 Corton Grand Cru comes across as very reduced on the nose. Plump black cherry and cassis notes, the oak a little heavy. The palate is chewy on the entry with dense black fruit, a solid mass of wine that is lacking the finesse and refinement one would expect from a Grand Cru. Tasted blind at the 2016 Burgfest tasting.Inc. GSTSG$1,127.50 -
Wine Advocate (92-94)
Derived from lieu-dit Charlemagne, the 2019 Corton Grand Cru reveals aromas of sweet red berries, woodsmoke, raw cocoa and peonies. Medium to full-bodied, elegant and fine-boned, it's pure and precise, with a more ethereal profile than the richer, more soil-driven Aloxe-Corton premiers crus that preceded it.Inc. GSTSG$1,875.28 -
Vinous (93-95)
The 2022 Corton Grand Cru comes from a parcel within the lieu-dit of Le Charlemagne. It has quite a serious bouquet, tightly wound. This will need time to open but is extremely well-defined with a sense of Pinot classicism. It doesn't sing 'n dance. The palate is well-balanced, the 25% new oak seamlessly integrated, building discretely towards the beautifully poised finish. This Corton might be easily overlooked, but for me, it epitomizes how far this Grand Cru has improved in recent years. Wonderful.Inc. GSTSG$1,236.50 -
(6x75cl) 2023Jasper Morris Inside Burgundy (91-93)
Their Corton is never the highest in alcohol, so below 14% this year. Dark crimson in colour with sunshine on the cherry fruit. Much more energy on the palate, a good natural acidity, and fine persistence. Not a flamboyant style of Corton, but good. Drink from 2030-2036. Tasted Oct 2024.Expected Price RangeSG$873 - SG$1,070 -
Burghound (91-94)
A similar if slightly more complex nose leads to rich, suave and velvety broad-shouldered flavors that are generous as well as seductively textured, all wrapped in a beautifully persistent finish that possesses an abundance of tannin-buffering sap. This is also a very powerful and altogether serious Corton that should age extremely well. Impressive cellar potential.Inc. GSTSG$1,468.14 -
(6x75cl) 2015Vinous (86)
The 2015 Corton-Bressandes Grand Cru has a bold and generous but smudged nose that lacks real complexity. The palate is chewy and dense, displaying moderate grip and a very conservative finish that feels a little sterile and tastes of sour cherries. Not my cup of tea. Tasted blind at the annual Burgfest tasting.Inc. GSTSG$1,284.52 -
Wine Advocate (92-94)
Aromas of cherries, raspberries, warm spices and loamy soil introduce the 2019 Corton-Bressandes Grand Cru, a medium to full-bodied, rich and fleshy wine that's enveloping and gourmand, structured around ripe tannins and succulent acids. Like the Romanée-Saint-Vivant, this is sourced from the Poisot family.Inc. GSTSG$1,202.77 -
Jasper Morris Inside Burgundy (88-91)
From Le Charlemagne. Rich dense purple with quite a powerful weight of fruit but verging on the cooked plums. Good oak, quite suave, not at all ugly at the finish, but a riper style of fruit than the ideal. Tasted: October 2021Inc. GSTSG$1,089.35 -
(6x75cl) 2023Vinous - Neal Martin (91-93)
The 2023 Corton-Bressandes Grand Cru has a superior bouquet to the Corton Grand Cru. It has more touches of red fruit, sous-bois and pressed flowers. The palate is medium-bodied with grainy tannins and fine structure. It's a little peppery toward the finish but there is more freshness and brightness here.Expected Price RangeSG$873 - SG$1,070 -
(1x75cl) 2011Inc. GSTSG$159.03 -
(6x150cl) 2002Inc. GSTSG$8,467.99 -
(12x75cl) 2006Inc. GSTSG$6,020.94 -
(6x150cl) 2006Inc. GSTSG$6,691.29 -
(12x75cl) 2008Inc. GSTSG$8,538.84 -
(6x75cl) 2018Inc. GSTSG$3,852.50 -
(3x75cl) 2019Inc. GSTSG$2,746.47
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In BondSG$1,075.00
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(6x150cl) 2019In BondSG$553.00
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Jasper Morris Inside Burgundy (87-90)
Mid crimson, with very little nose. The is a wealth of red fruit, but then the tannins are rather dry. This cuvée is usually a little more elegant. The finish suggests though that this will all come together. Drink from 2027-2030. Tasted: October 2023.In BondSG$479.00 -
In BondSG$142.00
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In BondSG$171.00
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(6x75cl) 2019In BondSG$490.00
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Jasper Morris Inside Burgundy (88-91)
Real powerful black purple. Brutally concentrated nose. Much firmer tannins, black fruit, a little less acidity, built more around the tannic structure. Powerful stuff but not unbalanced. Tasted: October 2021In BondSG$482.00 -
Jasper Morris Inside Burgundy (89-92)
The first to be picked, which is unusual. A mid crimson colour with some dark raspberry and plum fruit, showing a bit more than the Chapitre. A succulent rich raspberry fruit on the palate., some tannins but nicely interwoven. The two Aloxe 1ers Crus seem to have traded places this year, and for once I have a clear preference for the Vercots. Drink from 2027-2032. Tasted: October 2023.In BondSG$542.00 -
(6x75cl) 2023Expected Price RangeSG$430 - SG$526
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Vinous (88-90)
The 2022 Aloxe-Corton Village was partially affected by hail and is the only cuvée to include whole bunches, which works well on the nose and has more freshness than the Pernand-Vergelesses Les Fichets. The palate is medium-bodied with blackberry and raspberry fruit, fine tannins, and good tension on the finish. Delightful.In BondSG$374.00 -
Jasper Morris Inside Burgundy (88-90)
A blend of Boulmeau and La Toppe Martenot, east and south facing respectively. A dense central crimson purple. An opulent cherry fruit on the nose. Fully ripe fruit on the palate but even and quite generous, with adequate acidity and the tannins are not aggressive, quite persistent. Drink from 2028-2030. Tasted Oct 2024.In BondSG$344.00 -
(6x75cl) 2016
Vinous (88)
The 2016 Corton Grand Cru comes across as very reduced on the nose. Plump black cherry and cassis notes, the oak a little heavy. The palate is chewy on the entry with dense black fruit, a solid mass of wine that is lacking the finesse and refinement one would expect from a Grand Cru. Tasted blind at the 2016 Burgfest tasting.In BondSG$975.00 -
Wine Advocate (92-94)
Derived from lieu-dit Charlemagne, the 2019 Corton Grand Cru reveals aromas of sweet red berries, woodsmoke, raw cocoa and peonies. Medium to full-bodied, elegant and fine-boned, it's pure and precise, with a more ethereal profile than the richer, more soil-driven Aloxe-Corton premiers crus that preceded it.In BondSG$1,665.00 -
Vinous (93-95)
The 2022 Corton Grand Cru comes from a parcel within the lieu-dit of Le Charlemagne. It has quite a serious bouquet, tightly wound. This will need time to open but is extremely well-defined with a sense of Pinot classicism. It doesn't sing 'n dance. The palate is well-balanced, the 25% new oak seamlessly integrated, building discretely towards the beautifully poised finish. This Corton might be easily overlooked, but for me, it epitomizes how far this Grand Cru has improved in recent years. Wonderful.In BondSG$1,075.00 -
(6x75cl) 2023
Jasper Morris Inside Burgundy (91-93)
Their Corton is never the highest in alcohol, so below 14% this year. Dark crimson in colour with sunshine on the cherry fruit. Much more energy on the palate, a good natural acidity, and fine persistence. Not a flamboyant style of Corton, but good. Drink from 2030-2036. Tasted Oct 2024.Expected Price RangeSG$873 - SG$1,070 -
Burghound (91-94)
A similar if slightly more complex nose leads to rich, suave and velvety broad-shouldered flavors that are generous as well as seductively textured, all wrapped in a beautifully persistent finish that possesses an abundance of tannin-buffering sap. This is also a very powerful and altogether serious Corton that should age extremely well. Impressive cellar potential.In BondSG$1,240.00 -
(6x75cl) 2015
Vinous (86)
The 2015 Corton-Bressandes Grand Cru has a bold and generous but smudged nose that lacks real complexity. The palate is chewy and dense, displaying moderate grip and a very conservative finish that feels a little sterile and tastes of sour cherries. Not my cup of tea. Tasted blind at the annual Burgfest tasting.In BondSG$1,125.00 -
Wine Advocate (92-94)
Aromas of cherries, raspberries, warm spices and loamy soil introduce the 2019 Corton-Bressandes Grand Cru, a medium to full-bodied, rich and fleshy wine that's enveloping and gourmand, structured around ripe tannins and succulent acids. Like the Romanée-Saint-Vivant, this is sourced from the Poisot family.In BondSG$1,050.00 -
Jasper Morris Inside Burgundy (88-91)
From Le Charlemagne. Rich dense purple with quite a powerful weight of fruit but verging on the cooked plums. Good oak, quite suave, not at all ugly at the finish, but a riper style of fruit than the ideal. Tasted: October 2021In BondSG$940.00 -
(6x75cl) 2023
Vinous - Neal Martin (91-93)
The 2023 Corton-Bressandes Grand Cru has a superior bouquet to the Corton Grand Cru. It has more touches of red fruit, sous-bois and pressed flowers. The palate is medium-bodied with grainy tannins and fine structure. It's a little peppery toward the finish but there is more freshness and brightness here.Expected Price RangeSG$873 - SG$1,070 -
(1x75cl) 2011In BondSG$136.00
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(6x150cl) 2002In BondSG$7,650.00
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(12x75cl) 2006In BondSG$5,405.00
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(6x150cl) 2006In BondSG$6,020.00
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(12x75cl) 2008In BondSG$7,715.00
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(6x75cl) 2018In BondSG$3,475.00
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(3x75cl) 2019In BondSG$2,490.00
