Domaine FOLLIN-ARBELET (Aloxe-Corton) -- 2018 Tasted from Barrel and Tank and Some 2017s Tasted from Bottle

(Please see my overview of the 2018 vintage in the Côte d’Or here.)

Franck Follin-Arbelet said the he began harvesting on 29 August with the Charlemagne (the red Corton), then moved to the Aloxe-Clos du Chapître. Quantities are good but less than 2017. Alcohols generally are in the 13.5º-14º range with just a few above 14º. Grapes were entirely destemmed. Malo-lactic fermentations were very early, finishing in autumn and early winter. 

This is an excellent set of wines with freshness being a constant theme throughout the line.

Starting with the reds: