Wine Advocate: 94-96 Points
The 2020 Corton Grand Cru Les Grèves is more giving than the Vigne au Saint at this early stage delivering aromas of plums cherries raw cocoa and sweet spices followed by a full-bodied velvety and seamless palate that's rich concentrated and vibrant. This too has exceptional potential. The challenging 2021 growing season really tested producers' viticultural mettle and because I have begun farming a tiny parcel in Beaune opposite one of David Croix's I was able to survey with admiration how beautifully healthy his vines remained despite all the vicissitudes of frost oidium and mildew that nature threw at us. A walk around the appellation confirmed that his holdings in Les Teurons and Bressandes fared just as well. All that's to say that Croix's well-deserved reputation as one of the leading talents among his generation in the Côte de Beaune is founded on hard work in the vineyards. While I can't wait to taste his 2021s this visit was devoted to the 2020 and 2019 vintage. As the accompanying notes attest both have turned out brilliantly: 2019 is perfumed sumptuous and enveloping a vintage of immense charm and 2020 is concentrated vibrant and almost primary even after a year of élevage. Different in style but very similar in quality Burgundy lovers won't want to miss either.
Vinous: 92-94 Points
The 2020 Corton Grand Cru Greves has a more reserved and slightly earthier bouquet than the La Vigne Au Saint fresh and vibrant taut and fresh. The palate is medium-bodied with sappy black fruit fine acidity good weight with a nicely proportioned finish that has impressive persistence. Lots of potential here. (Drink between 2024-2045)
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