The 2002 Burgundy vintage was generally well-received, with white wines showing good depth, linear, ripe, and sweet palates, and fine intensity. It was a lucky escape from a potentially dilute vintage due to a drying north wind before harvest. This Corton Blanc Grand Cru from Maillard is described as youthful, reticent, and compact, with a well of apple, earth, and stone flavors waiting to be tapped. It shows toasty oak, but the terroir is expected to shine through with time. Expect a rich nose of honey. Other notes include butter, oak, vanilla, citrus, lemon, minerals, stone, honey, toast, almond, chestnut, apricot, apple, baked apple, cheese, banana, cherry, red fruit, blackberry, cassis, and grass. Food pairing suggestions include foie gras or escargot. This wine is a 【highly-rated white Burgundy Grand Cru from a well-regarded vintage, showing potential for aging】, making it perfect for a sophisticated dinner party or a special celebration where a fine, age-worthy white Burgundy is appreciated.