The 2021 Ladoix 1er Cru La Corvée is a highlight of the range this year, bursting with aromas of sweet red berries and peonies. Medium to full-bodied, satiny and pure, with a fleshy core of fruit, racy acids and melting tannins, it's a bright, charming wine from Mallard.

The 2016 Ladoix 1er Cru la Corvées is slightly deeper in color than the Joyeuses. It has a very well-defined nose with blackcurrant and bilberry fruit, violet scents emerging with time in the glass. The palate is medium-bodied with fine tannin, a crisp line of acidity and a vein of blood orange and marmalade on the finish. This is an outstanding Ladoix premier cru, one of the best that I have ever tasted, in fact.

The 2015 Ladoix 1er Cru La Corvées is from south-facing vines. There is a more noticeable tertiary character here compared to the Les Joyeuses, whilst the palate is nicely structured with plenty of crunchy red and black fruit. It has impressive focus and mineral drive towards the finish, and a long, sustained aftertaste. Excellent - this is a delicious Ladoix with bags of potential.

The 2014 Ladoix 1er Cru La Corvée, matured in around 50% new oak, has a well defined, slightly gamey bouquet with plenty of crisp ripe red berry fruit underneath. The palate is medium-bodied with succulent ripe tannin, good depth if not quite possessing the disarming charm of the Joyeuse. Still, this is a well crafted Ladoix that should age nicely.