($72, VOS Selections): Clos de la Vigne au Saint, one of the many Corton Grand Cru, is well- known as a flagship of Maison Louis Latour’s reds because they are practically the sole owner of the vineyard and consistently make a marvelous wine from it.  ‘Practically’ is the key word because Jean-Claude Belland owns just over an acre in this vineyard and also produces an exceptional red wine from its grapes.  Belland made a sensational wine in 2005.  Incredibly pure and long, it has concentrated ripe–almost sweet, but not in a sugary way–fruit notes.  Add the silky texture and you have a classic Corton.  The tannins are fine and make it surprisingly easy to drink now.  But resist the temptation.  This wine will evolve beautifully. 91 Michael Apstein Jul 8, 2008