The tasting note for 1985 Domaine Faiveley Clos des Cortons Faiveley Monopole Corton Grand Cru is from Allen Meadows, The Burghound and the score is 92 - I have had distinctly different experiences with this wine over the years with one poor bottle tasted in 2010, a very good one in October 2016 and an acceptable but not distinguished example in May 2018. In all cases there was evident bricking. The 2010 wine had a nose of fully mature aromas that displayed earth, game, leather and noticeable sous-bois that led to slightly vegetal and soupy middle weight flavors that were rich but lacked detail, focus and length. By contrast the 2016 version actually had some reduction on the nose that was followed by still vigorous, powerful and muscular flavors that possessed much better depth, vibrancy and persistence, indeed it was a wine that should continue to hold. The 2018 bottle reflected enough volatile acidity to mention along with a pretty array of sous-bois, spice and the sauvage. The fully resolved, delicious and solidly vibrant flavors offer lovely complexity though the finish is slightly drying and a bit short. Even so, I enjoyed it. In summary, the 2010 bottle merited a score of only 87, the 2016 bottle 92 and the 2018 bottle 89.