This smoky version features a core of black cherry, blackberry, violet and stony mineral flavors. Nicely balanced, with vibrant structure for support, keeping this focused and long.
If you actually want to DRINK Burgundy, rather than saving it for decades, you can't beat Bichot. It should be noted that Bichot buys entire properties and continues to make wines on-site, rather than hauling the fruit to... Read More
The attractive red-beet and milk-chocolate nose leads you into a full-bodied, tannic wine that’s built for long aging. Plenty of ripe plum on the very bold, almost massive palate. Expands nicely as it aerates, but you need... Read More
This Brouilly has a striking nose of plums and summer flowers. Ripe for the 2021 vintage, with modest acidity and some supple tannins filling out the rather generous body. Sustainable. Drink now.
The NV Cremant de Bourgogne has a slightly burnished color. The nose is very yeasty with touches of baked bread and mushroom (not that far from a mature Mumm Champagne!). The palate is on the richer style of Crémant de... Read More
Moderately generous wood influence is present on the ripe yet decidedly cool aromas of both red and dark currant that are nuanced by earth and sauvage nuances. There is very good detail to the refined but solidly punchy medium-bodied... Read More
This is the first wine to display any meaningful reduction and it's enough to push the fruit to the background. The richer and bigger-bodied flavors possess very fine mid-palate density along with excellent minerality that... Read More
Cuvée Confluence is special blend of select barrels from Meursault En Marcausse vineyard and the young and some old vines of Meursault Les Vignes Blanches. So this represents a 'confluence' of old and young, two... Read More
Here too there is just enough reduction to push the white fleshed fruit scents trimmed in subtle wood nuances to the background. There is again excellent delineation and verve to the delicious medium weight flavors that also conclude... Read More
An exuberantly spicy nose features a range of red berries along with a pretty floral top note. The round, supple and enveloping medium-bodied flavors exude a subtle bead of minerality on the youthfully austere finale that tightens... Read More
Rich and woven with cherry and red berry fruit, this red is elegant and beautifully balanced. Floral, mineral and spice notes augment the flavors, while the vibrant acidity and chalky tannins lend support. Excellent length. Best... Read More
Pretty if restrained aromas are comprised by notes of red and dark currant, newly turned earth, orange peel and a vague floral wisp. There is excellent detail and vibrancy to the delicious if not especially dense flavors that... Read More
A mentholated top note is present on the even spicier and slightly more floral-suffused aromas of airy dark berries, sandalwood and jasmine tea. The lacy, even lilting, flavors also exude a subtle bead of minerality on the nicely... Read More
Once again, the amphore demonstrates its advantages in very ripe vintages as the nose is appealingly fresh with an even spicier array of plum, violet, anise and cinnamon scents. The delicious middle weight flavors possess a gorgeous... Read More
The Santenots du Milieu from Lafon is marvelous wine and among my favourites among the Volnay premier crus, with its perfumed red and black fruit and pleasant floral notes. The texture on the palate is dynamic, with fresh acidity... Read More
The 2022 Fleurie, sourced from Grille Midi, flies out of the glass with aromas of violet and lilac petals, bramble fruit and sweet spices followed by a medium to full-bodied palate marked by generous concentration and a berry-fruited... Read More
A truly unbelievable aligote. Cool and distinguished nose with a lot of fresh herbs and flint. Then super-elegant and wonderfully minerally on the sleek and extremely precise medium-bodied palate. Very long, focused finish. Closer... Read More
This is a solid Beaujolais with a chalky texture that draws you into it. Deep ruby in color, this wine has a nose of raspberry and black plum with hints of vanilla baking spice. On the palate, the wine has a slightly velvety texture... Read More
Located at the top of the band of premiers crus, Clos des Bouchères is often misunderstood and underappreciated. According to Paul Delorme, it is dominated by limestone and is most similar to Perrières. The 2022... Read More
A very crisp, clean and fresh example of Vaillons, with the sunny exposition bringing ripeness of pear and white peach fruit, together with attractive floral notes, all balanced by a fine line of acidity. Classy. The Servin family... Read More
This tasty, creamy and subtly spicy white has notes of sliced pears, grapefruit and hazelnuts. It’s full-bodied but very bright and lively, with subtle toasty notes at the end. Drink now.
