(91-93 points) Here there is a bit more wood influence on the distinctly earthy and quite floral aromas of dark currant, poach plum and a softly spicy top note. The sleeker if not quite as dense medium-bodied flavors...

(90 - 92 points) Aromas of dark berry fruit, baking chocolate and spices introduce the 2018 Beaune 1er Cru Les Perrières, a medium to full-bodied, rich but lively wine that's gourmand and enveloping. This is promising...

Lovely expression of fruit and terroir. Cherry jam, licorice and spice aromas and flavors mingle with a velvety texture and solid tannins in this pure, elegant red. Good proportions and a fine length. Best from 2008...

(91-93 points) Here there is a bit more wood influence on the distinctly earthy and quite floral aromas of dark currant, poach plum and a softly spicy top note. The sleeker if not quite as dense medium-bodied flavors...

This powerful, ripe Pinot Noir is a bold expression of the famed vineyard. Rich in extraction, the fleshy, velveteen sip is packed with black cherry and blueberry flavors accented by charred earth, crushed peppercorn and...

Deep colours are not Frédéric Lafarge's thing when it comes to Pinot Noir, but producing wines with haunting finesse most certainly is. This Pinot from a site on the southern side of Beaune, just below the Montagne...

Sweet cherry, raspberry, spice and earth aromas and flavors play off the open texture and round profile of this red, with a firm structure buried underneath. Fine length. Best from 2012 through 2022. 750 cases made. — BS

Silky, with plum, black cherry, leather and sandalwood flavors, this is open and inviting. Balanced and juicy, featuring a long, saturated finish that leaves spice and sweet fruit notes. Best from 2022 through 2038. 320...

This wine is soft and round, with attractive acidity as well as a light sense of structure from tannins. It features considerable acidity along with wild strawberry flavors that keep it lifted and aromatic. Drink from...

A beam of sappy cherry and kirsch marks this lush, smooth red, with a core of fruit accented by loamy earth and spice notes. Shows a light smoky cast and a long finish. Best from 2021 through 2033. 350 cases imported. — BS

Macerated cherry and plum flavors are married to a dense structure here, with ample sweetness and a supple texture. The finish is long and echoes the sweet fruit detail and picks up spice notes. Best from 2022 through...