2012 Red Wine from Cote De Beaune

Vinous, 93 points: (91-93 points) The 2012 Pommard La Chanière is above all else a wine of tension and pure minerality. Slate, crushed rocks, chalk and bright red berries are all layered into the vibrant finish. Readers who like driven...

Vinous, 92 points: (92+) Full medium red. Lovely perfume of red berries, sandalwood and dried flowers. At once seamless and precise on the palate, offering excellent energy and lift to the flavors of red cherry, cranberry, spices and...

View From The Cellar, 93 points: As there is decidedly more Champans chez Lafon in 2012, the vinification was no doubt much easier in this very short vintage, and the wine is really an utterly classic example. The deep, elegant and very sappy nose jumps...

Burghound, 92 points: A somber nose reluctantly offers up highly complex aromas of dark berry fruit liqueur, earth, spice and a distinct animale element, all of which is trimmed in just enough wood to notice. There is good power and plenty of...

Burghound, 93 points: This is quite a bit riper than its 2012 counterpart with very fresh aromas of black cherry, raspberry, spice and exotic tea nuances. The medium-bodied flavors possess exemplary mid-palate concentration as the copious dry...

Jancis Robinson's Purple Pages, 91 points: (17.5/20) Sunny vintage. Grapes bought in from Renardes. Fermented in cask, that is rolled each day. Transparent garnet with definite evolution. Rich and sweet. Flattering yet with a kick on the finish. Open, sweet and...

Wine Spectator, 90 points: A spicy version, boasting vanilla- and clove-studded black cherry. Polished and expressive, with a fine, lingering finish. Best from 2018 through 2027. 20 cases imported. –BS