2016 Red Wine from Cote De Beaune

Robert Parker's Wine Advocate, 93 points: (91-93 points) The 2016 Corton-Perrières Grand Cru has a crisp, well-defined bouquet with blackberry and crushed strawberry, mixed with wet limestone and loamy scents that gather momentum in the glass. The palate is not...

Robert Parker's Wine Advocate, 94 points: (92-94) The 2016 Corton Clos du Roi Grand Cru has more richness and intensity than the Corton-Bressandes at this early stage, with layers of black cherry and raspberry coulis, brown spices and sous-bois surfacing with...

Burghound, 94 points: Once again there is a distinctly restrained character to the pure and exuberantly spicy dark currant and raspberry aromas. There is terrific punch and delineation to the classy and refined medium weight flavors that flash...

Burghound, 92 points: Once again there is a whisper of VA but it’s not enough to materially detract from the more deeply pitched aromas of plum liqueur, earth and gentle wood scents. There is more size, weight, power and concentration if...

Wine Enthusiast, 95 points: This wine currently is all about structure. It has power and weight as well as ripe jammy red fruits. The tannins and opulent fruit speaking to the wine's enormous potential. Drink from 2026.

Burghound, 91 points: There is enough wood and menthol on the black cherry, cassis and spiced nose to mention. There is excellent volume to the sappy and palate coating medium-bodied flavors that exude ample minerality on the dusty and...

Decanter, 95 points: The de Nicolays’ holdings in the Clos du Roi are located at the top of this large vineyard, where the soils are more red and sandy than those classified (in white) as Corton-Charlemagne, but featuring the same type of...

Burghound, 93 points: (91-93) This is presently quite firmly reduced and unreadable. On the plus side there is more volume, punch and power to the sleekly muscular flavors that also possess a wonderfully refined mouth feel while delivering...

Wine Spectator, 95 points: A vibrant, succulent red, this delivers intense flavors of red currant, wild cherry and violet, with undertones of stone and loam. Balanced and well-defined, showing a long, stone-infused finish. Best from 2021...

Burghound, 93 points: While there is a whiff of VA it is more subtle while the aromatic profile is quite similar to that of regular cuvée save for the face that, like the En Caillerets - Amphore, the aromas are much more restrained and...

Vinous, 93 points: (ST90-93 points) Good dark red-ruby. More red berries to go with the aromas of black cherry, pepper and spices, plus a sexy hint of blood peach. Captivating, gentle, broad wine with dark berry and cherry flavors accented...

Burghound, 91 points: (89-91 points) A type of reduction known as bourgeon de cassis by the Burgundians presently dominates the fruit but I doubt that it will last. The mouth feel of the middle weight and more mineral-inflected flavors is...

Wine Spectator, 95 points: Deep, rich and spicy, this red evokes a pleasant earthiness underlying the cherry and strawberry fruit. Firm tannins uphold the long aftertaste, while overall there is harmony and complexity. Fresh, juicy finish. Best...

Vinous, 94 points: (91-94) (vinified entirely with whole clusters and aged in 35% new oak; the average vine age here is 65 years and the soil features gravel on limestone): Bright medium-deep red. Deeply pitched, fruit-driven aromas of...