2016 Red Wine from Cote De Beaune

Vinous, 93 points: (ST91-93 points) Impressively deep, dark ruby-red color. Black cherry, dark chocolate and violet on the nose, complicated by subtle hints of menthol and pepper. Distinctly sweeter and fruitier than the classique, with an...

Wine Spectator, 95 points: Pure and intense, featuring cherry, black currant and violet aromas and flavors, this red is seductive and approachable despite its youth. The solid structure is seamlessly integrated and bodes well for future...

Vinous, 93 points: (ST91-93 points) Bright ruby-red. Expressive, scented nose combines blackberry, spices, violet and lavender pastille. At once supple and vibrant on the palate, conveying serious density of texture and juicy flavors of...

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...

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...

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...

jamessuckling.com, 99 points: Love the depth of fruit and intensity of this wine. It has dark fruit and floral undertones, as well as meat, which is very captivating. Full body, purity of fruit and nice, powerful tannins. Chewy and powerful. Focused...

jamessuckling.com, 96 points: Very complex nose with black fruits, as well as spicy, earthy and animal notes. In spite of the power and concentration, the wine is still sleek and racy. Breathtaking finish! Think long term. This will gain so much...

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...

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...

Robert Parker's Wine Advocate, 94 points: Aromas of dark cherries, incense, baking chocolate and rich soil tones introduce the 2016 Volnay 1er Cru Les Santenots-du-Milieu, a medium to full-bodied wine with superb depth and dimension, juicy balancing acids and...

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...

Robert Parker's Wine Advocate, 95 points: (WA 93-95 points) The 2016 Pommard 1er Cru Clos des Epeneaux contains 10% whole-bunch fruit. I tasted from two cuvées, one from the young vines and one from the old. The young vines has clean and pure black cherry, red...