2017 Red Wine from Cote De Nuits

Wine Spectator, 92 points: Ripe, with an earthy cast to the black cherry, black currant and sweet spice flavors. Rich and pliable in texture, this is harmonious, building to a lingering, mouthwatering finish. Best from 2022 through 2036. 500 cases...

Burghound, 95 points: (92-95) This too is quite firmly reduced and unreadable today. Otherwise there is a bit more size and weight to the broad-shouldered flavors that possess even better mid-palate density before terminating in a markedly...

Wine Spectator, 95 points: This red shows plenty of depth, with black cherry, blackberry, mineral and spice flavors. Dense and powerful, yet remains balanced, playing out nicely on the toasty, raspy finish. Needs a few years to absorb the oak. Best...

jamessuckling.com, 94 points: A remarkably fragrant and filigree interpretation of an appellation that’s famous for ripeness and boldness. The finely etched tannins are beautifully married to lively acidity and the bright red-fruit aromas harmonize...

Decanter, 93 points: Classic and elegant with glossy red and black fruits, subtle oak, silky and suave tannins and a juicy, crunchy finish.

Wine Spectator, 92 points: Lush and smoky, featuring black cherry, plum and earth flavors enmeshed with the grainy texture. Spice and wild herb accents emerge as this winds down on the dusty finish. Best from 2022 through 2035. 648 cases made, 25...

Decanter, 96 points: One of the jewels in the Drouhins' array of grands crus, this old-vine parcel covers 0.5ha. Intensely coloured, with 80% new wood for support, this is aromatic and textured, unfurling aromas and flavours of liquorice...

Burghound, 94 points: (91-94) A brooding and inexpressive nose reluctantly offers up attractively spiced aromas of dark cherry, raspberry and plenty of floral wisps. There is even better volume and mid-palate density to the solidly powerful...

Vinous, 98 points: (96-98 points) The 2017 Clos de Tart Grand Cru was matured in around 80% new oak, the barrels toasted chauff blonde. Jacques Desvauges mentioned that the wine needed oxygen ingress during maturation that only new oak can...

Decanter, 93 points: The five terroirs in question here are Champ, En Derée, Vellé, Combes du Dessus and En Motrot, all of which are on the north side of Gevrey-Chambertin. This is always one of the best village Gevreys on the market, easily...

Decanter, 97 points: Latricières is one of the outstanding sites of the 2017 vintage, and this is my pick of the Drouhins' grands crus this year, partly because of the freshness of its cooler terroir. It's intensely coloured and focussed...

Wine Spectator, 93 points: Alluring, featuring sandalwood, warm spice, cherry and mineral flavors, this red is smooth and juicy. Displays ample structure underneath, allowing this to develop over the medium term. Best from 2022 through 2040. 524...

Decanter, 92 points: Charles van Canneyt uses fruit from 11 different parcels in his textbook village Chambolle. This is a Pinot drinker's Pinot, all scented and refined, with an easy-drinking summer berry sweetness with tangy acidity and a...