(92-93 points) The 2021 Charmes-Chambertin Grand Cru derives from a one-hectare parcel in Mazoyères that's harvested in three picks and vinified in two vats. Medium to full-bodied, supple and fleshy, it's a sensual red...

(91-94 points) An attractively floral-suffused nose speaks mostly of earthy red currant and plum scents. There is excellent underlying tension if only average density to the beautifully detailed and tautly muscular...

The advantages of old vines are perhaps most evident in the more difficult vintages (whether hot and dry or cool and rainy). The 2021 Chateauneuf du Pape Vieilles Vignes is a strong effort, delivering supple, velvety...

Well-delineated and bordering on racy, this red has vibrant acidity driving flavors of cherry and blackberry, accented by mineral, sandalwood and oak spice elements. Balanced and complex, this extends with an intense...

(92-94 points) The 2021 Clos Saint-Denis Grand Cru is beautiful, bursting with aromas of red berries, orange zest, rose petals and smoke. Medium to full-bodied, satiny and seamless, it's vibrant, fleshy and perfumed...

Bursting with aromas of plums, orange zest and petals, Coche's 2021 Auxey-Duresses is medium-bodied, supple and lively, with a suave, melting profile that will be hard to resist on release.

Louis Barruol has turned out a successful 2021 Cote Rotie, evoking hints of espresso, smoked meat, black olives and tart berries. It's medium-bodied and silky-textured, with tea-like notes on the complex, elegant finish.- JC

The wonderful nose of summer flowers and candied orange pulls you into this concentrated and well-structured Chambolle-Musigny. Lots of savory and earthy complexity here. Still needs time due to the chalky tannins at the...

Expressive, featuring smoky cherry, wild strawberry, licorice and oak spice flavors. Silky and finessed, with lively acidity driving this to a lingering conclusion. Delivers terrific energy and length, with ample fruit on...