(90-93 points) Still in barrel like the rest below. Concentrated purple. Succulent yet with perfume. There is a fine tension to the dark fruit which cannot help offering its juicy dark raspberry aspect. Excellent weight...

Black cherries, strawberries, black raspberries, herbs, pepper, and flowers crowd into the perfume. There is concentration, energy, and layers of ripe, sweet, peppery fruits that linger with fruit and freshness. The wine...

A plush, fruit-filled and aromatic red, this exudes crystalline black cherry, blackberry, boysenberry, floral, spice and mineral flavors. Firms up yet remains balanced, vibrant and long while playing out on the...

A supple, elegant red, this features cherry, blackberry, sandalwood, mineral and spice aromas and flavors. Though it starts on the gentle side, this gains momentum and intensity, with a strong and persistent aftertaste...

A perfumy, open version, with hints of sanguine animal meatiness underneath the sweet red forest berry and fresh currant flavors, backed by dried lavender high tones. Full but not heavy on the palate, with whiffs of...

(91-94 points) A more elegant and airier nose is even more floral in character with pretty red currant and discreet spice nuances. The elegance continues on the more refined though less concentrated and powerful...

A fresh, direct style, with light sanguine and cedar accents gently framing a core of red currant and bitter cherry coulis flavors. The sleek finish makes this approachable now. Delicious. Merlot and Cabernet Franc. Drink...

(91-94 points) An exuberantly exotic nose features notes of kirsch, cinnamon, plum, anise and jasmine. I very much like the texture of the even more mineral-driven if less powerful larger-scaled flavors that deliver...

(92-94 points) A perfumed, spicy and elegant nose freely reveals its array of plum, dark berries, exotic tea, violet and sandalwood wisps. The tension-filled and even more mineral-driven middleweight flavors possess a...

Packed with cherry, black currant, blackberry, bacon fat and mineral aromas and flavors, this red is multifaceted and remains light on its feet. Silky in texture, with refined tannins, delivering power and grace. Turns...

(91-94 points) A ripe but super-fresh nose freely offers its array of red cherry, currant, exotic tea, anise and a touch of sandalwood. The succulent, rich and sappy medium weight flavors brim with dry extract while...

The 2022 from Meyney is a blend of 58% Cabernet Sauvignon, 29% Merlot and 13% Petit Verdot, and aromatically it is a dream, with dark and focused fruits to the fore, blackberry and currant wrapped up in a powdery ribbon...

Silky and ethereal, the village Chambolle from Domaine Arlaud is a charming wine, presenting aromas of red and black fruit, earth, spice, and smoke. It is assembled from a hectare of vines from several lieux-dits below...

A restrained, spicy and broad-ranging liqueur-like nose features a plenitude of spice elements on the ripe, fresh and layered nose of both red and dark currant, earth and a whiff of the sauvage. Once again there is a...

(92-94 points) A beautifully floral-suffused nose also freely reveals its ultra-spicy aromas of clove, star anise, dark pinot fruit and tangerine peel scents. There is even better mid-palate density if not nearly the same...

Cyprian Arlaud farms a hectare of vines in the Morey-Saint-Denis heartland of En Seurvrées (near the Gevrey border) and the Clos Solon on the plain below the village in the heart of the village appellation. The old vines...

The village-level Gevrey from Domaine Arlaud seems more supple than many village Gevreys, with a deepish colour and a forward cherry fruit marked by floral overtones. The tannins are relatively supple, and the texture is...

(92-95 points) A wonderfully spicy and softly floral nose combines notes of forest floor, underbrush and fruit that derives more from the red side of the spectrum. There is even more refinement to the racy and overtly...

The nose of this wine is captivating, with fresh black cherry accented by soft floral and spicy notes. On the palate, vibrant acidity lifts the core of black fruit, creating a beautifully balanced wine. There's no fuss...

Leading off the 2022s, gorgeous red and black fruits, spice, pepper, and bouquet garni define the 2022 Saint Joseph. Very focused and layered on the palate, it shows medium to full-bodied richness and elegant tannins...

(90-92 points) Ultra-pure aromas of cool essence of red pinot fruit are trimmed in plenty of floral elements along with hints of exotic tea. The vibrant and utterly delicious flavors aren't as dense or powerful yet they...

Blackberries, pepper, violets, and ground herbs define the bouquet of the 2022 Saint Joseph, and it's medium to full-bodied, concentrated, and powerful on the palate. Coming from the northern sector of Saint Joseph, it...

Firm, expressive and peppery, this red displays cherry, blackberry, violet and oak spice flavors. Tightens up on the finish yet persists, with fruit and spice notes lingering. Best from 2028 through 2045. 45 cases...

(92-94 points) A more deeply pitched nose somewhat grudgingly reveals aromas of red and dark pinot fruit, plum, violet and a touch of newly turned earth. There is more volume, power and mid-palate density to the tautly...

This is full-bodied yet carries a racy edge, with juicy acidity driving licorice and cherry dusted with spices. Chalky mineral notes bring an earthy depth and firmness to the succulent, salty finish, which shows a waft of...

(90-92 points) The 2022 Beaune Tuvilains 1er Cru has a lovely bouquet with brambly black fruit, loamy and light iris flower scents. Cohesive and focused. The palate is medium-bodied with fresh, marine-tinged black fruit...