(91-93 points) Old vines. Medium deep pink purple. Fine nose with more muscle than Epenottes. Darker fruit, more muscle but the tannins are well integrated. Good length. And still pleasingly understated.

(91-93 points) Bright lively purple, joyous fresh cherries, all the elegance this site can offer. Middle weight but supremely lively, fresh and very long.

Pure, evoking black cherry, black currant and floral aromas and flavors. Rich and dense, yet set on a lithe frame, with fine grip to the aftertaste of lingering fruit, mineral and spice. Shows lovely harmony. Best from...

This is savory, boasting sandalwood, cedar and sawdust notes that accent the floral, black cherry, vanilla and toast flavors. A bit firm on the finish, leaving a mouthwatering impression. Best from 2022 through 2033. 375...

(90-92 points) Slightly lighter in colour than his Beaune Epenotes, with just a gentle red fruit nose - but then an absolute explosion of fruit on the palate, with seamless tannins. There is a wonderful finish to this...

The 2017 Beaune Epenottes 1er Cru is quite closed on the nose with raspberry and wild strawberry fruit, well defined but a little stubborn at present. The palate is medium-bodied with crisp, crunchy, red berry fruit, fine...