An attractively spicy nose freely offers up distinctly cool aromas of red and dark cherry, violet and a touch of forest floor character. There is again excellent verve and very good volume to the rich, muscular and...

Restrained and distinctly cool aromas include a plethora of floral nuances that add elegance to the white orchard fruit, citrus and soft hazelnut wisps. The incredibly low yields are in evidence as the mouthfeel of the...

An ultra-pure and fresh nose of green apple, spiced pear compote and citrus blossom is also trimmed in just enough wood to merit mentioning. As one would expect from a classic Chevalier, there is an overt stoniness to the...

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.

(90-93 points) Here too the oak influence is prominent enough to mention while remaining a background element on the aromas of earthy and spicy red and dark currant. The is excellent intensity to the racy and appealingly...

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...

A slightly more elegant and somewhat higher-toned nose of the essence of red cherry isn't quite as spicy but is even more layered. The refined and almost delicate flavors don't lack for punch and particularly so on the...

The 2021 Meursault Rouge is beautiful, bursting with aromas of spicy berries, orange zest, plums and smoke, followed by a medium-bodied, lively and perfumed palate. This fragrant, supple wine will be approachable on...

(WA 90-91 points) Exhibiting aromas of sweet berries, vine smoke and spices, the 2021 Beaune 1er Cru Clos de l'Écu Monopole is medium-bodied, fleshy and layered, with a cool core of fruit and melting tannins. It will...

(90-93 points) Reduction dominates everything save for subtle spice wisps that are discernible through the funk. The rich, seductive and caressing medium-bodied flavors also coat the palate thanks to the abundance of dry...

Peach, lemon and baking spice flavors pick up a hint of the sea in this tightly coiled white. Starts out with intensity before picking up a chalky feel as this winds down on the finish. Sinewy, with fine length. Best from...

(92-94 points) There is just one barrel of 2021 Montrachet Grand Cru this year (normally there is one and a half). It has an intense bouquet, though it doesn't quite have the panache of the Bâtard-Montrachet, a hint of...