(91-94) This is aromatically interesting, and particularly so for LSJ, as there is an exotic character of dried yellow fruit to the otherwise more typical aromas of earth, humus, game and wild dark berries. There is a...

A racy style, defined by bracing acidity propelling the black currant, blackberry, iron, earth and spice flavors to a lingering conclusion. Balanced and full of energy, this needs time to really settle in and reveal all...

(90-92) Strong wood/menthol influence all but overshadows the underlying plum, spice and discreet anise wisps. As would be reasonably expected there is more size, weight and power to the solidly concentrated medium weight...

(91-94 points) The 2020 La Croix Ducru-Beaucaillou, matured in 60% new oak for an expected 12 months, is pleasantly reduced on the nose, opening up in the glass with intense black fruit laced with black olive and subtle...

(92-95) The nose is composed by a special kind of reduction that the Burgundians refer to as bourgeon de cassis is trimmed in copious wood. Otherwise there is terrific energy and intensity to the markedly stony big-bodied...

The 2016 Mazoyères-Chambertin Grand Cru is consistent with previous notes. It is blessed with an irresistible bouquet that showcases Romain Taupenot's ability to conjure crystalline fruit from this vineyard. Medium-bodied...

(94-97 points) Bright medium ruby. Initially closed nose opened somewhat with air to reveal powerful aromas of dark berries, black cherry, menthol, crushed rock, tobacco, violet and peat. Extremely primary and deep but...

(90-92 points) Clerget noted that this didn't finish its malo until September and had not been racked so not surprisingly it was firmly reduced. Otherwise there is good freshness and vibrancy to the punchy middle weight...

Fine even red colour, with a discreet but significant wealth of fruit waiting to emerge. Huge weight on the palate, dark raspberry and concentrated strawberry notes, a little bit of barrel toast to keep them company. A...

Cask sample. Mid purplish crimson. Perfumed with deep, red-cherry fruit and some sweet oak spice. Notable freshness, and finesse in the tannins. Gentle and persistent. (JH) (17/20)

Vibrant ripe purple. There is gentle graceful fruit on the nose then an easy going opulent fruit up front which builds beautifully behind. This is a plump and less savoury style of Gevrey-Chambertin.