(90-93 points) Moderately generous wood along with vanilla hints fights slightly with the ripe and dense aromas of mostly white orchard fruit, honeysuckle and soft shellfish nuances. There is impressive size, weight and...

(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...

(90-92 points) A restrained but softly perfumed nose combines notes of red and dark cherry, spice, plum, sandalwood and a hint of violet. There is a bit more flesh to the equally racy, intense and stony flavors that...

92+ Like almost all of the premier crus at Domaine William Fèvre from 2016, the Vaillons had been bottled in late October. Yields here were a bit better than in Montmains, though still just over twenty hectoliters per...

The 2016 Pommard Les Jarollières 1er Cru has a clean and pure bouquet with black cherries, raspberry coulis and light cassis scents. The oak here is evident but nicely proportioned against the fruit. The palate is...

Initial aromas of earth and garlic blow off on the palate, but there are black cherry, black currant, violet and sandalwood notes that build to a long finish. Ripe and well-oaked, yet balanced and expressive. This red is...

The 2016 en Jouise is a touch more precise and mineral than the above, with equal depth at the core and fine nascent complexity in evidence on both the nose and palate. The superb bouquet offers up scents of sappy black...

The 2016 Pommard 1er Cru les Vignots, which was not touched by frost, has a lifted bouquet with vibrant red berry fruit laced with blueberry and a touch of inkwell. I like the focus and purity here. The palate is...

Intense aromas of black cherry, pomegranate and tamarind mark this juicy red. Smooth, with well-integrated tannins lending a dusty feel as the finish plays out. Already harmonious, this should develop well over the next...

(91-94 points) Subtle wood influence easily allows the ripe and very earthy cassis, spice and black raspberry aromas to be appreciated. The rich, full-bodied and enveloping middle weight plus flavors possess a suave yet...

(91-94 points) Subtle wood influence easily allows the ripe and very earthy cassis, spice and black raspberry aromas to be appreciated. The rich, full-bodied and enveloping middle weight plus flavors possess a suave yet...

(91-93 points) The 2016 Meursault Les Tillets, which lost 40% of its crops due to the frost that was apparently severe toward the treeline, has another crisp and focused bouquet, with a subtle marine influence of cockles...

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...

(12.5% alcohol; from a steep southwest-facing slope with slightly richer soil than the Mâcon Milly-Lamartine Montagne de Cra; the vines here were planted from the late 1970s through the early '80s): Bright, full...

Macerated cherry and plum flavors are married to a dense structure here, with ample sweetness and a supple texture. The finish is long and echoes the sweet fruit detail and picks up spice notes. Best from 2022 through...

(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...

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...