(91-94 points) Two plots, of, which one, next to the Clos des Epeneaux, was planted in 1904. The other is also very old. Lighter purple at the edge. This is very classy on the nose, graceful and with detail. Succulent...

(90-93 points) From vines planted between 1950 and 1989. Darker dense purple, this has much weightier dark fruit than the straight Epenots, but in comparison it seems a bit rustic with some chocolate notes, and the...

The very subtle, forest-berry nose pulls you into this concentrated and moderately rich wine with fine, chalky tannins and a long, graceful finish that makes you wonder why this appellation isn’t much more famous! Drink...

(91-93 points) Here too there is a mentholated top note on the more deeply pitched aromas of plum, black raspberry and subtle tea and floral wisps. As is always the case, there is more size, weight and power to the...

(90-92 points) The 2019 Volnay Village comes from several parcels, 45% from Les Achats, 45% Les Aussy and 10% Les Petit Garnets, the latter due to be pulled up this year. It has an attractive bouquet with pure red cherry...

Very ripe, but also very fresh red-cherry nose. Bold and generous, as you expect from Pommard, but with gentle tannins on the medium-to full-bodied palate. Only at the finish do they show a hint of the dryness for which...

(90-93 points) A background touch of toasted wood combines with notes of the cool essence of red berries, earth and pretty floral nuances. The delicious and intense bigger-bodied flavors also possess evident minerality...

There is enough menthol and wood influence to mention setting off the elegant, pure and airy aromas of various red berries, earth and a lovely range of spice elements. The round and caressing larger-scaled flavors flash...

(92 - 94 points) Aromas of cassis, plums, orange rind and spicy new oak preface Faiveley's 2019 Nuits-Saint-Georges 1er Cru Les Damodes, a medium to full-bodied, deep and lively wine with a concentrated core of fruit...

(90-92 points) The 2019 Marsannay Champs Saint-Etienne is much more backward on the nose compared to the Marsannay Village, slightly earthy black fruit and sous-bois emerging with aeration. The palate is medium-bodied...

The 2019 Marsannay villages from Domaine Roty is an excellent bottle. The wine delivers a superb aromatic constellation of black cherries, red plums, grilled meats, dark chocolate, a complex base of soil, a nice touch of...

Sourced from Maranges, at the southernmost end of the Côte de Beaune, this wine has an ample, fleshy feel. Black-plum and cherry flavors are anchored by a pert spine of acidity. It's soft and supple in fruit profile but...

A highlight this year is the 2019 Marsannay Les Ouzeloy, a lovely wine that opens in the glass with notions of cassis, plums, sweet berries and licorice. Medium to full-bodied, velvety and concentrated, with a broad...

Admirably discreet wood is present on the spicier and earthier aromas of red and dark currant along with a pretty hint of violet. Here too the medium-bodied flavors possess unusually good refinement for Morgeot while...

A completely different aromatic profile is present on the aromas of leather, the sauvage, humus and an array of red and dark currant. The succulent round and solidly concentrated flavors exude a subtle minerality, all...

This village Volnay is produced from the younger vines in Lafon’s superb, 4ha holding in Santenots-du-Milieu. The bunches are destemmed and macerated, prior to being fermented with as many whole berries as possible in...

(91-94 points) This is quite firmly reduced and completely unreadable in its current condition. There is much to like however on the palate of the sleek, well-detailed and beautifully textured larger-scaled flavors that...