Pinot Noir from France

Burghound, 92 points: (BH90-92 points) A discreet touch of wood frames fresh red pinot and raspberry fruit aromas trimmed in noticeable warm earth nuances that continue onto the sappy and highly accessible middle weight flavors that are...

Burghound, 92 points: A pure and unusually high-toned nose of cool and ripe red pinot fruit that is liberally laced with earth and humus scents. There is good volume to the supple and very round flavors that display good verve and excellent...

jamessuckling.com, 93 points: This is a pure and subtle red wine with strawberry, floral and mineral character. Full body, light tannins and a bright finish. Drink or hold.

Antonio Galloni's Vinous, 93 points: (AG91-93+ points) A layered, totally exquisite wine, the 2012 Volnay Taillepieds impresses for its balance above all else. The aromas and flavors are beautifully detailed and nuanced in a Taillepieds that is all about...

Burghound, 92 points: A notably spicy, pure and elegant nose offers up notes of plum, violet, cinnamon and black currant, all of which is trimmed in just enough wood to notice. There is fine density and a beguiling minerality on the...

Robert Parker's Wine Advocate, 93 points: (WA91-93 points) The 2010 Chambolle-Musigny Les Sentiers shows the more focused style of Chambolle which is not entirely surprising considering the vineyard's proximity to Morey St. Denis. Bright red fruit flowers and the...

Stephen Tanzer's IWC, 94 points: (ST92-94 points) Good deep red-ruby. Mocha, spices and earth on the nose, with suggestions of very ripe fruit; lower-toned than the Clos Saint-Denis. Round, layered and broad in the mouth, showing impressive volume...

Stephen Tanzer's IWC, 96 points: (ST93-96 points) Bright, deep red. Deep aromas of black cherry, crushed rock and graphite. Dense, sappy and energetic, offering outstanding depth to its soil-driven black cherry and saline flavors. Delivers an uncanny...

Antonio Galloni's Vinous, 94 points: (ST91-94 points) Good deep red with ruby highlights. Black cherry lifted by wild herbs and pepper on the nose. Vibrant on the attack, then plush and ripe in the middle, with black raspberry and bitter chocolate flavors...

Antonio Galloni's Vinous, 94 points: (AG92-94 points) The 2012 Nuits-Saint-Georges Aux Boudots takes hold of the palate and never lets up. Dark red and black cherries, plums, smoke, incense and tobacco all flesh out in a rich, powerful wine full of...