94+ The 2013 Clos des Ruchottes was raised in twenty percent new wood this year and was absolutely singing at the time of my visit. The very pure and sappy nose soars from the glass in a blaze of plums, red and black cherries, cocoa, incipient notes of grilled meat, a beautifully complex base of soil tones and a gentle framing of vanillin oak. On the palate the wine is deep, full-bdoied, pure and quite tightly-knit out of the blocks, with a very sappy core of fruit, stunning backend energy, lovely soil signature and a very long, ripely tannic finish. Great juice! (Drink between 2023-2065)

(WA92-94 points) The 2013 Ruchottes-Chambertin Grand Cru is another that Frédéric was enthusing over as we tasted through the barrel samples. Sure, it has a refined bouquet: strawberry, raspberry preserve, fine minerality and a touch of undergrowth. For me, the palate does not have the complexity as Mugneret-Gibourg’s or even the Charmes- or Mazis-Chambertin. A second barrel shows more energy and vibrancy, the fruit slightly more confit, so let us see how it turns out once in bottle. - Neal Martin

A discreet touch of wood frames mildly reduced aromas such that I would strongly advise decanting this if you’re going to sacrifice a bottle in the interest of “science”. There is outstanding delineation and intensity to the refined and pure medium-bodied flavors that are shaped by deceptively pliant tannins on the saline-inflected finish that seems to be constructed from liquid stone, all wrapped in a wonderfully long and pure finish. The reduction aside this is really a lovely effort though note well that ample patience is requisite. 2028+