A focused, fruity style, with an underpinning of mineral and racy acidity defining the cherry, raspberry, smoke and spice flavors. Balanced and long, echoing the spice and stone notes on the finish. Best from 2023 through 2046. — B.S.

(92+ points) The 2017 Chambolle-Musigny Les Sentiers 1er Cru is very reduced on the nose and not as clean as I would like, coming across a little funky. The medium-bodied palate offers chewy tannins and good weight. Quite muscular, with raspberry and cranberry notes toward the slightly austere, Morey-like finish, which leaves a pleasant peppery aftertaste. I would afford this three years in bottle before broaching, because it could coalesce into a very fine Chambolle. Tasted blind at the Burgfest 2017 tasting. -- Neal Martin