(95-98 points) A restrained yet elegant nose reluctantly offers up its notes of plum liqueur, black fruit and a wonderfully broad range of exotic Asian-style spices that in particular includes sandalwood and hoisin. The rich, generous and gorgeously textured and imposingly big flavors caress the palate thanks to the abundance of dry extract that helps to buffer the firm, austere and mouth coating yet chiseled finish that displays simply huge length. This knockout effort is at once powerful and seductive and a wine that should be genuinely great in time.

Faiveley farms two parcels in Les Musigny - one near the bottom of the slope at the northern extremity of the appellation and one at the top of the slope next to Roumier. Half of the fruit here was fermented as whole clusters. The massive wine is slightly reticent at first, but opens up with black fruit, liquorice and oak spice, along with a sauvage note. The overall impression is somewhat dense and imposing, yet very subtle and appealing. (Drink between 2029-2069)

(95-98 points) 50% whole bunch, though with the big stalks removed, all new wood in specially crafted 160 litre barrels from François Frères. Mid red purple, a really complex nose which includes reduction, stem effect and the absolute majesty of Musigny. All comes together harmoniously on the palate where you see the new wood just a touch before it gets smothered by the fruit. Extraordinary density of fruit, noble too. Chocolate notes to finish but this is blissful.

(95-97 points) The 2019 Musigny Grand Cru is a magical wine in the making, soaring from the glass with scents of peonies, blood orange, wild berries, rose petals and subtle hints of musk and smoked duck. Medium to full-bodied, velvety and sumptuous, it's deep and pure, with ultra-refined structuring tannins, lively acids and a long, exquisitely perfumed finish. Given the tiny production, this isn't a cuvée that one encounters with any regularity, but readers with the requisite disposable income who encounter a bottle or two shouldn't hesitate. - WK