A very comforting aroma, reminiscent of an old sitting room, Victorian oil painting or Catholic church. Not so much fruited as crushed, dried elderflower and incense. Very satisfying on the palate,A very comforting aroma, reminiscent of an old sitting room, Victorian oil painting or Catholic church. Not so much fruited as crushed, dried elderflower and incense. Very satisfying on the palate, with lots of blueberry and plum skin, with a delicious savoury finish. L&S (Nov 2024)

Deep, deep nose full of aromatic, juicy fruit – more supple and red fruited than his Gevrey village, the palate is packed with merry, unctuous fruit, but ends with some good, structural tannins.Deep, deep nose full of aromatic, juicy fruit – more supple and red fruited than his Gevrey village, the palate is packed with merry, unctuous fruit, but ends with some good, structural tannins.L&S (Nov 2024)

Lots of spicy, slick dark fruit, but edged with zesty acid which brings the whole glass to life. Tannins are pretty serious at this level, but there's lots of fruit mass too – will age very well.Lots of spicy, slick dark fruit, but edged with zesty acid which brings the whole glass to life. Tannins are pretty serious at this level, but there's lots of fruit mass too – will age very well.L&S (Nov 2024)

Wow. Nuits Saint Georges is where Yves Confuron has really excelled this year. His Vignes Rondes is fleshy and intense, but beautifully floral and fresh. That sumptuous, 'Vosnesque' texture thatWow. Nuits Saint Georges is where Yves Confuron has really excelled this year. His Vignes Rondes is fleshy and intense, but beautifully floral and fresh. That sumptuous, 'Vosnesque' texture that Nuits can adopt when put together well. Superb. L&S (Nov 2024)

This is very limestone. Lighter on its feet, it is flush with those chalky tannins with lots of lift. Very pretty. Lovely matiere at the core, bright and bouncy too. Great balance.This is very limestone. Lighter on its feet, it is flush with those chalky tannins with lots of lift. Very pretty. Lovely matiere at the core, bright and bouncy too. Great balance.L&S (Nov 2024)

Ripe though still reasonably fresh aromas of spice, violet and both red and dark cherry precede supple, relatively refined and quite punchy medium weight flavors that exude evident minerality on Ripe though still reasonably fresh aromas of spice, violet and both red and dark cherry precede supple, relatively refined and quite punchy medium weight flavors that exude evident minerality on the noticeably warm finish that presently comes up somewhat short. Drinking range: 2033 - Rating: 88-90 Allen Meadows, www.Burghound.com (Jan 2025)

This has some lovely strawberry character, which give both nose and palate a pretty red fruit lift. Has the Gevrey structure and intensity, but it already beautifully open, tempered by the vintage.This has some lovely strawberry character, which give both nose and palate a pretty red fruit lift. Has the Gevrey structure and intensity, but it already beautifully open, tempered by the vintage.L&S (Nov 2024)

(from a .30 ha parcel). Here the nose isn’t quite as ripe though to be sure, it’s still ripe with its chocolate cherry bonbon and kirsch-scented aromas. There is excellent volume and a beguiling (from a .30 ha parcel). Here the nose isn’t quite as ripe though to be sure, it’s still ripe with its chocolate cherry bonbon and kirsch-scented aromas. There is excellent volume and a beguiling mouthfeel to the bigger-bodied flavors that also exude a subtle bead of minerality on the youthfully austere, firm and lingering finish that is better-balanced. Drinking range: 2033 - Rating: 89-92 Allen Meadows, www.Burghound.com (Jan 2025)

As with the Vosne villages, there are dried flowers in abundance here, and some more exotic spice like star anise. The palate is silky and with comparatively soft tannins and tremendous length. As with the Vosne villages, there are dried flowers in abundance here, and some more exotic spice like star anise. The palate is silky and with comparatively soft tannins and tremendous length. L&S (Nov 2024)

A very noticeable step up to Grand Cru intensity. Masses of dried elderflower, black currant. It’s arresting, tensile and has loads of chalky, grippy limestone tannins. All very fresh, like a coolA very noticeable step up to Grand Cru intensity. Masses of dried elderflower, black currant. It’s arresting, tensile and has loads of chalky, grippy limestone tannins. All very fresh, like a cool breeze blows through the wine. Seminal. L&S (Nov 2024)

Immediately obvious as Gevrey. We’re in serious dark fruit territory here, with a nose which is very intense, but not giving much away at this stage. On the palate, it is less coy – coming togetherImmediately obvious as Gevrey. We’re in serious dark fruit territory here, with a nose which is very intense, but not giving much away at this stage. On the palate, it is less coy – coming together wonderfully, the fruit is rich and decadent before being arrested by huge structure which pulls it out for a long, long finish. L&S (Nov 2024)

This is huge. Dark, porty, spicy with tannins so grippy they could find a home at Michelin. Despite Clos Vougeot’s more humble address, this is so often Yves’s finest wine and the 2023 is noThis is huge. Dark, porty, spicy with tannins so grippy they could find a home at Michelin. Despite Clos Vougeot’s more humble address, this is so often Yves’s finest wine and the 2023 is no exception. Be prepared to hold this, then experience the fireworks. L&S (Nov 2024)

This is a tightly wound ball of energy. The whole thing is shot through with a laser beam of red fruit energy, which makes the wine go on and on, and one. Otherwise, it is completely closed at thisThis is a tightly wound ball of energy. The whole thing is shot through with a laser beam of red fruit energy, which makes the wine go on and on, and one. Otherwise, it is completely closed at this stage – will need a good stint in the cellar. L&S (Nov 2024)

En Orveaux extends into the combe and so it's a cooler site, both from exposition and the freshening wind down the valley - elegance is the watchword here - even so there are delicate suggestions ofEn Orveaux extends into the combe and so it's a cooler site, both from exposition and the freshening wind down the valley - elegance is the watchword here - even so there are delicate suggestions of sucrosity - it's bright and lifted but cool and calm too. Delicacy, charm and length. Drinking range: 2030 - 2042L&S (Nov 2024)

Here is a classic example of the mineral - lots of rock under this; super-silky fruit and fine tannins. Terrific example like so many Chambolles this year.Here is a classic example of the mineral - lots of rock under this; super-silky fruit and fine tannins. Terrific example like so many Chambolles this year. Drinking range: 2030 - 2040L&S (Nov 2024)

Although right next to Chambolle the character here is quite different - much thicker and spicier - as so often it's a little harder to discern at this stage, but the weight and density and shapeAlthough right next to Chambolle the character here is quite different - much thicker and spicier - as so often it's a little harder to discern at this stage, but the weight and density and shape show it will get there. Drinking range: 2030 - 2045L&S (Nov 2024)

Red Fruit, rose petals and seduction - great purity - a lovely village wine.Red Fruit, rose petals and seduction - great purity - a lovely village wine. Drinking range: 2027 - 2036L&S (Nov 2024)

Breezy and bright, juicy and fresh, a lovely pinoté style which will drink young. There are some one year old barrels in the mix, but no new wood.Breezy and bright, juicy and fresh, a lovely pinoté style which will drink young. There are some one year old barrels in the mix, but no new wood. Drinking range: 2027 - 2032L&S (Nov 2024)

Quiet nose; although silky and fine rather than fleshy, and quite reserved. But sort of more like Chambolle than Gevrey too - there's a firm mineral undercurrent giving lift to the fruit.Quiet nose; although silky and fine rather than fleshy, and quite reserved. But sort of more like Chambolle than Gevrey too - there's a firm mineral undercurrent giving lift to the fruit. Drinking range: 2027 - 2036L&S (Nov 2024)

Richer and denser than the plain 'village' wine, the Aux Croix comes across as having more to it in every way.Richer and denser than the plain 'village' wine, the Aux Croix comes across as having more to it in every way. Drinking range: 2028 - 2037L&S (Nov 2024)

Amazing juice as usual. Caressing texture and lifted fruit - a darker expression than the Chambolles - purple fruit, so dense and lively at the same time.Amazing juice as usual. Caressing texture and lifted fruit - a darker expression than the Chambolles - purple fruit, so dense and lively at the same time. Drinking range: 2027 - 2037L&S (Nov 2024)

'More structure, more depth', says Louis, but in truth it has more of everything. Very rich depth, with intense and clinging depth of flavour.'More structure, more depth', says Louis, but in truth it has more of everything. Very rich depth, with intense and clinging depth of flavour. Drinking range: 2030 - 2045L&S (Nov 2025)

Here the nose is much brighter and showier - a wine that is further down its path of evolution, and higher tone. Palate supple and fleshy, very appetising with a little touch of sucrosité.Here the nose is much brighter and showier - a wine that is further down its path of evolution, and higher tone. Palate supple and fleshy, very appetising with a little touch of sucrosité. Nicely long and very attractive. Drinking range: 2028 - 2040L&S (Nov 2024)

A bit of reduction made this hard to taste on the day, but as usual it is finer boned that the aux Leurey, with a more lifted style on the palate.A bit of reduction made this hard to taste on the day, but as usual it is finer boned that the aux Leurey, with a more lifted style on the palate. Drinking range: 2028 - 2035L&S (Nov 2014)

Taut and dense, a sense of pushing out and propelling the bright fruit from the underlying firmness. Very classic Nuits.Taut and dense, a sense of pushing out and propelling the bright fruit from the underlying firmness. Very classic Nuits. Drinking range: 2030 - 2042L&S (Nov 2024)

Elegance incarnate, then the grip follows. There's a juicy bounce to this, red fruit, flow, but then there's the sheer density, which combined with the lift and freshness is spellbinding.Elegance incarnate, then the grip follows. There's a juicy bounce to this, red fruit, flow, but then there's the sheer density, which combined with the lift and freshness is spellbinding. Drinking range: 2038 - L&S (Nov 2019)

This comes from the top of the Clos next to Leroy, inherited from the Noëllat side of the family. A similar supple weight to the premiers crus, maybe a touch more, but there's more bite to this - allThis comes from the top of the Clos next to Leroy, inherited from the Noëllat side of the family. A similar supple weight to the premiers crus, maybe a touch more, but there's more bite to this - all quite closed and taut - but this is all here for a long evolution. Drinking range: 2033 - 2050L&S (Nov 2024)

From Condemennes, le Pas de Chat and Derrière le Four, all quite hot climats, says Louis, but it does not show - maybe the acidity is a little softer here, but the fruit is expressive, silky andFrom Condemennes, le Pas de Chat and Derrière le Four, all quite hot climats, says Louis, but it does not show - maybe the acidity is a little softer here, but the fruit is expressive, silky and fine, with tannins that are also fine and quite clinging, which has the effect of holding the fruit and prolonging the finish. Drinking range: 2028 - 2040L&S (Nov 2024)

A big cuvée of 10000 bottles from several sites in Premeaux and Corgoloin. Bright fruit, good ripe weight. On the nose and palate there's a certain bosky, almost rustic quality, which gives extraA big cuvée of 10000 bottles from several sites in Premeaux and Corgoloin. Bright fruit, good ripe weight. On the nose and palate there's a certain bosky, almost rustic quality, which gives extra interest and depth. Drinking range: 2027 - 2032L&S (Nov 2014)

Above Suchots. Nose immediately has that 'only Vosne' character of complexity and depth of interest, which seems to be there texturally as well. So silky and supple, excellent volume and depth ofAbove Suchots. Nose immediately has that 'only Vosne' character of complexity and depth of interest, which seems to be there texturally as well. So silky and supple, excellent volume and depth of savour, with just a touch of oak bringing yet more of a gourmand feel. Drinking range: 2030 - 2045L&S (Nov 2024)

This may be fairly simple juicy sweet fruit, but it's really nicely done - a nice pillowy weight and soft feel. A hint of the 10% new wood shows on the finish but should be quickly absorbed.This may be fairly simple juicy sweet fruit, but it's really nicely done - a nice pillowy weight and soft feel. A hint of the 10% new wood shows on the finish but should be quickly absorbed. Drinking range: 2025 - 2030L&S (Nov 2024)

Juicy and bright again, the open sweet joyful fruit of the vintage, with a little bit more structure than the Coteaux Bourguignons. Good blackberry juice length.Juicy and bright again, the open sweet joyful fruit of the vintage, with a little bit more structure than the Coteaux Bourguignons. Good blackberry juice length. Drinking range: 2025 - 2031L&S (Nov 2024)

As usual this cuvée, from very old vines and on deeper soils than the Rue de Vergy, shows an old vine depth and richness. Savoury and spicy.As usual this cuvée, from very old vines and on deeper soils than the Rue de Vergy, shows an old vine depth and richness. Savoury and spicy. Drinking range: 2028 - 2035L&S (Nov 2024)

100% whole bunch. Round and generous, on the darker fruit profile, it remains straight on the juice with just a hint of oak spice and the enlivening effect of the whole bunches - nicely generous.100% whole bunch. Round and generous, on the darker fruit profile, it remains straight on the juice with just a hint of oak spice and the enlivening effect of the whole bunches - nicely generous. Drinking range: 2027 - 2035L&S (Nov 2024)

Like a lot of Chambolles this year, this is a great showing: very Chambolle nose, super-fine with fresh rose petals and red fruit and rock. Lift and delicacy - very fine.Like a lot of Chambolles this year, this is a great showing: very Chambolle nose, super-fine with fresh rose petals and red fruit and rock. Lift and delicacy - very fine. Drinking range: 2027 - 2035L&S (Nov 2024)

Deep crimson. Sweet, correct and with a little bit of punch. Lots of direction here. Firm and directed. Bright and long. GV? (JR) Deep crimson. Sweet, correct and with a little bit of punch. Lots of direction here. Firm and directed. Bright and long. GV? (JR) Drinking range: 2029 - 2040 Rating: 16.5 L&S (Jan 2025)

Floral nose - dried flowers, lots of depth - and the palate shows spine too - just that bit more textural grip and power as one moves into Nuits.Floral nose - dried flowers, lots of depth - and the palate shows spine too - just that bit more textural grip and power as one moves into Nuits. Drinking range: 2030 - L&S (Nov 2024)

Quite quiet on the nose, but the blackcurrant on the palate is pure and silkily driven. In a very dark but supple and juicily mouth watering style. Loving this!Quite quiet on the nose, but the blackcurrant on the palate is pure and silkily driven. In a very dark but supple and juicily mouth watering style. Loving this! Drinking range: 2030 - L&S (Nov 2024)

A rare Premier Cru - Virgile has 35 ares of the total of 1 hectare. Here the fruit is more to the fore than on the Faconnières, and it's more immediately, almost gushingly juicy and silky. IfA rare Premier Cru - Virgile has 35 ares of the total of 1 hectare. Here the fruit is more to the fore than on the Faconnières, and it's more immediately, almost gushingly juicy and silky. If possible the texture is even finer too. Powerful and yet it not at all tough - there's no sense of impact, only flow. Drinking range: 2030 - L&S (Nov 2024)

Paler colour than either the Faconnières or the Genavrières before it, silkily fine and fresh, this is airborne, feeling like it's lifting off a sheet of marble. Very mineral, very fine.Paler colour than either the Faconnières or the Genavrières before it, silkily fine and fresh, this is airborne, feeling like it's lifting off a sheet of marble. Very mineral, very fine. Drinking range: 2030 - L&S (Nov 2024)

Very close to Mazoyères, and on the same soil as Combottes. Quite pale in the glass, ripe, charming, calm and flattering, the fruit harder to discern than a sort of vinous minerality. Virgile remarksVery close to Mazoyères, and on the same soil as Combottes. Quite pale in the glass, ripe, charming, calm and flattering, the fruit harder to discern than a sort of vinous minerality. Virgile remarks that this site can tend to heaviness in a ripe vintage, but that this treads the line. Drinking range: 2030 - L&S (Nov 2024)

Chabiots, Chatelots and Sentiers, as usual, only two barrels. Firm and fresh and although very Chambolle, the reduction gets in the way of the tasting. Long finish but needed a racking when we tasted.Chabiots, Chatelots and Sentiers, as usual, only two barrels. Firm and fresh and although very Chambolle, the reduction gets in the way of the tasting. Long finish but needed a racking when we tasted. Drinking range: 2030 - L&S (Nov 2024)

Super lift and elegance. Ultimately silky red fruit, and just calmly taking flight off the rock. A great Grand Cru! The energy in this is just amazing - there's the weight and presence of a GrandSuper lift and elegance. Ultimately silky red fruit, and just calmly taking flight off the rock. A great Grand Cru! The energy in this is just amazing - there's the weight and presence of a Grand cru, but it's weightless at the same time - complete harmony in the length. Drinking range: 2033 - L&S (Nov 2024)

Supple and richly mouth filling with darkly inexpressive weight, and there's a firmness under the charm too. Quite closed; power in abundance , but it's controlled, elegant and fine.Supple and richly mouth filling with darkly inexpressive weight, and there's a firmness under the charm too. Quite closed; power in abundance , but it's controlled, elegant and fine. Drinking range: 2033 - L&S (Nov 2024)

There's a different kind of tension here. The silky serenity of the Clos de la Roche gives way to something that's more like cats in a sack, pulling this way and that, both juicy and texturally thickThere's a different kind of tension here. The silky serenity of the Clos de la Roche gives way to something that's more like cats in a sack, pulling this way and that, both juicy and texturally thick with fine tannins. Extraordinary energy again, and very long. Drinking range: 2035 - L&S (Nov 2024)

Lots of millerandage here with smaller grapes adding good pep and lift to the whole. Thibault has used 70% Whole Bunch this year in the Charmes to further that fresh, spicy line here. PH is always aLots of millerandage here with smaller grapes adding good pep and lift to the whole. Thibault has used 70% Whole Bunch this year in the Charmes to further that fresh, spicy line here. PH is always a bit higher than other sites - so the stalks add freshness and an almost menthol note. Its very effective in 20123 and this is an absolute Charmer. Interestingly the stalks in fact add potassium to the juice. which raises pH lowering the acidity on paper. Yet it adds the feel and flavour of freshness. Thibault does not worry about the acid analysis - just the taste. And the taste is immaculate. Just broad and sexy enough - but not clumsy. There is the sensation of lift and neatly layered red berry and hedgerow flowers. The 'Aux Charmes' lieu-dit is near the road and highly prized parcel of Charmes Chambertin. You can see why with this delicious 2023. Very succesful L&S (Nov 2024)

Such a smart feel. Immediately charms you with sophisticated joy. There's good pep though and some burnt rubber which is a good line of countering savouriness. 1/3 of this fruit comes from Premeaux,Such a smart feel. Immediately charms you with sophisticated joy. There's good pep though and some burnt rubber which is a good line of countering savouriness. 1/3 of this fruit comes from Premeaux, vines on compacted clay, which does add oomph. the other 2/3s come from vines in Chambolle - which are on very soft light chalky clay - this proportion adds real finesse to the cuvée and certainly is the dominant influence. The 2023 is fresh and juicy with excellent colour and texture as well as well-formed Pinot expression.L&S (Nov 2024)

Here too there is enough reduction to push what appears to ripe fruit to the background. The supple and seductively textured medium weight flavors also have a generous mouthfeel while deliveringHere too there is enough reduction to push what appears to ripe fruit to the background. The supple and seductively textured medium weight flavors also have a generous mouthfeel while delivering perfectly good depth and persistence on the mildly warm finale. Note that this too should drink well young. Drinking range: 2027 - Rating: 87-89 Allen Meadows, www.Burghound.com (Jan 2025)

This vineyard is very much on the 'Nuits' side, geographically but in character too. Just 0.70 hectares of vines planted in 1954. After the Charmottes this feels quite firm in contrast. More gripThis vineyard is very much on the 'Nuits' side, geographically but in character too. Just 0.70 hectares of vines planted in 1954. After the Charmottes this feels quite firm in contrast. More grip and power. Its no surprise there is more clay here. The darkish fruit core is lovely and juicy with blackberry and sweet damson. 45% Whole Bunch this year, to help with freshness. The result is delicious, just more bold than Charmotte. More long term. But good classic Nuits Saint Georges. L&S (Nov 2024)

Made from three plots this year, Derriere Le Four, Fremières, Gamets. A lighter garnet to ruby colour, yet with a beguiling violet laden Chambolle nose. Good tension thanks also to adequate acidity,Made from three plots this year, Derriere Le Four, Fremières, Gamets. A lighter garnet to ruby colour, yet with a beguiling violet laden Chambolle nose. Good tension thanks also to adequate acidity, far from a blockbuster, indeed a Chambolle on the lighter side with some elegance. Drinking range: 2028 - 2032 Rating: *** Jasper Morris - Inside Burgundy  (Nov 2024)

On limestone, but in pebble form - base of the Combe that slices throught the cote above the village. Beautifully floral - and pretty. High toned. Just so Chambolle. Lifted aromatics giving anOn limestone, but in pebble form - base of the Combe that slices throught the cote above the village. Beautifully floral - and pretty. High toned. Just so Chambolle. Lifted aromatics giving an ethereal essence of red flowers. So pretty. Classic lines - this is really good in that lifted style. L&S (Nov 2024)

Beaux Bruns translates to the 'Beautiful Browns' and refers to the clay here. (Not heavy clay though) Here in Chambolle the clay is generally chalky in texture and light as long as you are not tooBeaux Bruns translates to the 'Beautiful Browns' and refers to the clay here. (Not heavy clay though) Here in Chambolle the clay is generally chalky in texture and light as long as you are not too low and you are near to the village. The 2023 from Thibault is very delicious. Round with a ripe-fruited core of smashed summer berries and crushed plums. But satisfyingly glossy too. Just ripe enough but pretty too - lovely balance. This is gently intense and yet full of finesse. L&S (Nov 2024)

This vineyard in the high ground (400m) is 10km from Nuits Saint Georges. The soil is loaded with limestone - a sparkling white vineyard. In vintages with plenty of warmth like 2023 you can reallyThis vineyard in the high ground (400m) is 10km from Nuits Saint Georges. The soil is loaded with limestone - a sparkling white vineyard. In vintages with plenty of warmth like 2023 you can really understand why the great and the good from the Cote de Nuits are so interested in these beautiful rolling hills, that used to be somewhat marginal for ripening grapes. This is very smart indeed - grown up and restrained, you can sense the coolness of the rock and these high vines, but the red fruit has a 'just' sweet edge. Very pure style - nicely done.L&S (Nov 2024)

A bit easier to love at this early stage than the Toppes d'Avignon. There an almost ethereal cooler mist over the wine. On the palate there is good red perfume and fresh lift. This is very straightA bit easier to love at this early stage than the Toppes d'Avignon. There an almost ethereal cooler mist over the wine. On the palate there is good red perfume and fresh lift. This is very straight and pure. Sweet cranberry and ripe raspberry essence. Really rather delicious in 2023 - these wines are really worth hunting out in warmer vintages as they can have real class like this.L&S (Nov 2024)

The 2023 Nuits Saint-Georges La Charmotte has an attractive nose, quite floral in style and well defined with brambly red fruit. The palate is well balanced with a slightly candied opening, as orangeThe 2023 Nuits Saint-Georges La Charmotte has an attractive nose, quite floral in style and well defined with brambly red fruit. The palate is well balanced with a slightly candied opening, as orange pith infuses the red fruit. This is not complex but generous, with an effervescent, almost peachy finish. Drink over five or six years. Drinking range: 2026 - 2032 Rating: 88-90 Neal Martin, www.vinous.com (Jan 2025)

This streams across the palate with perky red fruited aromatics and is salty and lovely. Underpinned with quite a powerful mineral drive - but dominated by pops of pert red fruit. Great feel - noThis streams across the palate with perky red fruited aromatics and is salty and lovely. Underpinned with quite a powerful mineral drive - but dominated by pops of pert red fruit. Great feel - no whole bunch as the rock adds enough freshness. Smart - lively and full of intent. Its wines like this that make people love Vosne Romanée.L&S (Nov 2024)

As this vineyard edges ever closer to achieving its goal of being elevated to Grand Cru status - in vintages like 2023 you can really understand why this is a very fair goal for the growers here.As this vineyard edges ever closer to achieving its goal of being elevated to Grand Cru status - in vintages like 2023 you can really understand why this is a very fair goal for the growers here. With a 2m layer of clay and iron oxide its no surprise the colour and power of this is bold and broad shouldered, but Thibault explains there is also a fault line running through his plot (2 Ha!) that brings small limestone pebbles to the surface - which in some years bring a tangible fresh line of minerality to the juice. This is certainly true for 2023 where the powerful, dark fruited core has a fresh edge, a pep to it which is totally charming. The wine is big, and tightly furled for now. It will need time - but this seems more open for business at this early stage than usual, and it is easy to se that everything is in place for an absolute classic.L&S (Nov 2024)

On left of the Clos half-way up as you look up the hill but Thibault has 1 row that is 200m long - covering three different soils on this line. Clay, limestone and Silt. Giving it an added complexityOn left of the Clos half-way up as you look up the hill but Thibault has 1 row that is 200m long - covering three different soils on this line. Clay, limestone and Silt. Giving it an added complexity compared to many of the wines that come from this enormous and heterogenous Grand Cru. His parcel is by the gate - just next to Vosne 'Violettes'. In 2023 this is relatively big and bold. Like Vosne on a gentle course of anabolic steroids. Totally charming - great balance but effusive with everything. A lift of freshness arrives via the gentle scrape of minerality that builds on the finish - strawberry juice and pure joy stays with you long after swallowing. L&S (Nov 2024)

Wow - this is remarkable for a Grand Cru barrel tasting. Explosive. So much going on here on the palate. Incredible energy. Seamless fruit. Great sweet middle. Plum skin. Blueberry ripe cherry.Wow - this is remarkable for a Grand Cru barrel tasting. Explosive. So much going on here on the palate. Incredible energy. Seamless fruit. Great sweet middle. Plum skin. Blueberry ripe cherry. Aromatic and perfumed like a spray of atomised summer pudding. Intense Power so gently hiding in the background. Feels really open and charming.L&S (Nov 2024)

.7 of a hectare, up by the Chardonnay vines which make the Cuvée Marine, above the trees at the top of the escarpment. Lots of rock here, and it's bright and pinoté - really lovely as so often with.7 of a hectare, up by the Chardonnay vines which make the Cuvée Marine, above the trees at the top of the escarpment. Lots of rock here, and it's bright and pinoté - really lovely as so often with these cool terroirs in hot vintages, especially when there was just enough water as in 2023. Drinking range: 2027 - 2035L&S (Nov 2023)

Another of their holdings on the plain that did not qualify as Bourgogne Côte d'Or so has been taken down to Coteaux Bourguignons. Old vineyard and the plants are sick - it's degenerating, but forAnother of their holdings on the plain that did not qualify as Bourgogne Côte d'Or so has been taken down to Coteaux Bourguignons. Old vineyard and the plants are sick - it's degenerating, but for now it's not a bad thing - it limits the yields naturally and makes for small berries. It's a big, quite serious plump wine which can age ten years. Rather gorgeously mouth filling, it finishes fine and bright. Drinking range: 2028 - 2032L&S (Nov 2024)

Always an elegant expression, as it is quite far up the combe and shaded by the trees. 'Fine, not much tannin - I don't like the word but it's the most feminine terroir we have' says Paul. Sweetness,Always an elegant expression, as it is quite far up the combe and shaded by the trees. 'Fine, not much tannin - I don't like the word but it's the most feminine terroir we have' says Paul. Sweetness, bottled sunlight through purple stained glass - ethereal elegance. Drinking range: 2029 - 2036L&S (Nov 2024)

Always a highly-regarded vineyard as it is just around the corner from Cros Parantoux, but it faces north, so can never be a premier cru. Can be quite austere in its youth, although not in 2023, saysAlways a highly-regarded vineyard as it is just around the corner from Cros Parantoux, but it faces north, so can never be a premier cru. Can be quite austere in its youth, although not in 2023, says Paul - the expression is almost the opposite of their Chambolle. Black fruit and richness, fine tannins and a beautifully textured feel - very attractive. There's still fruit in the mouth a minute later. Drinking range: 2031 - 2040L&S (Nov 2024)

Paler colour after the density of the Vosne Barreaux, very silky and fresh, rich texture, the density is there - rich smooth finish.Paler colour after the density of the Vosne Barreaux, very silky and fresh, rich texture, the density is there - rich smooth finish. Drinking range: 2035 - 2045L&S (Nov 2025)

Very old vines - the oldest of the domaine. Silky volume, black cherry fruit - the wild side is there, but perhaps not as wild as it can be. There's a core of sweetness of fruit and generosityVery old vines - the oldest of the domaine. Silky volume, black cherry fruit - the wild side is there, but perhaps not as wild as it can be. There's a core of sweetness of fruit and generosity rounding it out. Drinking range: 2035 - 2050L&S (Nov 2025)

Big wine - the sucrosity of the fruit is impressive. Dark and dense, yet voluptuous and flowing. 'Richebourg with the volume turned up' suggests Paul.Big wine - the sucrosity of the fruit is impressive. Dark and dense, yet voluptuous and flowing. 'Richebourg with the volume turned up' suggests Paul. Drinking range: 2037 - 2055L&S (Nov 2024)

9ha in total, DRC has 3, Lalou 1, the domaine has .76ha. Super mouth filling richness and density - black fruit expression - calm, balanced - fabulous. 'We can't work on it, says Paul - it's just9ha in total, DRC has 3, Lalou 1, the domaine has .76ha. Super mouth filling richness and density - black fruit expression - calm, balanced - fabulous. 'We can't work on it, says Paul - it's just always like this - impressive!' Drinking range: 2037 - 2055L&S (Nov 2024)

Taut fruit, there's lots of spice here too - the slight 'sauvage' character of Vougeot making it very long. Complex, chewy, there's a textural complexity and richness I associate with Vosne.Taut fruit, there's lots of spice here too - the slight 'sauvage' character of Vougeot making it very long. Complex, chewy, there's a textural complexity and richness I associate with Vosne. Impressive again. Drinking range: 2030 - 2040L&S (Nov 2024)

A rich ruby purple. The bouquet has a flamboyant weight of fruit backed up by a certain amount of oak as well. Henri finds lime blossom, which adds a further lick of freshness to the vibrantA rich ruby purple. The bouquet has a flamboyant weight of fruit backed up by a certain amount of oak as well. Henri finds lime blossom, which adds a further lick of freshness to the vibrant cherries. The fruit continues on the palate long after the fine tannins. Promising. Drinking range: 2032 - 2040 Rating: **** 94-96 Jasper Morris - Inside Burgundy  (Oct 2024)

A crimson ruby. A little wilder than the Chambertin duo, a little plummier, softly ripe raspberries, a range of interesting complex aromatics. Builds fascinatingly on the palate, possibly a higher pHA crimson ruby. A little wilder than the Chambertin duo, a little plummier, softly ripe raspberries, a range of interesting complex aromatics. Builds fascinatingly on the palate, possibly a higher pH but thoroughly rewarding, with a complex texture as well, multi-layered, and very long. Drinking range: 2032 - 2040 Rating: **** 94-96 Jasper Morris - Inside Burgundy  (Oct 2024)

More purple and less ruby compared to Beze. A greater depth of fruit, more layers to it. I loved the vigour of the Clos de Bèze but this has more of a natural majesty. Profound, with a silky textureMore purple and less ruby compared to Beze. A greater depth of fruit, more layers to it. I loved the vigour of the Clos de Bèze but this has more of a natural majesty. Profound, with a silky texture on top of a hard rock Chambertin. Drinking range: 2032 - 2045 Rating: **** 95-97 Jasper Morris - Inside Burgundy  (Oct 2024)

The 2023 Chambolle-Musigny Les Feusselottes 1er Cru has a classy, more complex bouquet than the preceding Nuits Saint-Georges cuvées, well-defined with slightly earthy dark berry fruit alongsideThe 2023 Chambolle-Musigny Les Feusselottes 1er Cru has a classy, more complex bouquet than the preceding Nuits Saint-Georges cuvées, well-defined with slightly earthy dark berry fruit alongside hints of orange zest and marmalade. The palate is very smooth with a little more grip on the entry. This is beautifully balanced with a persistent and, again, silky-smooth finish that is irresistible. Superb. Drinking range: 2026 - 2042 Rating: 92-94 Neal Martin, www.vinous.com (Nov 2024)

The 2023 Clos de Vougeot Grand Cru, matured in 80% new oak, almost seems to have some stem addition on the nose when in fact there is none. Lovely dark berry fruit meet hints of black pepper andThe 2023 Clos de Vougeot Grand Cru, matured in 80% new oak, almost seems to have some stem addition on the nose when in fact there is none. Lovely dark berry fruit meet hints of black pepper and forest floor, fresh and vibrant as light pine scents emerge. The palate is medium-bodied with filigree tannins. There is unerring symmetry and a perfect line of acidity. Not weighty or powerful but so harmonious on the finish, this will drink sooner than the 2022. One of the finest wines of 2023. Drinking range: 2027 - 2052 Rating: 96-98 Neal Martin, www.vinous.com (Nov 2024)

A fine deep purple. Glycerol rich legs. 22% whole bunch vinification, barely showing. This is richer than usual, and indeed is the ripest wine in the cellar, slightly losing some of the daintyA fine deep purple. Glycerol rich legs. 22% whole bunch vinification, barely showing. This is richer than usual, and indeed is the ripest wine in the cellar, slightly losing some of the dainty lattice-work in favour of more muscle, with a firmer finish. There is no real feeling of heat though and the deep red cherry fruit remains a treat. Drinking range: 2032 - 2040 Rating: **** Jasper Morris - Inside Burgundy  (Nov 2024)

A more concentrated dark crimson colour, with a bouquet well in reserve. A delightful swelling of the fruit on the palate, dark strawberry softness but adequate grip behind nonetheless, with justA more concentrated dark crimson colour, with a bouquet well in reserve. A delightful swelling of the fruit on the palate, dark strawberry softness but adequate grip behind nonetheless, with just enough acidity to help prolong the finish. The residual perfume is delicious. Drinking range: 2030 - 2036 Rating: **** Jasper Morris - Inside Burgundy  (Nov 2024)

The 2023 Bourgogne Les Lutenières Rouge comes from a parcel where one-third was replanted in 2015 that tends to produce higher yields than the older vines. Straightforward in style and matured in 20%The 2023 Bourgogne Les Lutenières Rouge comes from a parcel where one-third was replanted in 2015 that tends to produce higher yields than the older vines. Straightforward in style and matured in 20% new oak, this has a fragrant bouquet with dark cherries and raspberry—just pure Pinot Noir. The palate is medium-bodied and brisk, with soft tannins and a touch of white pepper on the finish. Fine. Drinking range: 2025 - 2030 Rating: 85-87 Neal Martin, www.vinous.com (Nov 2024)

The 2023 Vosne-Romanée Village, which unusually for the Domaine had already been blended, comes from four lieux-dits mainly behind the winery. It has a lifted bouquet with raspberry, wild strawberryThe 2023 Vosne-Romanée Village, which unusually for the Domaine had already been blended, comes from four lieux-dits mainly behind the winery. It has a lifted bouquet with raspberry, wild strawberry and veins of black fruit, as hints of iris flower and violet surface with time in the glass. The palate is medium-bodied with gorgeous dark cherry fruit laced with tobacco and white pepper, leading to a lilting, open-knit finish. Lovely. Drinking range: 2026 - 2038 Rating: 89-91 Neal Martin, www.vinous.com (Nov 2024)

More ruby than purple, with a fractional reduction which Marie-Andrée says is new, and barely shows on the palate. Some darker raspberry notes with a bit more structure, not the immediate sensualityMore ruby than purple, with a fractional reduction which Marie-Andrée says is new, and barely shows on the palate. Some darker raspberry notes with a bit more structure, not the immediate sensuality of the straight Vosne, but a slightly more cerebral wine to keep for a little longer. Drinking range: 2029 - 2035 Rating: **** Jasper Morris - Inside Burgundy  (Nov 2024)

The 2023 Echézeaux Grand Cru comes from the usual two parcels (farmed by their cousin Pascal Mugneret), and matured in 60% new oak. It has a gorgeous, pure bouquet, perhaps the most floral of theThe 2023 Echézeaux Grand Cru comes from the usual two parcels (farmed by their cousin Pascal Mugneret), and matured in 60% new oak. It has a gorgeous, pure bouquet, perhaps the most floral of the Domaine's nascent 2023s, as the 25% whole bunches impart a slight pepperiness. The palate is medium-bodied with wonderful poise and elegance, filigree tannins and real transparency on the finish. This will put on a bit of weight by the time of bottling. Excellent. Drinking range: 2027 - 2049 Rating: 94-96 Neal Martin, www.vinous.com (Nov 2024)