This is nicely round fruited. Glossy. Very pretty, slightly more sunny feel. But the impact is well-checked by the touch of bright acidity. Flows well without ever getting too rich. Easy and satisfying style. Finishes mo...(read more)

Rich volume on the attack, and then the freshness of the vintage comes behind, tightening the tannins on the finish.

From the north side of the village. The amplitude of a deep clay soil, which retained water well in this dry vintage. Solidly-built, it has the freshness of the vintage giving good drive.

Broad flavours. Quite dry. There's good depth of dark berry fruit here but for now it is firm and needs a little time to soften up.

Riper yet than the Champs Perdrix, there's depth and harmony to the nose, and the palate is rich and full with fine tannins and excellent volume and length.

There was a serious lack of water here and he made only 25hl/ha - it's a sunny site. Showing well, supple voluminous feel, lots of concentration.

From Fonteny which is next to Ruchottes, and the style shows, and Champeaux. This is rich with dark fruit expression as well as a certain black ash/smoke component (attractive!). Dry and firm and long. 'Complete', as Phi...(read more)

Supple balance. A wine that is rounded on the entry, gently and harmonious on the middle, so easy to like. There's an elegant juiciness and freshness.