Rated 89 Points or Higher

Beautiful ruby coloring in its youth. A flattering complex and sweet bouquet with aromas of fresh fruits. The palate is greeted with a supple and unctuous attack. A wine full of vigor, well balanced, and elegant. The tannins are... Read More

At first glance, the Perrières represent the typical Corton, which has been described extensively: austere, slow to mature, tannic. This impression needs to be qualified, as the wine seems to have multiple facets: straightforward,... Read More

Savigny-les-Beaune 1er Cru Les Serpentières opens up on the nose with aromas of cherry, raspberry and nutmeg. In the mouth, it is distinguished by its sappy and silky character. It offers a fleshy, smooth and fresh texture... Read More

The Domaine Michel Niellon Chassagne-Montrachet Rouge appears a light ruby color in the glass. Aromas of red plum, bay leaf tones, earthy and mineral tones lead to a palate of strawberries and raspberries. Integrated texture,... Read More

A beautifully defined and textured Pinot Noir with black cherries and hints of cassis intermixed with wild strawberry. Silky and elegant, this shows how lacy Monthelie can be when in the hands of a master.

Tollot-Beaut’s Aloxe-Corton is from vines planted between 1973 and 1993. The wine shows aromas and flavors of red cherries, red plum, violets, and earth with bright acidity and moderate tannins. It aged for 18 months in... Read More

The wine offers spice-drenched flavors of mentholated cherry, with a sense of rippling energy and mouthwatering acidity.

The estate produces one to three barrels from each Cru. This provides the biggest technical challenge, since each barrel needs to be perfect, from selection, through aging, to bottling: there is no blending to cover up even the... Read More

Clos des Chênes is a Premier cru site located at the southern end of Volnay. It is just up the hill from neighboring Les Caillerets, but is opposite in style: Clos des Chênes is typically a fuller wine than les Caillerets,... Read More