Rated 89 Points or Higher

Aged in a modest 20% new oak, this bottling combines holdings in the premier crus Les Byots and Les Montaigus between 20 and 45 years of age; Byots contributes structure and power, and the higher-altitude Montaigus adds spice... Read More

The Domaine Hoffmann-Jayer Echezeaux Grand Cru Echezeaux du Dessus appears a dark, dense ruby color in the glass. Black fruit on the nose is dominated by notes of violets and peonies. Initially closed, but a little oxygenation... 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

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