The 2019 Grands Echézeaux Grand Cru is showing beautifully, unwinding in the glass with deep-pitched aromas of cherries, plums, orange rind, incense and spices. Full-bodied, deep and multidimensional, it's elegantly muscular, with a layered core of fruit,...
A highlight this year is the 2019 Marsannay Les Ouzeloy, a lovely wine that opens in the glass with notions of cassis, plums, sweet berries and licorice. Medium to full-bodied, velvety and concentrated, with a broad attack that segues into a layered, live...
The 2019 Marsannay En Cl?mengeots, which contains whole bunches and uncrushed grapes, has an intense bouquet with dark berry fruit, crushed rock and light marmalade notes lending another dimension. The palate is well balanced with crunchy black and red fr...
The 2019 Marsannay Clos du Roy is one cuvee that shows just a hint, and it is just a hint, of sur-maturite. Light prune-like aromas tincture the red berry fruit. The palate is medium-bodied with supple tannins, fleshy and quite compact, silky smooth in te...
The 2019 Charmes-Chambertin Tr?s Vieilles Vignes Grand Cru comes from 139-year-old vines. It has a slightly earthy bouquet of black fruit infused with sous-bois and black truffle. The palate is well balanced with a fine bead of acidity, very focused and i...
The 2019 Mazy-Chambertin Grand Cru has an almost confit-like bouquet, wild strawberry intermingling with creme de cassis and incense, plus just a touch of melted tar. The fresh palate is medium-bodied with supple tannins and a fine bead of acidity. Quite ...