The Maladiere climat is located mid-slope, between 300 and 320 metres altitude, with the domaine's 5ha of vines including some vines older than 50 years. The mix of browner, clay based soils on the western side and the higher limestone content in the east results in well-structured and appealing wines with complex aromas from long oak ageing.
The 2022 Volnay Clos de la Cave des Ducs 1er Cru has a more expressive bouquet than the Les Mitans: vivid red cherry and crushed strawberry aromas, lively and energetic. The palate is medium-bodied with a slightly peppery entry, so you would assume there ...
The 2022 Savigny-lès-Beaune La Dominode 1er Cru, one of Jean-Hague Pavelot's favorite cuvées this year, has a generous bouquet of black plum, raspberry, and a touch of pressed white flowers emerging with time. Very well-defined and focused. The palate is ...
The 2022 Nuits Saint-Georges Clos St. Marc 1er Cru was picked around September 4th. It has a more backward yet exquisitely defined bouquet with white pepper and clove filtering through the precise black fruit. The medium-bodied palate has smooth tannin...
Leroux's erstwhile Mazoyères-Chambertin has been rechristened this year as the 2019 Charmes-Chambertin Grand Cru. Mingling notions of plums, sweet berry fruit, spices and peonies in an appealing bouquet, it's medium to full-bodied, lively and perfumed, st...
The 2020 Pommard Les Rugiens-Haut 1er Cru is delineated and focused on the nose with dark berry fruit, undergrowth and light floral aromas. The palate is well balanced, the 50% whole bunch imparting white pepper and leafy notes towards the finish. Very...