Critics Ratings

‘Amazing breadth and complexity. Flinty, smoky, crunchy red fruit – tremendous flavours. Absolutely delicious. Fantastic structure – determined acidity, pliable tannins. Redcurrant, cranberry, dry and vivacious. Brilliant.’ – Richard Hemming MW, JancisRobinson.com, 18.5+/20 (Jul 2013)

‘An earthy, pure and magnificently complex nose of a ripe combination of wild red berry fruit, discreet spice and earth notes plus an undertone of sauvage is trimmed in discreet but not invisible wood treatment. There is also plenty of earth on the rich, full-bodied and overtly powerful flavors that possess excellent volume. This is a very serious example of the appellation as the supporting tannins are decidedly prominent, indeed to the point that the strikingly long finish is distinctly austere yet there is no detectable rusticity. A classic Clos de Vougeot that will require at least 15 plus years of cellar time.’ – Allen Meadows, Burghound.com, 94/100 (Jan 2013)

‘Good bright, medium red. Pungent minerality, complex soil tones and noble herbs on the nose. Then sweeter and fuller than the Beaux Monts in the mouth, with slightly medicinal cherry and marzipan flavors complicated by herbs and underbrush. With its solid acidity, this is ultimately more backward than the Beaux Monts. Most impressive today on the back end, which features substantial ripe tannins and building flavors of black cherry, licorice and mint.’ – Stephen Tanzer, Vinous, 94/100 (Apr 2013)

‘A complex, spicy red, boasting an elegant and chewy texture. Cherry, currant, tea, black pepper and earth flavors are matched to dense, muscular tannins. Reluctant and tense on the finish, despite the excellent length. Be patient. Best from 2017 through 2035.’ – Bruce Sanderson, Wine Spectator, 93/100 (Oct 2013)

Provenance

Wine Cellar Private Client