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Pinot Noir

While we continue to expand our collection of Burgundies, more and more new-world winemakers are coming to terms with this challenging variety. Australians have identified Geelong, the Yarra Valley and the Mornington Peninsula in Victoria as suited to premium Pinot Noir. More recently, Tasmania has shot up the ranks. Mount Mary, Farr Rising and Tolpuddle are names to seek out. New Zealand is also producing some compelling, full bodied wines. Look for regions like Martinborough, Marlborough and Central Otago. Browse our top rated Pinot wines here.

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2023 Pinot Noir d’Soumah

Yarra Valley, Victoria, AUSTRALIA
$32. 99
Bottle
$395.88 Dozen

Cellar: Drink now - 5 Years (2024-2029)

ABV: 12.8%

Closure: Stelvin

Semi translucent dark red core with black shaded edges and a light red hue. Fragrant red to dark cherry and rhubarb scents blossom from the glass trailed by brambly dried herb, forest floor and spice notes. Savoury red to dark cherry and rhubarb flavours decorate the palate complexed by underlying notions of brambly cedar, dried herbs, forest floor and spice. Smooth in its feel it has fine grained tannins and nicely balanced acidity. Concludes with appealing length.
Drink over the next 4-5 years.
Alc. 12.8%

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2021 Dalla Mia Finestra Pinot Noir

Yarra Valley, Victoria, AUSTRALIA
$32. 99
Bottle
$395.88 Dozen

Minimum 12 bottles

Cellar: Drink now - 6 Years (2023-2029)

ABV: 12.5%

Closure: Stelvin

Thirty percent whole bunch inclusion with maturation taking place in French oak barriques (20% new) for a period of 10 months. Semi translucent dark red core with black toned edges and a light red hue. Fragrant red cherry, rhubarb and winter strawberry scents intermix with brambly dried herbs, forest floor and spicy cedar notes. Light in body cherry and rhubarb flavours carry a very elegant feel and only modest depth. Energetic acidity with fresh herb, brambly cedar, forest floor and spice elements also evident. Polished tannins with a fresh, savoury conclusion of medium length.
Drink over the next 5-6 years.
Alc. 12.5%

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2023 Dalrymple Pinot Noir

Tasmania, AUSTRALIA
Reduced from $39.99
$34. 99
Bottle
$419.88 Dozen

Cellar: Drink now - 6 Years (2024-2030)

ABV: 13.5%

Closure: Stelvin

Fruit was sourced from Dalrymple’s own vineyards at Pipers River and Coal River Valley along with growers in Swansea and Ouse. Utilising a variety of blocks, different clones and slightly different aspects each of these sites made its own unique contribution to the final blend. The cooler northern maritime location at Pipers River produces Pinot Noir that is focused and structured, while the Coal River Valley in the south adds texture and softness to the mid-palate. Five to twenty five percent whole bunches were included depending on the site and maturation took place in French oak barriques (20% new) for a period of 9 months.
Dark red core with black toned edges and a red hue. Wonderfully perfumed nose with aromas of violet, red to dark cherries, strawberries and subtle anise sailing out of the glass followed by notions of spicy cedar, forest floor and fresh herbs. Light, fresh and supple in its feel, delicious red cherry, strawberry and delicate rhubarb flavours move across the palate with forest floor, fresh herbs and spicy cedar lingering underneath. Polished tannins and bright acidity with the elegant, red fruited finish showing a savoury edge.
Drink over the next 5-6 years.
Alc. 13.5%

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2022 Dalrymple Single Site Coal River Valley Pinot Noir

Tasmania, AUSTRALIA
$64. 99
Bottle
$779.88 Dozen

ABV: 14%

Closure: Stelvin

The fruit was handpicked, 88% was destemmed and added to the remaining 12% left as whole bunches for fermentation. Natural fermentation commenced after three days and the must was plunged three times daily. Maturation took place in French oak barriques (30% new) for a period of 10 months.
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There is a lovely meaty edge to this year's Coal River Valley release. The fruits lie in the blueberry and red cherry spectrum with plenty of underlying exotic spice, poached rhubarb, pomegranate, amaro herbs, citrus blossom and a whiff of game. But it's that meaty, umami stuff on the palate that grabs you, swelling at first, some sour cherry sweeping in, tannins silty fine and a lacy mineral acid presence provides the pulse. Lovely. Drink 2023 - 2038.
95 Points
Dave Brookes - Halliday's Australian Wine Companion

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2022 David Duband Nuits-Saint-Georges

Burgundy, FRANCE
$210. 00
Bottle
$2520.00 Dozen

ABV: 13.2%

Closure: Cork

David Duband is regarded as one of the rising stars of Burgundy. He took over his family domaine at a very young age and now has more than 20 vintages of experience behind him. Starting out with small family holdings David, together with his business partner Francois Feuillet, have added to their portfolio of wines through the purchase of some exceptional old Grand cru vineyards throughout Gevrey Chambertin and Morey St Denis, including prime holdings of retiring vigneron Jacky Truchot.
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Here too a deft application of wood is present on the spicy and earthy essence of ripe red currant along with a suggestion of the sauvage. There is fine volume to the succulent yet sleek medium weight flavors that also possess a caressing mouthfeel, all wrapped in dusty, punchy and lightly austere but not rustic finale. Excellent. Drink through 2029+.
89-92 points
Allen Meadows - Burghound
Fresh purple, a little less evidently whole bunch, a solid raspberry and strawberry fruit, perhaps more at the front than the back. Medium to low acidity, refined tannins, fair length. Drink from 2028-2034.
89-91 points
Jasper Morris MW - Inside Burgundy

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2022 David Duband Gevrey-Chambertin

Burgundy, FRANCE
$230. 00
Bottle
$2760.00 Dozen

ABV: 13.2%

Closure: Cork

David Duband is regarded as one of the rising stars of Burgundy. He took over his family domaine at a very young age and now has more than 20 vintages of experience behind him. Starting out with small family holdings David, together with his business partner Francois Feuillet, have added to their portfolio of wines through the purchase of some exceptional old Grand cru vineyards throughout Gevrey Chambertin and Morey St Denis, including prime holdings of retiring vigneron Jacky Truchot.
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A whiff of herbal tea character suffuses the more deeply pitched nose of plum, red berries, earth and an admirably deft touch of wood. I very much like the texture and detail of the medium-bodied flavors that possess both good volume and focused power that seems to built on the balanced and lingering finale. This needs better depth but the potential for that appears to be present. Drink through 2028+.
89-91 points
Allen Meadows - Burghound
85% is from the Brochon side. Mid crimson, another translucent colour. A little more strawberry in the nose, with the fruit here being spread very nicely across the palate, a little more density all the way through and an additional weight of fruit at the back. A lovely example in this style. Drink from 2028-2034.
90-93 points
Jasper Morris MW - Inside Burgundy

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2022 David Duband Nuits-Saint-Georges Clos Sorbe Premier Cru

Burgundy, FRANCE
$310. 00
Bottle
$3720.00 Dozen

ABV: 13.2%

Closure: Cork

David Duband is regarded as one of the rising stars of Burgundy. He took over his family domaine at a very young age and now has more than 20 vintages of experience behind him. Starting out with small family holdings David, together with his business partner Francois Feuillet, have added to their portfolio of wines through the purchase of some exceptional old Grand cru vineyards throughout Gevrey Chambertin and Morey St Denis, including prime holdings of retiring vigneron Jacky Truchot.
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Much like the Gevrey, there is a hint of herbal tea character present on the equally pure, cool and restrained nose of appealingly spicy array of red currant, cherry and soft earth nuances. The mouthfeel of the energetic medium weight flavors is agreeably refined while possessing excellent complexity on the dusty, balanced and youthfully austere finale. Lovely and understated in style. Drink through 2030+.
90-93 points
Allen Meadows - Burghound
A mid crimson colour. The bouquet is a little bit sterner, with the sauvage character (not evident in the village wine) more of a red fruit perfume on the palate along with a touch of blood orange, a lovely finish. Very graceful, a wine of medium concentration but significant length. Drink from 2030-2036.
91-94 points
Jasper Morris MW - Inside Burgundy

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2022 David Duband Nuits-Saint-Georges Aux Thorey Premier Cru

Burgundy, FRANCE
$310. 00
Bottle
$3720.00 Dozen

ABV: 13.2%

Closure: Cork

David Duband is regarded as one of the rising stars of Burgundy. He took over his family domaine at a very young age and now has more than 20 vintages of experience behind him. Starting out with small family holdings David, together with his business partner Francois Feuillet, have added to their portfolio of wines through the purchase of some exceptional old Grand cru vineyards throughout Gevrey Chambertin and Morey St Denis, including prime holdings of retiring vigneron Jacky Truchot.
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This too is very pretty with its perfumed array that blends cool and airy aromas of various red berries with a plethora of floral elements. Once again the mouthfeel of the sleek middleweight flavors is nothing short of gorgeous while exuding a subtle bead of minerality on the firm, serious and solidly powerful finish. I really like the balance and overall, if this can add depth, it could be something very special in time. Drink through 2032+.
91-93 points
Allen Meadows - Burghound
Pink purple, more in fruit, less in flowers, yet with a white pepper crunch at the back. This is a graceful Nuits, but could use a little more energy perhaps. Drink from 2030-2035.
91-93 points
Jasper Morris MW - Inside Burgundy

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2022 David Duband Chambolle-Musigny Les Sentiers Premier Cru

Burgundy, FRANCE
$499. 00
Bottle
$5988.00 Dozen

ABV: 12.9%

Closure: Cork

David Duband is regarded as one of the rising stars of Burgundy. He took over his family domaine at a very young age and now has more than 20 vintages of experience behind him. Starting out with small family holdings David, together with his business partner Francois Feuillet, have added to their portfolio of wines through the purchase of some exceptional old Grand cru vineyards throughout Gevrey Chambertin and Morey St Denis, including prime holdings of retiring vigneron Jacky Truchot.
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A more deeply pitched nose somewhat grudgingly offers up its array of poached plum, black cherry, spice and pretty violet whiffs. As would be expected, there is better volume to the sappy and equally refined medium weight flavors that also exude a subtle bead of minerality that adds a sense of lift to the impressively powerful, balanced and strikingly long finale. This too has excellent upside potential. Drink through 2034+.
91-94 points
Allen Meadows - Burghound
Good pink purple colour with a burst of cherry infused energy, excellent intensity here, a couple of tannins to resolve – Sentiers is on the Morey side after all - but with plenty of weight for longer term ageing. Drink from 2030-2037.
91-94 points
Jasper Morris MW - Inside Burgundy

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2022 David Duband Echezeaux Grand Cru

Burgundy, FRANCE
$899. 00
Bottle
$10788.00 Dozen

ABV: 13.3%

Closure: Cork

David Duband is regarded as one of the rising stars of Burgundy. He took over his family domaine at a very young age and now has more than 20 vintages of experience behind him. Starting out with small family holdings David, together with his business partner Francois Feuillet, have added to their portfolio of wines through the purchase of some exceptional old Grand cru vineyards throughout Gevrey Chambertin and Morey St Denis, including prime holdings of retiring vigneron Jacky Truchot.
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A whiff of menthol combines with the spicy aromas of red currant and exotic tea. The round, delicious and generously proportioned larger-bodied flavors that retain a good sense of delineation on the compact, markedly powerful and very serious finale. This is pretty much so backward that it's a 'buy and forget' wine that should amply repay extended keeping. Drink through 2034+.
91-94 points
Allen Meadows - Burghound
A fine mid crimson, not much nose, definitely a savoury touch here, crushed strawberry and a herbal (not herbaceous) note as well. A significant volume of fruit here, yet still nuanced, enhanced by a gorgeous finish. Drink from 2030-2038.
94-96 points
Jasper Morris MW - Inside Burgundy

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2020 David Duband Nuits-Saint-Georges

Burgundy, FRANCE
$180. 00
Bottle
$2160.00 Dozen

ABV: 13.3%

Closure: Cork

David Duband is regarded as one of the rising stars of Burgundy. He took over his family domaine at a very young age and now has more than 20 vintages of experience behind him. Starting out with small family holdings David, together with his business partner Francois Feuillet, have added to their portfolio of wines through the purchase of some exceptional old Grand cru vineyards throughout Gevrey Chambertin and Morey St Denis, including prime holdings of retiring vigneron Jacky Truchot.
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Once again there is a highly appealing freshness to the somewhat earthier aromas that also blend floral and spice nuances into wild red and dark berry scents. The rich, full-bodied and powerful larger-scaled flavors possess impressive mid-palate concentration while displaying good verve on the moderately rustic, complex and beautifully long finish. This is terrific for its level. Drink from 2028+.
89-92 points
Allen Meadows - Burghound

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2020 David Duband Nuits-Saint-Georges Aux Thorey Premier Cru

Burgundy, FRANCE
$270. 00
Bottle
$3240.00 Dozen

ABV: 13%

Closure: Cork

David Duband is regarded as one of the rising stars of Burgundy. He took over his family domaine at a very young age and now has more than 20 vintages of experience behind him. Starting out with small family holdings David, together with his business partner Francois Feuillet, have added to their portfolio of wines through the purchase of some exceptional old Grand cru vineyards throughout Gevrey Chambertin and Morey St Denis, including prime holdings of retiring vigneron Jacky Truchot.
Other Reviews....
A more restrained but equally pretty nose displays a broad range of floral nuances along with pretty spice nuances on the red and dark currant scents. The sleek and nicely elegant medium-bodied flavors possess a really lovely mouthfeel as well as excellent length on the compact, youthfully austere and balanced finale. Note that this is sufficiently structured to require at least a few years of cellaring before it will be approachable. Drink 2032+.
91-93 points
Allen Meadows - Burghound

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2020 David Duband Chambolle-Musigny Les Sentiers Premier Cru

Burgundy, FRANCE
$430. 00
Bottle
$5160.00 Dozen

ABV: 12.9%

Closure: Cork

David Duband is regarded as one of the rising stars of Burgundy. He took over his family domaine at a very young age and now has more than 20 vintages of experience behind him. Starting out with small family holdings David, together with his business partner Francois Feuillet, have added to their portfolio of wines through the purchase of some exceptional old Grand cru vineyards throughout Gevrey Chambertin and Morey St Denis, including prime holdings of retiring vigneron Jacky Truchot.
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A perfumed and strikingly pretty nose is at once wonderfully floral and spicy with its fresh essence of red pinot fruit. The fleshy and round yet decidedly powerful, intense and tautly muscular flavors exude a subtle minerality on the compact, youthfully austere and sneaky long finish. Drink 2032+.
91-94 points
Allen Meadows - Burghound

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2021 DCB Wine Woori Yallock Single Vineyard Pinot Noir

Yarra Valley, Victoria, AUSTRALIA
$37. 99
Bottle
$455.88 Dozen

Cellar: Drink now - 8 Years (2025-2033)

ABV: 13.2%

Closure: Stelvin

Savoury red to dark fruits with a supple feel and long, elegant finish.
Semi translucent red to dark red colour with a light red hue. Perfumed aromas of violets, red to dark cherries, wild strawberries and subtle anise sail through the nostrils followed by some dried herb, spicy cedar and forest floor notes. The savoury palate is layered with red to dark cherry, strawberry, anise and delicate rhubarb flavours. Dried herb, forest floor and spicy cedar elements lie underneath. Supple in its feel it has refined yet neatly structured tannins and fresh underlying acidity. Concludes long and elegant with spicy red to dark fruits.
Drink over the next 6-8 years.
Alc. 13.2%

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2023 DCB Wine Pinot Noir

Yarra Valley, Victoria, AUSTRALIA
$26. 99
Bottle
$323.88 Dozen

Cellar: Drink now - 5 Years (2024-2029)

ABV: 13.4%

Closure: Stelvin

Semi translucent red colour with a light crimson red hue. Wonderfully fragrant, the nose offers up alluring scents of violet, red to dark cherry, strawberry and subtle anise. Also evident are fresh herb, delicate forest floor and spicy cedar notes. Light on its feet, the energetic and playful palate features delicious red cherry and winter strawberry fruits over a back drop of fresh herbs, forest floor and spicy cedar. Lively acidity and polished tannins with a medium to long conclusion that’s highlighted by fresh red fruits.
Drink over the next 4-5 years.
Alc. 13.4%

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2019 De Bortoli Riorret Lusatia Park Pinot Noir

Yarra Valley, Victoria, AUSTRALIA
$37. 99
Bottle
$455.88 Dozen

Cellar: Drink now - 5 Years (2024-2029)

ABV: 13.7%

Closure: Diam Cork

Dark red colour with black toned edges and a red to dark red hue. Fragrant scents of violet tied to dark cherries, rhubarb and dried herbs blossom out of the glass with some brambly cedar, forest floor and spice notes also evident. Delicious dark cherry, strawberry and rhubarb flavours show ample richness and power complexed by notions of dried herbs, brambly cedar, forest floor and spice. Supple texture with sturdy, slightly drying tannins extending right through the long savoury finish.
Drink over the next 4-5 years.
Alc. 13.7%
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Blocks B, E & F. There's a decadence about this wine. It's rich and ripe – not too much, as it has a coolness of its Upper Yarra site – but more in the depth and how it feels. All the usual and pleasing flavours are pressed together, then expand across the fuller-bodied palate. Lovely smooth tannins and the finish lingers long. Drink by 2032.
95 Points
Jane Faulkner – James Halliday’s Australian Wine Companion

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2023 Denton Pinot Noir

Yarra Valley, Victoria, AUSTRALIA
$37. 99
Bottle
$455.88 Dozen

Cellar: Drink now - 6 Years (2025-2031)

ABV: 13.5%

Closure: Diam Cork

Rich and powerful yet light on its feet with a bright, expansive feel.
Deep dark red core with a red hue. Aromatically intense, the nose is engulfed with spicy red to dark cherry, strawberry and red liquorice scents that are gently infused with clove. Some forest floor, rhubarb and brambly cedar notes ensue. Rich and powerful yet light on its feet, the palate is layered with energetic red to dark cherry, wild strawberry and anise flavours. Bright, expansive feel with notions of forest floor, clove, brambly cedar and spice lending further interest. Polished tannins finishing long and concentrated.
Drink over the next 5-6 years.
Alc. 13.5%
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Made with 10% whole bunches and matured in French puncheons (33% new). A medium ruby garnet. A little reduction, which quickly blows off to reveal aromas of wild strawberries, damson plums, a little rose petal and subtle hints of cinnamon and nutmeg. There's good intensity on the medium-bodied palate together with fine but firm tannins. This will only get better over the next four to six years, if not longer.
95 Points
Philip Rich – James Halliday’s Australian Wine Companion

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2024 Denton Shed Pinot Noir

Yarra Valley, Victoria, AUSTRALIA
$32. 99
Bottle
$395.88 Dozen

Cellar: Drink now - 3 Years (2025-2028)

ABV: 13.5%

Closure: Stelvin

Light and juicy with a long appealing finish that has an energized feel.
Established in 1996 by John and Simon Denton, Denton’s "View Hill" vineyard in Yarra Glen is set on granitic sandy soil with a north-facing aspect. In 2024, John Denton retired, selling the estate to Scott Bishop, who has fully immersed himself in its daily operations. Winemaker Kirilly Gordon, with experience in Victoria, France, and Italy, has led production since 2022, while vineyard manager Julian Parrott, with over five years on-site, ensures meticulous care of the vines.
The Shed range prioritizes perfume, texture, and drinkability, with an emphasis on lightness and delicacy. Bottled early to retain freshness, these wines are approachable and ready to enjoy upon release. The Shed Pinot Noir is sourced primarily from Block 6 on the vineyard’s cooler northeastern slope, with additional fruit from the close-planted Block 4. Predominantly MV6 with some 115 and Pommard clones, the fruit underwent spontaneous fermentation with 10% whole bunches and gentle plunging or pumpovers. After two weeks on skins, it was pressed to a mix of tank (10%) and old French oak puncheons (90%) for nine months of maturation, before being bottled unfined and unfiltered.
Slightly cloudy red to dark red colour with a light red hue. Perfumed violet like aromas are followed by red cherry and wild strawberry scents with some fresh herb and subtle forest floor notes also evident. Light, juicy and vibrant in it’s feel, delicious red cherry and wild strawberry fruits are underscored by tangy acidity. Some blood orange, fresh herb and forest floor elements sit in the background. Polished tannins with a long appealing finish that has an energized feel.
Drink over the next 2-3 years.
Alc. 13.5%

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2023 Deviation Road Pinot Noir

Adelaide Hills, South Australia, AUSTRALIA
$49. 99
Bottle
$599.88 Dozen

Cellar: Drink now - 5 Years (2024-2029)

ABV: 12.5%

Closure: Stelvin

Aged in new (25%) and seasoned French oak barrels for 10 months. Semi translucent red to dark red colour with a light red hue. Displaying a perfumed like intensity, aromas of violets, red cherries, strawberries and anise blossom out the glass. Fresh herb and subtle spicy cedar notes ensue. Delicious red cherry and winter strawberry fruit meld with subtle notions of anise, fresh herbs and spice. Supple feel with polished tannins and bright acidity. Concludes long, moreish and elegant.
Drink over the next 4-5 years.
Alc. 12.5%

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2023 Dexter Pinot Noir

Mornington Peninsula, Victoria, AUSTRALIA
$56. 99
Bottle
$683.88 Dozen

Cellar: Drink now - 8 Years (2024-2032)

ABV: 13%

Closure: Stelvin

Semi translucent red to dark red colour with black toned edges and a light red hue. Drifting out of the glass are fragrant scents of red cherries, strawberries and violets which are complimented by some anise, forest floor, dried herb and faint spicy cedar notes. The light, elegantly structured palate features juicy red to dark cherry and strawberry fruits over spicy cedar, subtle anise, forest floor and dried herb accents. Polished tannins with plenty of freshness to the refined, red fruited conclusion.
Drink over the next 6-8 years.
Alc. 13%

Other Reviews.....
There’s a fruit party going on here with loads of wild strawberries, red cherries and cranberries, spicy, too with snips of fresh basil and menthol plus heady florals mainly roses. The palate is mid-weighted, and a fruit succulence comes through so, too, layers of tannins with the sweet oak adding a hint of bitter green walnut on the finish. In its youth, there’s a prettiness as complexity will come with age. Drink by 2033.
95 points
Jane Faulkner - James Halliday's Australian Wine Companion

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2021 Dicey Bannockburn Pinot Noir

Central Otago, NEW ZEALAND
$44. 99
Bottle
$539.88 Dozen

Minimum 12 bottles

Cellar: Drink now - 6 Years (2024-2030)

ABV: 14.5%

Closure: Stelvin

Deep dark red black tinged core with a dark red hue. Filling the nostrils are aromas of dark to black cherry, anise, ripe strawberry and dark plum which are complimented by subtle dried herb, forest floor and spicy cedar notes. Rich black cherry, anise and dark plum fruits are cast across the mid weighted palate which is backed by a sturdy yet velvety tannin structure. Notions of scorched earth, forest floor and spicy cedar ensue. Ripe, fleshy feel with a deeply fruited medium to long finish.
Drink over the next 5-6 years.
Alc. 14.5%

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2023 Dols Pinot Noir

Yarra Valley, Victoria, AUSTRALIA
$26. 99
Bottle
$323.88 Dozen

Minimum 12 bottles

Cellar: Drink now - 4 Years (2024-2028)

ABV: 13.5%

Closure: Stelvin

Dark red core with black toned edges and a red to dark red tinged hue. Fragrantly scented, the nose offers up violet, dark cherry, strawberry and anise aromas which are trailed by some dried herb and spicy rhubarb like notes. Juicy dark cherry, strawberry and anise flavours line the palate with some dried herb and spicy cedar characters also chiming in. Nicely fleshed feel with polished tannins and a medium length conclusion.
Drink over the next 3-4 years.
Alc. 13.5%

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2017 Domaine Armand Rousseau Chambertin Clos de Beze Grand Cru

Burgundy, FRANCE
$3499. 00
Bottle
$41988.00 Dozen

ABV: 13.5%

Closure: Cork

Other Reviews....
The 2017 Chambertin-Clos de Bèze Grand Cru bursts from the glass with extroverted aromas of dark, plummy fruits that mingle with notes of chocolate, licorice, sweet oak spice, grilled meats and espresso. On the palate, it's full-bodied, rich and ample with broad shoulders, a generous core of fruit and more mid-palate amplitude and tannic bite than the Chambertin.
92-94 points
William Kelley - Wine Advocate (Jan 2019)
The 2017 Chambertin Clos-de-Bèze Grand Cru has quite a high-toned bouquet, a touch of boot polish coming through and then receding to reveal very complex floral aromas. The elegant palate is medium-bodied with fine-grained tannins, perfect acidity and fine proportion. Maybe it is missing a little weight on the back end, but it is still a refined Clos-de-Bèze that will age with grace. Tasted blind at the Burgfest 2017 tasting. Drink 2026-2050.
94 points
Neal Martin - Vinous (Sept 2021)
Sumptuously oaked and always poured last in any tasting at Domaine Rousseau, this is riper and plusher than the straight Chambertin bottling, with the power and density to age well, framed by 100% new wood and showing a bloody, ferrous undertone. Drink 2027-2035.
96 points
Tim Atkin MW - Decanter (Nov 2018)
While the wood treatment is certainly evident it remains reasonably subtle on the overtly cool and restrained nose that is markedly spicy with its broad-ranging combination of exuberantly fresh aromas of dark cherry, raspberry, rose petal, violet, plum and a suggestion of earth. There is excellent power and punch to the large-scaled flavors that are a combination of power and refinement while being blessed with an abundance of sappy dry extract that imparts a seductive quality to the mouthcoating, hugely long and firmly structured and chiseled finish. While the Chambertin appears to have a slight edge at this very early juncture due to having slightly better complexity, it's going to be interesting in 20 to 25 years' time to see which is the better wine! Drink through 2027+.
96 points
Allen Meadows - Burghound (Jan 2020)

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2005 Domaine Armand Rousseau Chambertin Grand Cru

Burgundy, FRANCE
$8999. 00
Bottle
$107988.00 Dozen

ABV: 13.5%

Closure: Cork

Ex-domaine release 2024.
Other Reviews....
Medium-full colour. Closed-in but rich, concentrated nose. Good grip here. Medium-full body. Ripe, balanced, fresh and very profound and elegant. Exceptionally fine, complex fruit. Good as his Clos de Bèze is, this is, as always, just that bit superior. A great wine.
100 points
Clive Coates MW - Decanter (Feb 2018)
Since the last time I tried this in 2016, it clearly evidences some evolution though it's clear that this is very much still on the way up. There is still a slight, if discernible, dash of unabsorbed wood present on the notably ripe nose that displays a superb range of spice elements along just a hint of secondary character on the black currant, plum, earth and game scents. The superbly concentrated and overtly powerful big-bodied flavors are wonderfully rich, sappy and lavish large-scaled flavors that flash excellent power and drive on the highly complex and still firm though not longer compact finale that offers simply stunning length. For my taste, this has just now arrived at a stage where it could be enjoyed now though with that said, another 6 to 10 years should be beneficial. A monument in the making. Note that one bottle I have tried displayed a very subtle but not invisible touch of brett. Drink from 2030+.
98 points
Allen Meadows - Burghound (Mar 2023)
Glowing vermilion. Rousseau colours are never the deepest but this shade indicates that the wine is still in its infancy. There is an element of reduction on the nose, but all the power is there with an impressive density of deep dark cherry fruit. There is brilliant intensity on the palate too in the classical, polished Rousseau style. Still an infant but it is now possible to see how the wine will unfurl over the next few decades. It is not a complete sin to start drinking this wine, but you will be missing out on a valuable potential upside.
99 points
Jasper Morris MW - Inside Burgundy (May 2019)

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2021 Domaine Armand Rousseau Chambertin Grand Cru

Burgundy, FRANCE
$4199. 00
Bottle
$50388.00 Dozen

ABV: 13%

Closure: Cork

Other Reviews....
Unwinding in the glass with aromas of dark berries, spices, espresso roast, loamy soil and orange oil, the 2021 Chambertin Grand Cru is medium to full-bodied, deep and layered, with a seamless core of fruit that's framed by powdery tannins and lively acids. Rich and penetrating, it's the most reserved wine in the cellar at this youthful stage.
93-95 points
William Kelley - Wine Advocate (Feb 2023)
The 2021 Chambertin Grand Cru bides its time in the glass. Dark berry fruit, oyster shell and blackcurrant pastilles mix with subtle autumn leaf scents. The palate is medium-bodied with firm tannins, cohesive but not deep or concentrated. Shows fine acidity and is nicely poised, though it's unapologetically conservative on the finish. Is this hiding something up its sleeve? At the moment, it is shown up by the Clos Sant-Jacques. Drink 2025-2042.
92-94 points
Neal Martin - Vinous (Nov 2022)
This wine figures prominently on my list for 'best of the vintage', edged out only slightly by its stablemate Clos de Bèze. It is a wine of great intensity, with pronounced, forward, brambly blackberry fruit, notes of lavender, smoke, a hint of wood spice, and compelling savoury complexity. The texture is firmly tannic and dense but not imposing. There is no lack of fresh acidity, yet everything is in balance, and the overall impression is one of seamless beauty. Drink 2027-2060.
98 points
Charles Curtis MW - Decanter (Nov 2022)
Intricately layered aromas of spice, earth, dark berries, underbrush, dried floral hints and leather are trimmed in just enough wood to merit pointing out. The texture of the medium-bodied flavors is ultra-fine yet there is plenty of power and punch, particularly on the intensely mineral-inflected, youthfully austere, serious and amazingly persistent finish that really fans out as it sits on the palate. In particular, the complexity is already remarkable, and this beautifully balanced effort should amply repay mid to longer-term keeping. Drink through 2038+.
94-96 points
Allen Meadows - Burghound (Jan 2023)
A fine glowing purple, with just the lightest touch of reduction. Then waves of flavour on the palate, extra depth in the middle, but still more discreet than usual. This will have the grace of Chambertin but not quite the depth of the greatest years. Well-made and persistent. Drink from 2030-2040.
94-97 points
Jasper Morris MW - Inside Burgundy (Nov 2022)

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2021 Domaine Armand Rousseau Chambertin Clos de Beze Grand Cru

Burgundy, FRANCE
$4199. 00
Bottle
$50388.00 Dozen

ABV: 13.5%

Closure: Cork

Other Reviews....
The most dramatic wine in the cellar is the 2021 Chambertin-Clos de Bèze Grand Cru, a full-bodied, fleshy, enveloping wine that bursts with aromas of sweet cherries, dark berry fruit and plums mingled with notions of licorice, spices and smoked duck. Deep and layered, it concludes with a broad, expansive finish.
94-96 points
William Kelley - Wine Advocate (Feb 2023)
The 2021 Chambertin Clos-de-Bèze Grand Cru is so much more expressive on the nose compared to the Chambertin (which is a cooler terroir due to the clay, its location next to the combe and adjacent to the frost). Shimmering red fruit, crushed stone, orange pith and pressed iris petals make up the bouquet. You could lose yourself in these aromas. The palate is beautifully balanced with fine-boned tannins. This is tensile, mineral-driven, nicely poised and exuberant, with a sensual and pixelated finish. This just drives home its class. Brilliant. Drink 2025-2048.
96-98 points
Neal Martin - Vinous (Nov 2022)
My red wine of the vintage. Comparing the Chambertin and the Clos de Bèze in Rousseau’s cellar, the Bèze is generally better received in cool years, which is the case in 2021. It is spicier and more open, the aromas more voluptuous, with ripe red and black fruit, plenty of earthy, mineral depth of flavour and complexity, and a texture on the palate that is plumper, riper and more ‘exhibitioniste’, according to Cyrielle Rousseau. Drink 2030-2060.
99 points
Charles Curtis MW - Decanter (Jan 2022)
A slightly more deeply colored hue is in keeping with the somewhat riper, and certainly spicier, aromas of both red and dark currant, exotic tea and more prominent floral nuances, all of which is also trimmed in enough wood to mention. The medium weight plus flavors are almost as powerful as those of the Chambertin if not quite so mineral-driven while displaying equally superb length and complexity on the balanced, graceful and compact finale. While qualitatively quite similar to the Chambertin, as is typically the case, these offer two very different expressions. Drink through 2038+.
94-96 points
Allen Meadows - Burghound (Jan 2023)
A delicious vibrant crimson purple with a clean, reduction free, nose. Plenty of energy here. This is more linear and less nuanced than the Chambertin, with a greater concentration of fruit on the palate but less detail. Assured and long, yet ultimately I think the Chambertin shows greater class. Drink from 2029-2038.
94-96 points
Jasper Morris MW - Inside Burgundy (Nov 2022)

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2017 Domaine Armand Rousseau Gevrey-Chambertin Clos St Jacques Premier Cru

Burgundy, FRANCE
$3099. 00
Bottle
$37188.00 Dozen

ABV: 13.5%

Closure: Cork

Ex-domaine release 2024.
Other Reviews....
The 2017 Gevrey-Chambertin 1er Cru Clos Saint-Jacques is being matured in 80% new oak, and it was the one wine in the cellar that was quite strongly marked by its time in barrel when I tasted it. Behind the prominent framing of cedary oak lurks a pretty bouquet of red and black berry fruit, orange rind, rich soil tones and peony. On the palate, the wine is medium to full-bodied, tangy and open-knit with a vanillin-inflected finish. I suspect that the final assemblage will be more integrated than the single barrel, but in its structure and overall profile, this looks to be reminiscent of Rousseau's 2007 Clos Saint-Jacques.
91-94 points
William Kelley - Wine Advocate (Jan 2019)
The 2017 Gevrey-Chambertin Clos Saint-Jacques 1er Cru has a bright and youthful nose. Fine delineation with exuberant dark berry fruit, this still needs more bottle age to subsume the oak. Wonderful redcurrant, cranberry notes develop, with orange blossom hints. The palate is medium-bodied with finely-chiseled tannins and exquisite balance, yet it clams up toward the finish. Huge potential, but it needs time in bottle. Tasted blind at the Wallace brothers' Xmas dinner. Drink 2028-2048.
95 points
Neal Martin - Vinous (Dec 2022)
Domaine Rousseau owns one-third of the clos, with most of it in the sunniest and warmest spot against the wall. This combines impressive depth and structure with the freshness that you always get in the best wines from this renowned premier cru. Aged in 70% new wood, this has the concentration and texture to age impressively in bottle. Drink 2026-2035.
96 points
Tim Atkin MW - Decanter (Nov 2018)
Here the wood treatment is equally subtle on the restrained nose that displays fresh and cool aromas of red currant, wet stone, tea and forest floor. Like the Ruchottes the mouthfeel of the middle weight flavors is quite sleek and ultra-intense while flashing plenty of minerality on the strikingly well-detailed finish that displays focused power and superb length. This is an exercise in harmony and grace and while it should be approachable after only 6 to 8 years, it should age effortlessly for several decades. Drink through 2032+.
94 points
Allen Meadows - Burghound (Jan 2020)

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2021 Domaine Armand Rousseau Charmes-Chambertin Grand Cru

Burgundy, FRANCE
$1299. 00
Bottle
$15588.00 Dozen

ABV: 13%

Closure: Cork

Other Reviews....
Firmer and more compact than the supple, expressive Cazetiers, the 2021 Charmes-Chambertin Grand Cru delivers aromas of cassis and plums mingled with notes of rose petals and spices. Medium to full-bodied, lively and tensile, with powdery tannins and a saline finish, it will require a bit of patience.
91-92 points
William Kelley - Wine Advocate (Feb 2023)
The 2021 Charmes-Chambertin Grand Cru has a perfumed nose and is rather floral in style. Traces of blue fruit and pressed iris flower combine succinctly with the red fruit. Again, there is wonderful delineation here. The palate is medium-bodied with pliant tannins. It's cohesive and smooth in texture, nothing weighty. The 2021 might lack density for some, but it is so harmonious and charming that you won't be able to resist. Drink 2025-2040.
91-93 points
Neal Martin - Vinous (Nov 2022)
Rousseau's Charmes is the first grand cru tasted in the cellar. The emphasis here is on the purity of fruit and silky expression rather than the lush density of some growers. There is a hint of spice to the ripe, ethereal cherry aromas, but there is no new wood in the maturation here – 'you have to avoid crushing it with new wood', according to Cyrielle. It is produced from a combination of relatively young vines in Charmes proper with old vines from Mazoyères, which give a very elegant result. Drink 2025-2045.
94 points
Charles Curtis MW - Decanter (Nov 2022)
A discreet application of wood frames pure aromas of red cherries, just turned earth and a floral top note. The supple but racy middleweight flavors aren't quite as concentrated but they're finer with retaining good power on the sour cherry-inflected finale that delivers excellent length. Lovely and a wine that should also repay mid to longer-term keeping. Drink through 2033+.
93 points
Allen Meadows - Burghound (Jan 2024)
Light to medium colour, not much nose is evident, discreet red fruit on the palate, perhaps over discreet for this cuvée, light fresh strawberry, with a trace of acidity. This may put on a little more weight later in life. Drink from 2026-2031.
91-94 points
Jasper Morris MW - Inside Burgundy (Nov 2022)

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2016 Domaine Armand Rousseau Clos de la Roche Grand Cru

Burgundy, FRANCE
$1599. 00
Bottle
$19188.00 Dozen

ABV: 13.5%

Closure: Cork

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When I tasted the 2016 Clos de la Roche Grand Cru from barrel, I wasn't convinced that it could match Rousseau's finest recent renditions of this cuvée such as the 2012, 2010 or 2005. From bottle, the wine has closed the gap, wafting from the glass with a deep bouquet of cherries, ripe red berries, raw cocoa, beetroot and sweet soil tones. On the palate, it's medium to full-bodied, with a pretty core of fruit framed by fine-grained tannins and lively acids. This is a delicate, sapid Clos de la Roche that will drink well with a decade of bottle age. Drink 2026-2045.
93 points
William Kelley - Wine Advocate (Jan 2020)
(25% new oak): Bright, dark red. Very ripe, musky nose combines purple fruits, mocha, brown spices and game, along with some subtle earth notes. The sweetest of these 2016s to this point but also fine-grained and elegant, with its intense fruit and soil flavors nicely framed by lively acidity. Very rich, dense and alive. Offers a classic Clos de la Roche combination of fruits, spices and soil character.
92-94 points
Stephen Tanzer - Vinous (Jan 2018)
Reduction dominates the nose but I doubt that it will last as nuances of fruit are 'visible'. The broad-shouldered flavors possess even better size, weight and mid-palate concentration while offering fine power and drive on the sappy, complex and balanced finale. I very much like the overall sense of harmony though again, at least moderate patience is strongly advised. Drink through 2031+.
92-94 points
Allen Meadows - Burghound (Jan 2018)
Richer deeper bright colour, with a firmer more backward nose (compared to the Mazy-Chambertin). It has the same dark red cherry fruit profile but with a little extra intensity, certainly a memorable finish, tasted from one year old barrel.
93-96 points
Jasper Morris MW - Inside Burgundy (Oct 2017)

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2022 Domaine Bachelet-Monnot Bourgogne Rouge

Burgundy, FRANCE
$94. 99
Bottle
$1139.88 Dozen

ABV: 13%

Closure: Cork

Other Reviews....
Pretty red berry fruit aromas are laced with earth and discreet spice wisps. The succulent, delicious and rounded flavors possess an attractive sense of energy while delivering good length on the only mildly rustic finish that is firm enough to repay 3 to 5 years of keeping if desired. Drink through 2026+.
86-88 points
Allen Meadows - Burghound
The 2022 Bourgogne Rouge includes around 25% whole bunches. The bouquet offers red cherries and strawberry fruit, just a little earthy in style. The palate is medium-bodied with quite firm tannins. It’s a strict and slightly austere Bourgogne Rouge that will deserve a year in bottle. Drink 2025-2030.
85-87 points
Neal Martin - Vinous
One third each from below Puligny, old vine Hautes Côtes and some village Maranges. Bright mid purple, juicy raspberry fruit, the racking has opened the wines out says Alex. An easily accessible delight. Drink from 2025-2028.
87-89 points
Jasper Morris MW - Inside Burgundy

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2022 Domaine Bachelet-Monnot Maranges Clos de la Boutiere Premier Cru

Burgundy, FRANCE
$130. 00
Bottle
$1560.00 Dozen

ABV: 13%

Closure: Cork

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Here there is an appealing array of floral elements present on the cool, pure and layered aromas of poached plum, dark berry coulis and earth hints. I like the mid-palate mouthfeel of the energetic, detailed and stony flavors that conclude in a moderately rustic, youthfully austere and palate coating finish that is slightly less structured as well as a bit less complex, at least at present. Drink through 2030+.
88-91 points
Allen Meadows - Burghound
Blended with 30% whole bunches and from a massal selection made in the nineties, the 2022 Maranges Clos de la Boutière 1er Cru has a complex bouquet with blackberry, raspberry, iris flower and crushed stone aromas. This is very terroir-driven. The palate is medium-bodied with very fine tannins. It is elegant and harmonious, gently unfolding towards the finish with a sustained, slightly peppery aftertaste. A Maranges from the top drawer. Superb. Drink 2027-2042.
92-94 points
Neal Martin - Vinous
A slightly deeper denser colour. The nose has a nutty note suggesting a light oxidation of the sample. There is a good density to the fruit, the right balance of fruit/acidity/ tannin but the actual style of the fruit is a little mixed up at the moment. Scored as the sample tasted but I expect the final wine will be better. Drink from 2027-2031.
87-90 points
Jasper Morris MW - Inside Burgundy

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2022 Domaine Bachelet-Monnot Santenay Les Charmes Dessus

Burgundy, FRANCE
$130. 00
Bottle
$1560.00 Dozen

ABV: 13%

Closure: Cork

Other Reviews....
Ripe and nicely fresh aromas include those of poached plum, purple fruit and plenty of earth character. There is a finer, but not denser, mouthfeel to the lightly stony middleweight flavors that deliver fine length on the overtly saline finish. Like the Boutière, this too could use better depth so some patience should prove helpful. Drink through 2029+.
88-91 points
Allen Meadows - Burghound
The 2022 Santenay Les Charmes-Dessus has a riper bouquet than the Prarons, with ebullient dark plum and boysenberry fruit, though maybe missing a little complexity. The palate is medium-bodied with slightly more austere tannins. It's a bit sultry this Santenay, though there is a lovely touch of orange rind on the dense finish. Needs time. Drink 2025-2035.
88-90 points
Neal Martin - Vinous
More purple than ruby. Quite an elegant bouquet, red berry and cherry elements. Red soil, more limestone than clay, on the rocks. Good acidity without much depth is typical. Slightly lighter bodied than Prarons with a racy red fruit, elegance too. Not obviously in the style of a ‘Charmes’ vineyard, but delicious. Drink from 2026-2030.
87-90 points
Jasper Morris MW - Inside Burgundy

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2022 Domaine Bachelet-Monnot Santenay Les Prarons Dessus

Burgundy, FRANCE
$130. 00
Bottle
$1560.00 Dozen

ABV: 13%

Closure: Cork

Other Reviews....
This is the first wine in the range to display any reduction and here it's enough to suppress the fruit. Otherwise, there is slightly better volume to the equally stony and well-detailed medium weight flavors that terminate in an austere, moderately compact and sneaky long finish that is slightly less rustic. Drink through 2029+.
88-91 points
Allen Meadows - Burghound
The 2022 Santenay Les Prarons-Dessus has an enticing bouquet, the 30% whole bunches discrete and enmeshed, raspberry and wild strawberry mixed with light lavender aromas. The medium-bodied palate has a sapid entry, but it feels quite pliant with black pepper and clove towards the finish. Quite "solid" at the moment; give this a few months to settle once in bottle. Very fine. Drink 2025-2035.
89-91 points
Neal Martin - Vinous
Not quite so deep in colour, more ruby crimson than purple. The bouquet is elegant, floral, with fresh red berries. After this accessible entry, the wine firms up a little on the palate, with a crunchy finish. All aspects are nicely in equilibrium. Drink from 2026-2031.
88-90 points
Jasper Morris MW - Inside Burgundy

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2021 Domaine Benoit Chevallier Bourgogne En Luteniere

Burgundy, FRANCE
$130. 00
Bottle
$1560.00 Dozen

ABV: 13%

Closure: Cork

Benoit is the 4th generation of Chevallier vignerons in Vosne-Romanée, and from 2018 has taken over production of the domaine. One of the rare and exciting new names in Burgundy that are working their estate owned vines, Benoit has hit the ground running in very short time. His wines are bright, energetic, and concentrated and show wonderful structure.
Organic viticulture is practiced in each of the plots, and from there the grapes are treated with utmost care. After sorting in the vineyard, all bunches are destemmed gently to preserve full berries, and vinification takes place in cement and wooden vats, with macerations lasting two to three weeks with gentle pump-overs and occasional punch-downs. The village wines are aged 12-14 months and the rest for about 18 months in new to three–year-old oak, depending on the cuvee and vintage.
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Aromas of sweet berries, plums and loamy soil introduce the 2021 Bourgogne Rouge, a medium-bodied, supple and fleshy wine that's seamless, giving and open-knit.
87-88 points
William Kelley - Wine Advocate (Feb 01, 2023)

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2021 Domaine Benoit Chevallier Vosne-Romanee

Burgundy, FRANCE
$365. 00
Bottle
$4380.00 Dozen

ABV: 13%

Closure: Cork

Benoit is the 4th generation of Chevallier vignerons in Vosne-Romanée, and from 2018 has taken over production of the domaine. One of the rare and exciting new names in Burgundy that are working their estate owned vines, Benoit has hit the ground running in very short time. His wines are bright, energetic, and concentrated and show wonderful structure.
Organic viticulture is practiced in each of the plots, and from there the grapes are treated with utmost care. After sorting in the vineyard, all bunches are destemmed gently to preserve full berries, and vinification takes place in cement and wooden vats, with macerations lasting two to three weeks with gentle pump-overs and occasional punch-downs. The village wines are aged 12-14 months and the rest for about 18 months in new to three–year-old oak, depending on the cuvee and vintage.
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Aromas of sweet red berries, plums, petals and spices preface the 2021 Vosne-Romanée Village, a medium-bodied, blithe and lively wine with supple tannins and good depth at the core. It's the usual blend of lieux-dits Ravioles, Colombière, Aux Ormes, Jacquines and Croix Blanches.
88-90 points
William Kelley - Wine Advocate (Feb 01, 2023)

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- 90
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2021 Domaine Benoit Chevallier Nuits-Saint-Georges Aux Boudots Premier Cru

Burgundy, FRANCE
$520. 00
Bottle
$6240.00 Dozen

ABV: 13.5%

Closure: Cork

Benoit is the 4th generation of Chevallier vignerons in Vosne-Romanée, and from 2018 has taken over production of the domaine. One of the rare and exciting new names in Burgundy that are working their estate owned vines, Benoit has hit the ground running in very short time. His wines are bright, energetic, and concentrated and show wonderful structure.
Organic viticulture is practiced in each of the plots, and from there the grapes are treated with utmost care. After sorting in the vineyard, all bunches are destemmed gently to preserve full berries, and vinification takes place in cement and wooden vats, with macerations lasting two to three weeks with gentle pump-overs and occasional punch-downs. The village wines are aged 12-14 months and the rest for about 18 months in new to three–year-old oak, depending on the cuvee and vintage.
Other Reviews....
The 2021 Nuits-Saint-Georges 1er Cru Aux Boudots opens in the glass with aromas of sweet red berries, plums, spices and licorice. Medium to full-bodied, ample and fleshy, it's seamless and attractive, with powdery tannins, lively acids and a saline finish.
90-92 points
William Kelley - Wine Advocate (Feb 01, 2023)

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2022 Domaine Bouchard Pere et Fils Beaune-Greves Vigne de l'Enfant Jesus Premier Cru

Burgundy, FRANCE
$480. 00
Bottle
$5760.00 Dozen

ABV: 13.5%

Closure: Cork

Domaine Bouchard Père et Fils is one of the most respected names in Burgundy, yet despite their renown, it seems the market has not yet fully appreciated just how good the wines currently being produced are. They are the largest owner of Grand Cru and Premier Cru vineyards in Burgundy, this includes prized plots such as Montrachet, Chevalier Montrachet, Chambertin, Bonnes Mares, and Meursault Perrieres.
Founded in 1731, the subsequent nine generations of the Bouchard family has amassed an impressive 130ha of vineyards, including nearly 100 separate climats. It's perhaps this large size, contrasting the current trend for tiny producers with a cult following that has meant Bouchard are not front and centre in the minds of many Burgundy drinkers. A true shame as Bouchard are making some of the best wines in their history.
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A slightly riper but brooding nose only grudgingly reveals it aromas of dark berries, earth and a whiff of leather. The noticeably denser medium-bodied flavors are at once caressing but powerful with both mouthcoating sap and tannins on the robust, serious and built-to-age finish. This excellent effort also always needs time in bottle and 2022 will again be no different. Drink through 2034+.
91-94 points
Allen Meadows - Burghound
The 2022 Beaune 1er Cru Les Grèves Vigne de l'Enfant Jesus is lovely, wafting from the glass with aromas of blackberries, spices, violets and rose petals. Medium to full-bodied, broad and enveloping, with a fleshy attack that segues into a refined, mineral palate and a saline finish, it's a benchmark for the appellation.
92-94 points
William Kelley - Wine Advocate (Jan 19, 2024)
The 2022 Beaune Les Grèves Vigne de L'Enfant Jesus 1er Cru has a clean and fresh nose of maraschino cherries, candied orange peel and crushed stone. The palate is medium-bodied with grainy tannins and gentle grip, slightly powdery in texture. The attractive, mocha-tinged finish lingers in the mouth. This will drink very well after 5-7 years. Drink 2026-2046.
91-93 points
Neal Martin - Vinous
More crimson than purple, with notably more presence than the other Beaunes. A range of fruits finishing with some black cherry after the dark red berries, a heightened intensity of fruit, with an excellent balance between tannin and acidity, and notable length. Not racked but has retained purity. Drink from 2030-2038.
93-95 points
Jasper Morris MW - Inside Burgundy
The 2022 Baby Jesus is a wine of gorgeous intensity, with alluringly ripe aromas of blackberry and plum with notes of peony and spice. The forward fruits continue on the palate as intensely sweet and silky, with a density and grip that are only apparent with time. The grapes are from nearly four hectares of vines, although only the oldest vines and most concentrated fruit are used for this bottling, with some declassified into Beaune du Château. This wine will open in five to seven years and should easily drink for 30 more after the harvest. Drink 2027-2055.
96 points
Charles Curtis MW - Decanter

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2022 Domaine Bouchard Pere et Fils Volnay Caillerets Ancienne Cuvee Carnot Premier Cru

Burgundy, FRANCE
$270. 00
Bottle
$3240.00 Dozen

ABV: 13.5%

Closure: Cork

Domaine Bouchard Père et Fils is one of the most respected names in Burgundy, yet despite their renown, it seems the market has not yet fully appreciated just how good the wines currently being produced are. They are the largest owner of Grand Cru and Premier Cru vineyards in Burgundy, this includes prized plots such as Montrachet, Chevalier Montrachet, Chambertin, Bonnes Mares, and Meursault Perrieres.
Founded in 1731, the subsequent nine generations of the Bouchard family has amassed an impressive 130ha of vineyards, including nearly 100 separate climats. It's perhaps this large size, contrasting the current trend for tiny producers with a cult following that has meant Bouchard are not front and centre in the minds of many Burgundy drinkers. A true shame as Bouchard are making some of the best wines in their history.
Other reviews....
Here too there is a liqueur-like quality to the black cherry aromas that are nuanced by floral and spice hints. The caressing yet intense and beautifully detailed middleweight flavors brim with both minerality and dry extract that carry over to the dusty, moderately austere and affirmatively built-to-age finish. This is one exceptionally classy wine, indeed the mouthfeel is pure silk. Buy it. Drink through 2034+.
92-95 points
Allen Meadows - Burghound
The 2022 Volnay 1er Cru Les Caillerets Ancienne Cuvée Carnot is showing especially well, bursting with aromas of dark berries and cherries mingled with spices, rose petals and smoke. Medium to full-bodied, fleshy and concentrated, it's pure and ethereal, with lively acids, powdery tannins and a long, saline finish.
92-94 points
William Kelley - Wine Advocate (Jan 19, 2024)
The 2022 Volnay Les Caillerets Ancienne Cuvée Carnot 1er Cru has a nicely detailed bouquet with black cherries, raspberry coulis, wild mint and a touch of dark chocolate emerging with time. The palate is medium-bodied with fine tannins and modest weight, very nicely balanced with a smooth, coca-tinged finish. It will need 4-5 years to absorb the 30% new oak. Drink 2025-2038.
90-92 points
Neal Martin - Vinous
A small yield in 2022, making it hard to judge the picking date. A rich deep purple in the centre. The oak adds a sheen to the nose. There is vigour to this albeit with a slightly riper fruit profile, but the structure is balanced very well by a fresher limestone feel. Drink from 2029-2036.
91-93 points
Jasper Morris MW - Inside Burgundy
The parcel of Volnay Caillerets was the first Pinot picked in 2022 due to the thin soils and superficial nature of the limestone. The wine has an alluring aroma of blackberry and mulberry fruit with hints of boxwood, bay leaf, and peonies. The texture is supple and velvety, with rewarding concentration and density. The team at Bouchard sorts rigorously for 'figuée', grapes shrivelled by sunburn; technical director Frédéric Weber says success depends on 'keeping it crunchy'. This wine should open soon after release and is suited to mid-term cellaring, although a 1962 from this vineyard tasted this year was still fresh. Drink 2025-2050.
95 points
Charles Curtis MW - Decanter

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2021 Domaine Bouchard Pere et Fils Beaune Les Teurons Premier Cru

Burgundy, FRANCE
$165. 00
Bottle
$1980.00 Dozen

Cellar: Drink now - 6 Years (2024-2030)

ABV: 13%

Closure: Cork

Domaine Bouchard Père et Fils is one of the most respected names in Burgundy, yet despite their renown, it seems the market has not yet fully appreciated just how good the wines currently being produced are. They are the largest owner of Grand Cru and Premier Cru vineyards in Burgundy, this includes prized plots such as Montrachet, Chevalier Montrachet, Chambertin, Bonnes Mares, and Meursault Perrieres.
Founded in 1731, the subsequent nine generations of the Bouchard family has amassed an impressive 130ha of vineyards, including nearly 100 separate climats. It's perhaps this large size, contrasting the current trend for tiny producers with a cult following that has meant Bouchard are not front and centre in the minds of many Burgundy drinkers. A true shame as Bouchard are making some of the best wines in their history.
Dark red in colour with black shaded edges and a light red hue. Pretty scents of violet, sour to red cherry and rhubarb emanate from the glass with some vanillin cedar, meaty characters, earth and subtle stalky dried herb notes also evident. Light in body and supple in its feel the palate features savoury red to dark cherry and rhubarb flavours over earth, vanillin cedar, dried herbs and spice. Polished tannin structure finishing fresh, elegant and long.
Drink over the next 5-6 years.
Alc. 13%
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The 2021 Beaune 1er Cru Les Teurons wafts from the glass with aromas of sweet red fruit compote, spices and rose petals. Medium to full-bodied, ample and seamless, with melting tannins and a pure, vibrant palate, it concludes with a long, saline finish.
90-92 Points
William Kelley - Robert Parker's Wine Advocate
The 2021 Beaune Les Teurons 1er Cru was badly affected by the frost, cropped at 6-7hL/ha, due to it being located on a steep slope. It has an attractive red berry bouquet, very pure with impressive mineralité, hints of peony with time. The palate is medium-bodied with very fine tannins. The 50% whole bunches impart a discrete peppery note, very harmonious with quite a persistent finish. Not to be overlooked, credit to Frédéric Weber and his team. Drink 2025-2042.
91-93 Points
Neal Martin – Vinous

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2020 Domaine Bouchard Pere et Fils Volnay Taille Pieds Premier Cru

Burgundy, FRANCE
$199. 00
Bottle
$2388.00 Dozen

ABV: 13%

Closure: Cork

Other Reviews....
Enough wood to notice surrounds the equally ripe aromas of mocha, black raspberry and spicy poached plum. The super-sleek, dense and wonderfully energetic medium-bodied flavors brim with both minerality and dry extract that helps to buffer the firm tannins shaping the youthfully austere, chiseled and sneaky long finish. Drink from 2032+.
90-93 points
Allen Meadows - Burghound
If the Cuvée Carnot tends to take center stage chez Bouchard, it's the 2020 Volnay 1er Cru Les Taillepieds that's the Volnay to beat to my palate this year. Exhibiting aromas of cherries, raspberries, loamy soil, black truffle and raw cocoa, it's medium to full-bodied, concentrated and elegantly muscular, with terrific depth and mid-palate amplitude, concluding with a long, mineral finish.
93-95 points
William Kelley - Wine Advocate (Jan 2022)
The 2020 Volnay Taillepieds 1er Cru has a lovely spicy bouquet with clove and white pepper scents infusing the dark berry fruit. The palate is medium-bodied with fleshy ripe tannins, taut and crisp, quite spicy and grippy towards the finish. Good potential. Drink 2025-2045.
91-93 points
Neal Martin - Vinous
Another black colour with purple rim. The bouquet wants to offer some elegance despite the massive concentration of the vintage. Succulent dark raspberry, a glossy character also on the palate, firmer tannins behind for sure. Medium plus length and the useful acidity which picks out points of red fruit.
91-93 points
Jasper Morris MW - Inside Burgundy

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2020 Domaine Bouchard Pere et Fils Volnay Les Caillerets Ancienne Cuvee Carnot Premier Cru

Burgundy, FRANCE
$230. 00
Bottle
$2760.00 Dozen

ABV: 13%

Closure: Cork

Other Reviews....
Very ripe liqueur-like aromas of various black berries are nuanced by plenty of spice and floral elements. There is excellent underlying tension to the beautifully textured medium weight flavors that also brim with sappy dry extract and minerality, all wrapped in a bitter pit fruit finale that offers impressive persistence. This is definitely atypical but the intrinsic class of a fine Caillerets is still present. Drink from 2032+.
91-93 points
Allen Meadows - Burghound
Cropped at a derisory 15 hectoliters per hectare, the quality of Bouchard's 2020 Volnay 1er Cru Les Caillerets Ancienne Cuvée Carnot is some compensation for the lack of quantity. Unfurling in the glass with aromas of dark berries, rose petals, plums, raw cocoa and orange rind, it's medium to full-bodied, layered and velvety, with powdery tannins, lively acids and a long, fragrant finish.
92-94+ points
William Kelley - Wine Advocate (Jan 2022)
The 2020 Volnay Les Caillerets "Ancienne Cuvée Carnot" 1er Cru has a lively dark cherry, cranberry and mint-scented bouquet with light figgy aromas. The palate is medium-bodied with sappy black fruit, a little chewiness on the entry but there is fine acidity and a cohesive peppery finish. It seems to firm up in the glass, implying it will require some bottle age. Drink 2026-2040.
90-92 points
Neal Martin - Vinous
Upfront floral and licorice aromas, but it needs some aeration for the red berries to emerge. A rich and fleshy wine for this appellation that’s associated with silky elegance. Crisp tannins and lively acidity keep this bright. Needs some time to settle down and open up. From a 3.76-hectare plot in this well known 1er Cru. From organically grown grapes. Drinkable now, but best from 2023.
91 points
Stuart Pigott - jamessuckling.com
Absolutely black centre to this with a massively concentrated bouquet, thus far hiding the detail. Inky depths. I would like to see this again after racking. The wine is not destabilised on the palate and the concentration is certainly exceptional, fresher at the finish. There is certainly an awful lot of wine here: buy it if you want a wine for 25 years time!
92-95 points
Jasper Morris MW - Inside Burgundy

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2020 Domaine Bouchard Pere et Fils Le Corton Grand Cru

Burgundy, FRANCE
$399. 00
Bottle
$4788.00 Dozen

ABV: 13%

Closure: Cork

Other Reviews....
Ripe aromas of red and dark currant, earth and a hint of the sauvage give way to dense, powerful and quite serious broad-shouldered flavors that terminate in an austere but not really rustic finale that flashes excellent minerality and length. This muscular and very much built-to-age effort will need at least a decade of cellaring to unwind. Drink from 2035+.
91-94 points
Allen Meadows - Burghound
The 2020 Le Corton Grand Cru is a worthy successor to the striking 2019 (which I probably underrated last year). Soaring from the glass with aromas of rose petals, orange rind, raspberries, rich soil tones and cinnamon, it's full-bodied, velvety and seamless, with a deep and layered core of fruit, vibrant acids and fine, melting tannins, concluding with a long, saline finish. This emblematic cuvée has always been a solid bottling chez Bouchard, but in the last few years it seems to have attained a whole new level of quality. When I asked Frédéric Weber what might account for this shift, he explained that he picks later and includes more whole bunches in the vinification. Whatever the reason, readers are advised to take note, as I don't think the market has yet factored in quite how good this wine is.
93-95+ points
William Kelley - Wine Advocate (Jan 2022)
The 2020 Le Corton Grand Cru has a perfumed nose with red berry fruit, orange zest and a touch of white pepper. The palate is smooth on the entry, quite dense black fruit laced with black pepper that leads to quite a dense finish that will require some bottle age. Drink 2026-2048.
91-93 points
Neal Martin - Vinous
There's nothing shy about this uncompromising expression of the 2020 vintage. Dark, meaty and peppery on the expansive nose, this Corton has imposing structure, but has been beautifully crafted. So well proportioned, in spite of its mighty stature. The crushed-stone minerality builds and builds to a serious crescendo at the finish. From organically grown grapes. Drinkable now, but best from 2024.
95 points
Stuart Pigott - jamessuckling.com
The Bouchard 2020 Corton has coped well with the drought. Vinification included 40% whole bunches, slightly higher than the other Côte de Beaune vineyards. Deepish colour with a more crimson edge. The stems show with a slightly smoky nose. A brooding powerhouse but it is also light on its feet with an interesting complex mix of red and black fruit, plus the more open structure from whole bunch.
92-94 points
Jasper Morris MW - Inside Burgundy
This magnificent parcel is 3.55ha in a long strip below the wood of Corton and above Clos du Roi and Renards, right on the limestone. The grapes are one-third fermented as whole clusters and then aged in 25% new casks to produce a very aromatic nose with expressive red and black fruits, floral notes, pepper and spice. On the palate the wine is tightly wound, with firm tannins but lots of finesse and a fine acidity that carries this to an impressive finish. Drink 2025 - 2050.
94 points
Charles Curtis MW - Decanter

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2020 Domaine Bouchard Pere et Fils Chambertin-Clos de Beze Grand Cru

Burgundy, FRANCE
$1250. 00
Bottle
$15000.00 Dozen

ABV: 13.5%

Closure: Cork

Other Reviews....
Moderately generous wood and menthol fight somewhat with the exuberantly spicy black cherry liqueur-like aromas that are cut with lovely floral wisps. There is excellent concentration to the bigger-bodied and more powerful flavors that are blessed with ample amounts of sappy dry extract that does a fine job of buffering the firm tannic spine shaping the complex, balanced and hugely long finale. Excellent. Drink from 2035+.
93-95 points
Allen Meadows - Burghound
Opening in the glass with a rich bouquet of wild berries, cassis, orange rind, rich spices, loamy soil, black truffles and toasty new oak, the 2020 Chambertin Clos de Bèze Grand Cru is full-bodied, ample and seamless, with a rich, enveloping core of fruit, ripe tannins and lively acids. Concluding with a long, resonant finish, it's a terrific wine in the making.
94-96 points
William Kelley - Wine Advocate (Jan 2022)
The 2020 Chambertin Clos-de-Bèze Grand Cru comes from purchased grapes that Bouchard harvest themselves. It has a fresh black cherry and boysenberry jam scented bouquet, just a touch of warm alcohol here. The palate is medium-bodied with supple tannins, quite dense and lightly spiced. It feels quite muscular towards the finish where I would like to see more light amongst the shade. A bit dense and brawny. Drink 2026-2045.
91-93 points
Neal Martin - Vinous
Deep, dark and smoky nose that's still quite closed. Gigantic structure and fantastic cherry fruit on the rich and deeply harmonious palate. Still very youthful, but this gives you the full Gevrey Grand Cru experience, with all the earthy power, spicy complexity and a touch of bitter chocolate. Expansive and creamy finish with very impressive, plush tannins. This was made from bought-in grapes from an almost 1-hectare plot in this cult site. Drink or hold.
96 points
Stuart Pigott - jamessuckling.com
Purchased grapes, but from the same plot each year and Bouchard can choose when to harvest, which was 29th August in 2020. Dark colour, 30% whole bunch, a suave intensity of fruit, very backward, not overdone, with a little coconut sweetness alongside the dark raspberry. It is a little too massive to display its quintessential elegance yet, but I think that lies beneath and will come out after racking. There may yet be more of an up-side to my conservative score.
92-96 points
Jasper Morris MW - Inside Burgundy
Produced with fruit purchased from the same parcel each year, which is located at the top of the slope just under the tree line. In 2020, the grapes were picked on 29th August and were treated to the customary vinification: half whole clusters, very gentle pump-overs, and ultimately two winters in cask, half new. The result is lighter than this producer's Chambertin, with a bright raspberry and red cherry fruit aromas tinged with floral notes. There is plenty of finesse, although it is lacking perhaps a bit of the density one expects in this appellation. Drink 2025 - 2050.
92 points
Charles Curtis MW - Decanter

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2019 Domaine Bouchard Pere et Fils Volnay Caillerets Ancienne Cuvee Carnot Premier Cru

Burgundy, FRANCE
$199. 00
Bottle
$2388.00 Dozen

ABV: 13.5%

Closure: Cork

Other Reviews....
There is a suggestion of herbal tea on the exuberantly spicy aromas of red and dark raspberry along with a hint of violet. There is a wonderful texture to the classy and beautifully well-detailed middle weight flavors that brim with both minerality and dry extract before culminating in a compact, serious and built-to-age finish. This too could use better depth but the underlying material, and this wine's consistently outstanding track record, bodes well for the future. One to strongly consider. Drink 2031+.
92-95 points
Allen Meadows - Burghound
The 2019 Volnay 1er Cru Les Caillerets Ancienne Cuvée Carnot has turned out beautifully, wafting from the glass with a deep-pitched bouquet of wild berries and plums mingled with raw cocoa, peonies and subtle hints of spice. Medium to full-bodied, rich and layered, it's seamless and complete, with a deep core of fruit and velvety structuring tannins. Drink 2023 - 2059.
93+ points
William Kelley - Wine Advocate (Oct 2021)
The 2019 Volnay Les Caillerets "Ancienne Cuvée Carnot" 1er Cru is a mixture of red and black fruit on the nose, quite floral in style, well defined and showing more joie-de-vivre than the Chevrets. The medium-bodied palate is silky-smooth with supple tannins and flecks of dark chocolate toward the finish. Moderate depth and persistence. This Les Caillerets needs time in bottle. Drink 2024 - 2040.
90-92 points
Neal Martin - Vinous
This a firm and pretty red with a solid tannin backbone to the medium body. Ripe fruit with some walnut, tobacco, and floral undertones. It’s long and flavorful. Balanced and firm. Classic style. Drink in 2025.
95 points
Stuart Pigott - jamessuckling.com
Rich deep purple, slightly richer plum nose, sweet dark fruit, very powerful, almost too much. Dark black cherry with lush raspberry alongside. This is something of a fruit bomb at the moment, but will merit a higher rating if it refines and gains gravitas during the rest of the elevage.
90-93 points
Jasper Morris - Inside Burgundy

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2018 Domaine Bouchard Pere et Fils Volnay Caillerets Ancienne Cuvee Carnot Premier Cru

Burgundy, FRANCE
$180. 00
Bottle
$2160.00 Dozen

ABV: 13%

Closure: Cork

Other Reviews....
The 2018 Volnay 1er Cru Les Caillerets Ancienne Cuvée Carnot is showing beautifully from bottle, unwinding in the glass with aromas of cassis, black plums, sweet soil tones and subtle spices. Medium to full-bodied, deep and concentrated, it's one of the more tightly wound wines in the range, with powdery structuring tannins, lively acids and a long, penetrating finish.
93+ points
William Kelley - Wine Advocate (Oct 2020)

The 2018 Volnay Les Caillerets "Ancienne Cuvée Carnot" 1er Cru comes from Bouchard’s 3.7-hectare monopole. It expresses more delineation and detail than the Taillepieds, presenting a rather intoxicating mélange of red and black fruit laced with violet. The palate is medium-bodied with supple tannin, good body and density and a firm backbone. It clams up a little toward the finish, and it will demand three or four years in bottle before it becomes approachable.
90-92 points
Neal Martin - Vinous

Blueberry, plum and flower aromas with some new leather. It’s full-bodied with lots of fruit and density. Flavorful and stylish at the finish. A little tight now. Try after 2022.
93 points
jamessuckling.com

This is compositionally similar to the Taillepieds but even riper and with just a bit more spice elements. There is good intensity and minerality on the delicious middle weight flavors that also coat the palate on the youthfully austere and slightly warm finish that delivers fine length.
90-93 points
Allen Meadows - Burghound

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- Organic
- Nick's Import
2022 Domaine Charles Audoin Pommard en Mareau

Burgundy, FRANCE
$150. 00
Bottle
$1800.00 Dozen

Cellar: Drink now - 6 Years (2025-2031)

ABV: 13%

Closure: Cork

A fleshy, mid weighted Pommard with rich dark to black fruit framed by a study structure.

Domaine Charles Audoin was formed in 1972 by Charles and his oenologist wife Marie-Francoise, starting with three hectares in Marsannay. Their holding has now grown to around 14 hectares that captures some of the best parcels in Marsannay. Their son Cyril joined his father in 2000, and is now in charge of both vineyard and winemaking activities for the Domaine. Cyril is increasingly focused on vineyard health, to deliver wines with pure varietal expression and a sense of place. They are among the most serious wines from the area, and while juicy and approachable young, have the capacity to age gracefully for many years.
2022 will be the last vintage for this wine as the parcel was sold after the harvest.
Deep dark red black tinged colour with a vibrant dark red hue. Pronounced black cherry and anise aromas are to the fore with some fresh herb, earth and spicy cedar notes ensuing. Rich dark to black cherry and anise flavours dominate the fleshy textured, mid weighted palate with dark plum, spicy vanillin cedar, earth and fresh herb accents tailing off through the back half. Sturdy tannin structure with a long ripe dark to black fruited finish that carries some gentle grip.
Cellar 5-6 years.
Alc. 13%

Other Reviews....
This is positively filigree for Pommard, an appellation associated with firmness and dry power. Delicate earthiness is deftly interwoven with the red-fruit character, only gaining the upper hand right at the finish.
94-95 points
Stuart Pigott - jamessuckling.com
A fresh if quite restrained, even timid, nose grudgingly displays notes of plum, dark currant and a touch of earth. There is again excellent vibrancy to the super-sleek and well-detailed middleweight flavors that are finer if less concentrated, all wrapped in a reasonably complex, persistent and mildly austere finale. Drink through 2030+.
88-91 points
Allen Meadows - Burghound

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- Organic
- Nick's Import
2022 Domaine Charles Audoin Gevrey-Chambertin

Burgundy, FRANCE
$150. 00
Bottle
$1800.00 Dozen

Cellar: Drink now - 8 Years (2024-2032)

ABV: 13%

Closure: Cork

Domaine Charles Audoin was formed in 1972 by Charles and his oenologist wife Marie-Francoise, starting with three hectares in Marsannay. Their holding has now grown to around 14 hectares that captures some of the best parcels in Marsannay. Their son Cyril joined his father in 2000, and is now in charge of both vineyard and winemaking activities for the Domaine. Cyril is increasingly focused on vineyard health, to deliver wines with pure varietal expression and a sense of place. They are among the most serious wines from the area, and while juicy and approachable young, have the capacity to age gracefully for many years.
Deep dark red core with black shaded edges and a bright red hue. Sailing through the nostrils are dark to black cherry, anise and strawberry scents which are complimented by subtle scorched earth, dried herb and spicy cedar notes. Rich dark to black cherry, anise and strawberry flavours unfold across the palate with terrific power and intensity. Supple yet sturdy in its feel with grainy tannins providing underlying muscle. Infusions of dried herbs, earth and spicy cedar ensue. Deeply fruited it concludes long and expansive. Serious Burgundy structure here.
Drink over the next 6-8 years.
Alc. 13%
Other Reviews....
Ripe, generous and supple, this has a touch of earthiness and a moderately dry finish, like many wines of the appellation. A very good example, but not spectacular.
93-94 points
Stuart Pigott - jamessuckling.com
A slightly riper nose freely offers up notes of purple fruit, especially plum, along with hints of earth, the sauvage and underbrush. There is again excellent vibrancy to the detailed and attractively textured flavors that display fine length on the mildly austere finale. This too could use better depth but a few years of cellaring should certainly help. Drink through 2029+.
89-91 points
Allen Meadows - Burghound

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- Organic
- Nick's Import
2022 Domaine Charles Audoin Fixin Le Rozier

Burgundy, FRANCE
$120. 00
Bottle
$1440.00 Dozen

Cellar: Drink now - 8 Years (2024-2032)

ABV: 13%

Closure: Cork

Domaine Charles Audoin was formed in 1972 by Charles and his oenologist wife Marie-Francoise, starting with three hectares in Marsannay. Their holding has now grown to around 14 hectares that captures some of the best parcels in Marsannay. Their son Cyril joined his father in 2000, and is now in charge of both vineyard and winemaking activities for the Domaine. Cyril is increasingly focused on vineyard health, to deliver wines with pure varietal expression and a sense of place. They are among the most serious wines from the area, and while juicy and approachable young, have the capacity to age gracefully for many years.
Red to dark red core with black shaded edges and a bright red hue. Fragrant red to dark cherry and winter strawberry aromas intermix with violet, vanillin cedar, fresh herb, delicate forest floor and spice notes. Rich, intense and powerful, a cascading wave of delicious dark cherry, strawberry and red liquorice fruits decorate the palate with a supple textural feel. Subtle anise, vanillin cedar, infusions of fresh herbs, light earth and spice ensue. Polished tannins finishing beautifully fleshed, long and moreish.
Drink over the next 6-8 years.
Alc. 13%
Other Reviews....
Enormous ripeness and structure, this remains miraculously light on its feet! Seems to vibrate on the palate, thanks to the vitality. Very stony finish.
95-96 points
Stuart Pigott - jamessuckling.com
Once again the nose of the essence of red cherry is super-fresh and markedly more floral in character. While the middleweight flavors are not as concentrated, they're even more mineral-driven and beautifully precise before culminating in a linear, youthfully austere and dusty finale. Audoin noted that 2022 may be the best vintage he has ever made for the Rozier, and he could well be right. Drink through 2032+.
90-92 points
Allen Meadows - Burghound

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