2023 Burgundy Chardonnay

Here too there is just enough wood to mention framing the cool and bright aromas of mineral reduction lemon confit and refreshing sea breeze nuances. There is excellent density especially for the vintage to the middle weight flavors... Read More

Here too there is just enough wood influence lurking in the background of the vaguely exotic aromas of white peach apricot and oyster shell to merit pointing out. There is impressive volume and mid-palate density to the larger-bodied... Read More

An exuberantly floral-suffused nose displays additional aromas of tidal pool citrus zest and plenty of iodine character. The racy and notably finer if less powerful and generous middle weight flavors flash evident minerality on... Read More

Despite the modest wood treatment there is evidence of it on the nose of the airy floral-scented aromas of petrol shellfish and sea breeze. The super-sleek and beautifully vibrant middle weight flavors are at once succulent and... Read More

Very generous wood plays on the edge of overshadowing the overtly floral aromas of oyster shell algae green apple and mineral reduction. The sleek intense and stony broad-shouldered flavors are also quite seductive thanks to the... Read More

The nose is difficult to read as there are still residual lactic nuances along with ample wood toast. The palate impression is much more interesting with its sappy and caressing texture that is highly seductive while displaying... Read More

The 2023 Bienvenues-Bâtard-Montrachet Grand Cru is lovely offering up aromas of pear orange zest and freshly baked bread framed by a deft touch of reduction. Full-bodied satiny and layered it's dense and seamless with a sweet... Read More

Cask sample. Not much nose and a bit severe. It may develop charm but at the moment it has little. (JR)

Clos Rochette is a Faiveley Monopole of 5+ ha. Mid lemon and lime. The sulphur recently added as it has just been prepared for bottling knocks it back but the excellence of the wine is still clear with a lime and grapefruit note... Read More

The 2023 Puligny-Montrachet 1er Cru Champ Gain has turned out nicely offering up aromas of pear freshly baked bread and toasted nuts followed by a medium to full-bodied satiny and textural palate concluding with a long saline... Read More

Pale lemon and lime. The bouquet is clearly riper here yet the slight honeysuckle aromatics are underlaid by a more classical stony profile. White fruit through the middle and then terrific grip to finish. This is more backward... Read More

An attractive pale lemon colour. The nose shows a little extra fruit ripeness. Perfumed and attractive this has a more generous ripeness to the fruit with an even-handed white fruit matched by adequate acidity. By Jasper Morris... Read More

Fresh mid lemon. There is a broader appeal to the white fruit here. Classical tension nonetheless a little less tightly wound than Caillerets but broader based as one would expect for this vineyard adjacent to Bâtard-Montrachet.... Read More

The 2023 Chassagne-Montrachet Hereditas has a floral bouquet with orchard fruit (apricot blossom) and a touch of melted candle wax. Fine delineation. The palate is fresh and vibrant very impressive in terms of weight with a peachy... Read More

Attractive lemon yellow tints to the colour. The bouquet is refined yet discreet perhaps a fennel note with the fresh fruit. This is very satisfying in the mouth the perfect balance of ripe grapes with lively acidity a very pleasing... Read More