2023 Burgundy Chardonnay Wine

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

The 2023 Bâtard-Montrachet Grand Cru is more austere than the Criots. Despite rigorous coaxing a light marine element surfaces with time. The palate is well balanced quite intense and fresh with intriguing hints of red fruit... Read More

The 2023 Chassagne-Montrachet La Boudriotte 1er Cru comes from lower down the slope. It has a taut and fresh bouquet—a little austere at first—but gradually reveals its energy. The palate is well balanced with a brisk edgy... Read More

The 2023 Chassagne-Montrachet Les Caillerets 1er Cru has a very harmonious bouquet fine mineralité and terroir expression and touches of oyster shell infusing the citrus fruit. The palate is well balanced with a rounded texture.... Read More

The 2023 Chassagne-Montrachet Maltroye 1er Cru has a "buttoned-down" nose that demands coaxing to reveal its yellow fruit hazelnut and light orange rind scents. The palate is well balanced and opens up wonderfully with aeration... Read More

The 2023 Chassagne-Montrachet Morgeots 1er Cru has a little more mineralité on the nose than the Vergers. Its bouquet contains light hints of clementine and beeswax aromas. The palate is well balanced fresh and concentrated with... Read More

The 2023 Chassagne-Montrachet Vergers 1er Cru has a bright nose with yellow plum white peach and light sea spray scents that opens beautifully in the glass. The palate is very well balanced and quite intense with a bit more body... Read More

The 2023 Chassagne-Montrachet Village is the usual blend of six terroirs although in 2025 Céline Fontaine told me that the large production might result in one of those being bottled as a separate cuvée. There is a pleasant... 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