Pinot Noir

This is compositionally similar to the Chambolle "1er" but the brooding nose only grudgingly displays both notably better complexity and more floral nuances as well a background hint of kirsch. As is always the case there is markedly... Read More

The 2020 Nuits Saint-Georges Clos de l'Arlot 1er Cru has a really entrancing bouquet this year: pure red berry fruit rose petal and light melted tar scents unfurling from the glass. The palate is medium-bodied with the stem... Read More

Here too the nose is sufficiently reduced that it's difficult to discern much other than the underlying fruit is ripe. More interesting are the fresh and energetic medium-bodied flavors that coat the palate with dry extract... Read More

"Bright red-ruby. Very ripe aromas of black raspberry liqueur and dark chocolate. Fat and sweet on the palate; comes across as a bit roasted following the Echézeaux as well as somewhat youthfully disjointed as a strong spine... Read More

Here there is a bit more wood influence on the distinctly earthy and quite floral aromas of dark currant poach plum and a softly spicy top note. The sleeker if not quite as dense medium-bodied flavors possess focused power that... Read More

A brooding and slightly grumpy nose reluctantly offers up an even more deeply pitched nose of cassis black cherry warm earth and spicy top notes. There is impressive richness and volume to the sappy and caressing yet powerful... Read More

(Domaine de Montille Beaune "Grèves" 1er Cru Red) Moderate reduction blocks an evaluation of the fruit though the whole cluster influence is perceptible. More interesting are the impressively intense flavors that possess both... Read More

Moderate reduction presently overshadows the fruit. Otherwise there is very good vibrancy to the slightly more refined flavors th

A more elegant cooler and spicier nose reflects notes of the pretty essence of red currant rose petal and a floral top note. The elegance continues on the palate of the nicely textured and quite punchy flavors that exude evident... Read More

The Domaine de Montille was established in Volnay in the mid-18th century. It currently farms 20 hectares of primarily Premier and Grand Cru vineyards in the Côtes de Beaune and Nuits. Since 2002 Alix and Etienne... Read More

Here too there is a whiff of volatile acidity that plays at the edge of perceptibility on the mostly red berry fruit and spice infused nose. There is a lovely sense of refinement to the nicely rich and well-delineated flavors... Read More

This too is intensely floral in character with nuances of rose petal violet and lavender to the subtle spicy red berry fruit scents. There is both excellent precision and verve to the beautifully texture

The 2018 Pommard 1er Cru Les Rugiens Cuvée Hubert unfurls in the glass with a complex bouquet that mingles aromas of plums and berries with lifted top notes of orange and peony as well as savory nuances of grilled meats and rich... Read More

A strikingly pretty and overtly floral nose is both cool and elegant while discreetly reveals its aromas of spicy dark berries. The powerful and tautly muscular broad-shouldered flavors brim with sappy dry extract while the intensely... Read More

This is also intensely floral in character with its combination of bright and fresh purple fruit soft earth and pretty spice wisps especially anise. The succulent b