Simon Bize Savigny-les-Beaune “Aux Grands Liards” 2018
Sweet annd sour, quite dark fruit but clean and fruit-driven with nice grip in the mouth and good length, lightly spiced and good balance in the finish. Nice elegance for the vintage, 91 points
Dugat-Py Monthelie “Tres Vieilles Vignes” 2022
Red berries, redcurrants and raspberries, easygoing and elegant, sweet flowers. Very elegant and clean on the palate, with fruit stones and great length, simply delicious Pinot. Fresh and delicate. 93 p
Dugat-Py Pommard “La Levriere Tres Vieilles Vignes» 2022
Noticeable structure and tannins in this one with darker berries, a bit rough and firm in the structure, would benefit from more time (all the other wines were excellent to drink now). 92 p
Dugat-Py Gevrey-Chambertin “Vieilles Vignes» 2022
Lovely, concentrated fruit with deep red berry notes on the nose, cherries, a lightly spiced touch and smooth underlying tannins, meaty but still ultra-elegant with great length. Long and firm finish, persistent finish. 94+ points
Dugat-Py Gevrey-Chambertin “Cuvee Coeur du Roy Tres Vieilles Vignes” 2022
Incredibly flattering nose, garden flowers and beautiful pure berry fruit. Pinot doesn’t get more classic than this. Great length and lovely finish, refined elegance. Nice firmness, but the tannins are almost imperceptible. 95 p
Robert Groffier Chambolle-Musigny PC “Sentiers” 2023
Intense wine, dark garden berries, spices, forest and undergrowth. Deep and complex nose, hint of strawberries. Some fruity sweetness, long, intense and complex finish. Fabulous wine. 95 p
Marc Sorrell Hermitage “Le Greal” 2022
Dark and compact nose with leather and spice. Intense and firm, lovely fruit with great length, long and focused. Clearly tannic but beautiful overlying fruit, focused finish with great balance, a bit of camphor and significant freshness. 94+ p
