The 2013 Beauséjour (Duffau Lagarrosse) offers impressive intensity given the growing season with crisp and pure dark cherries, raspberry coulis and subtle earthy bordering upon loamy scents. The oak here is nicely...

Cédric Bouchard's 2013 Blanc de Noirs "Les Ursules" is pure Pinot Noir from a north-facing 0.97-hectare vineyard planted on clay limestone in 1974. The 2013 is concentrated on the nose, with lots of quinces and red...

New wave style yet balanced and ultra-fine. Polished tannins. Violet and dark berry aromas and flavors. Full body, firm and silky tannins. Smoky quality to it. Excellent. Drink now or hold.

Tasted blind at Fine & Rare Wines' Clos Vougeot tasting, the 2013 Clos Vougeot Grand Cru from Maison Joseph Drouhin has a light and breezy nose, not as complex as others, but with attractive red cherry, crushed strawberry...

Saturated with black currant, blueberry, violet and spice flavors, this red is smooth and concentrated. Shows fine balance and a finish of earth and mineral. Best from 2018 through 2032. — B.S.