An even spicier and very fresh nose reflects riper aromas of poached plum, floral, clove and a similar touch of star anise, all of which is trimmed in a subtle application of oak. There is better volume to the rich...

(90-92 points) Here the wood is more apparent with a hint of menthol though neither are so much to impinge on the attractiveness of the ripe black cherry, smoked game and overtly floral-scented nose. The rich, generous...

Silky in texture and laced with cherry, floral and spice flavors, this red caresses the palate before leaving accents of fruit, earth and spices on the finish. Balanced and elegant. Best from 2028 through 2043. - BS

A fresh and transparent expression showing mushrooms, raspberries, orange zest and tea leaves on the nose. It’s medium-bodied, juicy and silky, with fine tannins and a delicious finish. Drink now or hold.

Firm, expressive and peppery, this red displays cherry, blackberry, violet and oak spice flavors. Tightens up on the finish yet persists, with fruit and spice notes lingering. Best from 2028 through 2045. 45 cases...

(92-93 points) The 2022 Nuits-Saint-Georges 1er Cru Les Damodes is ample and perfumed, wafting from the glass with aromas of plums, orange zest, potpourri and spices. Medium to full-bodied, supple and seamless, with a...

Silky and ethereal, the village Chambolle from Domaine Arlaud is a charming wine, presenting aromas of red and black fruit, earth, spice, and smoke. It is assembled from a hectare of vines from several lieux-dits below...

Though succulent, there's density, power and structure informing this beefy red. Black cherry, blackberry, earth, iron, vanilla and toasty oak flavors are wrapped in a cloak of ripe tannins, lending a wild, almost savage...

The 2022 Pinot Noir Arbois Pupillin Courbes Raies unwinds with a distinctively floral perfume as rose petal and violets rise from the glass. Ripe red cherry and spicy nuances add more layers. Medium-bodied and polished...

Cherry and blackberry flavors are front and center in this ripe, round red. Hints of earth and spices add detail, while the succulent texture persists on the fruit-filled finish. Drink now through 2035. - BS

This has the ripe and generous fruit that we expect from this Beaune, but also touches of blood oranges and summer flowers. Succulent red fruit with an excellent structure of fine tannins and lively acidity on the...

Deep savory and rooty nose plus a touch of candied oranges and coconut. Substantial, plush tannins on the medium-bodied palate that is wonderfully velvety. The power and concentration are underplayed until you reach the...

(WA 92-94 points) Mortet's 2022 Charmes-Chambertin Grand Cru is pretty and demonstrative, bursting with aromas of plums, cherries, sweet red berries, petals and spices. Medium to full-bodied, ample and fleshy, with an...

(90-92 points) The 2022 Gevrey-Chambertin 1er Cru La Perrière sheds some youthful reduction in the glass to reveal aromas of plums, orange zest, vine smoke and raw cocoa, followed by a medium to full-bodied, ample and...

(90-92 points) Deep and layered, the 2022 Gevrey-Chambertin Très Vieilles Vignes offers up aromas of cassis, dark berries, loamy soil and spices, followed by a medium to full-bodied, concentrated and youthfully structured...

(90-93 points) The vineyards for ma Cuvée are in the south-east quadrant of Gevrey-Chambertin, so out of the path of the hail storm. Hence Arnaud could make a full crop and could use up to 40 % whole bunch vinification no...

(92-94 points) When Mortet launched his own label, this cuvée took the back seat when compared with the Charmes-Chambertin; but his work in the vineyards is paying off, as evidenced by the 2022 Mazoyères-Chambertin Grand...

(92-94 points) When Mortet launched his own label, this cuvée took the back seat when compared with the Charmes-Chambertin; but his work in the vineyards is paying off, as evidenced by the 2022 Mazoyères-Chambertin Grand...

(93-95 points) The 2022 Clos Vougeot Les Petits Maupertui Grand Cru has a very attractive bouquet with pure wild strawberry and raspberry fruit and impressive mineralité. The palate is medium-bodied with fine-grain...

(90-92 points) The 2022 Echézeaux Grand Cru, which had not been racked, is unsurprisingly backward on the nose, but some very attractive, minerally red fruit is coiled up here. The medium-bodied palate has firm grip, with...