Red cherry and a touch of smoke are subdued on the wine's shy nose. The palate is equally restrained, concentrated but with depth that has inherent grace. Firm tannins still crunch, but every crackle of that sinuous texture holds more perfume and more cherry. The body is taut tand toned. All is framed with freshness and will only get better over the years. Drink by 2050. ANNE KREBIEHL MW

The 2018 Vosne-Romanée Les Malconsorts 1er Cru is showing some reduction on the nose, slightly smudged red fruit, leather and undergrowth. It does seem to gain clarity with modest aeration though. The palate is medium-bodied with fine tannins, taut and crisp, quite linear with fine sapidity on the structure, backward finish. A Premier Cru with a long future ahead. Tasted blind at the Burgfest 2018 red tasting. -- Neal Martin

A bright crimson colour. Lactic new oak on the nose. Then quite a ripe fruit, between raspberry and blackberry. Underneath there really is a significant density and good acidity, making a complex whole which is taking time. The oak remains slightly too dominant. Drink from 2033.

A solid backbone of tannins runs through this sleek, intense red, defining its currant, cherry and leafy, earthy notes. It's juicy, finishing with a light dusting of tannins. Best from 2022 through 2033. 960 cases made, 195 cases imported.