Ripe black plum and cassis fruit aromas, with an undercurrent of dark chocolate, while on the palate the wine retains a fresh texture. Definitely 'brûlée' but still very elegant. This parcel of 0.26ha, planted in 1969, is north of the road that leads to the Hautes-Côtes, on terraces next to Eugénie and opposite Pascal Mugneret and Méo.

(93-95 points) The 2020 Vosne-Romanée Aux Brûlées 1er Cru offers dark berry fruit on the nose, touches of pressed iris petals, flint and light truffle aromas. A little surly at the moment. The palate is medium-bodied with grainy tannins, fine balance, gentle build in the mouth with a precise, quite saline finish. Very fine mineralite here, this is a superb Aux Brûlées. (Drink between 2026-2050) - NM

(91-94 points) Ripe dense concentrated purple. A wealth of sultry dark fruit, at this stage the smoky notes don’t really show. Lightly overpowerful though with inky super concentrated cherries, quite a few tannins, and then some acidity. Black fruit and liquorice finish.

(91-93 points) A highly spiced blend features notes of red and black currant, raspberry and a plethora of floral nuances along with hints of exotic tea. The relatively forward and unusually supple middle weight flavors are notably less concentrated and powerful though markedly finer and more sophisticated on the youthfully austere and lingering finale that tightens up noticeably. This needs to add depth with time in bottle.