(94-96 points) Not as deep in colour as the Charmes, but still with a vibrant purple edge. An interesting mix between crystalline red fruit and perhaps a little white pepper from the whole bunch component. Clearly a well-constructed wine. Racy fresh raspberry fruit, with a firmer structure behind, not so much of the blueberry here. This Clos de la Roche once again demonstrates the raw silk image which I have for this vineyard. Drink from 2028-2036.

(92-94 points) Another charming, sensual wine from Arlaud, the 2021 Clos de la Roche Grand Cru delivers aromas of orange rind, rose petals, sweet spices and plums. Medium to full-bodied, supple and fleshy, with melting tannins, bright acids and a saline finish, it's a pure, elegant rendition of this site.- WK

The 2021 Clos de la Roche Grand Cru has a generous nose with a mixture of red and black fruit, iodine and iris flower scents, a little musky in style. Returning after 10 minutes, it evolves a kind of New World Pinot allure which is maybe not what I ordered when it says Clos de la Roche on the label. At the same time, it does offer sensorial pleasure. The palate is well balanced with a sour cherry and crushed strawberry note, linear in style like its peers, fresh with fine precision and stoniness on the finish. Overall, this is a very fine 2021 that should repay cellaring. Tasted blind at the Burgfest tasting. -- Neal Martin