(92-94 points) A more deeply pitched nose somewhat grudgingly reveals aromas of red and dark pinot fruit, plum, violet and a touch of newly turned earth. There is more volume, power and mid-palate density to the tautly muscular medium-bodied flavors that conclude in a chalky and overtly austere finale. The almost pungently mineral texture is akin to licking a rock and this too is going to need extended forbearance as it too is very compact.

From vines 80 to 90 years old, the 2022 Nuits Saint-Georges Aux Cras 1er Cru has a focused bouquet with black cherries, wild strawberry and rose petal scents, just a touch of garrigues. The palate is medium-bodied with supple tannins, fine grip and depth, a tad more concentration than Clavelier's other cuvées with a persistent finish. This is very well crafted.

(90-93 points) The holding is in the upper part of the vineyard where there is less clay, though this is still the darkest coloured wine in the cellar. The 2022 is particularly backward, with a concentrated fresh dark cherry fruit, backed both by tannins and higher acidity. Good grip, as Clive Coates would have said, but not easy to read at the moment. One for the longer term.