Jasper Morris Inside Burgundy (90-91)

An elegant fresh mid purple. The bouquet also is very attractive in its lighter fashion. Just a little bit tighter at the back, with tannins which will take a little longer to refine. Medium plus length. Drink from 2027-2033. Tasted: October 2023.

Vinous - Neal Martin (90)

The 2022 Vougeot Les Cras 1er Cru comes from a parcel next to Château de la Tour, planted next to Chardonnay from Domaine de la Vougeraie. It has a potent marine/estuarine-scented bouquet with mainly red berry fruit and hints of morels and crushed stone. The medium-bodied palate offers sappy red fruit, very smooth in style, although, like in previous years, I discern more complexity on Legros's Chambolle and Morey-Saint-Denis cuvées. Fine.

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Indulge in the elegance and complexity of Jean Baptiste Boudier Pernand-Vergelesses 1er Cru Fichot 2022. This esteemed Burgundian wine hails from the noted vineyards of Pernand-Vergelesses, an emblematic wine-growing village of France. Created and bottled by Jean Baptiste Boudier, a revered artisan, this premium wine exhibits his exceptional viticultural skill and devotion.

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Vinous (88-90)

The 2022 Pernand-Vergelesses Blanc comes mainly from Les Belles Filles and from contracted must. The well-defined nose has very light nougat scents percolating through the citrus fruit. The palate is well-balanced with a fresh, slightly flinty opening. Nothing complex, yet focused with a fine sense of linearity on the finish. Drink over the next 4-6 years.

Jasper Morris Inside Burgundy (89-91)

Mid lemon yellow. A very slight toasty note. This is fuller than the more mineral Croix de Pierre, as it gets the western sun, but that makes for a very pleasing, rounded mouthful. Drink from 2026-2031. Tasted: October 2023.

Vinous - Neal Martin (90-92)

The 2022 Pernand-Vergelesses Clos de la Croix de Pierre has more detail and terroir expression than the Combottes: well-defined with crushed stone and dried yellow flowers complementing the citrus fruit. The palate is well-balanced with a waxy texture. A dash of white pepper enlivens this Pernand, which fans out nicely on the finish. One of my picks from Jadot's whites this year.

Jasper Morris Inside Burgundy (90-92)

In foudre. Fine mid purple. The bouquet shows the cooler aspects of Pernand though this is a fine east facing vineyard. Really racy lively stuff with excellent energy behind, concentrated fresh raspberry. This should also age well even though the tannins do not spring to the fore – but there is a natural sense of balance. Drink from 2028-2034. Tasted: October 2023.