Vinous (86-88)

The 2022 Bourgogne Hautes-Côtes de Nuits Rouge has a relatively light but fresh bouquet with slightly darker fruit than other Hautes-Côtes I tasted. The palate is medium-bodied with crunchy red fruit and fine body, given its class, with a confit-like finish. This should be delicious.

Jasper Morris Inside Burgundy (92-95)

Mid lemon yellow. A mix of engaging ripe fruit and some reduction. Complex, but also tightly wound, a tannic structure behind. It isn’t singing at this stage of its life, but I don’t doubt the qualities, so this should reach the upper end of the range. Drink from 2030-2038. Tasted: October 2023.

Jasper Morris Inside Burgundy (93-96)

A rich intense purple. The bouquet has the enhanced heady qualities I associate with Malconsorts. Some peonies perhaps, then a lush but stable fruit across the palate, with a wealth behind, which does indeed cover the tannins. Persistent. This Malconsorts is a firmly constructed wine with stable tannins, also the flesh to cover them. Drink from 2032-2040. Tasted: November 2023.

Jasper Morris Inside Burgundy (90-93)

A surprising degree of green to the colour. A light but fine bouquet, all quite discreet, then rather more fruit intensity on the palate, quite linear but not without a little flesh on the bones. Apples washed with lime. Fine and elegant finish. Drink from 2027-2034. Tasted: October 2023.

Jasper Morris Inside Burgundy (92-95)

Another beautiful bouquet after an elegant colour. This keeps building, and seems to have rediscovered the magic of Combettes which I thought was lost in the hottest years. There is a fulsome weight of white fruit, while retaining energy. Just enough acidity, with ripe apples at the finish. Drink from 2027-2036. Tasted: October 2023.

Jasper Morris Inside Burgundy (92-95)

Another beautiful bouquet after an elegant colour. This keeps building, and seems to have rediscovered the magic of Combettes which I thought was lost in the hottest years. There is a fulsome weight of white fruit, while retaining energy. Just enough acidity, with ripe apples at the finish. Drink from 2027-2036. Tasted: October 2023.

Jasper Morris Inside Burgundy (89-91)

Fresh lemon and lime colour. The little lime note is there again. This is delicious on the palate, fills out a little more, retaining a chalky note. Balanced, precise and long. Drink from 2026-2030. Tasted: October 2023.

Jasper Morris Inside Burgundy (90-93)

The provenance is Aux Jachées 60%, Chalandins and a smattering of Chaumes 1er Cru, prepared for bottling. 50% whole bunch, 50% new wood. A bright and even purple. The new wood integrates very well, with an impressive depth. This is work in progress that promises very well. A good weight of fruit and a high-class finish that persists properly. Drink from 2030-2037. Tasted: December 2023.

Delighting the palate with its exceptional maturity, the Forey Vosne Romanee 2022 is a notable culmination of fine winemaking brought forth by Domaine Forey Père et Fils in Burgundy, France. Ably reflecting the rich terroir of Vosne-Romanee, this vintage is distinctively crafted from Pinot Noir grapes using traditional vinification methods including partial de-stemming and indigenous yeast fermentation.

The expertise of the Forey family, proprietors since 1840, blends effortlessly with their deep respect for nature to foster this full-bodied, elegant spirit. Possessing a crimson hue, the Forey Vosne Romanee 2022 reveals a vivacious bouquet of red fruits, infused with sublime earthy and herbal undertones. Certified organic, this exquisite wine resonates with a lengthy finish that elegantly showcases its enviable complexity - a true toast to the artisans at Domaine Forey Père et Fils.

Burghound (89-91)

(from parcels located in Croix Blanche, La Columbière, Champs Goudins and Le Pré de la Folie). A spicier and more floral-inflected nose displays fruit that is more from the red side of the spectrum. The sleeker and finer, but not denser, medium weight flavors possess notably better depth and persistence on the markedly firmer finale.

Vinous - Neal Martin (93-95)

The 2022 Chablis Vosgros 1er Cru takes a little more time to open on the nose than Picq's other cuvées but eventually reveals eucalyptus-tinged citrus fruit flanked by wet stone aromas. The palate is very well-balanced with a fine bead of acidity, very saline but with a countervailing, almost honeyed element keeping this on its toes. This is a brilliant follow-up to the 2021.

Burghound (89-91)

Outstanding Top Value An expressive, fresh and ripe nose freely offers up its aromas of mostly white orchard fruit and floral wisps that possess plenty of classic Chablis typicity. The nicely rich and attractively vibrant middleweight flavors exude a subtle salinity on the clean, dry and sneaky long finish. This is lovely for its level and worth considering.

Vinous (92-94)

At the moment, the 2022 Chablis Au Dessus des Carrières is stoic on the nose compared to Picq's other cuvées, despite both of us giving our glasses vigorous swirls. The palate is where the action is: great concentration and depth, hints of white peach and nectarine, the power loaded at its back end. Give this two or three years in bottle.

Burghound (90-92)

Outstanding Top Value Once again there is a smoky character to the cool aromas of shellfish, apple and prominent iodine and quinine nuances. There is excellent complexity to the beautifully textured flavors thanks to the abundant dry extract as the old vines are clearly present on the stony and impressively long finale. Like all of these villages-level wines, this boxes well above its weight and is also warmly recommended.

The Gros Frere et Soeur Vosne Romanee 1er Cru Les Chaumes 2022 is a masterstroke in fine French winemaking from the esteemed Côte de Nuits region, Burgundy. This exquisite Premier Cru red, harvested from acclaimed Les Chaumes vineyard, boasts meticulous vinification - handpicked grapes followed by traditional winemaking methods, detailing rigorous selection and oak-ageing. The producer, Gros Frère et Soeur, carries an esteemed Burgundian lineage, universally respected for its consistent, high-quality terroir-driven wines.

Expect an opulent nose of wild berries, hints of clove, and vital earthiness. Balanced acidity dovetails beautifully with the gracefully concentrated tannins and rich, succulent fruit, encapsulating the essence of Pinot Noir. The Gros Frere et Soeur Vosne Romanee 1er Cru Les Chaumes 2022 brings together the vineyard's distinctive minerality with robust fruit characters, grounding the wine in its coveted terroir. A sophisticated, cellar-worthy choice for the discerning collector.

Hailing from the legendary terroirs of Burgundy, the Gros Frere et Soeur Vosne Romanee 2022 is an emblematic expression of French finesse and craftsmanship. This Pinot Noir asserts its pedigree with its origin, the shine of Vosne Romanee, a revered Grand Cru. Produced by Gros Frère et Soeur, a family-operated winery dating back to 1830, the wine creator's meticulous care is evident in every bottle.

The winemaking process remains faithful to traditional methods, using hand-harvested, organically-farmed grapes. Fermented in oak barrels to enhance complexity and depth, this wine is an authentic symbol of Burgundy excellence.

With its elegant bouquet of dark fruit enlivened by earthy undertones and a subtle hint of spice, the Gros Frere et Soeur Vosne Romanee 2022 is an irresistible temptation for the discerning palate. The lingering finish is testimony to an impeccable balance. A wine that perfectly encapsulates the terroir from which it springs, it embodies bourgeois elegance and brilliance at its finest.

Jasper Morris Inside Burgundy (94-96)

100% new wood, to bottle in April. The wood comes from mixed forests, as Jean-Pierre thinks Tronçais doesn’t work here. A bright fresh crimson ruby. More floral more sensual, the early morning rose says Jean-Pierre. This is more quintessentially Vosne than the Brûlées, with a lifted and balanced flair, a mix of darked red fruits, avoiding the blacker side. White pepper spice becomes more apparent at the end. A thick velvet coat of fruit throughout. Drink from 2030-2038. Tasted: November 2023.