Vinous (95)

The 2020 Mazis-Chambertin Grand Cru has a slightly animally nose at first, but it soon shakes off its feral element to reveal cassis and boysenberry fruit. The palate is medium-bodied with saturated tannins, liquorice-infused black fruit with blood orange towards the confit finish. This should age well over the next 20 years.

Vinous (93-95)

The 2021 Mazis-Chambertin Grand Cru has an almost understated bouquet disguising the intensity of fruit that is remarkable for such a cool growing season. The palate is medium-bodied with sappy red fruit, a killer line of acidity that binds together its effervescent, blood orange and dark chocolate infused finish. Give it 10 years if you want to avoid a penalty.

Indulge in a sumptuous Burgundian delight, the Joseph Voillot Pommard 1er Cru Clos Micault 2018. Impeccably handcrafted by the renowned Domaine Joseph Voillot, this Pinot Noir hails from Pommard's esteemed Premier Cru vineyard 'Clos Micault'. A pure expression of terroir, its beauty is etched in meticulously picked, ripe berries, exhibiting Voillot's commitment to sustainable viticulture. Bursting with luxuriant cherries, wild berries and a delightful hint of spice, its palate is artfully balanced, layered with rich, elegant tannins.

The 2018 vintage reflects Voillot's masterful understanding of this lineage, presenting an inviting freshness and remarkable longevity. Ageing occurs in French oak barrels; a judicious 20-30% are new, resulting in a subtle, woody undertone that complements its decadent fruitiness. Drink now to relish its youthful exuberance, or cellar to savour its evolving sophistication. To experience the bewitching allure of the Joseph Voillot Pommard 1er Cru Clos Micault 2018 is to capture the essence of exquisite Burgundy wines.

Indulge in Joseph Voillot Pommard 1er Cru Les Epenots 2017, an exquisite wine steeped in rich history and impeccable craftsmanship. From the renowned Voillot vineyards in Burgundy, France, this veritable treasure is produced using traditional methods perfected over five generations of winemaking expertise. Each elegance-filled bottle possesses the distinctive terroir of Pommard's premier Les Epenots vineyard.

Bursting with a complex array of ripe, red fruits balanced beautifully by velvety tannins, this extraordinary vintage is made with 100% Pinot Noir, handpicked from vines averaging over half-a-century old. Its cherry and blackcurrant notes are subtly interlaced with earthy undertones, a testament to Voillot's commitment to expressing natural flavours without the influence of new oak.

A consummate expression of Joseph Voillot’s finesse, the Joseph Voillot Pommard 1er Cru Les Epenots 2017 is a testament to the rich heritage of Burgundian viticulture. Aged for 22 months, it encapsulates timeless French elegance perfect for discerning wine connoisseurs.

Immerse yourself in the luxuriously rich flavours of Joseph Voillot Pommard 2021, a masterful expression of Burgundy's terroir. Crafted with meticulous detail in the heart of Pommard, this fine wine radiates the masterful expertise of the prodigious producer, Joseph Voillot. A reputable fifth-generation winemaker, Voillot delivers an arresting bouquet of ripe red fruits with subtle hints of spices, characteristic of the Voillot's traditional winemaking methods.

Adhering to sustainable viticulture principles, every grape is organically grown then handpicked, ensuring only the finest produce is used. The Joseph Voillot Pommard 2021 is matured in French oak barrels to heighten the natural complexities and inherent notes of the Pinot Noir grape. The result is a velvety, well-structured wine; its glorious concentration and rounded tannins encapsulate a perfectly balanced body.

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Vinous (93)

The 2018 Volnay Les Caillerets 1er Cru has a gorgeous fragrant floral bouquet with bunches of roses complementing the vibrant red fruit. Wonderful intensity. The palate is medium-bodied with gently grippy tannins, quite spicy towards the finish with a slightly confit towards the end. This is destined to age very well. Superb.

Vinous (90-92)

The 2021 Volnay Les Caillerets 1er Cru was reduced to a single barrel for the first time ever. It does not quite have the complexity or terroir expression of the Champans on the nose, a little stoic and distant. The palate is medium-bodied with ripe tannins, a mixture of red and black fruit and fine acidity, plus a healthy sprinkling of white pepper and sage towards the persistent finish. Not quite the élan of the Champans, yet it pulls together nicely.

Vinous (93+)

The 2016 Volnay Les Champans 1er Cru has a wonderful bouquet of vivacious red cherry, wild strawberry, pressed rose petals and touches of sage and thyme. The palate is very well balanced with supple tannins and a fine bead of acidity, and crescendoing gently to a slightly meaty, delineated, long finish. I suspect this might close down for a few years, but there is huge potential here.

Vinous (93)

The 2018 Volnay Les Champans 1er Cru offers attractive black fruit mixed with briary, crushed rock and sea cave aromas on the nose that is all quite captivating. The palate is medium-bodied with grainy tannins, good depth and grip with a saline finish that gets the saliva flowing. Classy, old school Volnay.

Vinous (92-94)

The 2019 Volnay Les Champans 1er Cru, matured in 20% new oak, has darker fruit than the Fremiets, touches of blackberry and briary complementing the raspberry and cranberry. The oak here is neatly enmeshed. The palate is medium-bodied with supple tannins, silkier than the Fremiets in texture with a piquant finish. Delightful and so fresh!

Vinous (92-94)

The 2020 Volnay Les Champans 1er Cru, matured in 20% new oak, has an expressive and quite open, floral bouquet with red cherries, undergrowth, crushed strawberry and a touch of black tea. The palate is medium-bodied with supple tannins, a fine bead of acidity, harmonious and poised with good substance towards the finish. This is very refined and classy. Closure: Diam 5

Vinous (91-93)

The 2021 Volnay Les Champans 1er Cru has much more brightness and delineation than the Fremiets this year, with red cherries, wild strawberries and just a touch of iodine and sous-bois. This is nicely focused. The palate is medium-bodied with sappy red fruit, fine structure, pliant tannins and a harmonious finish. Not the most complex Champans encountered from this address, yet it has class.

Wine Advocate (92-94)

The 2015 Volnay 1er Cru les Fremiets has an elegant bouquet with scents of briary, woodland and red berry fruit. There is lovely purity of fruit here, great transparency. The palate is well balanced with fine structure, quite firm tannin, superb focus with red merging with black fruit towards the slightly saline finish. This is a great wine from Jean-Pierre Chalot.

Wine Advocate (91-93)

The 2016 Volnay 1er Cru les Fremiets, reduced to seven barrels this year (40% one- or two-year-old oak), offers attractive, pure, raspberry and crushed strawberry scents on the nose, floral scents (rose petals) sneaking out from under the coves with time. The palate is medium-bodied with fine, lithe tannin. I adore the harmony and precision of this Fremiets, not a powerful or flamboyant Volnay, but just Pinot Noir shimmering on the tongue. This comes highly recommended for those that appreciate classic Volnay.

Vinous (88-90)

The 2021 Volnay Les Fremiets 1er Cru is perfumed on the nose with rose petals and iris flowers infusing cranberry and strawberry fruit. Maybe it just lacks a bit of complexity. The palate is medium-bodied with grainy tannins, a slightly chalky texture and gentle grip with a structured and more Pommard-inspired finish. Give this a couple of years in bottle.

Vinous (94)

The 2018 Pommard Les Rugiens 1er Cru has an engaging classic bouquet with raspberry, wild strawberry, sous-bois and blood orange that all blossom with aeration. The palate is medium-bodied with succulent ripe tannins, beautifully interwoven tannins, seamless in texture with veins of blue fruit towards the long finish. What a fabulous Pommard from the Domaine - this comes highly recommended. Vrai Pommard!

Vinous (85-87)

The 2021 Volnay Vieilles Vignes is quite deep in colour. It offers dark berries, raspberry coulis and orange blossom on the nose, just a slight underlying reduction. The palate is medium-bodied with smooth tannins. It's tart in style, with black cherries, soy and white pepper, though it just misses a little ripeness on the finish.

The Julien Gerard Aloxe-Corton Les Valozieres 2018 is a stellar vintage, revealing the winemaker's mastery over the craft. This fine red wine hails from the acclaimed vineyards of Aloxe-Corton in Côte de Beaune, Burgundy, France. The 2018 vintage is a tasteful blend of power and finesse, a product of low-yield vines aged in French oak barrels for 12 to 18 months.

Produced by Julien Gerard, a winemaker deeply rooted in Burgundy's winemaking traditions, this wine mirrors his profound respect for terroir, marked by his meticulous attention to each vine and commitment to sustainable farming methods. This expression of Pinot Noir is a testament to his craftsmanship, imbued with exceptional complexity and depth.

Julien Gerard Aloxe-Corton Les Valozieres 2018 bears intense aromas of dark fruits and spices, leading to a long, graceful finish. With its brilliant balance of acidity, tannins, and rich fruit flavours, it offers an extraordinary sensorial experience for any fine wine connoisseur.

Vinous (85-87)

From a 0.70-hectare parcel, the 2019 Aloxe-Corton Les Valozières 1er Cru has a focused, "cool" nose thanks to its north-facing vines. The palate is medium-bodied with good concentration, the 60% new oak just a little too dominant on the finish. Hopefully that will integrate with time.