The Bernard Dugat-Py Mazis-Chambertin Grand Cru VV 2020 is a magnificent embodiment of French viticulture. This Grand Cru, hailing from Burgundy's Côte de Nuits, is a tribute to the expertise of the renowned producer Bernard Dugat-Py, whose family's winemaking roots deepen to the 17th century. Made exclusively from very old vines ('Vieilles Vignes') of Pinot Noir, the wine encapsulates the terroir's nuance and strength.

This vintage, though in its infancy, dynamically showcases deep, concentrated fruit profiles alongside robust tannins and high acidity, promising potential for development over the next decades. Barrel-fermented and matured for up to 20 months, it unfolds layers of complexity with every sip. A well-structured and intense wine, the Bernard Dugat-Py Mazis-Chambertin Grand Cru VV 2020 offers an exquisite palate of black cherry, raspberry, and cold stone nuances with underlying hints of forest earth and spices.

A fine specimen of Burgundy's prowess, this wine undeniably exhibits eloquent craftsmanship and a gracefully ageing potential.

Vinous (95-97)

The 2018 Mazoyères-Chambertin Grand Cru comes from two parcels of 45- and 80-year-old vines on much stonier soils than the Charmes-Chambertin. This has a knockout nose of brambly black fruit, cassis and crushed stone aromas that gain intensity with every swirl of the glass. The palate is silky-smooth on the entry and very precise and focused, with great tension toward the shimmering vintage. This is definitely one of the best Mazoyères-Chambertins I have tasted in over ten years of coming to this domaine.

Unearth a divine treasure in Bernard Dugat-Py Mazoyeres-Chambertin Grand Cru 2020, an emblem of skill and finesse from the legendary Burgundy region of France. Hailing from an illustrious line of winemakers, Bernard Dugat-Py enhances the unparalleled terroir with meticulous farming methods, resulting in an opulent vintage. The 2020 Grand Cru boasts an intricate blend of fruit complexity, underpinned by a profound, earthy charm.

Each bottle unfolds to reveal layers of indulgent dark cherry, blackberry and damp forest floor notes, expertly balanced with a tannic structure that promises excellent ageing potential. Crafted in limited quantities, these berries are handpicked to ensure immaculate quality. Throughout its evolution in Bernard Dugat-Py's cellars, the Mazoyeres-Chambertin undergoes rigorous barrel selection, harnessing the power of French oak for optimal refinement.

Experience the magic of Bernard Dugat-Py Mazoyeres-Chambertin Grand Cru 2020 – a gratifying extradition into the heart of Burgundy's winemaking prowess.

Vinous (92+)

(purchased fruit from vines on the Puligny side of the cru near the Chassagne border): Wet stone and menthol dominate the nose. Chewy and vinous but tighter at present and less harmonious than the Grandes Ruchottes. In a powerful style but not thick or heavy. The echoing finish is salty and dry. This will need time in bottle.

Vinous (96)

A wine of pure texture the 2011 Chevalier-Montrachet captivates all the senses. Mint, lime, white flowers and Chamomile all vow for attention in a pliant, expressive wine of the highest level. The 2011 has a level of inner richness that is simply waiting in reserve. Another few years in bottle should unlock all of that potential.

Vinous (95)

Alluring nose combines lemon, lime, crushed rock and a sexy leesy element. Dense and thick but with terrific mineral spine and energy to its flavors of citrus fruits and white flowers. Great unmistakable Burgundy funk here. Moreau told me that this wine is fairly low in acidity but its saline minerality nonetheless gives it a penetrating quality. Mounts slowly and stains the palate on the very long aftertaste. Superb wild, musky wine with unexpected precision. Deceptively tasteable early on, as Chevalier-Montrachet can be, but lay this one down.

Vinous (93-95)

The 2019 Echézeaux Grand Cru contains 60% whole bunches. It comes from three plots that, still, only made two and a half barrels this year. It has a very well defined bouquet that seems to blossom in the glass, although it will need some time for the stems to be assimilated. The palate is medium-bodied with fine tannins, very peppery in style with touches of white pepper and bay leaf towards the persistent finish. This is a classy wine, one that is not unlike Dujac’s Echézeaux!

Vinous (90-92)

The 2021 Vosne-Romanée Village has an attractive nose with quite generous red cherry and crushed strawberry fruit, hints of violet. The palate is medium-bodied with very fine tannins, tensile and citrus-fresh with an orange peel infused finish. Very fine.

Burghound (90-93)

(Outstanding) A deft application of wood can be found on the similar if earthier aromas where the earth is also present on the cool, pure and more mineral-driven middleweight flavors that are mouthcoating and succulent but powerful and serious on the moderately austere and sneaky long finale. Irrespective of what the label says, this is marvelous for its level.

Burghound (93-96)

Don't Miss! A more restrained, and more deeply pitched nose, grudgingly reveals its aromas of plum, black cherry, anise and a broad array of floral elements, in particular violet. The more mineral-driven middleweight flavors possess a lacy but punchy mouthfeel before concluding in a more overtly austere, serious and structured finale. Patience absolutely required if you wish to see this stunning effort at its peak. One of the best wines of the 2021 vintage.

The Bizot Vosne Romanee 1er Cru 2021 is a vinous marvel from the esteemed vineyards of Vosne-Romanée in Burgundy, France. This sophisticated Pinot Noir represents the daring wine-making style of Jean-Yves Bizot, who hails from a lineage of esteemed vignerons. Bizot employs biodynamic practices, eschewing traditional techniques. Grapes are meticulously hand-harvested, encouraging natural fermentation, while maturation takes place in aged oak, limiting external influence and truly celebrating the fruit.

The Bizot Vosne Romanee 1er Cru 2021 showcases intense, layered complexities, balancing rich cherry and raspberry notes, deepened by nuances of spice and earthy undertones. The voluptuous palate is adorned with silky tannins and a remarkably persistent finish. Emblematic of Bizot's philosophy, this wine encapsulates the terroir's distinct character; a testament to its Premier Cru classification. The Bizot Vosne Romanee 1er Cru 2021 is truly an expression of wine-making mastery, a must for discerning oenophiles and collectors.

Wine Advocate (91)

The 2016 Vosne-Romanée Village wafts from the glass with aromas of exotic spices, blood orange, cherries and peonies. On the palate, it's medium to full-bodied, satiny and intensely concentrated, with a sapid and almost pungently intense core of fruit, succulent acids and melting tannins, concluding with a long, savory finish. The wine's energy and integration mark it out as, if anything, a longer-term prospect than the 2015 vintage, though time will tell.

Burghound (90-92)

(Outstanding) A perfumed, exuberantly fresh and ultra-elegant nose reflects notes of airy red currant, cherry, rose petal and exotic tea. The lilting, pure and energetic medium weight flavors also possess outstanding depth and persistence for a villages-level wine. Note that this is not so structured or backwards that it couldn't be approached after only a few years of keeping.

Savour an intoxicating blend of complexity and elegance with the Bizot Vosne-Romanee Les Jachees 2021. This exquisite red wine, hailing from the prestigious Vosne-Romanée commune in Burgundy, France, is crafted with the expert finesse of Jean-Yves Bizot, a scientist-turned-vigneron renowned for his low-interventionist approach. An honest representation of its terroir, Bizot Vosne-Romanee Les Jachees 2021 showcases Pinot Noir grapes harvested from old vineyards and vinified without destemming, thus preserving the unique Burgundian character.

Each sip unfurls evocative notes of red fruit, undergrowth, and spices, nestled within a seamless structure that speaks volumes about Bizot's minimalist vinification style. The wine's allure is enhanced by Bizot's rigorous adherence to biodynamic principles, shunning industrial yeasts, adjusting sulphur levels minimally and minimising filtration, thereby encapsulating the pure essence of the noble fruit in Bizot Vosne-Romanee Les Jachees 2021. Savour this Burgundian masterpiece for an authentic fine wining experience.

Wine Advocate (95)

The 2009 Corton is impeccably refined from start to finish. Endless layers of red fruit, flowers, licorice and sweet spices caress the palate in this impeccable, breathtaking red. This is an absolutely gorgeous, striking wine endowed with extraordinary textural finesse and elegance. Sweet, perfumed notes caress the palate on the rich, resonant finish. In 2009, the Corton is pure finesse and class. Ideally, the 2009 is best left alone for at least a few years, but readers will need to be disciplined, as the wine is already delicious, even today. Anticipated maturity: 2014+.

Vinous (95)

Very sexy aromas of apple, wild herbs, spices and soil. Boasts outstanding breadth and sweetness, with lovely savory complexity to the flavors of medicinal herbs, citrus fruits and powdered stone. Really superb tension in the mouth here. The echoing, building finish conveys an impression of outstanding density and a strong saline character. Showing spectacularly today but it's hard to believe that this wine won't shut down in bottle at some point.

Vinous (93)

The 2018 Corton-Charlemagne Grand Cru has a reductive nose but there is some fine fruit here, touches of orange pith, honeysuckle and melted candle wax. The palate is well balanced with a fine bead of acidity, a hint of wood to be subsumed on the entry, impressive depth with a slightly toasty finish. Tasted blind at the Burgfest 2018 white tasting.

Jasper Morris Inside Burgundy (94-97)

The analysis looks perfectly balanced at 13.35% alcohol and pH 3.15. This has been racked but not sulphured since the harvest. Primrose colour, the nose shows a little heaviness and needs freshening up soon with a sulphur adjustment. The nose suggests yellow fruit and a certain thickness of texture. Ripe to baked apple notes. The palate however shows wonderful potential with excellent grip due in part to a little youthful bitterness. Still the apple theme but more important to consider the intensity and the structure. Also the length is what it should be. I have to be cautious given the current stage of development. Tasted: December 2021

Decanter (93)

Bouchard's evocatively named parcel is a monopoly holding that covers 3.9ha on sand and gravel soils in the heart of Beaune Grèves. Picked early but still pretty ripe, this has tobacco pouch and clove aromas from 20% whole bunches, layers of mulberry and raspberry fruit, aromatic 20% new wood and a backdrop of sinewy, granular tannins.

Jancis Robinson (18.5)

Naughty heavy bottle. Medium-deep colour. Rich, multi-layered nose of slate, clove, red fruit and spice that is beautifully integrated. That integration and finesse continues through the palate, with beautiful, elegant tannins. This is a triumph of how to handle intensity and structure without being stolid. Bravo!

Jasper Morris Inside Burgundy (93-95)

This is all on the red soil part of Bonnes Mares, vinified with 100% whole bunches. Pretty lighter brighter colour, some reduction, then whole bunch strawberries. Generous fruit on the palate, quite complex, very stylish and with fine promise. A fine long aftertaste.

James Suckling (94-95)

The nose has a restrained, mineral edge. Gun-smoke and flinty notes, wild herbs and sous bois with super fine cherries, as well as crushed red flowers. All very delicate this early in its journey. The palate has a sleek and appealingly powerful feel that expands fully on fine, long and fresh tannins. The regal finish is already impressive. Try from 2023.

James Suckling (100)

Its really hard to imagine how a white Brugundy could be more flinty and minerally than this super-concentrated and super-vibrant Chevalier Montrachet. Lovely aromas of lemon blossom, jasmine, tangerine and nectarine, alongside all the stony stuff. Then comes the staggeringly long finish that is totally pure and precise. From Bouchard’s 2.3-hectare holding, which comprises almost a third of the entire Grand Cru site. Drink or hold.

Vinous (94)

The 2018 Clos de Vougeot Grand Cru has quite a perfumed bouquet with brambly red fruit, sous-bois and wilted rose petals. This has delicacy and finesse. The palate is medium-bodied with a citrus-fresh entry, blood orange and marmalade infusing the dark berry fruit. Nicely proportioned with just a little oak to be soaked up on the chewy finish. Fine. Tasted blind at the Burgfest 2018 red tasting.

Jasper Morris Inside Burgundy (93-95)

The Bouchard holding in Le Corton is made up of white marl on top of limestone slabs, and protected by the forest from the evening sun. Pale lemon and lime. The nose is slightly backward, delicate little flowers, but with the correct stony, almost gravelly aspect. Some riper fruit notes putting their heads above the parapet. A significant saline character too, behind. Drink from 2030-2038. Tasted: October 2023.

Wine Advocate (92-94)

The 2019 Echézeaux Grand Cru is showing especially well, bursting with scents of peonies, blood orange, wild plums, cassis and exotic spices. Medium to full-bodied, velvety and expressive, it's lively and sapid, with a pretty core of fruit, bright acids and powdery tannins. This derives from domaine holdings in En Orveaux, where Weber identifies appreciable diurnal shift as a source of freshness.