The Bizot Vosne-Romanee Les Reas 2016 hails from the esteemed vineyards of Vosne-Romanee, nestled within France's renowned Burgundy region. Impeccably cultivated by the meticulous hands of Jean-Yves Bizot, a master in organic viticulture, this wine announces itself as a premier Burgundy Pinot Noir. Bizot's aptitude for minimalistic winemaking is reflected most exquisitely in the balanced integration of the wine’s 13% alcohol volume.

The vintage’s wild berry and cherry aromas are ripened to elegant intensity, masterfully woven with subtle undertones of earthiness, spice, and delicate mineral hues, bestowing a kaleidoscopic complexity. Fermented and aged in neutral oak barrels, the Bizot Vosne-Romanee Les Reas 2016's palpable tannins are soft yet persistent, enhancing the layered depth of this remarkable wine. Suited to accompany the finest cuisines, its harmonious integration of intricate layers calls for savouring through slow appreciation.

Indeed, each sip of the Bizot Vosne-Romanee Les Reas 2016 is a testament to the artistry of its creator, displaying an uncompromising dedication to quality and tradition.

The Bizot Vosne-Romanee Les Reas 2016 hails from the esteemed vineyards of Vosne-Romanee, nestled within France's renowned Burgundy region. Impeccably cultivated by the meticulous hands of Jean-Yves Bizot, a master in organic viticulture, this wine announces itself as a premier Burgundy Pinot Noir. Bizot's aptitude for minimalistic winemaking is reflected most exquisitely in the balanced integration of the wine’s 13% alcohol volume.

The vintage’s wild berry and cherry aromas are ripened to elegant intensity, masterfully woven with subtle undertones of earthiness, spice, and delicate mineral hues, bestowing a kaleidoscopic complexity. Fermented and aged in neutral oak barrels, the Bizot Vosne-Romanee Les Reas 2016's palpable tannins are soft yet persistent, enhancing the layered depth of this remarkable wine. Suited to accompany the finest cuisines, its harmonious integration of intricate layers calls for savouring through slow appreciation.

Indeed, each sip of the Bizot Vosne-Romanee Les Reas 2016 is a testament to the artistry of its creator, displaying an uncompromising dedication to quality and tradition.

Vinous (95)

(production was half of normal in 2016; aged in 30% new oak and bottled at the beginning of April of this year): Pale yellow-green. High-pitched aromas of citrus peel, menthol, lavender and white pepper. Extremely tight without coming across as austere, conveying striking purity to its bracing flavors of grapefruit pith, lemon and crushed stone. Adamant minerality gives this very dense wine terrific inner-mouth tension and yet there's an element of leavening sweetness here as well, not to mention compelling floral perfume throughout. This wonderfully smooth, rich yet weightless wine really dances on the palate, spreading out on the unflagging back end to saturate every square millimeter of the mouth. Cellarmaster Emmanuel Hautus compared this wine to the 2009 in its combination of richness, early appeal and potential longevity.

Vinous (95)

(production was half of normal in 2016; aged in 30% new oak and bottled at the beginning of April of this year): Pale yellow-green. High-pitched aromas of citrus peel, menthol, lavender and white pepper. Extremely tight without coming across as austere, conveying striking purity to its bracing flavors of grapefruit pith, lemon and crushed stone. Adamant minerality gives this very dense wine terrific inner-mouth tension and yet there's an element of leavening sweetness here as well, not to mention compelling floral perfume throughout. This wonderfully smooth, rich yet weightless wine really dances on the palate, spreading out on the unflagging back end to saturate every square millimeter of the mouth. Cellarmaster Emmanuel Hautus compared this wine to the 2009 in its combination of richness, early appeal and potential longevity.

Vinous (95)

(production was half of normal in 2016; aged in 30% new oak and bottled at the beginning of April of this year): Pale yellow-green. High-pitched aromas of citrus peel, menthol, lavender and white pepper. Extremely tight without coming across as austere, conveying striking purity to its bracing flavors of grapefruit pith, lemon and crushed stone. Adamant minerality gives this very dense wine terrific inner-mouth tension and yet there's an element of leavening sweetness here as well, not to mention compelling floral perfume throughout. This wonderfully smooth, rich yet weightless wine really dances on the palate, spreading out on the unflagging back end to saturate every square millimeter of the mouth. Cellarmaster Emmanuel Hautus compared this wine to the 2009 in its combination of richness, early appeal and potential longevity.

Vinous (88-90)

Bright, dark red. Ripe aromas of dark berries, plum and licorice. Supple and broad on entry, then quite dry in the middle, offering redcurrant and plum fruit flavors joined by a complicating spicy quality on the back end. The chewy tannins are going to require patience. The yield here was just 12 hectoliters per hectare, "my smallest ever for this cuvée," according to Weber.

Wine Advocate (93)

The 2016 Beaune 1er Cru Les Grèves Vigne de l'Enfant Jesus offers up pretty aromas of cherries, cassis, sweet loamy soil, truffles and grilled game bird. On the palate, it's medium to full-bodied, velvety and supple, with a succulent core of fleshy fruit and a rich and textural profile. It's a giving, generous wine that should offer a broad drinking window, but don't let its early approachability deceive, as it should be long-lived too.

Vinous (94-97)

Dark red-ruby. Knockout high-toned nose combines dark raspberry, violet, minerals and gingerbread, plus a note of cherries macerated in alcohol. Offers a rare and almost painful combination of silky fullness, fruit sweetness and salty energy, filling the mouth with perfume while conveying a magical lightness. Finishes with noble tannins and outstanding floral lift and length.

Vinous (95+)

Knockout pure-but-reticent nose melds deep yellow fruits, oak char, baking spices and minerals (this always needs a lot more time than the Chevalier-Montrachet here, notes Frédéric Weber). Wonderfully silky and rich but light on its feet; a serious mouthful of lemon zest, crushed stone and spices with outstanding focus and supporting salty minerality. Really shines today for its inner-mouth tension and explosive palate-dusting finish. Bouchard's Montrachet production was off by more than 50% in 2016 (to around 23 hectoliters per hectare), but the Cabotte was less affected by frost, producing three barrels, vs. four in 2017. This wonderfully plush, fine-grained, concentrated wine is built for a long and eventful evolution in bottle.

Vinous (95+)

Knockout pure-but-reticent nose melds deep yellow fruits, oak char, baking spices and minerals (this always needs a lot more time than the Chevalier-Montrachet here, notes Frédéric Weber). Wonderfully silky and rich but light on its feet; a serious mouthful of lemon zest, crushed stone and spices with outstanding focus and supporting salty minerality. Really shines today for its inner-mouth tension and explosive palate-dusting finish. Bouchard's Montrachet production was off by more than 50% in 2016 (to around 23 hectoliters per hectare), but the Cabotte was less affected by frost, producing three barrels, vs. four in 2017. This wonderfully plush, fine-grained, concentrated wine is built for a long and eventful evolution in bottle.

Vinous (90-92)

(as Bouchard lost 90% of their fruit in En Orveaux, this year's wine was made almost entirely from purchased fruit from vines worked by the Bouchard team, located below the premier cru Vosne-Romanée Les Rouges): Good red-ruby color. Sexy, inviting scents of candied dark berries, raspberry, mocha and licorice. Then fat, plush and fine-grained but not as sweet as the nose suggests; there's even something a bit roasted here. Finishes with decent acidity and solid structure but comes across as rather disjointed today and hard to assess. Winemaker Weber says he may have used too high a percentage of whole clusters and gotten too much stem tannins as a result. (Incidentally, in 2017 Bouchard will have two different bottlings of Echézeaux, one domain and one négoce.)

Jancis Robinson (17+)

Confected, candied red fruit on the nose, with rich spices too. Tight tannin, long fruit concentration on the finish. Should unfurl in due course and develop secondary flavours from that intense core fruit.

Jancis Robinson (17+)

Confected, candied red fruit on the nose, with rich spices too. Tight tannin, long fruit concentration on the finish. Should unfurl in due course and develop secondary flavours from that intense core fruit.

Wine Advocate (93)

The 2016 Meursault 1er Cru Genevrières is excellent, unfurling in the glass with notes of citrus oil, crisp Anjou pear, beeswax, wet stones and dried white flowers. On the palate, the wine is medium to full-bodied, deep and incisive, with an elegantly satiny attack, a tangy line of acidity and a tight-knit, concentrated core, concluding with a beautifully delineated finish. This is a racy, acid-driven Genevrières that will evolve beautifully in the cellar. Bouchard's holdings in Genevrières amount to some 15% of the appellation, so it's reassuring to see that they are in good hands.

Wine Advocate (88-90)

The 2016 Beaune 1er Cru Du Château Blanc inexplicably did not finish its malolactic until June or July. It has a tightly wound, slightly resinous bouquet. The palate is well balanced with fine tannin, crisp acidity, quite minerally in the mouth with a brisk, slightly oaky finish that lingers. What a lovely white Burgundy!

Vinous (96)

The 2016 Chambertin Clos-de-Bèze Grand Cru has a generous and pleasing nose with scents of strawberry preserve, crushed stone, rose petals and subtle orange-blossom. This is refined and transparent. The palate is medium-bodied with chalky tannins. Beautifully balanced, this has a symmetry that is beguiling and classic. A little austere finish suggests it will benefit from several years in bottle. Utterly beguiling with enormous ageing potential. Tasted blind at the 2016 Burgfest tasting.

Wine Advocate (92-94)

The 2016 Gevrey-Chambertin 1er Cru Clos du Fonteny, a monopole of the domaine, has a beautiful bouquet with dark berry fruit, blackberry and light orange blossom scents. This just blossoms with a couple of swirls, displaying impressive vigor while maintaining detail. The palate is stunning: wonderful focus, so much tension and you can really feel the calcaire on the tensile finish. This represents an outstanding offering from Bruno and it comes highly recommended.

Vinous (88-91)

(losses to frost were only 30% here, vs. 80% for the Grasses Têtes): Good dark red. Very ripe aromas of black cherry and mocha. At once sweeter and sappier than the Grasses Têtes, offering noteworthy concentration and definition to its juicy dark fruit flavors. Showing much more early personality too. Finishes with serious but pliant tannins.

The Bruno Clair Marsannay Rouge 2016 is a splendid embodiment of fine French winemaking. Expertly crafted in the heart of Burgundy, this charming Pinot Noir captures the essence of its Marsannay terroir with finesse. Its brilliance stems from Bruno Clair's philosophical winemaking approach, one that emphasizes minimal interference and meticulous attention to detail. An advocate of sustainable viticulture, Clair's respect for the soil affords a robust concentration of flavour.

This wine displays vibrant ruby hues, exuding ripe red fruits, including cherries and currants on the nose. On the palate, it impresses with its elegant tannins, the subtle spiciness of clove blending with its fruit-driven core. The wine's natural acidity and balance make it accessible within its youthful stage, whilst indicating a long life ahead.

The Bruno Clair Marsannay Rouge 2016 is a testament to the producer's profound understanding of the vine and a dedication to the authentic expression of its origin.

Unveiling one of Burgundy's exquisite creations, the Buisson Charles Meursault Les Tessons 2016, an outstanding testament to the appellation's esteemed reputation. Crafted meticulously in the rural, eastern French town of Meursault, this sublime vintage exhibits intensely noble traits characteristic of its terroir.

Under the expert stewardship of Eric and Armelle Buisson, a pedigreed lineage of vintners, the wine signifies a harmonious blend of tradition and innovation. Its evolution commences with manual harvesting, ensuring optimised maturity, which then proceeds to age subtly in oak barrels to invigorate its intrinsic flavours.

Upon indulgence, one senses the underlying notes of ripe yellow fruits, interwoven immaculately with subtle nuances of white flowers, minerals and richly toasted hazelnuts. Its remarkable complexity confirms the Buisson Charles Meursault Les Tessons 2016 as a tour de force; a captivating narrative of Meursault’s soil, climate, and vinicultural heritage.

Vinous (95)

The 2016 Chambertin Grand Cru has a luscious and generous bouquet with plenty of raspberry preserve and crushed strawberry scents, seamlessly integrated oak and entrancing mineralité. The palate is medium-bodied with supple tannin, pliant and velvety smooth, fanning out with supreme confidence towards the pixelated finish. Brilliant. Tasted blind at the 2016 Burgfest tasting.

Sample the essence of Burgundy with Camus Pere et Fils Gevrey-Chambertin 1er Cru 2016, a stunning testament of French viticulture. Renowned vintner, Camus Pere et Fils, utilises Pinot Noir grapes, handpicked from Gevrey-Chambertin, an esteemed wine commune located in the Côte de Nuits. This elegant 2016 vintage embodies 150 years of Camus family's wine mastery.

The grapes undergo meticulous fermentation, often unfined and unfiltered to maintain original flavours. Ageing in French oak barrels yields a complex, multi-faceted wine - its bold red fruit notes harmonising perfectly with earthy undertones. With balanced acidity and a rich tannic backbone, this wine offers a robust long-lasting finish.

Its robust character sets it apart, attracting global acclaim. The Camus Pere et Fils Gevrey-Chambertin 1er Cru 2016 is not just a wine; it's a remarkable solitaire encapsulating the spirit of Burgundy in each bottle. Savor it today for an exclusive taste of fine French winemaking.

Immerse yourself in the lavish profile of the Castagnier Chambolle-Musigny 1er Cru Les Amoureuses 2016. This exquisite red wine is meticulously nurtured within the esteemed Castagnier vineyards, nestled in the heart of French Burgundy region, Chambolle-Musigny. Renowned winegrower, Jerome Castagnier, applies precise, traditional techniques to extract the rich flavours synonymous with the area's limestone and chalk-rich soil.

The 2016 vintage presents an opulent blend of Pinot Noir, emanating complex aromas of ripe cherry, rose petals, and subtle earthy undertones. On the palate, the Castagnier Chambolle-Musigny 1er Cru Les Amoureuses 2016 is silky smooth with a quenching acidity and long-lasting finish, reflecting a splendid ripeness derived from the exceptional 2016 conditions.

Famed for its superior quality and age-worthiness, this wine makes a captivating addition to a discerning collector's cellar. Savour the Castagnier Chambolle-Musigny 1er Cru Les Amoureuses 2016 for an unforgettable journey to the celebrated terroir of Burgundy.

The Cecile Tremblay Chambolle-Musigny Les Cabottes 2016 is an exemplary model of fine Burgundy. Crafted in France’s prestigious Chambolle-Musigny region, this wine reflects the prowess of master vintner Cecile Tremblay – a descendent of the renowned Burgundy producer, Henri Jayer. Harvested meticulously by hand and aged in French oak barrels for 15 months, the wine boasts an elegant finish and layered complexities.

This exquisite Pinot Noir offers a vibrant palate with nuances of ripe fruit, intricate floral notes, and deftly integrated tannins. 2016’s favourable climatic condition has resulted in a wine of profound depth and balance, making the Cecile Tremblay Chambolle-Musigny Les Cabottes 2016 a prized addition for any discerning wine collector. Its expressive character continues to evolve, promising to peak to perfection in the years to come. Welcomingly, its enjoyment is not confined to its maturation, as even in its youth, the wine never fails to captivate with its sturdy structure and delicate elegance.

Vinous (92-95)

(30% vendange entier; just half of a normal crop due to frost losses through the combe): Bright, dark red-ruby. Rather brooding aromas of blackcurrant, dark raspberry, licorice, violet, crushed rock and spices. Then surprisingly dense and sweet in the mouth, more generous and creamy than the Vosne-Romanée Les Rouges du Dessus, showing a hint of chocolate. This wine is always the highest in pH in the cellar, noted Tremblay. Finishes with suave, fine-grained tannins, a suggestion of marzipan sweetness and building length. Tremblay noted that owing to the cordon de royat pruning used here, the buds are a bit higher off the ground, and that made a difference during the frost as the temperature at this level may have been as much as a full degree Centigrade higher.

Vinous (89-91)

Good dark red. Reticent aromas of black cherry, violet and minerals, complicated by a hint of bitter chocolate. Juicy and tightly wound; not a sweet or generous style but reveals lovely salinity and subtle dark fruit intensity with aeration. This youthfully reserved village wine is solidly structured but not hard, finishing with firm but even tannins. Ultimately a bit more generous than the Morey-Saint-Denis Très Girard, with the tannins more enrobed by fruit and mineral extract. Tremblay won't do her first racking until she assembles the wines next April in preparation for bottling in July. I take my time, she told me.

Vinous (93)

The 2016 Vosne-Romanée Les Rouges du Dessus 1er Cru has a clean and fresh bouquet with perfumed Morello and strawberry shortcake aromas, all well defined. Exuberant is the word that comes to mind. The palate is medium-bodied with supple tannins that frame a sweet, confit-like core of red fruit with hints of marmalade and blood orange towards the seductive finish. Very fine, but a Vosne-Romanée I might broach in the more immediate term. Tasted blind at the 2016 Burgfest tasting.

Wine Advocate (94)

The 2016 Corton Bressandes Grand Cru is also showing extremely well, unfurling in the glass with aromas of cassis, ripe plums, dark chocolate, dried flowers and spices. On the palate, it's full-bodied, ample and velvety, with a deep, layered core, succulent balancing acids and a long, intense and beautifully soil-driven finish. Cropped at 22 hectoliters per hectare, this is an exceptional Bressandes that will be well worth seeking out.

Immerse yourself in the rich, velvety smoothness of Charlopin Tissier Gevrey-Chambertin 1er Cru Selection 2016, from one of Burgundy's highly regarded producers. This sterling vintage originates from the famed Gevrey-Chambertin area, which is renowned for yielding wines of substantial depth and sophistication. Charlopin Tissier's meticulous cultivation and traditional vinification processes have been utilised to create a Pinot Noir blend of matchless complexity.

Aged in oak barrels for optimal maturation, the nuanced flavours express the fine minerality of the limestone soil, juxtaposed harmoniously with vibrant red-fruit notes, delicate spices, and soft tannins. The 2016 selection exhibits the classic attributes of a fine Gevrey-Chambertin, encapsulating an enduring elegance, resonating rich and full on the palate. Savour the Charlopin Tissier Gevrey-Chambertin 1er Cru Selection 2016 as the epitome of the producer's oenological prowess, delivering an unforgettable drinking experience.

Wine Advocate (89)

Raised entirely in stainless steel, the 2016 Saint-Véran was showing very well, wafting from the glass with notes of lemon oil, honeysuckle and pastry cream. On the palate, it's medium to full-bodied, concentrated and powerful, with succulent underlying acidity, concluding with a stony, saline finish. Cropped at a mere 12 hectoliters per hectare, it nevertheless remains quite classical in profile—there's simply somewhat more flesh and concentration than usual.