2020 Clos de la Chapelle Corton Bressandes Grand Cru

96 WS / 92-95 JM / 94 BH

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A sleek, intense red, with a lively undercurrent to the black cherry and blackberry flavors, featuring violet, mineral and spice accents that add depth and complexity. Balanced and vibrant, with a terrific aftertaste of the fruit, mineral and spice elements. Best from 2026 through 2043. —Bruce Sanderson, Wine Spectator

One single 350 litre barrel, not new. Powerful purple, not as black as the Pommard Grands Epenots. Rich ripe fruit, still retaining balance. The same valuable freshness that has helped many 2020s at the finish, behind a deep raspberry fruit. Good length, well balanced, a powerful wine which will stay in a recognisable register. Tasted: October 2021—Jasper Morris, Inside Burgundy

Tasting note: Moderate wood influence is present on the ripe aromas of both red and black currant, spice, floral and vague sauvage hints. There is outstanding size, weight and volume to the caressing but overtly powerful and muscular big-bodied flavors that coat the palate while delivering first-rate depth and persistence on the firmly structured finale. This is very Corton in style but with the touch of refinement that is Bressandes. Sweet Spot. Allen Meadows, Burghound

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2020 Tollot-Beaut Corton Bressandes Grand Cru

96 WS

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An intense yet elegant red, with fine purity to the black currant, black cherry, violet and mineral aromas and flavors. Structured, yet the ripe fruit, flesh and balance give this an effortless feeling. Builds nicely to a long, complex aftertaste. Best from 2027 through 2045. 300 cases made.--Bruce Sanderson, Wine Spectator

2020 Jean Grivot Clos de Vougeot Grand Cru 

95 WS / 94-97 JM / 93-95 BH

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This round version is packed with ripe black cherry, violet, graphite and tobacco flavors. The silky texture and vibrant acidity work in tandem, while refined tannins provide support without getting in the way. There are a few edges to be worked out, yet this is long and concentrated. Best from 2027 through 2048. —B.S., Wine Spectator

Dark black purple in colour, ultra-concentrated in the rich ripe raspberry mode, but not over the top. What an incredible concentration of fruit on the palate! Super-dark raspberry, firm Clos Vougeot tannins but not overdone, just the right acidity. This is certainly a very good wine, and may develop into something even more spectacular. Tasted: November 2021—Jas[er Morris, Inside Burgundy

Dark black purple in colour, ultra-concentrated in the rich ripe raspberry mode, but not over the top. What an incredible concentration of fruit on the palate! Super-dark raspberry, firm Clos Vougeot tannins but not overdone, just the right acidity. This is certainly a very good wine, and may develop into something even more spectacular. Tasted: November 2021—Allen Meadows, Burghound

2020 Jean Grivot Vosne Romanee

94 DE / 93 WS / 89-92 BH / 89-92 JM

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Ripe plum and blackberry fruit, with well-integrated spice and a silky, plump texture which is nicely balanced by plenty of freshness; a typical village-level Vosne, but one that goes beyond in elegance and finesse. This is a blend of grapes grown both above and below grand crus (Aux Champs Perdrix in the case of the former, Aux Réas and others the latter). The total surface area is 2.5ha. The fruit is destemmed and carefully fermented before ageing in 30% new casks.—Charles Curtis MW, Decanter

An earthy aroma dissipates with air, revealing pure black cherry, black currant and violet flavors. Silky yet dense and solidly structured, this balanced red lingers with fruit, spice and light vegetal accents. Drink now through 2032. —B.S., The Wine Spectator

Note: from 8 different vineyards the most important of which is Aux Ormes

Tasting note: Here the nose is firmly reduced today though there is good freshness and verve to the intense, sleek and beautifully defined medium weight flavors that possess very fine concentration that helps to buffer the moderately firm but fine tannic spine supporting the balanced and impressively persistent finish. This too is a very good wine in the context of its level.—Allen Meadows, Burghound

The typical super dense purple colour of the vintage. A little bit of cooked cherry. Tough tannins behind, very good acidity, this is a bit of a firm beast, fortunately with good acidity as well. Very long concentrated dark fruit at the finish. Chalky tannins come from the white soil of Aux Raviolles, I am told. Tasted: November 2021—Jasper Morris, Inside Burgundy