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(Chapelle-Chambertin- Domaine Ponsot) The Domaine Ponsot Chapelle-Chambertin from 1990 is an excellent wine and one of the freshest examples of this vintage I have tasted in quite ..." Learn More

The 1991 Chambertin is one of the rare wines from this grand cru vineyard that justifies the price and mythical reputation. It is a great wine, with deep ruby color, and a splendid..." Learn More

(Domaine Robert Arnoux Vosne-Romanée Les Suchots 1er Cru Red) Classic Vosne nose brimming with Asian spice leading to seductive, complex, fine, slightly reserved flavors tha..." Learn More

(Richebourg- Domaine Hudelot-Noëllat) The 1996 Richebourg from Hudelot-Noëllat is another absolutely stellar example of the vintage, with impeccable focus and balance pro..." Learn More

(Charmes-Chambertin “Vieilles Vignes”- Domaine Denis Bachelet) I had expected more of our 1996 reds to have the shape and bounce of Denis Bachelet’s promising Cha..." Learn More

Absolutely stunning. Deep, pure aromas of cassis, violets and vanilla are followed by rich flavors and silky texure. Everything is woven together by juicy acidity,with a cascade of..." Learn More

Simply fantastic. As thick, silky and round as they come in '96, this is a mouthful of wine that's fruit- and [i]terroir[n]-driven, full-bodied, ripe yet elegant. Has firm texture,..." Learn More

Still deep in colour, with elegant, pure scents more dominated now by refined spice, mushroom and violet than fruit. On the palate, the wine seemed high-cheek-boned and dramatic c..." Learn More

(Clos de la Roche “Vieilles Vignes”- Domaine Ponsot) The 1996 vintage at Domaine Ponsot was a controversial one, as this wine in particular was very light in both color..." Learn More

Good deep red. Compelling aromas of blueberry, blackberry, cocoa powder, roasted meat, menthol and five-spice powder. Very concentrated and sweet, but tightly wrapped; really remar..." Learn More

Bright red-ruby. Brilliant aromas of strawberry, raspberry, cherry and bitter chocolate. Wonderfully intense, sharply delineated flavors of red berries, spices and mint; a wine of ..." Learn More

(Domaine Emmanuel Rouget Echézeaux Grand Cru Red) (with thanks to Dr. Reed Day). The heavy wood spice that dominated the concentrated black fruit from cask has now largely, ..." Learn More

Medium ruby. Knockout grand cru aromas of macerated berries, licorice, jasmine, animal fur, tar and exotic baking spices; a great example of Bonnes-Mares, showing both the floral a..." Learn More

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Only a hint of bricking and consistent with the appearance there is only a touch of secondary character to the spicy, floral and exceptionally fresh nose. There is first-rate compl..." Learn More

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In this case, I had to make no such sacrifice, but I gladly would have. Honestly, if I had known how downright delicious and fulfilling this bottle of 2000 Emmanuel Rouget Echezeau..." Learn More

An expansive, powerful, and expressive wine, the 2000 Chambertin Clos de Beze reveals lovely spiced red cherry aromas. Medium-bodied, its harmonious personality releases flavors re..." Learn More

(Maison Louis Jadot Chambertin-Clos de Bèze Grand Cru Red) When I sampled this from cask in February of 2002, it was awkward and troubled and I deferred judgment. Happily, t..." Learn More

A moderate garnet hue with thin crimson rim. The nose is quite broody with brambly black fruits, damson and a touch of iodine. The palate has lovely balance with silky tannins, jus..." Learn More

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(Domaine Hubert Lignier Clos de la Roche Grand Cru Red) (with thanks to Bruce Khouri). A wonderfully complex and notably ripe nose that is still restrained and tight is followed by..." Learn More

The magnificently expressive 2002 Charmes-Chambertin boasts a floral, spicy nose packed with fresh red fruits. Spicy, concentrated, powerful, yet elegant, this cherry-dominated, me..." Learn More