2019 Côte de Nuits

Amongst some stiff competition, this is regarded as one of the finest premiers crus in Vosne. It’s up-hill position gives it lots of light, and exposure to cooling breezes. Nicolas has been buying the fruit from this particular parcel since 1997: it is his oldest contract, and represents a special place in his offering. Nicely spiced, and with a good body of dark, ripe fruits, and a floral note on the finish. Glossy tannins remind you this couldn’t really be anything other than top drawer Vosne.

These vines were planted in 1927, and lie just under Echézeaux and next to Clos de Vougeot and a stone’s throw from Suchots, which is pretty unbelievable positioning for a village parcel.This is, as always, intense and structured, with beautiful, dark energy, and muscular but svelte tannins.

Ah Richebourg… where to start with you. The potency within is astonishing. It has this incredible combination of herbal red fruit and spicy sucrosity. Made in such limited quantities, this was a great privilege to taste.

This was so powerful, toasty, and deep. Absolutely spectacular in its quality of fruit, powerful structure, and nuanced length. Wait a while for this to reach its peak.

This is an opulent, aromatically enticing example from one of the smaller, lesser-seen, but nevertheless highly-prized grands crus. So fruity and spicy, this is an absolute triumph. Impressively exuberant yet refined.

This was truly brilliant. Notes of spice and violets, with dark cherries and pomegranate molasses. Surprisingly delicate on the palate, it yet has a might power underneath.