Burgundy - 7 / 8

Papillons de Nuys from Domaine Chicotot is a magnificent Nuits-Saint-Georges from vines over 80 years old. A deep wine with elegant tannins, on floral notes of peony and violet, we also find, notes of very greedy red berries.

The Cuvée aux Allots from Domaine Chicotot is a Nuits-Saint-Georges of character. This great Burgundy wine develops on aromas of ripe red fruit and blackcurrant; its complex bouquet marries raspberry, licorice and sweet spices without harshness. The wine is elegant and fruity.

A magnificent Nuits-Saint-Georges from Domaine Chantal Lescure, which has taken full advantage of the lovely 2023 vintage on the Côte de Nuits. The wine reveals itself to be full, balanced and silky . A wine to be appreciated over 10 years, and which can already be enjoyed after a few hours of decanting.

The wine is full-bodied, well-balanced and silky.

Les Clos du Domaine Christian Moreau come from vines between 40 and 65 years old. The plots are located on the southern exposure of Les Clos. The soil is made up of Kimmeridgian (Upper Jurassic) marl-limestone, very rocky with very dense, very white clays.This exceptional Chablis grand cru is cut out for ageing: complexity, length and energy are the qualifiers we could give it. A guaranteed favorite.

Guide des meilleurs vins de France 2024 : 95/100

The Clos des Porrets du Domaine Henri Gouges is a monopoly of the Domaine. The wines produced from this 3.5-hectare clos are rich and deep. Cellar them for 10 years to fully express themselves. A great bottle of Côte de Nuits.

Guide des meilleurs vins de France 2026 : 17/20

The Meursault sous la Velle from domaine Buisson is a great Meursault. This organic wine with aromas of hazelnut, saline and toasted notes possesses the elegant distinction of the great wines of this appellation. A gastronomic white wine to be enjoyed over 10 years.

This Chablis 1er cru Beauregard du domaine Pattes Loup possesses an extraordinary breed. In this great 2020 vintage, this Chablis shines with balance and complexity. To be enjoyed over 10 years!

Les Bertins is one of Pommard's raciest and most profound premier crus. At Domaine Chantal Lescure , this Pommard is a real success story, one of our favorite crus. On 2020, this terroir succeeds in expressing itself very well: power, complexity and fine tannins are at the rendezvous!

This Chablis 1er cru les Butteaux du domaine Pattes Loup is one of the estate's emblematic cuvées. Aged in barrels and then in vats for 3 years, this "Butteaux" enchants us with its sovereign balance between voluptuous fruitiness, marine freshness and dense body. The finish provides a formidable sensation of fullness. A great wine, which outclasses many a Grand Cru...

This Chassagne-Montrachet blanc du domaine Jean-Marc Boillot is a great white Burgundy. The first nose evokes a particularly complex bouquet of fresh brioche, sweet spices and churned butter. As the wine evolves, it reveals notes of lime blossom, hazelnut and crunchy pear. On the palate, the powerful body reveals an exceptional balance of roundness and freshness. Impressive length for a village appellation.

A great white Burgundy this Meusault from domaine Jean-Marc Boillot. The nose evokes ripe white fruit with nectarine and candied citrus as well as notes of white flowers. On the palate, a subtle duo of sweet wood spices and minerality. Natural richness with a certain unctuousness and great mineral persistence.

The Clos Béru is a monopole of the Château de Béru, isolated for its distinctive qualities by a fortified wall since the 13th century. Wines from this plot continue to shine with their exceptional power, roundness and minerality.Guide des meilleurs vins de France 2020: 17.50/20

The P'tite Grumotte from Domaine Jean Fournier is a magnificent parcel: the Pinot noir reveals a very rich, balanced character, with aromas of violets and day-old fruit. This is a very difficult cuvée to make, and cannot be produced in certain years when millerand grapes are scarce

The vines for this cuvée les Seuvrées du domaine Hubert Lignier were planted between 1938 and 1966. With a surface area of 1.02 hectares, this terroir lies below the Mazoyères Grands Crus and produces fleshy, subtle wines. With excellent ageing potential, it stands out as a Gevrey of character with a tender heart.

The nose of this Chablis Grand Cru Valmur du domaine Bessin Tremblay is fresh and lively, with aromas of citrus zest, green apple, iodine, white flowers and fresh bread. On the palate, the wine is taut and concentrated, offering a silky texture and a lingering saline finish.

Guide des meilleurs vins de France 2025: 97/100 (mill 2022)

Les Bertins is one of Pommard's most racy and profound premier crus. At the domaine Chantal Lescure, this Pommard is a real success story, one of our favorite crus. On 2023, it's a great Burgundy: power, complexity and fine tannins are on the menu!

Magnificent Nuits-Saint-Georges les Poisets from domaine Hubert Lignier.A great organic Burgundy wine, with fine tannins, on notes of blackcurrant, cherry, all resting on a very nice structure.

This Puligny-Montrachet 1er cru la Garenne du domaine Jean-Marc Boillot is a grande gastronomie Burgundy. This wine is full of youthful energy with a striking perfume of lemon sorbet and a touch of fresh lime. Its naturally fresher position allows it to focus on fresh citrus and a less exotic touch with a chalkier texture. Very mineral on the nose and rather expressive, it presents lovely fruity flavors on the palate, with good persistence and a taut finish.

Jasper Morris: 91/100

The Gevrey-Chambertin les Racines du Temps de René Bouvier is a superb Gevrey on the great 2020 vintage. It develops a lovely bouquet of red and black fruits, resting on fine tannins. The wine is harmonious and refined, with a fresh, graceful finish! Bernard Bouvier admits: "When I have to choose just one wine to represent the Domaine, I choose Les Racines du Temps...". The perfect face that reflects the physiognomy of the Domaine, the vines have been drawing inspiration from the depths of the earth for nearly a century to give birth to a round, silky, refreshing bottle! A lovely woody note whispers over a concentrated, abundant and mineral aromatic palette. Ending with a classy finale

A few rare bottles of Corton rouge du domaine Pavelot are available. Deep and fine at the same time, this is a rather versatile meal wine in this very Burgundian vintage. Enjoy or drink in 15 years.

This Chambolle-Musigny from Domaine Bouvier is elegant and gourmet in this 2018 vintage. With its intense ruby color, this wine expresses black fruit aromas with light spicy notes. A sustained attack reveals a lovely freshness with round, ripe tannins.

RVF : 16/20

B&D: "It displays the estate's hallmark, a charming tactile roundness, harvested well ripe, it has astonishing length, very Vosne by its unctuous black fruitiness."

Gorgeous gourmet white Burgundy than this Puligny-Montrachet 1er cru les Referts 2023 from domaine Jean-Marc Boillot. Mandarin and orange peel open from the glass, initially floral and generous, pre-empting the depth of terroir and tension on the palate, and giving energy. Powerful, complex and long.

The cuvée Les Rues de Chaux is a 1er cru from the Chicotot estate. Majestic and complex, this great Burgundy red wine boasts red fruit and floral notes with a slightly spicy background. Its structure softens with age and develops a wine with beautiful aromatic complexity and great finesse.

What a great wine this Puligny-Montrachet les Champs Canet du domaine Jean-Marc Boillot is. The nose is very elegant, perfumed with citrus and just a hint of mango. The palate has a spicy, saline dynamic. This is a bewitching Puligny, rich, concentrated, with a chiseled texture. Floral and ripe fruit on the nose, pure orchard fruit on the palate, supported by a subtle vanilla woodiness. Clean freshness on the finish, and good persistence.

Jasper Norris: 94/100