Xavier Monnot Volnay Clos des Chenes Premier Cru 2018 Red Wine - France

Domaine Tollot-Beaut Beaune-Greves Premier Cru 2018 Red Wine - France

Les Greves is voluptuous and structured with aromas and flavors of bright red fruit and mineral notes. The flavor is intense and powerful but is delivered on the palate with finesse. Aging in 30% new Burgundian pièce brings notes of vanilla and... ... more

Thierry Violot-Guillemard Beaune Clos des Mouches Premier Cru 2017 Red Wine - France

The red wine is smooth and supple, full of elegance with a fine finish. The 2017 Beaune 1er Cru Clos des Mouches is showing well, bursting with aromas of raspberries, raw cocoa, woodsmoke and cedary new oak. On the palate, it's medium to... ... more

Bouchard Aine & Fils Beaune Clos du Roi Cuvee Signature Premier Cru 2018 Red Wine - France

Dark cherry red. Open with powerful aromas of blackberries seductively enhanced by vanilla notes. A full-bodied and rich wine, with very present yet silky tannins and spicy notes in the finish. For its full-bodied structure and powerful aromas, this... ... more

Chanson Pere & Fils Beaune Bastion Premier Cru 2018 Red Wine - France

Bright ruby color. Intense aromas of ripe berries (blackberries, raspberries) and plum liquor mixed with spices. Well balanced and complex. Deep texture with a very pure fruit. Well shaped tannins. Long and spicy finish. Pair with red meat grilled... ... more

Monthelie-Douhairet-Porcheret Pommard Les Chanlins Premier Cru 2018 Red Wine - France

Deep red, dark crimson-ruby hue. The nose is dominated by aromas of blackberry, blackcurrant, redcurrant, cherry stone and ripe plum. It develops wild, almost feline, characteristics over time. Bottle age lends it notes of leather, chocolate and... ... more

Patrice Rion Nuits-St-Georges Les Terres Blanches Premier Cru Blanc 2018 White Wine - France

Nuits-Saint-Georges: we immediately think of a red wine. Indeed, Nuits-Saint-Georges white are rare. Soils reserved for Chardonnay and Pinot Blanc are limited to particular geological areas. Traditionally, Côte de Nuits winemakers used white... ... more

Chanson Pere & Fils Beaune Clos des Feves Premier Cru Monopole 2019 Red Wine - France

Bright ruby color. Delicate fragrances of roses mixed with aromas of plum and cherries on a hint of vanilla Well-structured and complex. Tight texture. Well-crafted tannins. Long and elegant finish. Pair with game (pheasant), poultry and all the... ... more

Domaine Henri Delagrange Volnay Santenots Premier Cru 2018 Red Wine - France

A deep, intense and beautiful ruby-red robe. On the nose, it boasts floral and delicate perfumes of violet and rose, joined by small red fruits (strawberry, raspberry). On the palate, the balance is perfect, with silky tannins. A wine of great... ... more

Huber-Verdereau Pommard Clos du Colombier Premier Cru Monopole 2018 Red Wine - France

Perfect marriage between the characteristics of the wines of Pommard and Volnay. One finds the notes of spices and pepper expressed very finely and with roundness. To be enjoyed ideally with jigs of venison, game. Wine storage life between 7 and 10... ... more

Ballot-Millot Pommard Charmots Premier Cru 2018 Red Wine - France

Charles Ballot often uses 30 to 50% whole bunch for Les Charmots but not in 2018. Three small plots make 6 barrels in a normal year, from a fine selection of pinot with some age (50 to 65 years). Medium deep purple, with some elegance to the nose... ... more

Charles Van Canneyt Gevrey-Chambertin Les Cazetieres Premier Cru 2018 Red Wine - France

The 2018 Gevrey-Chambertin Les Cazetiers 1er Cru has an intense, powerful bouquet of red and black fruit and undergrowth; touches of menthol develop with aeration. The palate is medium-bodied with supple tannins, good structure and matiere, and... ... more

Dominique Gallois Gevrey-Chambertin Combe Aux Moines Premier Cru 2018 Red Wine - France

Characterized by beautiful length, this wine is very well balanced. Its texture is remarkable; it is a vivacious wine with well-integrated tannins. It offers aromas of small black fruits: blackcurrant, blackberry and myrtle berry. This is also quite... ... more

Domaine Parent Monthelie Les Champs Fulliot Premier Cru 2020 Red Wine - France

A gourmet wine, very pleasant with a nice fruit expression in the nose as well as in the mouth. Lots of freshness and round tannins. From purchased grapes, in what is nearly a clos, entirely destemmed. 30% new wood. Rich, mid-purple, exuberant ripe... ... more

Alex Gambal Chambolle-Musigny Aux Echanges Premier Cru 2018 Red Wine - France

This wine is a delicacy of Chambolle's Premiers Crus. With a vivid ruby hue and purple tins, it is intensely aromatic on the nose with aromas of red fruit and spices. The palate is delicate and elegant, with soft tannins that highlight the distinct... ... more

Louis Jadot Gevrey-Chambertin Clos St. Jacques Premier Cru 2020 Red Wine - France

A full-bodied, complex wine, this Premier Cru has a broad array of aromas and fine expression of terroir as well as impressive length on the palate. It will develop for more than 10 years in the bottle or up to 40 in great vintages. Serve with game,... ... more

Dominique Lafon Volnay Les Lurets Premier Cru 2020 Red Wine - France

Aromas of dark berries, rich spices, loamy soil and rose petals preface the 2020 Volnay 1er Cru Les Lurets, a medium to full-bodied, deep and nicely concentrated wine built around chalky tannins and tangy acids. It's turning out very nicely. Barrel... ... more

Domaine Tollot-Beaut Beaune Clos du Roi Premier Cru 2020 Red Wine - France

Clos du Roi combines freshness with intensity and concentration thanks in part to its brown limestone soils in the upper (premier cru) section of the climat. This wine shows high-toned and lifted aromatics of dark fruit, flowers, and herbs, with... ... more

Domaine Tawse Volnay Fremiets Premier Cru 2019 Red Wine - France

The Frémiets vineyard is situated in the northern part of the appellation right next to Pommard. Their east facing vineyard is located mid-slope with perfect drainage. This is also elegant, perfumed and very floral with its pretty blend of red... ... more

Bouchard Pere & Fils Pommard Premier Cru 2018 Red Wine - France

On the nose, fruit aromas coupled with wilder animal notes expressed on anoaky touch. This is a robust, solid wine with a present tannic structure. Pairs well with red meat in sauce, game, venison, and full-flavored cheeses. Though rich, there is a... ... more

Domaine Taupenot-Merme Nuits-Saint-Georges Les Pruliers Premier Cru 2018 Red Wine - France

Incredible elegance for Pruliers, power and finesse in spades. Just on the edge of the hail zone. Deepish purple, plump dark fruit, some of the prunes, quite weighty could be fresher, slightly dry tannins behind. Muscular and not yet quite in place.... ... more

Domaine Taupenot-Merme Chambolle-Musigny Combe d'Orveau Premier Cru 2018 Red Wine - France

Romain moved from lutte raisonnee to organic viticulture in 2001, with a winemaking approach which is very hands-off. He talks of infusion not extraction, with fermentation occurring naturally with indigenous yeasts before the grapes go into the... ... more

Louis Jadot Pernand-Vergelesses Clos de la Croix de Pierre Premier Cru Rouge 2020 Red Wine - France

This powerful wine’s ripe black berry aromas develop into supple tannins prior to a long finish. Serve with red meats, lamb and mild cheese Notes of plums, warm spices, vanilla pod and licorice introduce the 2020 Pernand-Vergelesses 1er Cru Clos... ... more

Louis Jadot Gevrey-Chambertin Clos St. Jacques Premier Cru (1.5 Liter Magnum) 2020 Red Wine - France

A full-bodied, complex wine, this Premier Cru has a broad array of aromas and fine expression of terroir as well as impressive length on the palate. It will develop for more than 10 years in the bottle or up to 40 in great vintages. Serve with game,... ... more

Bouchard Pere & Fils Volnay Caillerets Ancienne Cuvee Carnot Premier Cru 2020 Red Wine - France

Exquisite fruit and spice aromas on the nose. On the palate, perfect harmony between structure and elegance: rich, complex, and voluptuous. Pairs well with lamb, duck and light game. Absolutely black centre to this with a massively concentrated... ... more

Domaine Tawse Gevrey-Chambertin Champeaux Premier Cru 2018 Red Wine - France

A paler ruby crimson. The bouquet starts softly and a little indistinctly. There is a layer of oak showing on the palate with a soft strawberry fruit around the edges. Quite an easy going style of fruit. Drink from 2026. ... more

Marchand-Tawse Morey-St-Denis Les Millandes Premier Cru 2018 Red Wine - France

Graceful and feminine, this lovely premier cru unites aromas of mixed berries and soft fragrant flowers over a soft, supple palate. Complex, taut, energetic and restrained like a ballet dancer, this mineral-laden cuvee will be doing pirouettes for... ... more

Domaine Drouhin-Laroze Gevrey-Chambertin Au Closeau Premier Cru 2018 Red Wine - France

This wine is a deep ruby with a delicious nose Including red and black fruit and mixed spices. The blend on the palate of more cherry, vanilla and raspberry aromas, with freshness to this round, fleshy and silky texture. The delicacy of these aromas... ... more

Marchand-Tawse Morey-St-Denis Clos des Ormes Premier Cru 2019 Red Wine - France

This wine is all about harmony—a harmony of red berries, fragrant flowers, sweet and savor spices, and a wonderful concentration and nerve. The marriage of these essences culminates into a juicy, gamey and supple palate and an impressive,... ... more

Lecheneaut Nuits-Saint-Georges Les Pruliers Premier Cru 2018 Red Wine - France

Les Pruliers display a strong color. Young, it imposes its personality. Fresh red fruit aromas mingle with fine plant fragrances evoking wild prunes as well as notes of licorice and spiced roses. Mature, depth and roundness mask a strict final... ... more

Chanson Pere & Fils Beaune Clos des Mouches Blanc Premier Cru 2020 White Wine - France

A pale gold color. Intense aromas of exotic fruit, like pineapple, mixed with a light caramel note (tarte tatin). Delicate minerality. Complex and delicate. A sunny wine with a tight texture. Long and refreshing aftertaste with a subtle minerality.... ... more

Xavier Monnot Beaune Les Toussaints Premier Cru 2020 Red Wine - France

Red wines from Beaune tend to show red fruit character that can range from fine and delicate to plump and succulent, depending on the location of the vineyard. Les Toussaints often shows more black fruit and riper flavors with accents of smoke,... ... more

Xavier Monnot Volnay Clos des Chenes Premier Cru 2020 Red Wine - France

Volnay is often described as silky and elegant but the wines can vary in style depending on the soil and elevation of the vineyard. The premier crus situated south of the village, like Clos des Chênes, have a high percentage of limestone and show... ... more

Louis Jadot Volnay Clos de la Barre Premier Cru 2020 Red Wine - France

This is an elegant yet fruity wine, with vanilla and violet aromas. When opened young, this wine is perfect with roast meats and poultry. Drink an older vintage with mellow cheeses like Brie, Chaource or Reblochon. In great vintages, this wine will... ... more

Xavier Monnot Beaune Les Cent-Vignes Premier Cru 2020 Red Wine - France

A bright and lively robe. Fresh, pretty aromas complement rich cherry and raspberry flavors supported by a silky texture on the palate. Concentrated plum and blackcherry notes meld with cranberry, thyme, and white mushroom creating an alluring... ... more

Domaine Joliet Fixin Clos de la Perriere Premier Cru 2021 Red Wine - France

This wine continues to be a touchstone for the northern Côte de Nuits. The wine is still aging, so we tasted each component separately. The northern part of the vineyard is a bit less forward; it is more tannic, and the acidity is sharper. The... ... more

Domaine Jessiaume Volnay 2021 Red Wine - France

The village Volnay from Jessiaume is partly young vines from the domaine-owned parcel of premier cru Brouillard, supplemented with purchased grapes from Grand Poisots a bit further down. The combination produced a wine with a lovely dark plum fruit... ... more

Domaine Jessiaume Volnay Les Brouillards Premier Cru 2021 Red Wine - France

The 2021 Brouillards is a pale ruby hue and less forward initially but opens with time. There is a bit of reduction at first, but the wine is much more impressive on the palate, with somewhat imposing tannins and a marvelously lingering finish. The... ... more