The Jean Pascal et Fils Puligny Montrachet 1er Cru Les Folatieres 2022 is the epitome of elegance, showcasing the artistry of expert winemakers. Located in Burgundy, the Pascal family has mastered the art of growing Chardonnay, and this wine truly reflects their commitment and passion.

Notably, the Folatieres vineyard provides a perfect terroir - the unique blend of limestone and clay producing concentrated flavours of citrus, green apple, and honeysuckle. This wine sees light oak treatment, retaining its natural finesse and minerality whilst adding a delicate layer of complexity.

Since the1960s, Jean Pascal et Fils has gained a reputation for producing exquisitely balanced, age-worthy Puligny Montrachets. The 2022 vintage of their premier cru, Les Folatieres, is no exception - it perfectly captures their mastery of subtlety and power. This is a prestigious offering from one of Burgundy's standout producers - an excellent addition to any serious wine cellar.

Burghound (91)

A ripe ever-so-vaguely exotic nose is comprised by notes of cool green apple, oyster shell and lemon rind. There is both excellent volume and mid-palate density to the intense and solidly powerful larger-bodied flavors that possess impeccable balance and fine depth on the harmonious, long and slightly more complex finale. This is potentially very good to perhaps even excellent if it can add depth with time in bottle.

Burghound (91)

A ripe ever-so-vaguely exotic nose is comprised by notes of cool green apple, oyster shell and lemon rind. There is both excellent volume and mid-palate density to the intense and solidly powerful larger-bodied flavors that possess impeccable balance and fine depth on the harmonious, long and slightly more complex finale. This is potentially very good to perhaps even excellent if it can add depth with time in bottle.

Burghound (86-88)

Bright, fresh and airy aromas of both red and dark pinot fruit are trimmed in discreet earth hints. There is good vibrancy to the delicious middleweight flavors that are shaped by fine-grained tannins on the lightly stony and dusty but not really austere finale. To enjoy after a few years of keeping.

Burghound (90-91)

Outstanding Earthier aromas of plum, violet and anise are trimmed in all but invisible wood. There is fine volume to the rich and velvet-textured middleweight flavors that flash good power on the slightly firmer finale that also displays a touch of rusticity. This built-to-age effort is going to need at least a few years of patience. Like the Fixin, this too is worth checking out.

Jasper Morris Inside Burgundy (93-95)

100% new wood. Dense dark purple, the nose currently dominated by the oak, but it will integrate well without any sign of drying the ample fruit. We cannot see the detail yet but the 2022 Echezeaux finishes gracefully, with finesse. Drink from 2030-2038. Tasted: October 2023.

Jasper Morris Inside Burgundy (93-95)

100% new wood. Dense dark purple, the nose currently dominated by the oak, but it will integrate well without any sign of drying the ample fruit. We cannot see the detail yet but the 2022 Echezeaux finishes gracefully, with finesse. Drink from 2030-2038. Tasted: October 2023.

Vinous - Neal Martin (91-93)

The 2022 Gevrey-Chambertin Champs Perrières Vieilles Vignes takes time to cohere in the glass, predominantly red fruit here, quite a pronounced saline element. The palate is medium-bodied with sappy black cherry fruit, gentle grip, quite peppery in style with a cohesive finish. It just needs a little more persistency.

Vinous (92-94)

The 2022 Nuits Saint-Georges Aux Argillats 1er Cru has a fresh and delineated bouquet, a mixture of red and black fruit, pressed white flowers and truffle. The palate is well balanced with sappy red fruit, fine tannins, nicely focused with impressive tension and mineralité on the finish. It ranks as one of Guillaume Tardy's best cuvées this year.

Jasper Morris Inside Burgundy (91-93)

A fine even purple. The bouquet delivers just a little more intensity, and indeed class. A dark raspberry fruit but fresher than the Chambolle, and the acidity behind is up to the task. There is a fine clean fruit all the way through, the best balanced and most interesting of the Tardy wines. Fine tannins and even a mineral touch to assist the acidity. Drink from 2028-2035. Tasted: October 2023.

Jasper Morris Inside Burgundy (90-91)

A lively fresh purple. The bouquet delivers more energy than the Chambolle. There is a bundle of ripe but not exaggerated strawberry and raspberry fruit right across the palate, medium acidity, a little silkier at the finish. Attractive. Drink from 2028-2034. Tasted: October 2023

The exquisite Jean-Baptiste Boudier Corton Grand Cru Les Renardes 2022 is a true treasure for the discerning oenophile. Boudier, a renowned Burgundian producer, works from the distinguished Les Renardes vineyard, nestled in the heart of the eminent appellation of Corton Grand Cru. The gifted winemaker's meticulous precision enhances the exceptional terroir.

This opulent vintage delivers an impressive bouquet of ripe red and black fruits, balanced by the vineyard's trademark earthy minerality. Matured in French oak, the wine offers a harmonious fusion of delicate sweetness with pronounced tannic structure, presaging its excellent ageing potential.

The Jean-Baptiste Boudier Corton Grand Cru Les Renardes 2022 exudes Burgundy's finesse and tradition, amalgamating it to modern winemaking exalted by the unique Grand Cru character. Savour the embodiment of Burgundy's quintessential elegance and complexity in every sip of this exquisite vintage.

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Jean-Baptiste Boudier Savigny-les-Beaune 1er Cru Les Peuillets 2022 exemplifies the refined elegance of Burgundy’s esteemed terroir. Crafted in the prestigious Les Peuillets vineyard, the Pinot Noir grapes are carefully hand-harvested to ensure impeccable quality. The vinification process involves gentle fermentation in temperature-controlled stainless steel vats, preserving the wine’s vibrant aromas and delicate structure. Aged for twelve months in French oak barrels, this 1er Cru develops a harmonious profile of ripe red berries, subtle earthy nuances, and silky tannins. Under the stewardship of Jean-Baptiste Boudier, a producer renowned for his dedication to traditional and sustainable practices, each bottle captures the unique character of Savigny-les-Beaune. The 2022 vintage showcases a perfect balance of depth and finesse, making it an exquisite choice for pairing with poultry dishes or fine cheeses. This wine stands as a testament to Boudier’s expertise and the exceptional quality of the region’s finest offerings.

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Wine Advocate (100)

I had high expectations for the 2022 Bienvenues-Bâtard-Montrachet Grand Cru from the Bachelet brothers, but the wine in the glass surpassed them. This estate has been operating at a rarefied level for some time, with organic farming, the use of small caterpillar-tracked engines or horses instead of tractors, unhedged canopies in several climats and increasingly precise approaches to élevage and bottling; and those incremental refinements have coincided with a superb white Burgundy vintage to deliver one of the wines of the vintage. Unfurling in the glass with notes of orange zest, crisp Anjou pear and confit lemon mingled with white flowers, freshly baked bread and subtle hints of vanilla pod, it's full-bodied, immensely deep and complete, with a suave, satiny attack that segues into a core of pure, lively fruit, concluding with a long, resonant finish. It will be worth a special effort to track down even one of the 600 or so bottles produced.

Wine Advocate (89)

Notes of pear, white flowers and toasted nuts introduce the 2022 Bourgogne Aligoté, a medium to full-bodied, satiny and layered wine that's textural and saline, benefiting from a two-year élevage in barrel just like the rest of the range.

Wine Advocate (89)

Notes of pear, white flowers and toasted nuts introduce the 2022 Bourgogne Aligoté, a medium to full-bodied, satiny and layered wine that's textural and saline, benefiting from a two-year élevage in barrel just like the rest of the range.

Wine Advocate (92+)

The 2022 Chassagne-Montrachet 1er Cru Les Macherelles is showing especially well this year, offering up aromas of pear, lime, white flowers, toasted nuts, fresh mint and warm bread. Medium to full-bodied, satiny and layered, it's seamless and complete, with excellent depth at the core and a saline finish.

Wine Advocate (92+)

The 2022 Chassagne-Montrachet 1er Cru Les Macherelles is showing especially well this year, offering up aromas of pear, lime, white flowers, toasted nuts, fresh mint and warm bread. Medium to full-bodied, satiny and layered, it's seamless and complete, with excellent depth at the core and a saline finish.

Wine Advocate (91)

The 2022 Chassagne-Montrachet Concis des Champs is lovely, wafting from the glass with aromas of plums, cherries, dark berries and spices. Medium to full-bodied, fleshy and layered, with an ample core of fruit and a generous, charming profile, it will offer a broad drinking window.

Wine Advocate (91)

The 2022 Chassagne-Montrachet Concis des Champs is lovely, wafting from the glass with aromas of plums, cherries, dark berries and spices. Medium to full-bodied, fleshy and layered, with an ample core of fruit and a generous, charming profile, it will offer a broad drinking window.

Wine Advocate (94)

The 70-year-old vines that produced the 2022 Puligny-Montrachet 1er Cru Sous le Puits have delivered a terrific performance this year. Exhibiting aromas of sweet orchard fruit, citrus zest, apple blossom and nutmeg, it's medium to full-bodied, deep and layered, with a satiny attack that segues into a seamless, concentrated mid-palate and a long, saline finish.

Wine Advocate (94)

The 70-year-old vines that produced the 2022 Puligny-Montrachet 1er Cru Sous le Puits have delivered a terrific performance this year. Exhibiting aromas of sweet orchard fruit, citrus zest, apple blossom and nutmeg, it's medium to full-bodied, deep and layered, with a satiny attack that segues into a seamless, concentrated mid-palate and a long, saline finish.

Wine Advocate (92+)

The 2022 Puligny-Montrachet Les Aubues is terrific, unwinding in the glass with aromas of pear, white flowers, hazelnuts, freshly baked bread and matchstick. Medium to full-bodied, satiny and suave, it's layered and concentrated, with a dense core of fruit, racy acids and a long, mineral finish. As readers may remember, this derives from an optimally situated enclave within Les Enceignères.

Wine Advocate (92+)

The 2022 Puligny-Montrachet Les Aubues is terrific, unwinding in the glass with aromas of pear, white flowers, hazelnuts, freshly baked bread and matchstick. Medium to full-bodied, satiny and suave, it's layered and concentrated, with a dense core of fruit, racy acids and a long, mineral finish. As readers may remember, this derives from an optimally situated enclave within Les Enceignères.

Wine Advocate (92+)

The 2022 Puligny-Montrachet Les Aubues is terrific, unwinding in the glass with aromas of pear, white flowers, hazelnuts, freshly baked bread and matchstick. Medium to full-bodied, satiny and suave, it's layered and concentrated, with a dense core of fruit, racy acids and a long, mineral finish. As readers may remember, this derives from an optimally situated enclave within Les Enceignères.

Wine Advocate (91)

The 2022 Saint-Aubin 1er Cru Les Champlots is another of the more immediate wines in the range, bursting with aromas of pear, confit citrus, nutmeg and white flowers. Medium to full-bodied, fleshy and layered, this will drink well young.