Burghound (90-93)

Moderate wood stops short of fighting with the very spicy aromas of cassis and dark berry fruit coulis. The velvety and palate soaking middle weight plus flavors possess a seductive texture while offering more volume and power if less minerality on the ever-so-mildly warm but lengthy finale that is similarly structured. Outstanding. Drink: 2032+

Vinous (95-98)

Good full ruby-red. Reserved, brooding aromas of creme de cassis, chocolate, smoked meat and roasted nuts. Then pure, silky and powerful; an intense essence of pinot. Offers great power and verve in the middle, but this is most impressive today on the brooding, explosive back end, which features mounting dark berry, chocolate and mineral flavors of incredible persistence and subtlety. What a treat it would be to return to this and the RSV in ten years. In 2005, Saouma purchased a single barrel of Richebourg from a new supplier, at twice the price he paid for Richebourg the previous year, and he told me he felt privileged to have a barrel like this.

The Machard Gramont Vosne-Romanee 1er Cru Les Gaudichots 2017 exudes the exceptional expertise inherent to the Burgundy region's fine winemaking tradition. Meticulously cultivated in the sublime vineyards of Vosne-Romanee, this Premier Cru red wine from Machard de Gramont is produced using 100% Pinot Noir grapes. This cherished cuvee is characterised by its rich texture, complex structure, and profound intensity, a testament to the unique, prestigious Les Gaudichots vineyard.

Impeccably matured in French oak barrels before bottling, the 2017 vintage distinctly balances the natural wild berry and earthy tones with slight undertones of spice. Every bottle articulates the rich legacy of Machard de Gramont, a family passionately devoted to perpetuating Burgundy's celebrated wine heritage since five generations. Savour the refined elegance, characteristic of Machard Gramont Vosne-Romanee 1er Cru Les Gaudichots 2017, a timeless ambassador of a quintessential, classic Pinot Noir.

From the hallowed soils of Burgundy, the Machard Gramont Vosne-Romanee 1er Cru Les Gaudichots 2019 connotes the epitome of masterly vinification. Crafted in the esteemed Machard de Gramont estate, this exquisite wine mirrors the passion of its creators, adapting generations-old winemaking practices to capture the essence of its prestigious terroir. The vineyard, situated on a south-easterly slope, benefits from an optimal exposure to sunlight, imbuing the grapes with a unique intensity.

A hallmark of this exceptional 2019 vintage is the elegant balance of ripe, dark fruit and striking minerality, courtesy of the vineyard's iron-rich brown limestone soils. Aged in well-seasoned French oak, it develops layers of alluring complexity. The nose exudes rich raspberry, mingling with exotic spices, while the palate reveals rounded tannins and a lingering finish. As the precision of the terroir shines through, the Machard Gramont Vosne-Romanee 1er Cru Les Gaudichots 2019 truly epitomises the grandeur of Burgundian wine.

Experience the exquisite blend of tradition and innovation in the Machard Gramont Vosne-Romanee 1er Cru Les Gaudichots 2022. This sublime French wine hails from the renowned vineyards of Vosne-Romanee, nestled in the heart of Burgundy. Produced by the esteemed Machard de Gramont family, whose winemaking expertise spans back generations, this wine bears the legacy of its distinguished lineage.

Blessed with Premier Cru status, it’s carefully crafted from Pinot Noir grapes, delicately handpicked and meticulously sorted to ensure only the finest are selected. Undergoing a rigorous fermentation process in wooden barrels, it exhibits a robust, full-bodied profile with gentle tannins and refined elegance.

The Machard Gramont Vosne-Romanee 1er Cru Les Gaudichots 2022 showcases a tantalising palate of red fruits, spices, and a hint of earthiness, enveloped in a silken texture. A testament to the mastery of Burgundian winemaking, this wine ensures a mesmerising tasting journey for every discerning palate.

Vinous (95-98)

Good bright red-ruby. Black raspberry, cassis, violet, dark chocolate, licorice and cinnamon on the restrained but very pure nose and palate. The subtly complex palate offers compelling sweetness and early charm, making this wine much easier to taste today than the Cros Parantoux. Wonderfully pliant Richebourg, delivering an exhilarating combination of sweetness and spice. The finish saturates the entire palate, with noble tannins buried under a wave of flavor.

Vinous (93-96)

Saturated bright, deep red. Sappy black cherry, wild herbs, tea leaf and exotic spices on the complex but subdued nose. Broad, rich, deep and classically dry, with a saline character contributing to the impression of density and extract. Very complete but backward Richebourg with a lovely rising aftertaste featuring well-buffered, ripe tannins.

Vinous (94-97)

Saturated, deep red-ruby. Blackberry and cassis aromas are complicated by coffee and a subtle floral character, with some sweet oak adding another dimension. Densely packed and sappy, with an urgent quality and superb lift to the crushed dark berry fruit. A wonderfully saline, soil-driven wine with outstanding inner-mouth tension. The extremely long, slowly mounting finishes features a serious tannic backbone and outstanding vibrancy. Built for a long evolution in bottle.

Burghound (95-98)

(Don't Miss!) Here too there is enough reduction present to push the underlying fruit to the background. Otherwise there is breathtakingly good concentration to the broad-shouldered, succulent and lavishly rich flavors that also possess an almost haunting inner mouth perfume of spice and floral elements. There is superb power and buckets of dry extract and despite the imposing size and weight this remains refined and immaculately well-balanced on the massively long finale. I was knocked out by the potential this demonstrated but note well that it is a wine to buy and forget as this is going to need 20 to 30 years to reach its full apogee.