Presenting 'Jean Guiton Beaune 1er Cru Sizies 2020', a gem from the illustrious vineyard landscapes of Beaune, France. This premier cru wine, meticulously harvested from 60-year-old vines, bathes the palate in voluptuous notes of red berries, floral undertones, and a delicate minerality. An exemplar expression of the terroir, the warmth of the vintage ushers in a profound richness balanced by a spirited freshness. Under the stewardship of Guillaume Guiton, an ardent winemaker, the boutique domaine of Jean Guiton places emphasis on the 'lutte raisonnée' approach and manual harvest to ensure the utmost integrity of the fruit.

The 'Jean Guiton Beaune 1er Cru Sizies 2020' is gracefully aged in French oak, inducing a delicate complexity and firm tannic structure. In its youth, the wine unravels layers of intrigue, though it promises magnificence with further cellaring. An exceptional Burgundy, it embodies the masterful interplay of tradition and innovation.

Indulge yourself in the elegant finesse of the Jean Guiton Beaune 1er Cru Sizies 2021. This exquisite wine originates from the Astonishing vineyards of Burgundy, a celebrated wine-making region in France. Embodying the exceptional talent and innovative winemaking process of producer Jean Guiton, this Premier Cru harnesses the superior grape variety typical of this locale and adheres to the intricate artistry of French viticulture.

Aged in oak barrels, the Jean Guiton Beaune 1er Cru Sizies 2021 stands out for its intricate, balanced components revealing layers of red and black fruits, underpinned by earthy undertones. Its striking elegance holds a promise of age-worthiness, while its texture and exceptional depth of flavours ascertain its supreme status. This illustrious wine is a testament to Jean Guiton's meticulous viniculture.

Experience the culmination of tradition, skills and Burgundian excellence with the Jean Guiton Beaune 1er Cru Sizies 2021—a wine that echoes the enchanting sophistication of its creation.

Experience a toast of the sublime Jean-Marc Bouley Beaune 1er Cru Reverses Rouge 2019, a deep expression of Burgundy winemaking. This fine vintage, produced by Jean-Marc Bouley, a master vintner from Volnay, is revered for its nuanced sophistication. Crafted in the heart of Beaune, this wine is made from diligently hand-harvested Pinot Noir grapes aged under the most meticulous conditions.

The vinification process respects traditional methods, employing wooden vats for fermentation and then maturing in French oak barrels for twelve to fifteen months. This results in a robust red wine full of layered complexity.

Tasting the Jean-Marc Bouley Beaune 1er Cru Reverses Rouge 2019 gives notes of ripe red fruits, balanced perfectly with hints of warm spices and subtle oak, ending with a lingering finish. This divine rendition honours the soul of its terroir, promising a satisfying experience for any discerning palates.

The Joannes Violot-Guillemard Beaune 1er Cru Le Clos des Mouches 2020 is an exceptional Burgundy red, meticulously crafted by vintner André Violot-Guillemard, renowned for small production of highly sought-after wines. Originating from the illustrious Beaune 1er Cru vineyard, Le Clos des Mouches, this wine epitomises refined elegance.

Grown in limestone-rich soils, the Pinot Noir grapes showcase unique mineral characteristics alongside vibrant fruit-forward notes. To preserve purity of fruit, traditional vinification techniques were employed, with the fruit meticulously hand-picked and fermented using indigenous yeasts. The wine was then aged for 18 months in French oak barrels, lending depth and complexity.

On the palate, you'll discover the Joannes Violot-Guillemard Beaune 1er Cru Le Clos des Mouches 2020 achieves a harmonious balance between juicy red berries, earthy undertones and subtly integrated tannins, finishing on a spicy, mineral-tinged note. An exquisite display of intensity and refinement, it is an outstanding addition to any connoisseur's cellar.

Wine Enthusiast (94)

The aromas of smoky new wood follow through to the wood flavors on the palate. However, it's the powerful sweet black cherry and red berry fruit flavors, layered with fruit tannins and acidity, that are driving this impressive wine. For aging at least six years.

James Suckling (93-94)

Right on the border with Pommard. This wine is from a 7-hectare plot of chardonnay within this climat. There’s a spiced hazelnut edge across an array of white peaches and citrus fruits. It has a strong core structure with fleshy surrounds. Long, dense and smooth. Terrific. Drink or hold.

James Suckling (93-94)

Right on the border with Pommard. This wine is from a 7-hectare plot of chardonnay within this climat. There’s a spiced hazelnut edge across an array of white peaches and citrus fruits. It has a strong core structure with fleshy surrounds. Long, dense and smooth. Terrific. Drink or hold.

Jancis Robinson (17.5)

Despite being in its infancy, there is a lot to love about this already: perhaps the nose is reticent, but the palate has beautiful crunchy cherry and cranberry fruit with just a touch of black olive on the finish. There's dark chocolate and lovely hedgerow notes too, giving plenty of interest beyond fruit. Certainly not at its best just yet, but full of promise.

Jancis Robinson (17)

Deep cherry red. Ripe and dark-red fruits and some savoury spice. Lovely dark mineral character yet still has deep fruit. Some oak sweetness and spice on the palate and this needs to die back. But the fruit is beautifully pure and the tannins fine and dry. Dry but surprisingly silky already.

Jancis Robinson (17)

Deep cherry red. Ripe and dark-red fruits and some savoury spice. Lovely dark mineral character yet still has deep fruit. Some oak sweetness and spice on the palate and this needs to die back. But the fruit is beautifully pure and the tannins fine and dry. Dry but surprisingly silky already.

Jancis Robinson (17)

As with the white version, they pick this vineyard over several days. Final blend in tank, to be bottled by mid February 2021. Big and broad on the nose with heady, flattering, ‘sweet’ perfume. Lovely freshness and juiciness too. Clos des Mouches is always meant to be delicate. Lovely polish and very easy to like. Already quite approachable

Vinous (94)

The 2020 Beaune Clos des Mouches 1er Cru, which comes from deeper soils than the Beaune Grèves, has a mixture of red and black fruit and is a touch more expressive with a discrete marine influence. The palate is medium-bodied with sappy red fruit, very layered with a gentle but insistent grip on the finish. This is one of the finest Clos des Mouches that I have tasted.

Vinous (94)

The 2020 Beaune Clos des Mouches 1er Cru, which comes from deeper soils than the Beaune Grèves, has a mixture of red and black fruit and is a touch more expressive with a discrete marine influence. The palate is medium-bodied with sappy red fruit, very layered with a gentle but insistent grip on the finish. This is one of the finest Clos des Mouches that I have tasted.

Vinous (92-94)

The 2021 Beaune Clos des Mouches Rouge 1er Cru is one of my picks from Drouhin this year. Wonderful, vivacious red fruit leap from the glass, hints of sous-bois and dried rose petal. The palate is beautifully balanced with fine mineralité, demonstrating more complexity than the preceding Beaune Cras with more grip on the finish. Superb.

Vinous (92-94)

The 2018 Beaune Clos des Mouches Blanc 1er Cru, which has been produced by Drouhin since 1928, comes from six separately aged parcels. Drouhin mentioned that quite a few barrels were deselected from this vineyard and blended into the Côte de Beaune Blanc. This possesses an intense bouquet with subtle scents of almond, praline and pressed white flower aromas. The palate is taut and linear on the entry, featuring lovely orange pith and apricot notes and hints of tangerine and white chocolate toward the gorgeous, pure finish. Wonderful.

Vinous (91-93)

The 2019 Beaune Clos des Mouches Blanc 1er Cru, which is a selection from six different tries through the vineyard, has an intense nose, slightly Alsace-like in style thanks to a hint of linseed oil intermingling with yellow plum and orange blossom. The palate is well balanced with a tensile opening. Lovely orange pith and nectarine notes here. Not a voluminous wine, but very focused on the finish. Excellent. 

Jasper Morris Inside Burgundy (94-97)

Pale lemon colour. The power is immediately apparent on the nose, but in a good way. A wine for longer elevage before bottling and then worth the wait in bottle thereafter. This has all the expected volume of white fruit while retaining impeccable balance. Adds depth with time in the glass, before reaching quite a saline finish. A very youthful but impressive Clos des Mouches. I recently enjoyed a stunning bottle of the 2017, and this could very well match it in due course. Tasted: November 2021

Vinous (91-93)

The 2021 Beaune Clos des Mouches Blanc 1er Cru is a worthy sideman to the Chassagne-Montrachet Morgeot. Lovely citrus peel and crushed limestone scents, this has vigour and focus. The palate is well balanced with a taut line of acidity, tensile yet with ample concentration on the finish. This is certainly worth hunting down.

Vinous (91-93)

The 2021 Beaune Clos des Mouches Blanc 1er Cru is a worthy sideman to the Chassagne-Montrachet Morgeot. Lovely citrus peel and crushed limestone scents, this has vigour and focus. The palate is well balanced with a taut line of acidity, tensile yet with ample concentration on the finish. This is certainly worth hunting down.

Jasper Morris Inside Burgundy (93-96)

Fresh light lemon colour. The bouquet indicates a little more flesh, as is typical, but not at the expense of precision. As always this is extraordinarily intense on the palate, not yet as fleshy as it will become, but one can see into the future. Fine fruit and acid balance too, of course. 13.7% alcohol which makes sense for Clos des Mouches. Drink from 2030-2040. Tasted: November 2023.

Vinous (91-93)

The 2019 Beaune Cras 1er Cru has a very distinctive bouquet ,with granite, almost flinty aromas infusing the red berry fruit. A strong marine influence emerges with time. The palate is beautifully balanced, displaying fine delineation, good firm structure and a solid, quite edgy finish that feels crunchy in texture. Abundant freshness here. This Beaune should give 12–15 years’ drinking pleasure. Excellent.

Burghound (92)

Here the nose plays on the edge of reduction and while it doesn't completely mask the floral-scented nose of dark berries and earth, it does render it less expressive. The rich and notably denser medium-bodied flavors also flash a lovely minerality that adds a sense of lift to the much firmer, even robust finish that is presently somewhat youthfully austere. Patience required but this should ultimately be excellent.

Jancis Robinson (17)

Cask sample. Mid purplish cherry red. Lovely floral and open nose. So pure and scented with cherry and violets. On the palate, some oak in evidence in sweet spice. Incredibly smooth and rounded texture. Packed with fruit, generous and remarkably approachable. Just fresh enough. Very persistent with that fruit.

Vinous (92-94)

The 2019 Beaune Grèves 1er Cru has a well-defined bouquet of dark berry fruit, light seaweed and oyster shell scents, and the 30% whole cluster lends a subtle tertiary aspect. The palate is medium-bodied with crisp, slightly chalky tannins. This is very well structured, delivering palpable energy. A saline finish gets the saliva flowing. Just a delicious Beaune Grèves.