Vinous (90-92)

The 2020 Gevrey-Chambertin Les Jeunes Rois has a little more reduction on the nose that made it a bit more difficult to read. The palate is medium-bodied with sappy red fruit, a pinch of black pepper and a slight graphite note towards the persistent finish. This has real pedigree.

Jasper Morris Inside Burgundy (91-93)

4 barrels were made from three quarters of a hectare, equating to 12 hl/ha. Another fine ruby colour. The nose is more flamboyant than for the straight Gevrey, red fruit with a floral edge. Delicious though on the palate with fair intensity in a lifted cherry raspberry style with excellent persistence. Drink from 2025-2030.

Vinous - Neal Martin (91)

Bottled mid-December, the 2023 Gevrey-Chambertin Les Jeunes Rois, from vines planted in 1953, is 100% de-stemmed using a pied de cuve at the start of fermentation. The nose has kicked in nicely since I tasted it from barrel. Plump red cherries and blackcurrant scents seem to have developed a little more va-va-voom. The palate is medium-bodied with pliant tannins, very pure and silky in style, just a touch of sour cherry imparting tension. With fine persistence towards the finish, this is a delightful "young king."

Wine Advocate (96)

The 2018 Latricières-Chambertin Grand Cru confirms all the promise it showed from barrel, wafting from the glass with a striking nose of cassis, wild berries and plums mingled with smoke, violets, coniferous forest floor and wilted rose petals. Full-bodied, velvety and seamless, it's deep and concentrated, with a deep, textural core of fruit that's underpinned by a lively spine of acidity that carries through the long, penetrating finish.

Vinous - Neal Martin (95)

The 2020 Latricières-Chambertin Grand Cru was very impressive from barrel. In bottles, it's the real deal. Very fragrant on the nose with black cherries, raspberry coulis, hints of sous-bois and veins of blue fruit that all gain intensity with aeration. Precocious yet controlled. The palate has very pliant tannins, finely sculpted with impressive weight. Superb acidity and just a subtle twist of bitter cherry on its vivacious finish. Outstanding. Tasted at the Latricières vertical at La Cabotte, London.

From the emblematic cellars of Domaine de la Grand'Cour, the Dutraive Chenas lieu dit en Papolet 2020 is a sublime embodiment of its terroir and artisan winemaking. This fine representation of Beaujolais is crafted by Jean-Louis Dutraive, a fervent advocate for organic viticulture and traditional vinification. Grown in the distinctive vineyard of 'En Papolet', the Gamay grapes receive superior sun, nurturing soil and controlled temperature affording remarkable consistency and quality.

On the nose, this wine reveals tantalising layers of ripe cherry, crushed berries and delicate violets. A full-bodied palate with an exquisite balance of fruit, tannins and minerality promises a sensual, lingering finish. Dutraive's technique of semi-carbonic maceration ensures the deepest extraction of the fruit's essence, beautifully preserved in the purity of this low-sulphur, unfiltered wine. A 'Dutraive Chenas lieu dit en Papolet 2020' promises to elevate your fine wine experience and is a compelling testament to Dutravie's reputation in producing world-renowned Beaujolais.

From the emblematic cellars of Domaine de la Grand'Cour, the Dutraive Chenas lieu dit en Papolet 2020 is a sublime embodiment of its terroir and artisan winemaking. This fine representation of Beaujolais is crafted by Jean-Louis Dutraive, a fervent advocate for organic viticulture and traditional vinification. Grown in the distinctive vineyard of 'En Papolet', the Gamay grapes receive superior sun, nurturing soil and controlled temperature affording remarkable consistency and quality.

On the nose, this wine reveals tantalising layers of ripe cherry, crushed berries and delicate violets. A full-bodied palate with an exquisite balance of fruit, tannins and minerality promises a sensual, lingering finish. Dutraive's technique of semi-carbonic maceration ensures the deepest extraction of the fruit's essence, beautifully preserved in the purity of this low-sulphur, unfiltered wine. A 'Dutraive Chenas lieu dit en Papolet 2020' promises to elevate your fine wine experience and is a compelling testament to Dutravie's reputation in producing world-renowned Beaujolais.

Vinous - Antonio Galloni (88)

The 2019 Dutruch Grand Poujeaux is an attractive wine to enjoy over the next handful of years. There is a good bit of energy to the blue/purplish fruit, lavender and spice flavors. All this needs is more mid-palate depth. As things stand, the 2019 feels a bit severe, despite its obvious charms.

Vinous - Antonio Galloni (88)

The 2019 Dutruch Grand Poujeaux is an attractive wine to enjoy over the next handful of years. There is a good bit of energy to the blue/purplish fruit, lavender and spice flavors. All this needs is more mid-palate depth. As things stand, the 2019 feels a bit severe, despite its obvious charms.

Wine Advocate (98+)

The 2018 Cabernet Sauvignon (containing a splash of Cabernet Franc) is a brand-new wine, representing a collaboration between Dalla Valle in Napa Valley and Ornellaia Estate in Tuscany (hence DVO). Deep garnet-purple colored, it is intensely scented of baked plums, boysenberries and Black Forest cake with an emerging perfume of potpourri, Indian spices and forest floor. The full-bodied palate is opulently fruited and plushly textured, delivering bags of floral and spicy nuances with a long, mineral and earth-tinged finish. Draped in flamboyant drama, this is a very different, very exciting new face of Napa Valley! 400 cases were made.

Connoisseurs will rejoice at the splendour of the E. Molino Barolo Riserva del Fico 2013. This resplendent red wine originates from the prestigious terroirs of Piedmont, Italy, a region renowned for its superior viticulture.

This fine vintage is crafted by E. Molino, a winery with an illustrious heritage dating back to 1851. Their meticulous sustainable winemaking practices ensure the integrity of the indigenous Nebbiolo grapes, which paint the palate with a symphony of flavours.

The E. Molino Barolo Riserva del Fico 2013 undergoes extended maceration and maturation in oak barrels, lending it an exquisite tannic structure and nuanced complexities. The wine is a celebration of brooding cherry and plum notes playing alongside whispers of white truffle and rose. The finale is a triumphant crescendo of ethereal spices and silky tannins.

An embodiment of elegance and about the intensity, the E. Molino Barolo Riserva del Fico 2013 stands as a poignant testament to lauded Italian winemaking.

Vinous - Neal Martin (92)

The 2010 Echo de Lynch Bages has a very attractive bouquet, a mélange of red and black fruit tinged with damp loam and undergrowth aromas, all well defined and adding welcome floral scents with continued aeration. The palate is medium-bodied with fine grain tannins. Hints of graphite and bell pepper infuse the ample black fruit. There is superb weight and body towards the finish. A classic Claret from start to finish, this is a great wine in the making. I was shocked and pleased when the identity of this wine was revealed (incidentally one that I had not encountered previously.). Tasted blind at Farr Vintners 10-Year On Bordeaux horizontal.