2014 Tim Atkin Burgundy Report

More gold and less green in this one, Quite a big, round and beefy nose then a creamy butter-smooth attack, saline like butter too, then still energetic despite the size and weight. Lovely longMore gold and less green in this one, Quite a big, round and beefy nose then a creamy butter-smooth attack, saline like butter too, then still energetic despite the size and weight. Lovely long gliding finish. Drinking range: 2018 - L&S (Nov 2015)

A small part is vinified in stainless steel - they are reining back the oak influence. Very intense pure green-tinged fruit, mineral, fat, tight - utterly brilliant - taut and long-term.A small part is vinified in stainless steel - they are reining back the oak influence. Very intense pure green-tinged fruit, mineral, fat, tight - utterly brilliant - taut and long-term. Drinking range: 2020 - L&S (Nov 2015)

Lovely toasty fig and peach fruit, butterscotch, coffee. Generous ripe and quite full, butterscotch peach flesh, good weight, breadth, lively acidity, toasty oak on the finish.Lovely toasty fig and peach fruit, butterscotch, coffee. Generous ripe and quite full, butterscotch peach flesh, good weight, breadth, lively acidity, toasty oak on the finish.L&S (Nov 2015)

A very mineral Morgeot - lots of mâche and chew. Really wonderful slow build-up of power and richness and mineral intensity to go with it. Really impressive length.A very mineral Morgeot - lots of mâche and chew. Really wonderful slow build-up of power and richness and mineral intensity to go with it. Really impressive length. Drinking range: 2020 - L&S (Nov 2015)

(Drouhin's vines are in the east-facing lieu-ditLa Guette, which received less hail in 2014 than the Pernand side of the hill): Pale bright yellow. Very reticent nose hints at rose water and crushed(Drouhin's vines are in the east-facing lieu-ditLa Guette, which received less hail in 2014 than the Pernand side of the hill): Pale bright yellow. Very reticent nose hints at rose water and crushed herbs. Fat and rich but dry and closed. Ripe and tactile but very shy in the early going, conveying a dominant flavor of mineral dust. The broad finish shows subtle length and lingering perfume. Rating: 91-94 Stephen Tanzer, www.vinousmedia.com (Sept 2015)

Pale, with green reflections. Feels like liquid gold - big and supple, but not just fat weight - it is lively and expressive too. The most wonderful balance makes it nearly impossible to spit.Pale, with green reflections. Feels like liquid gold - big and supple, but not just fat weight - it is lively and expressive too. The most wonderful balance makes it nearly impossible to spit. Extraordinary balance of power and sweet appetising drinkability. Drinking range: 2022 - L&S (Nov 2015)

Generous richness and volume. A dusting of sweetness. Juicy voluminous texture, lovely freshness of fruit, big but still bright. Powerful length. Very impressive.Generous richness and volume. A dusting of sweetness. Juicy voluminous texture, lovely freshness of fruit, big but still bright. Powerful length. Very impressive. Drinking range: 2019 - L&S (Nov 2015)

Nose is all airy mineral, not really fruit at all. Maybe a hint of white flowers. More volume as one climbs the scale, sleek and full and positively vibrating with tension and fruit complexity. Very,Nose is all airy mineral, not really fruit at all. Maybe a hint of white flowers. More volume as one climbs the scale, sleek and full and positively vibrating with tension and fruit complexity. Very, very long. Drinking range: 2019 - L&S (Nov 2015)

Véronique remarked that she noted this wine 'tres fin, excellent!" when we tasted, and it is lovely - full yet dancingly light, sunny - seems composed of light and yellow fruit. Very long.Véronique remarked that she noted this wine 'tres fin, excellent!" when we tasted, and it is lovely - full yet dancingly light, sunny - seems composed of light and yellow fruit. Very long. Drinking range: 2018 - L&S (Nov 2015)

Lovely aromatic nose, almost surprisingly 'lifted' after the feral blackness of the Mazoyères. Red fruit, spice and mineral. A big wine with lots of tannin and weight, and while not having the blackLovely aromatic nose, almost surprisingly 'lifted' after the feral blackness of the Mazoyères. Red fruit, spice and mineral. A big wine with lots of tannin and weight, and while not having the black force of the Mazoyères, it has a regal class, authority and length. Grown-up stuff. Still quite tight, but also expressive and fun. Drinking range: 2025 - L&S (Nov 2015)

Rich, floral, slightly decadent, rose nose and palate, structurally solidly full despite the advanced aromatics. Firm wirth distinctly taut crunch to the tannins. Fine fruit to the finish.Rich, floral, slightly decadent, rose nose and palate, structurally solidly full despite the advanced aromatics. Firm wirth distinctly taut crunch to the tannins. Fine fruit to the finish. Drinking range: 2020 - L&S (Nov 2015)

Spicy, mildly medicinal, herbal (dried herbs de Provence), menthol. Very tight and linear. Not very Charmes! Again a rich tannic mass, all wrapped up with full fruit - great concentration. A longSpicy, mildly medicinal, herbal (dried herbs de Provence), menthol. Very tight and linear. Not very Charmes! Again a rich tannic mass, all wrapped up with full fruit - great concentration. A long way to go. Drinking range: 2024 - L&S (Nov 2015)

Mild reduction renders the nose difficult to read so I would suggest decanting this if you’re tempted to try a bottle in its youth. There is by contrast good freshness and verve to the lightlyMild reduction renders the nose difficult to read so I would suggest decanting this if you’re tempted to try a bottle in its youth. There is by contrast good freshness and verve to the lightly mineral-inflected and well-detailed medium weight flavors that possess a fine sense of energy on the clean, slightly austere and saline-infused finish. This is prettier than it is deep though this too should repay cellaring it for 10 to 12 years. 2024+ Rating: 92 Allen Meadows, www.Burghound.com (Apr 2016)

Made from grapes bought in, from a vineyard Thibault works. From the upper part of the vineyard 'Haut Charmes', just by the junction of le Chambertin and Latricières. Clay with quite a lot ofMade from grapes bought in, from a vineyard Thibault works. From the upper part of the vineyard 'Haut Charmes', just by the junction of le Chambertin and Latricières. Clay with quite a lot of limestone. 40% whole bunch, although he removes the central stem. Not yet really expressive, but the density of fruit in the fine tannin on the finish suggests that this will get there with a bit more time. Drinking range: 2023 - L&S (Nov 2015)

Offers cherry, plum, earth and spice aromas and flavors, showing good definition. Balanced and structured, this picks up a mineral note on the finish.Offers cherry, plum, earth and spice aromas and flavors, showing good definition. Balanced and structured, this picks up a mineral note on the finish. Drinking range: 2021 - 2038 Rating: 94 Bruce Sanderson, The Wine Spectator (Feb 2017)

Lovely deep colour. Sumptuous nose to go with it. That weighty silk feel, and then suddenly it has no weight - it just lifts and glides, effortless, graceful, a splash of colour and light, long andLovely deep colour. Sumptuous nose to go with it. That weighty silk feel, and then suddenly it has no weight - it just lifts and glides, effortless, graceful, a splash of colour and light, long and pure. A jewel. Drinking range: 2021 - L&S (Nov 2015)

50% new wood, 100% whole bunch fermentation. Very complete nose, all in harmony, bright ruby with a blue-edge - it just looks as fresh as it tastes. Bursting with flavour from raspberry top-note to50% new wood, 100% whole bunch fermentation. Very complete nose, all in harmony, bright ruby with a blue-edge - it just looks as fresh as it tastes. Bursting with flavour from raspberry top-note to rippling tannic body and dark spicy undertones. Lots of energy and drive. 'On a quand même envie de le boire' says Thierry, with typical understatement. Drinking range: 2024 - L&S (Nov 2015)

Supple, big, fine, classy, rich: waves of impressiveness. A lovely silky feel which gathers wild berry richness as it goes, lots of sweetness in the fine tannic finish.Supple, big, fine, classy, rich: waves of impressiveness. A lovely silky feel which gathers wild berry richness as it goes, lots of sweetness in the fine tannic finish. Drinking range: 2023 - L&S (Nov 2015)

Just one parcel - by the little tower in front of the Château. Rich nose with lots of little red and black fruit. Complex and spicy. Nice tension, firm finish. Sweetness of very ripe fruits all theJust one parcel - by the little tower in front of the Château. Rich nose with lots of little red and black fruit. Complex and spicy. Nice tension, firm finish. Sweetness of very ripe fruits all the way through. Lots of power on the finish. Drinking range: 2023 - L&S (Nov 2015)

Thibault has added 20% whole bunches from a part of the vineyard specially prepared for this. Red-orange clay on the high part of the Clos, the rest on stony clay. Striking colour. Rich harmoniousThibault has added 20% whole bunches from a part of the vineyard specially prepared for this. Red-orange clay on the high part of the Clos, the rest on stony clay. Striking colour. Rich harmonious nose, full with sappy, earthy fruit, and also a juice that shoots through it - real elegance results. Very grown-up. Drinking range: 2024 - L&S (Nov 2015)

Mid crimson. Dark-fruited and slightly smoky on the nose. Touch of wood spice. Firm, savoury and really moreish on the palate. Even though it is not particularly intense, there’s depth and a goodMid crimson. Dark-fruited and slightly smoky on the nose. Touch of wood spice. Firm, savoury and really moreish on the palate. Even though it is not particularly intense, there’s depth and a good balance between subtle tannin framework and dark fruit. A little drying on the fresh finish. Drinking range: 2018 - 2025 Rating: 16 Jancis Robinson OBE MW - www.JancisRobinson.com (Jan 2016)

A sense of whole bunch fermentation from this on the nose. Sweetness of fruit with relaxed texture, then firming tannins as it finishes with good mineral drive.A sense of whole bunch fermentation from this on the nose. Sweetness of fruit with relaxed texture, then firming tannins as it finishes with good mineral drive. Drinking range: 2020 - L&S (Nov 2015)

Good deep red-ruby. Blackberry and black raspberry along with some very ripe hints on the nose. Sappy, sweet flavors of blackberry, violet and crushed stone show excellent grip and firm acidity.Good deep red-ruby. Blackberry and black raspberry along with some very ripe hints on the nose. Sappy, sweet flavors of blackberry, violet and crushed stone show excellent grip and firm acidity. Finishes savory and very tightly wound. Excellent potential here but this wine will require cellaring. Rating: 90-93 Stephen Tanzer, www.vinousmedia.com (Jan 2016)

Spicy damson and sour cherry nose, fleshy open with some wood spice. Palate is less intense than Vigne Rouge, open knit, with cherry, damson scent good tannins nice acidity, but more ethereal,Spicy damson and sour cherry nose, fleshy open with some wood spice. Palate is less intense than Vigne Rouge, open knit, with cherry, damson scent good tannins nice acidity, but more ethereal, lighter delivery.L&S (Nov 2015)

Darker spicier attack on the nose, black cherry, dark chocolate, plum notes. Palate is more centred taut concentrated and serious, tannins fuller fatter more intense, dark chocolate, black cherry,Darker spicier attack on the nose, black cherry, dark chocolate, plum notes. Palate is more centred taut concentrated and serious, tannins fuller fatter more intense, dark chocolate, black cherry, sexy, ripe and long.L&S (Nov 2015)

Mid crimson. Lively red cherry fruit on the nose carried over to the palate. A little bit spirity on the nose. Firm but juicy, very supple, just enough fruit for the tannins. A little drying on theMid crimson. Lively red cherry fruit on the nose carried over to the palate. A little bit spirity on the nose. Firm but juicy, very supple, just enough fruit for the tannins. A little drying on the finish. Drinking range: 2018 - 2026 Rating: 16.5 Jancis Robinson OBE MW - www.JancisRobinson.com (Jan 2016)

Lovely aroma of pure dark cherry, with a touch of spice. Very inviting. Beautifully balanced between the scented cherry fruit and tannins that are compact but not at all intrusive even now.Lovely aroma of pure dark cherry, with a touch of spice. Very inviting. Beautifully balanced between the scented cherry fruit and tannins that are compact but not at all intrusive even now. Relatively lightweight on the mid palate but persistent nevertheless. Drinking range: 2019 - 2029 Rating: 17 Jancis Robinson OBE MW - www.JancisRobinson.com (Jan 2016)

A more forceful style. There is tannic force, but it's not just that - this has drive and is bursting with energy:- a touch ferocious (but in an attractive way!) Very grown-up wild hedgerow fruit.A more forceful style. There is tannic force, but it's not just that - this has drive and is bursting with energy:- a touch ferocious (but in an attractive way!) Very grown-up wild hedgerow fruit. Very long, great potential. Drinking range: 2025 - L&S (Nov 2015)

Saturated black cherry, strawberry fruit nose, higher toned, fragrant some toasty oak. Palate has immediate grip and weight, taut, ripe acid, dark fruit core, more mineral with rich oak on the finish.Saturated black cherry, strawberry fruit nose, higher toned, fragrant some toasty oak. Palate has immediate grip and weight, taut, ripe acid, dark fruit core, more mineral with rich oak on the finish.L&S (Nov 2015)

40% whole bunch. Rich and full nose, palate too. A big harmonious mouthful which is a little slow to reveal. Class is here, the fruit is clinging on the finish, although in true Nuits style, the40% whole bunch. Rich and full nose, palate too. A big harmonious mouthful which is a little slow to reveal. Class is here, the fruit is clinging on the finish, although in true Nuits style, the tannins cling even more. Drinking range: 2023 - L&S (Nov 2015)

90% of the Clos got hailed, so this year all has been vinified together, with 30% new wood and 10% whole bunches. A mere 12 hl/ha, so that 5.2 hectares produced only 22 barrels. Juicy and dense, with90% of the Clos got hailed, so this year all has been vinified together, with 30% new wood and 10% whole bunches. A mere 12 hl/ha, so that 5.2 hectares produced only 22 barrels. Juicy and dense, with firm tannins (as ever), but somehow the juice keeps the upper hand, and it flows well. Densely structured as it should be, and the concentration that comes from this low yield is very attractive. Drinking range: 2022 - L&S (Nov 2015)

The de Courcel vines are in the higher part of Rugiens, which often makes more chiselled wines. The 100% whole bunches, a constant feature of Yves Confuron’s winemaking, are very marked here, addingThe de Courcel vines are in the higher part of Rugiens, which often makes more chiselled wines. The 100% whole bunches, a constant feature of Yves Confuron’s winemaking, are very marked here, adding a sappy note to the dense tannins, but give this muscular wine time to develop in bottle, because it ages brilliantly. 2022-30 Drinking range: 2022 - 2030 Rating: 94 Tim Atkin MW, www.timatkin.com (Jan 2016)

Creamy weight. Very ripe with a sweetness and spice. Almost a chocolate note. Certainly more spice than mere fruit aromas here. Great volume and very long too. Rather gorgeous.Creamy weight. Very ripe with a sweetness and spice. Almost a chocolate note. Certainly more spice than mere fruit aromas here. Great volume and very long too. Rather gorgeous. Drinking range: 2022 - L&S (Nov 2015)

(from a parcel close to Bouchard's in En Orveaux): Good medium red. Medicinal cherry, licorice, peppery herbs and minerals on the nose, lifted by a floral topnote. At once dense, fine-grained and(from a parcel close to Bouchard's in En Orveaux): Good medium red. Medicinal cherry, licorice, peppery herbs and minerals on the nose, lifted by a floral topnote. At once dense, fine-grained and juicy; seamless but a bit withdrawn, even reduced, offering savory mineral complexity to its redcurrant, raspberry and cranberry fruit flavors. Uncompromisingly dry wine in a cool, energetic, even slightly lean style, in need of patience. But there's lovely density of texture here. The tannins are firm-edged on the lively, youthfully medicinal back end. This grand cru gained in sweetness with extended aeration. Drinking range: 2024 - 2036 Rating: 92+ Stephen Tanzer, www.vinousmedia.com (Mar 2017)

Great pure ripeness on the nose. Rich density combines with a grippy feel. Sweet fruit liqueur, crème de fruits, forest floor. All in a tight weave - there's real power here.Great pure ripeness on the nose. Rich density combines with a grippy feel. Sweet fruit liqueur, crème de fruits, forest floor. All in a tight weave - there's real power here. Drinking range: 2023 - L&S (Nov 2015)