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)

This vineyard was hit by hail in 2014, but all that did was lower the yields and increase the concentration. Sourced from the Aloxe side of the Grand Cru, it’s a taut, chiselled wine, unfurlingThis vineyard was hit by hail in 2014, but all that did was lower the yields and increase the concentration. Sourced from the Aloxe side of the Grand Cru, it’s a taut, chiselled wine, unfurling notes of toast, cinnamon and citrus zest in the glass. Drinking range: 2019 - 2028 Rating: 95 Tim Atkin MW, www.timatkin.com (Jan 2016)

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)

Bright, dark red. Wonderfully aromatic nose combines raspberry, menthol, dried rose and sexy soil notes. Silky and voluminous but with saline minerality contributing vibrancy, delineation andBright, dark red. Wonderfully aromatic nose combines raspberry, menthol, dried rose and sexy soil notes. Silky and voluminous but with saline minerality contributing vibrancy, delineation and tautness to the middle palate. More soil than floral tones here. Not at all dry but the wine's tannins and acidity will need several years to resolve. Finishes salty and long. Drinking range: 2023 - 2034 Rating: 92+ Stephen Tanzer, www.vinousmedia.com (Mar 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)

There’s only one small parcel of this Premier Cru (“alas”, says Yves Confuron, because it’s always a special wine). Refined, scented and spicy, it has textured tannins, very subtle oak and notes ofThere’s only one small parcel of this Premier Cru (“alas”, says Yves Confuron, because it’s always a special wine). Refined, scented and spicy, it has textured tannins, very subtle oak and notes of rose petal, wild strawberry and clove spice. 2019-27 Drinking range: 2019 - 2027 Rating: 95 Tim Atkin MW, www.timatkin.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)

Dark red. Very pure but subdued aromas of black raspberry, bitter chocolate and minerals. Suave and wonderfully precise on the palate, conveying lovely inner-mouth rose petal lift to the flavors ofDark red. Very pure but subdued aromas of black raspberry, bitter chocolate and minerals. Suave and wonderfully precise on the palate, conveying lovely inner-mouth rose petal lift to the flavors of raspberry and crushed-stone minerality. Totally different in style from the Clos Vougeot and Echézeaux and a step up in precision, finesse and sophistication. The very long, rising, saline finish perks up the taste buds. My projected score may prove to be overly conservative. Rating: 92-94 Stephen Tanzer, www.vinousmedia.com (Jan 2016)

Consistently among the best sites in Faiveley’s mouth-watering array of vineyards, the most northerly Grand Cru in Gevrey has really delivered in 2014. Spicy, complex and savoury, with a blood,Consistently among the best sites in Faiveley’s mouth-watering array of vineyards, the most northerly Grand Cru in Gevrey has really delivered in 2014. Spicy, complex and savoury, with a blood, ferrous note, very fine tannins, some clove spice and impressive palate depth. Drinking range: 2017 - 2030 Rating: 97 Tim Atkin MW, www.timatkin.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)

This pounces onto the palate. It is tense and vital. The fruit is deep red, but crisp; the tannins taut and fine. It is slim, trim and very energetic. There is cold stone minerality underscoring theThis pounces onto the palate. It is tense and vital. The fruit is deep red, but crisp; the tannins taut and fine. It is slim, trim and very energetic. There is cold stone minerality underscoring the fruit that surfaces on a finish which is direct, powerful and precise. From 2022 Rating: 19 Sarah Marsh MW, The Burgundy Briefing (Nov 2015)

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)

Mid crimson. Subdued on the nose, just a little spicy, and subtle on the palate. Dry but smooth texture. Lithe and lightly dark fruited. In harmony and very long, but could do with putting on a bitMid crimson. Subdued on the nose, just a little spicy, and subtle on the palate. Dry but smooth texture. Lithe and lightly dark fruited. In harmony and very long, but could do with putting on a bit of weight. Drinking range: 2018 - 2028 Rating: 16.5+ Jancis Robinson OBE MW - www.JancisRobinson.com (Jan 2016)

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)