Côte d'Or

There's an attractive firmness in the middle here - as well as a certain palate weight - with a good finish full of freshness and movement.

Floral nose, then more serious density on the palate, juicy citrus and a balanced finish.

From a well-placed plot below la Maltroie, and immediately more interesting, rich with a bit of spice and nice sleek length.

Nicely sleek and fresh, with volume in the middle and a good straight length and juicy appeal.

Again lip-smacking acidity here. Some smart oak notes too help mellow the fee. Leads to a crisp, white floral-scented fruit middle, just visible through the fresh buzz of bright juiciness. Good c...(more info)

The 'younger' vines that make up this plot are now 40 years old, the older ones over 80. Clay and limestone. Expressive again, juicily aromatic 'a bit phenolic', says Olivier, going on to explain...(more info)

Pretty and more floral-inflected aromas are comprised by notes of tangerine peel, lavender and poached pear. There is very good vibrancy to the attractively detailed medium weight flavors that po...(more info)

The family's parcel here in La Garenne dates back to the Second World War - they were actually planted in the early 1940s which is rare indeed. This is good and crisp. There is a delicious citrus...(more info)

The creaminess is evident on the nose. Clearly Meursault. The palate reveals precise, pure fruit, a touch of mineral tension but all wound up in a smooth, creamy, textured juice. Immediately appe...(more info)

A different register to the Chassagnes, surprisingly mineral again, lovely freshness. All the fat of the vintage and intensity and length too. Very attractive.

Slightly more pronounced lemon peel on the nose, than palate is the fattest of the villge wines, rich but still dry, mineral, rocky and taut, with the lemony note coming back on the finish, and i...(more info)

Already bottled. More nutty. More woody, more mineral. Nice, pear fruit. A tasty, grippy middle. Then mineral notes take over. Not blockbusting but good drive and length.