Côte d'Or

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

Morgeot is the largest vineyard in Chassagne at 60 hectares. The soil is mainly clay and stone. Full bodied supported by good tension. The vanilla adds depth and volume. Obvious charm and pleasur...(more info)

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)

From 35 years old vines. On shallow clay with hard limestone just below the surface. Hits the palate with a lovely bracing, fresh attack. Bright, bright, bright. Loaded with good and lifted lemon...(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)

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

A sweeter, broader nose than the Luraule, the palate has a touch of sweetness and a the power is in the ample body. Rich with lots of volume, more power and length.

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.

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. V...(more info)

(from a .62 ha parcel in Le Rognet, which is in Ladoix). A difficult nose is presently composed by notes of reduction, sulfur and soft wood. Rich, full-bodied and powerful flavors are also blesse...(more info)