The class of this vineyard on the rock always stands out, and this has an airy lift, a mineral side, and a juicy citrus brightness, all with the concentration of the year.

Already bottled, this has all the usual character on this excellent cuvée from Davayé, mineral, citrus, concentration and length, all in beautiful balance.

From vines between 20-55 years old. More savoury than the 'En Crèches' - and a slightly fuller, riper fruit core holds sway. This weight and richness is surprising on the face of it as the cote the vines are on fa...(read more)

Smoky aromas include those of petrol, apple, floral and ripe citrus. The sleeker and finer medium weight flavors possess slightly better energy on the caressing, seductive and more precise finish. While this should repay...(read more)

Again a deliciously bright attack - but this has an imposing sense of weight and power in the shadows. Builds nicely - sleekly into quite a big broad polished weight. Gorgeous fruit. Firm white and yellow flesh. Sweet pe...(read more)

Crisp nose, mineral to the fore - palate is loaded with juicy citrus notes. This has an easy flow though - smooth and velveteen on the palate with just a slowly building mineral scrape towards the finish. Good stuff. Fro...(read more)

Tighter yet than les Crays, and Julien says in needs a racking which would open it up a bit. Very classical lines, very mineral, but not really playing yet aromatically, even if the density of flavour to come is evident...(read more)

As usual there is a step up to this cuvée, which has a glossy, sleek feel, not too fat, a ripeness in the sense of bottled sunlight, with mineral brightness and crystalline definition. Very classy, very lovely.