2017  Les Serreudieres

Les Serreudieres

2017  

"A deft application of oak easily allows the earthy aromas of plum, red and dark berries and game to be appreciated. Once again there is very good volume to the powerful and solidly concentrated middle weight plus flavors that culminate in a refreshing and chalky finish that is slightly firmer as well as a bit longer too. This beauty possesses impressive development potential." - 92-94pts BH

2017  

"There are three new barrels of the 2017 Chambertin Grand Cru, an integrated but reserved wine that offers up notes of dried rose petals, grilled meats, espresso roast and sweet berries. On the palate, it's full-bodied, ample and satiny, with excellent depth and a tight-knit core that's framed by a fine but firm chassis of structuring tannins. Less forthcoming than the Mazis-Chambertin and Bonnes-Mares, it likely also has a longer future." - 93-95+pts WA -- "Once again there is an admirably discreet application of wood lurking in the background of the markedly cool, airy and restrained nose that offers up notes of red currant, game, leather, violet and lavender. The broad-shouldered flavors are borderline painfully intense while exuding almost palpable amounts of minerality on the driving, linear and exceptionally firm yet beautifully well-balanced finale. This is clearly built for the very long haul and is a wine that will need it." - 93-95pts/Don't Miss BH

2017  

"A discreet application of wood sets off the cool, pure and airy essence of red currant that is also cut with suggestions of earth and floral elements. The racy, intense and lightly mineral-driven middle weight flavors possess fine precision on the lingering and youthfully austere finale. This is excellent for its level." - 88-91pts/Outstanding BH

2017  1er Les Champeaux

1er Cru Les Champeaux -- "Typically one of the broadest-shouldered wines in the cellar, the 2017 Gevrey-Chambertin 1er Cru Les Champeaux was lightly reduced on the day that I tasted it, unwinding in the glass to reveal plenty of red-black fruit and savory nuance. On the palate, the wine was easier to read, displaying a medium to full-bodied, deep and concentrated profile, with excellent amplitude, juicy acids and a long, delineated finish. It's a definite success." - 91-93+pts WA -- "This too is strongly reduced. The medium weight and lively flavors possess a comparatively refined mouthfeel and plenty of minerality on the firmer if less muscular finish where a touch of wood toast can be found. This too will require at least some patience and reward up to 15 years of it." - 90-93pts/Outstanding BH

2017  Mes Cinq Terroirs

Mes Cinq Terroirs -- "Once again there is a discreet but not invisible touch of wood framing the notably earthier and more deeply pitched aromas of both red and dark currant and forest floor nuances. There is fine intensity and solid concentration to the vibrant middle weight flavors that reflect ample minerality, all wrapped in a focused, complex and lengthy finish that flashes unusually good power for a villages level wine. As it usually is, this is a fine effort and well worth considering." - 89-91pts/Outstanding BH

2017  Les Longeroies

Les Longeroies -- "This is attractively fresh and bright with its broader range of aromatic components that include red currant, cherry, spice and soft floral wisps. There is notably better volume and density to the equally delicious medium weight flavors that conclude in a refreshing and naturally sweet finish. This is almost gulpable today yet it has the underlying material and structure to reward 4 to 6 years of cellaring." - 89-91pts BH

2016  

2017  Gevrey-Chambertin

"The 2017 Gevrey-Chambertin 1er Cru is also very expressive, bursting with aromas of orange rind, peony and wild berries. On the palate, the wine is medium-bodied, pure and satiny, with a layered mid-palate, good depth and concentration and an elegant, fragrant profile. Mortet opted to manually cut out the central stems for one-quarter of this cuvée, retaining the pedicels." - 90-93pts WA

2016  Domaine Jean Charles Fagot Bourgogne Rouge Les Riaux

Domaine Jean Charles Fagot Bourgogne Rouge Les Riaux

2017  Domaine Jean Charles Fagot Auxey-Duresses Les Ruchottes

Domaine Jean Charles Fagot Auxey-Duresses Les Ruchottes - Reliably one of Fagot's best cuvées, the 2017 Auxey-Duresses Les Ruchottes exhibits notes of tart pear, lime zest and hazelnuts, subtly framed by new oak. On the palate, it's medium to full-bodied, with good depth and chewy extract, balanced by succulent acids. While it will drink well on release it will also develop in bottle for 5 or 6 years. - 90pts WA

2016  Domaine Jean Charles Fagot Mercurey Rouge

Domaine Jean Charles Fagot Mercurey Rouge