Dark and brooding on the nose, reserved and still in a reductive state, this is very evidently a long way off from prime enjoyment. The palate, however, points the way forward to future harmony and integration, offering a superior dimension of flavours and saliva-inducing succulence, of energy and vibrancy. Reverberations of the earth rumble across the palate, and the body; there's clearly something special underfoot here, a tsunami of terroir, of place. The finish lingers on and on - this is special. Taste this to understand what terroir is all about, but not before 2030 for maximum revelation. Tasted March 2025. Score - 97. (John Szabo, MS, winealign.com)

Les Quartiers De Nuits is yet another minuscule plot of a vineyard identified and chosen by Nicolas Potel, not quite one-third of a hectare, planted 96 years before this 2023 harvest. An early one for the most part, before the cold winds move in and ahead of Grand Cru neighbours like that of Echezeaux and Clos de Vougeot. There is a bit of mean intensity and streak in this singular, lieu-dit cru of a Bourgogne. The tannins are fierce, they lash upon the palate with severity and therefore the necessity to give time will become the requiem to success. Les Quartiers De Nuits is no shrinking violet and in fact the mix of botanical verdancy and bitters make up a formula which could never be solved in the first few years. The stuffing can't be denied and the objective is perspicuous. Stay clear for a while. Drink 2028-2035. Tasted March 2025. Score - 93. (Michael Godel, winealign.com)

Those who love big, broad shouldered and powerful Meursault will be very pleased. This has a lovely, rich nose of hazelnut cream, poached pear, pineapple and nutmeg. It is full, broad with great power, weight and balance. And depth. Despite the opulence it finishes with some fine minerality. The length is simply outstanding, measuring in minutes. What a mouthful! Tasted March 2025 Score - 96. (David Lawrason, winealign.com)

Aux Chaignots is a newer and pint-sized 0.14 hectare plot of Premier Cru Nuits-Saint-Georges in the northerly Côte d'Or upslope and within a limestone throw over to those in the village of Vosne-Romanée. Makes for the most two-toned, dual-textured Bourgogne of the lot, at one crisp and crunchy and then chewy, from exterior to interior. Reminds somewhat of the formidable 2020 and its striking tannins, both capable of unleashing and crashing their power over our palates with impunity and trenchant intention. Of course this 2023 remains in an immovable state, grippy and suggestive of a hands off approach for a minimum five years post vintage. More would be the suggestion because the fortification is a secure one and there is really no sense trying to break down barriers that do not want to be broken down. Drink 2028-2037. Tasted March 2025. Score - 96. (Michael Godel, winealign.com)

So interesting that this has the same gravelly, hay, tea and spice aromatics as the Beaune 1er Cru pinot noir tasted same day. Terroir transmitting through different colours. Expect ripe peach, vanilla custard as well. It is full bodied, open knit and very intense - quite powerful yet showing some elegance. The length is outstanding. Should age a decade or more. Tasted March 2025 Score - 94. (David Lawrason, winealign.com)

In this case old vines takes on greater meaning with 55 years being the average and the age carries weight as witnessed by the volumetric presence of this Beaune locale. You can feel the weight and presence in the perfumes alone, mellifluous and full floral, a Saint-Romain quality that simply makes this one of the best values for Chardonnay anywhere in Bourgogne. Or the world for that matter because layering, complexity and length are all outstanding, not to mention the exquisite nature of its touch upon the palate. Drink 2025-2030. Tasted March 2025. Score - 92. (Michael Godel, winealign.com)

Ode to a matriarch and the height of quality but also importance within the Beaune reds made at Domaine de Bellene. More closed than the Savigny and Volnay, stricter and more tightly wound. Not exactly a matter of density but it does feel more compact and yet restricted to say that these vineyards produce fruit of a higher skin to flesh ratio. The extraction and maceration follow suit to establish an unyielding compression that will take some years to unravel and eventually expose the true nature of the fruit. Expect a truly fleshy Beaune Premier Cru somewhere ahead between three and for years time. Drink 2028-2034. Tasted March 2025. Score - 93. (Michael Godel, winealign.com)

Old vineyards from Nuits-Saint-Georges takes the Côte de Nuits ideal to a positive, furthered and more substantial place with a pulpy, fleshy and next agglomerated tier of fruit. Not all old vines are created equal and so imagine those from NSG to hold more wisdom but also more agility without any creak or crick to their bones. That's what you notice and feel from this 2023 expression, a fullness but also a pliability that shows greater layering and integration between the fruit and structure. The elasticity of movement means more malleability, food pairing ability and longevity. Great showing for this cuvée. Drink 2026-2033. Tasted March 2025. Score - 94. (Michael Godel, winealign.com)

I always look for a certain tenderness in Savigny, which this captures. This is a very elegant, lithe and flavourful with a generous, ripe nose of pineapple custard, considerable yeast/toasty, lemon and nutmeg. It is very smooth, racy and a touch sweet. Excellent length. Tasted March 2025 Score - 92. (David Lawrason, winealign.com)

This is fairly deeply coloured with a lifted, spicy, almost toasty nose, with lemon meringue pie and pineapple. It is medium-full bodied, quite linear and rich with some stoniness. Great focus here. And energy. Almost a sense of tannin, with wet stone on the finish. The length is excellent to outstanding. This could age very well. Tasted March 2025 Score - 93. (David Lawrason, winealign.com)