This is reduction free with an exuberant and highly complex nose of spice, earth and well-layered red pinot fruit aromas that display a background hint of plum. There is fine richness to the pure and silky medium-bodied flavors that caress the palate with an abundance of tannin-buffering dry extract on the gorgeously complex finish. This is finer than the Clos de Vougeot and just as complex if somewhat less firmly structured though this will also require plenty of cellar time. Drink: 2022+
-Allen Meadows, burghound.com Issue 45. Tasted: Jan 10, 2012

Medium red. Aromas of redcurrant, raspberry, tobacco and game. Round, lush and seamless; in a distinctly elegant style and seemingly ready to bottle today. This creamy, deep wine finishes with sweet, ripe, pliant tannins and excellent length.

Quite woody on the nose, not really letting the fruit shine through at the moment. Slightly smoky. Savoury from the oak but fresh and lively. Firm yet juicy and very long. Lots of tension and potential. Not cheap though. (JH)