For reports and full tasting notes, go toTim Atkin MW's website.

(Bichot owns a tiny parcel in the upper part of this grand cru and harvests it very late; vinified with one-third whole clusters and aging in one new and one one-year-old barrel): Bright, dark red. Pure aromas of raspberry, strawberry and clove, with hints of pepper and herbs from the stems. In a silky but distinctly cool style, with racy acidity sharpening the flavors of dark fruits and flowers and giving the wine excellent inner-mouth tension. Finishes firmly tannic, long and perfumed, with substantial dusty tannins and sexy spicy high tones.

Semi-feral nose with that farmyard aroma alongside the red fruit. No lack of purity on the palate – this is explosive and concentrated with loads of esoteric flavour. Juicy yet firm. Excellent. (RH)