The 2015 Beaune 1er Cru Greves comes from Lafarge's oldest vines—now a not too shabby 94 years old. It offers candied orange peel and red cherries on the nose, somehow quite "lighthearted" and "carefree" compared to others. The palate is fresh and vibrant, very focused with super-fine tannin, crisp acidity and a little more precision than the Beaune Aigrots. The salinity on the finish takes you back for another sip and by that time, you are telephoning your husband or wife or anyone nearby to back up the truck and load up on this outstanding Beaune.

(these 94-year-old vines are the domain's oldest; from a yield of 20 hectoliters per hectare, according to Frédéric Lafarge): Medium red. Youthfully brooding aromas of medicinal red cherry, spices and menthol. Rich, tactile and savory, offering a captivating combination of fruits, spices and soil without any leathery rusticity. Boasts lovely racy lift for such a ripe wine and finishes with rising, palate-saturating length. The tannins here are riper than those of the Aigrots. Should make an exceptional Beaune wine. One-quarter of these vines were finished off by hail damage in 2013 and 2014 and were pulled up after the 2014 harvest for replanting in 2017.

94-year-old vines – their oldest. Really exciting mineral aromas. Lift and freshness. Racy and juicy. Great depth and integrity. Electric tension. Real excitement on the finish. (JR)