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

(the fruit Bernstein buys comes from lower down in this grand cru, where vine yields are always around 30 hectoliters per hectare, and thus he didn't notice "a clear reduction in production" in 2016): Bright, dark red. Musky raspberry, spicy underbrush and flowers on the expressive, terroir -driven nose. At once thick and sappy, conveying outstanding subtle intensity to its flavors of bitter cherry, spices and minerals. Finishes with very fine-grained tannins. This elegant young Clos de la Roche really dances on the palate. It should evolve positively in bottle for a long time

Barrel sample. Like a rich infusion of gypsy cream biscuits. Sweetness, spice and tension. With some roundness and polish. Fine tannins. A note of meatiness. Very interesting wine. Lovely fresh finish. And then it tightens up on the end. (JR)