The 2014 Vosne Romanée 1er Cru les Beaux Monts Vieilles Vignes has a tightly knit bouquet with blackcurrant pastilles, iris and dark cherries. The palate is medium-bodied with good structure; it is fleshy in the mouth with pure red cherry and raspberry coulis notes, confit-like, nicely balanced with a smooth and quite seductive finish that lingers in the mouth. What a beautiful Vosne-Romanée -- one of Bruno's best this year.

(from clay-based soil with rocks and sand; this south/southeast-facing parcel receives less strong afternoon sun than the Brûlées and also enjoys the cooling influence of being situated in a combe): Dark red with a ruby tinge. Aromas of cherry, gingerbread and flowers are perfumed and sweet. Suave on entry, showing terrific intensity and lift to its fine-grained flavors of sweet red berries and spices, then a bit more muscular and bracing on the back half. A fruit bomb with terrific spine and shape. Finishes fresh and firm, with rather masculine tannins. This should evolve gracefully.

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

Light bright cherry red. Red-fruited but perhaps a touch of cedar. Firmer structure than the Chambolle Combe d’Orveaux but tannins are finely polished and accessible. Deep, generous and still super-fresh. (JH)