Vinous (87-89)

The 2018 Aloxe-Corton Village comes from four parcels in the appellation. It has a backward nose that demands coaxing to reveal tertiary, almost gravelly scents entwined with the black fruit. The medium-bodied palate offers sweet, supple tannins. Elegant for an Aloxe-Corton, with a harmonious, lightly spiced finish. Enjoy over the next decade.

Jasper Morris Inside Burgundy (88-89)

Deep purple with an exotic exuberant nose, not too cooked. Lovely fresh red fruit despite the more exotic style, floral peony notes, ripe raspberries, relatively dancing, and with good length. Drink from 2025-2038. Tasted: October 2023.

Vinous (88-90)

Nathalie Tollot mixed the two blends that comprise her 2020 Chorey-lès-Beaune Village. Racked at the beginning of August and comprising 25% new oak, this has a vivid bouquet with small red cherries and blueberry fruit. There is fine delineation here. The palate is medium-bodied with supple tannins. Quite lithe, pretty, there are veins of dessicated orange peel and tangerine towards the gentle finish. Delicious.

Jancis Robinson (16.5)

Earthy nose. Then sweet, charming fruit. Really, what’s not to like if you’re prepared to buy an unfashionable appellation?

Burghound (92)

This is quite densely fruited with an unusually expressive mélange of violet, plum, red and black currant, tea and plenty of earth elements. There is very fine volume and plenty of power to the reasonably well-detailed and muscular flavors that delivers outstanding length on the youthfully austere and saline suffused finish. While I envision that markedly more depth will develop there is enough underlying material present that if it does then my predicted score may very well be too conservative as this is very good. Drink: 2023+

Wine Advocate (92-94)

The 2015 Corton Grand Cru has a modest nose following the pair of excellent Aloxe-Corton Premier Crus. The small proportion of whole bunch lends a little forest floor to the mix of broody dark fruit. The palate is medium-bodied with supple ripe tannin. There is a keen thread of acidity here although it tightens up towards the finish, slams the door shut (for now). Hopefully buyers will cellar this for several years, because it has huge potential.

Vinous (91-93)

The 2018 Corton Grand Cru comes from the Les Combes climat toward the bottom of the slope. It has a floral bouquet with pressed rose petal aromas flanking the raspberry, strawberry and vanilla aromas. The palate is clean and precise on the entry, displaying good acidity, and quite linear in style, with a strict, tensile finish that is very promising. One to watch once in bottle.

Vinous (93-95)

The 2020 Corton Grand Cru, which comes from Les Combes as usual (though not on the label), has a lovely nose with brambly red fruit, black truffle and subtle pencil box aromas. The palate is medium-bodied with saturated tannins, very fine tension and an almost sorbet-fresh, quite mouth-coating finish. It will require time in bottle...but this Corton will be worth the wait.

Jasper Morris Inside Burgundy (89-93)

Rich purple, perhaps not quite so dense. Ripe strawberry with some floral rose notes in a concentrated register, then an explosion of blackcurrant, blackberry and some fresher red berry notes as well on the palate, soft and liquid, though the alcohol is showing, at 15%. Tasted: October 2021

Vinous (87-89)

The 2018 Savigny-lès-Beaune Les Lavières 1er Cru has a perfumed nose, perhaps just missing a little definition due to the warmth of the growing season. The balanced palate offers sweet black cherries and raspberry fruit. Quite spicy on the midpalate, although it does not quite deliver the complexity of the 2016 or 2017 toward the finish. A Savigny more for early drinking.

The Tortochot Chambertin Grand Cru 2011 is a masterpiece from the renowned Gevrey-Chambertin region in Burgundy, France. As one of the esteemed Grand Crus, this vintage was meticulously cultivated in the Chambertin terroir, famed for its perfect amalgamation of marl and limestone soils which bestow opulence and complexity to the wines. The producer, Domaine Tortochot, is acclaimed for their traditional winemaking methods passed down through four generations.

This exquisite Pinot Noir offers an expansive bouquet of red berries nuanced with earthy undertones and a hint of spice. On the palate, it impresses with a delicate balance of structured tannins and vibrant acidity, and the lingering finish echoes notes of its lush fruit-forward character. A glorious wine in its youth, the Tortochot Chambertin Grand Cru 2011 promises an impressive evolution for those who have the patience to cellar.

Favourably reviewed in esteemed wine circles, the Tortochot Chambertin Grand Cru 2011 epitomises Burgundian winemaking prowess.

The Tortochot Chambertin Grand Cru 2012 is an exquisite French wine that hails from the celebrated Gevrey-Chambertin commune of Burgundy. Made by the distinguished Tortochot family, it emanates a rich Burgundian heritage cultivated over four generations. Entirely harvested by hand, this Pinot Noir fruit is aged in French oak barrels—rideau selection—for 18 months, with 50% new wood. This process imparts a graceful complexity to the wine.

Artistry and terroir coalesce in this grand cru to offer palatial layers of ripe red fruit aromas, knit with subtle spice and minerality. The palette is rich, well-structured, and features a balanced acidity, promising excellent aging potential. Tortochot Chambertin Grand Cru 2012 is a testament to distinguished viticulture—a beacon of elegance, strength, and lasting depth. It undoubtedly enhances fine dining experiences, signifying an epitome of Burgundian prestige. Immerse in the finesse of Tortochot Chambertin Grand Cru 2012—a privilege for any discerning collector or enthusiast.

Wine Advocate (93)

The 2013 Chambertin Grand Cru, which comes from the limit with the forest that produces a low yields (in one year they cut the trees and the yields increased by 20%). Matured in five new barrels, it has a perfumed bouquet with red currant, cranberry and sous-bois notes with a touch of oyster shell. The palate is very well balanced with crisp red berry fruit, fine mineralité with a sense of energy and poise on the finish. There is a fine sustain here, a great contribution to the vintage and the domaine's top wine in 2013.

Wine Advocate (93)

The 2013 Chambertin Grand Cru, which comes from the limit with the forest that produces a low yields (in one year they cut the trees and the yields increased by 20%). Matured in five new barrels, it has a perfumed bouquet with red currant, cranberry and sous-bois notes with a touch of oyster shell. The palate is very well balanced with crisp red berry fruit, fine mineralité with a sense of energy and poise on the finish. There is a fine sustain here, a great contribution to the vintage and the domaine's top wine in 2013.

Vinous (93)

The 2017 Chambertin Grand Cru has a beautifully defined bouquet

Vinous (94)

The 2018 Chambertin Grand Cru has a very refined and elegant bouquet with pure red fruit mixed with sous-bois and wilted rose petals. The palate is very harmonious on the entry with a fine bead of acidity and caressing tannins. A touch of balsamic infuses the plush red fruit on the silky textured finish. It is not as sophisticated as a Rousseau Chambertin (heaven forbid!) however one could argue that this is cut from a similar cloth.