Wine Advocate (94-96)

This is a stunning wine. This dark ruby colored beauty displays a beguiling nose of roses, violets, perfume, and candied red fruits that is followed by a super-ripe (sur-maturite!), unbelievably classy, and splendidly balanced character. Its mouth-coating, powerful (yet elegant), rich, and plump flavor profile is jam-packed with red and black fruits, flowers, and silky tannins that persist throughout its defined and amazingly long finish. This magnificent wine is a testimony to Meunier's dedication, work-ethic, and huge talent. Anticipated maturity: 2004-2012+. Bravo!

Burghound (95)

This is also notably floral in character with a panoply of spice elements that add both depth and breadth to the cool cherry, raspberry and red currant aromas. As was the case with the Beaux Monts there is a spicy inner mouth perfume to the delicious and classy middle weight flavors that are shaped by sophisticated and very fine tannins, all wrapped in a mouth coating, focused and seriously persistent finish. A classic RSV.

Burghound (95)

A restrained but still wonderfully spicy nose consists of ripe aromas of poached plum, violet, lavender and black cherry liqueur. The middle weight flavors possess a highly refined mouthfeel with a silky mid-palate yet the hugely long and slightly warm finish is borderline chewy. There is no doubting the quality of the underlying material and the length here is genuinely superb but it would be fair to observe that this is a very robust RSV. Patience will be required.

Vinous (96)

The 2016 Romanée Saint Vivant Grand Cru has a beautifully defined bouquet. The fruit is darker than its peers: blackberry, boysenberry, hints of blueberry and crushed violet petals. This is quintessential Romanée-Saint-Vivant. The palate is medium-bodied with very fine tannin and perfectly judged acidity. This is endowed with disarming structure and poise, fanning out beautifully towards the finish. A fabulous wine but it deserves a decade in the cellar. Tasted blind at the 2016 Burgfest tasting. (DIAM 10 closure)

Decanter (96)

Planted way back in 1926, this 0.5ha parcel is always the most complex wine at the domaine. Violet and aniseed scents segue into a palate that's smooth, glossy and textured with bramble and black cherry fruit, some chalky undertones, stylish oak and subtle reduction. Supple, refined winemaking with appealing underlying precision and freshness. One of the best examples of the Grand Cru in 2018.

The Jean-Jacques Girard Aloxe-Corton Rouge 2021 is a phenomenal representation of the high-quality Pinot Noir produced in Burgundy's prestigious Aloxe-Corton village. From the deft hands of Jean-Jacques Girard, a renowned producer with a heritage spanning over five centuries, this boutique wine encapsulates extraordinary terroir expression synonymous with the region. Made from handpicked grapes, meticulously vinified using traditional Burgundian winemaking practices, it's carefully aged for 18 months in French oak barrels. This process imparts a beautiful depth of character and an impressive longevity to the wine.

The Jean-Jacques Girard Aloxe-Corton Rouge 2021 has an opulent and layered palate with notes of ripe cherry, blackcurrant, and warm spices, culminating in a refined tannic structure and an elegant, persistent finish. A bottle from this vintage is an absolute must for serious collectors and devotees of exceptional French wines.

Immerse yourself in the exquisite culmination of Earth's natural elements and the passion of a heritage-rich winemaker, encapsulated in the Jean-Jacques Girard Pommard Vv 2021. Brought to you from the heart of Burgundy, France's esteemed wine-making region, this splendid Pinot Noir exhibits an impressive lineage of traditional winemaking.

Master vintner Jean-Jacques Girard upholds the family's exceptional winemaking legacy, dating back to the XVII century. Applying meticulous care, he hand-harvests the grapes, ensuring optimal ripeness. Traditional fermentation unfolds in oak barrels and stainless steel vats, highlighting the grape's intrinsic purity.

The Jean-Jacques Girard Pommard Vv 2021 flaunts a rich ruby colour and invites with opulent aromas of lush ripe berries and delicate undertones of exotic spices. On the palate, it reveals a robust full-bodied flavour, featuring notes of well-integrated tannins, ending with a lingering layered finish. Indulge in its extraordinary harmony paired with your cherished dishes.