Vinous (91-93)

The 2018 Gevrey-Chambertin Les Evocelles 1er Cru is one of the lowest-producing vineyards, yielding just 20hl/ha due to the age of the vines and shallow soils. The very pure bouquet features ebullient red cherry and raspberry fruit and fine delineation. The palate is medium-bodied with sappy red fruit, and quite succulent, with a sorbet-like richness and vibrancy on the finish. This is very well crafted and should age with style. Excellent.

Experience the authentic mastery of Bernard Dugat-Py's expertise embodied in the Gevrey-Chambertin Vieilles Vignes 2018. This exquisite Burgundy wine is hailing from a distinguished appellation in Côte de Nuits, France and is carefully crafted from old vine Pinot Noir grapes, representing the heart of the house's winemaking philosophy. Bernard Dugat-Py, a respected vintner with a revered lineage, meticulously handled the wine, implementing rigorous sorting and traditional vinification over 16-18 months in custom designed oak barrels.

Oozing dark fruit aromas, matched with subtle hints of sweet spices, the Bernard Dugat-Py Gevrey-Chambertin Vieilles Vignes 2018 leaves an unmistakable imprint. On the palate, it impresses with its powerful structure, finesse, and remarkable ageing potential for profound complexity. This wine encapsulates the character of its terroir and the quintessential elegance that makes it a prime choice for devotees and collectors alike.

Vinous (93-95)

The 2017 Mazis-Chambertin Grand Cru comes from three parcels of vines up to 90-year old and matures entirely in new oak with around 90% whole bunch fruit. It has a wonderful bouquet with expressive red fruit suffused with minerals, hints of marmalade and quince developing in the glass. The palate is very well balanced with a little more backbone and structure than the Mazoyères-Chambertin, perhaps just a little more heaviness, yet very persistent and with ample freshness. It will need a decade in bottle.

The Bernard Dugat-Py Mazis-Chambertin Grand Cru VV 2020 is a magnificent embodiment of French viticulture. This Grand Cru, hailing from Burgundy's Côte de Nuits, is a tribute to the expertise of the renowned producer Bernard Dugat-Py, whose family's winemaking roots deepen to the 17th century. Made exclusively from very old vines ('Vieilles Vignes') of Pinot Noir, the wine encapsulates the terroir's nuance and strength.

This vintage, though in its infancy, dynamically showcases deep, concentrated fruit profiles alongside robust tannins and high acidity, promising potential for development over the next decades. Barrel-fermented and matured for up to 20 months, it unfolds layers of complexity with every sip. A well-structured and intense wine, the Bernard Dugat-Py Mazis-Chambertin Grand Cru VV 2020 offers an exquisite palate of black cherry, raspberry, and cold stone nuances with underlying hints of forest earth and spices.

A fine specimen of Burgundy's prowess, this wine undeniably exhibits eloquent craftsmanship and a gracefully ageing potential.

Vinous (95-97)

The 2018 Mazoyères-Chambertin Grand Cru comes from two parcels of 45- and 80-year-old vines on much stonier soils than the Charmes-Chambertin. This has a knockout nose of brambly black fruit, cassis and crushed stone aromas that gain intensity with every swirl of the glass. The palate is silky-smooth on the entry and very precise and focused, with great tension toward the shimmering vintage. This is definitely one of the best Mazoyères-Chambertins I have tasted in over ten years of coming to this domaine.

Unearth a divine treasure in Bernard Dugat-Py Mazoyeres-Chambertin Grand Cru 2020, an emblem of skill and finesse from the legendary Burgundy region of France. Hailing from an illustrious line of winemakers, Bernard Dugat-Py enhances the unparalleled terroir with meticulous farming methods, resulting in an opulent vintage. The 2020 Grand Cru boasts an intricate blend of fruit complexity, underpinned by a profound, earthy charm.

Each bottle unfolds to reveal layers of indulgent dark cherry, blackberry and damp forest floor notes, expertly balanced with a tannic structure that promises excellent ageing potential. Crafted in limited quantities, these berries are handpicked to ensure immaculate quality. Throughout its evolution in Bernard Dugat-Py's cellars, the Mazoyeres-Chambertin undergoes rigorous barrel selection, harnessing the power of French oak for optimal refinement.

Experience the magic of Bernard Dugat-Py Mazoyeres-Chambertin Grand Cru 2020 – a gratifying extradition into the heart of Burgundy's winemaking prowess.

Vinous (92+)

(purchased fruit from vines on the Puligny side of the cru near the Chassagne border): Wet stone and menthol dominate the nose. Chewy and vinous but tighter at present and less harmonious than the Grandes Ruchottes. In a powerful style but not thick or heavy. The echoing finish is salty and dry. This will need time in bottle.

Vinous (96)

A wine of pure texture the 2011 Chevalier-Montrachet captivates all the senses. Mint, lime, white flowers and Chamomile all vow for attention in a pliant, expressive wine of the highest level. The 2011 has a level of inner richness that is simply waiting in reserve. Another few years in bottle should unlock all of that potential.

Vinous (95)

Alluring nose combines lemon, lime, crushed rock and a sexy leesy element. Dense and thick but with terrific mineral spine and energy to its flavors of citrus fruits and white flowers. Great unmistakable Burgundy funk here. Moreau told me that this wine is fairly low in acidity but its saline minerality nonetheless gives it a penetrating quality. Mounts slowly and stains the palate on the very long aftertaste. Superb wild, musky wine with unexpected precision. Deceptively tasteable early on, as Chevalier-Montrachet can be, but lay this one down.

Vinous (93-95)

The 2019 Echézeaux Grand Cru contains 60% whole bunches. It comes from three plots that, still, only made two and a half barrels this year. It has a very well defined bouquet that seems to blossom in the glass, although it will need some time for the stems to be assimilated. The palate is medium-bodied with fine tannins, very peppery in style with touches of white pepper and bay leaf towards the persistent finish. This is a classy wine, one that is not unlike Dujac’s Echézeaux!

Vinous (90-92)

The 2021 Vosne-Romanée Village has an attractive nose with quite generous red cherry and crushed strawberry fruit, hints of violet. The palate is medium-bodied with very fine tannins, tensile and citrus-fresh with an orange peel infused finish. Very fine.

Wine Enthusiast (98)

This great single-vineyard Champagne is from an atypical Champagne vintage. The heat waves that punctuated the 2003 summer produced wines that are often full. In this case, though, plenty of the magic of Pinot Noir in a privileged site remains, with a taut, structured wine, full of ripe fruits but with intense acidity. Drink this beautiful wine now and well into the future.

James Suckling (98)

Richly complex nose of spiced yellow plums, brioche, toasted lemons, butterscotch, baked apples, strawberries, coffee cream, praline, earthy mushroom and truffle hints. It’s creamy, layered and generous, with soft bubbles. Complex toasty and spicy elements carry through to a long finish. Opulence and sophistication. Single parcel pinot noir, 100% vinified in oak barrels. No malo. 1g/l dosage. Drink now or hold.

James Suckling (99)

Baked raspberries, salted yellow plums, figs, walnuts, orange zest, mahogany and some toasted vanilla on the nose. Medium-to full-bodied with beautifully integrated, very fine bubbles. Dry, with exciting and unique white-pepper and sea-salt notes. Seamless. So harmonious. Salty and spicy clove notes evolving at the end. Amazing precision. Single parcel pinot noir, 100% vinified in oak barrels. No malo. 2g/l dosage. Disgorged November 2020. 6,750 bottles. Drink or hold.

Burghound (90-93)

(Outstanding) A deft application of wood can be found on the similar if earthier aromas where the earth is also present on the cool, pure and more mineral-driven middleweight flavors that are mouthcoating and succulent but powerful and serious on the moderately austere and sneaky long finale. Irrespective of what the label says, this is marvelous for its level.

Burghound (93-96)

Don't Miss! A more restrained, and more deeply pitched nose, grudgingly reveals its aromas of plum, black cherry, anise and a broad array of floral elements, in particular violet. The more mineral-driven middleweight flavors possess a lacy but punchy mouthfeel before concluding in a more overtly austere, serious and structured finale. Patience absolutely required if you wish to see this stunning effort at its peak. One of the best wines of the 2021 vintage.

The Bizot Vosne Romanee 1er Cru 2021 is a vinous marvel from the esteemed vineyards of Vosne-Romanée in Burgundy, France. This sophisticated Pinot Noir represents the daring wine-making style of Jean-Yves Bizot, who hails from a lineage of esteemed vignerons. Bizot employs biodynamic practices, eschewing traditional techniques. Grapes are meticulously hand-harvested, encouraging natural fermentation, while maturation takes place in aged oak, limiting external influence and truly celebrating the fruit.

The Bizot Vosne Romanee 1er Cru 2021 showcases intense, layered complexities, balancing rich cherry and raspberry notes, deepened by nuances of spice and earthy undertones. The voluptuous palate is adorned with silky tannins and a remarkably persistent finish. Emblematic of Bizot's philosophy, this wine encapsulates the terroir's distinct character; a testament to its Premier Cru classification. The Bizot Vosne Romanee 1er Cru 2021 is truly an expression of wine-making mastery, a must for discerning oenophiles and collectors.

Wine Advocate (91)

The 2016 Vosne-Romanée Village wafts from the glass with aromas of exotic spices, blood orange, cherries and peonies. On the palate, it's medium to full-bodied, satiny and intensely concentrated, with a sapid and almost pungently intense core of fruit, succulent acids and melting tannins, concluding with a long, savory finish. The wine's energy and integration mark it out as, if anything, a longer-term prospect than the 2015 vintage, though time will tell.

Burghound (90-92)

(Outstanding) A perfumed, exuberantly fresh and ultra-elegant nose reflects notes of airy red currant, cherry, rose petal and exotic tea. The lilting, pure and energetic medium weight flavors also possess outstanding depth and persistence for a villages-level wine. Note that this is not so structured or backwards that it couldn't be approached after only a few years of keeping.

Savour an intoxicating blend of complexity and elegance with the Bizot Vosne-Romanee Les Jachees 2021. This exquisite red wine, hailing from the prestigious Vosne-Romanée commune in Burgundy, France, is crafted with the expert finesse of Jean-Yves Bizot, a scientist-turned-vigneron renowned for his low-interventionist approach. An honest representation of its terroir, Bizot Vosne-Romanee Les Jachees 2021 showcases Pinot Noir grapes harvested from old vineyards and vinified without destemming, thus preserving the unique Burgundian character.

Each sip unfurls evocative notes of red fruit, undergrowth, and spices, nestled within a seamless structure that speaks volumes about Bizot's minimalist vinification style. The wine's allure is enhanced by Bizot's rigorous adherence to biodynamic principles, shunning industrial yeasts, adjusting sulphur levels minimally and minimising filtration, thereby encapsulating the pure essence of the noble fruit in Bizot Vosne-Romanee Les Jachees 2021. Savour this Burgundian masterpiece for an authentic fine wining experience.

Decanter (97)

Toasted hazelnuts and pecans on the nose, charry, buttery almonds, green apple so much aromatic complexity. Caramel, bitter lemon, orange, brioche/patisserie elements, like a buttery hot cross bun, some truffle too. Racy, piercing acidity hits the palate straight away along with such tiny, frothy bubbles that fill the mouth. The spine and tension is there, driving the wine forward with a clear vein of citrus acidity - a shot of lemon and lime, while still having the undercurrent of toasted, salty nuts. Nuanced and characterful with a hint of sweetness, sharpness and raciness all giving nuance and interest and building to an impressive whole. Well controlled with balance, construction and a gourmet feel. Made with Premier and Grand Cru grapes: Pinot Noir grapes from Mailly, Cumières, and Chigny-les-Roses, and Chardonnay grapes from Avize, Chouilly, and Vertus. Grapes are aged 12 years on their lees. Dosage 3g/L. Recently disgorged January 2023.

Richard Juhlin (95)

It was time for the good James to enjoy one of the most magnificent champagnes for the release of the 25th Bond film. The decision to use Pinot Noir for this 2011 vintage, exclusively from the home village of Aÿ with its mighty fruit is nothing short of brilliant. Perhaps wait about ten years until the wine has reached its peak and completely integrated its enormous fruit with the barrel notes, but the wine is already magnificent with its deep ripe aroma of Gravenstein apples, backed by fresh wooden notes. House typical and powerful.

Falstaff (98)

An immediate nuttiness of grilled hazelnut along with freshly cut red apple peel, an edge of white pepper and melted candlewax mark the nose – very unusual. With air, this slowly verges onto baked skin of plum. That nuttiness is also apparent on the palate with a real phenolic and textural element, there is much density, almost a chewiness. Very fine acidity runs through this wine, expressing the customary Bollinger creaminess, underlined by finest foam, revealing a lovely hint of pithy bitterness, more pepper and nuances of ripeness expressed by baking spice. A most gastronomic Champagne and only at the beginning of a long trajectory.

James Suckling (99)

Complex aromas of pie crust, iron, chalk and hints of sweet strawberries. Some ginseng. Full-bodied with very fine bubbles that give it tension and focus. Extremely fine and polished tannins that go on and on. Dried lemons and oranges. Chalk at the end. Hints of bitterness in the finish with subtle botanicals. Made from a single vineyard monopole of pure pinot noir. Drink now.

James Suckling (99)

It's striking that is as fresh as it is given the ten years in the cellars. It has a fine citrus nose with plenty of lemons, grapefruit and yellow chalky notes, not to mention some lighter floral elements. The palate is super dry (dosage at 3-4g), and there's a silky, sherbet-like texture that makes this smooth fine and long. The citrus flavors give way to the surging acidity and the finish twists very slowly through to lightly toasted cashew nuts mingled with complex fruit and citrus flavors. Disgorged October 22, 2013.

Wine Enthusiast (98)

The wine's name stands for recently disgorged and this vintage Champagne was taken off its lees in 2018. That gave many years for it to develop its depth of flavor, richness and beautifully memorable toasty flavors. Drink through 2028.