Vinous (94)

Opaque ruby. Heady dark berry, candied licorice and Indian spice aromas are brightened by a suave mineral nuance. Juicy, incisive and pure on the palate, offering sweet black raspberry and spicecake flavors that take on weight with aeration. The spicy quality dominates the very long, penetrating finish, which features smooth tannins and a sexy floral pastille nuance.

James Suckling (98)

I tasted this and I thought of the great Rayas from the late 1980s. Full body, bright fruit and a creamy texture. Its purity of fruit is amazing with dark berry, spice, meat and dried flowers. The first vintage of this was 2009. Made from old vines planted in the 1940s. Aged three years in demi mouie. Very low sulfur too. Drink or hold

Wine Spectator (97)

This is cut from different cloth, with beguiling loganberry, açai berry and raspberry fruit seamlessly melded with dried star anise, singed cinnamon and black tea notes, all carried by substantial yet remarkably silky tannins. A light echo of iron pervades the finish, adding extra cut to the copious fruit and spice elements. Hard to resist now but should cruise in the cellar. Drink now through 2032. 350 cases made.

Jeb Dunnuck (95)

Tasting like a Grand Cru from Chambertin, the 2013 Châteauneuf-Du-Pape Arioso is 100% Grenache from the Pignan plateau that spent three years in barrel, on lees, before being bottled unfined and unfiltered. Black cherry, forest floor, spring flowers, damp earth, and spice all flow to a medium-bodied, ethereally textured, seamless 2013 that opens up beautifully with time in the glass. Again, this is unquestionably a Burgundy lover’s Châteauneuf, and it shines more for its nuance, elegance, and complex more so than outright power and richness. With bright, yet integrated acidity and ample, sweet tannin, it’s a sensational 2013 and one of the best from the vintage.

Wine Spectator (96)

Very expressive, with seductive, gently mulled plum, raspberry and blackberry fruit flavors seamlessly layered together, while hints of black tea, singed anise, apple wood, incense and warm earth filter through on the finish. A long, mouthwatering mineral note echoes to the last moment. Gorgeous. Best from 2024 through 2040. 400 cases made, 29 cases imported.

Vinous - Stephen Tanzer (88)

Deep, bright ruby-red. Musky, rather wild aromas of black raspberry, espresso, chocolate, leather and meat. Sweet, soft and stuffed with raspberry, plum and leather flavors. A pliant midweight that finishes with a fine dusting of tannins and lingering notes of leather and pepper.

Vinous - Antonio Galloni (90-92)

The 2013 Rouget is wonderfully dark and fleshy in the glass. Sweet, layered and impeccable, the 2013 impresses for its depth and juiciness. The new oak is a bit present at the moment, but that should not be too much of an issue over time. The style is extroverted, racy and ripe, and it all works beautifully here. What a pretty wine this is. Tasted twice.

Vinous - Antonio Galloni (95)

The 2017 Rouget is a total knockout. Aromatically explosive, deep and just so compelling in its beauty, the 2017 has so much to offer. A rush of inky dark fruit, lavender, bittersweet chocolate, spice and licorice build as this sumptuous, exotic beauty shows off all of its allure. The 2017 is not at all subtle, but it sure is gorgeous. Rouget was stellar en primeur. It is every bit as impressive from bottle.

Vinous - Antonio Galloni (95)

The 2017 Rouget is a total knockout. Aromatically explosive, deep and just so compelling in its beauty, the 2017 has so much to offer. A rush of inky dark fruit, lavender, bittersweet chocolate, spice and licorice build as this sumptuous, exotic beauty shows off all of its allure. The 2017 is not at all subtle, but it sure is gorgeous. Rouget was stellar en primeur. It is every bit as impressive from bottle.

James Suckling (95-96)

This is really finely crafted with sleek, polished tannins and beautiful, deep fruit. It’s full-bodied. Flavorful finish. Gorgeous texture.

James Suckling (95-96)

This is really finely crafted with sleek, polished tannins and beautiful, deep fruit. It’s full-bodied. Flavorful finish. Gorgeous texture.

Vinous - Antonio Galloni (92-94)

The 2020 Rouget is laced with lavish, inky fruit, cedar, tobacco, menthol, licorice, cedar and tobacco. Rich, sumptuous and alluring, Rouget is all about immediacy. Plush and silky, with soft contours and exceptional balance, Rouget delivers the goods, and then some. The forward, lush style is hugely appealing.

Vinous - Antonio Galloni (92-94)

The 2020 Rouget is laced with lavish, inky fruit, cedar, tobacco, menthol, licorice, cedar and tobacco. Rich, sumptuous and alluring, Rouget is all about immediacy. Plush and silky, with soft contours and exceptional balance, Rouget delivers the goods, and then some. The forward, lush style is hugely appealing.

James Suckling (96-97)

A full and juicy red with plum, chocolate, and toasted oak that impress right away. It’s layered and intense with lots of flavor at the finish, going on for minutes. Better than 2022.

Jancis Robinson (18)

Fairly light though elegant nose and then wonderfully tightly knit on the palate. A real future over-performer. Enormous finesse. Succulent. Long but not galumphing.

The Roulot Meursault 1er Cru clos des Boucheres 2014 is an embodiment of intricate craftsmanship and detailed viticulture. Originating from the hailed Burgundy region of France, this exquisite divine is meticulously produced by the iconic domaine of Roulot. Jean-Marc Roulot, the inheritor of generations of winemakers, adopts traditional and environmentally conscious methods to manage his vineyards. This nuanced approach is reflected in the refined quality of this premier cru.

The Roulot Meursault 1er Cru clos des Boucheres 2014 presents a vibrant palate characterised by the enticing aromas of white flowers, brioche, and a faint trace of citrus. The wine neatly balances acidity and opulent fruitiness, sprinkled with a sublime mineral undertow. Its complexity and generosity of flavour promise an exceptional ageing potential. The Roulot Meursault 1er Cru clos des Boucheres 2014 is indeed a testament to the artisanal merit of the domaine and a phenomenal representation of Burgundy's terroir.

Experience the elegance and subtlety of the fêted Roulot Meursault 1er Cru clos des Boucheres 2017. Crafted by Domaine Guy Roulot, one of Burgundy's leading artisans, this wine is a true reflection of its esteemed Terroir in Meursault. Revel in an immaculate blend of opulence and restraint, reflecting Roulot's deep commitment to sustainable, biodynamic viticulture.

Produced from vines dating back to 1937, this Meursault 1er Cru offers a delicate expression of Chardonnay. Pervading, yet never aggressive, its minerality is poised alongside zesty citrus, fresh apple, and nuanced oak accents. An unwavering focus on detail and precision in the cellar yields a complex structure and prolonged finish, a testimony to the mastery and tradition Roulot embodies.

Savour the Roulot Meursault 1er Cru clos des Boucheres 2017, a wine that not merely stands the test of time, but enhances with each passing year.