A season punctuated by heat and storms 

We were worried about the winter's water deficit. April and early May were not particularly warm and the vines did not grow much. Conditions changed and became very summery by the end of May. Vegetation then «exploded», leading to very rapid flowering, in less than a week, in the first days of June. Heat became a concern, as did drought, but the 2023 season was by then marked by spaced, significant and regular rainstorms. So much so that the drought damage feared ultimately was non-existent; indeed, our young plants, particularly at Clos St Philibert (our back photo), fared very well. On the other hand, the amount of the water accumulations (fortunately without hail), increased the frequency of treatments.

Harvest potential was therefore very high.

Mild winters, a rainy start to spring, warm temperatures during flowering, abundant water at the beginning of July during fruit set: all these factors translated into a very high harvest potential at the end of July. Once the diagnosis had been made, we set to work to regulate this increasingly unusual harvest as it drew closer to completion. It took three weeks of work with a full team to achieve a serious green harvest, and thus return to a load compatible with our required quality.

A heatwave during the harvest

The end of the season was characterized by extreme heat, never so intense after August 15. A heavy thunderstorm at the end of August tempered its effects, but allowed the grapes to swell. The end of August and the very beginning of September were gloomy and did little to ripen the grapes; that was before another heatwave at the beginning of September, unprecedented for this period, caused ripening to soar. We began harvesting on September 5-6. Despite the trying conditions, our aim was to complete harvest as quickly as possible. We finished around the 15th, with our teams exhausted!

A Careful vinification

Marked by extremes, this harvest required considerable sorting: there were a few areas of rot and quite a few raisins; no under-ripeness though: the green harvest must have been effective. Sugars were high, and concentration appeared correct, even if some « saignée » were necessary. Juice monitoring was even more rigorous than usual, for fear of aromatic deviations; cold maceration was a little shorter, vinification temperatures slightly lower and extraction normal. Only a few acidity corrections were necessary.

A serene ageing and a bright future!

At the start of evolution in the cellar, the wines appeared well-colored, a little easy perhaps and still marked by maturity; a volatile acidity slightly higher than normal at this stage prompted us to be vigilant. The vintage was not yet set in its character.
One year on, the wines have retained their beautiful color, acquired fleshiness and recovered freshness. The 23 vintage appears rich and very appealing, without the slight touch of severity of the 2022s, which suggested this vintage needed a longer evolution.

Tasting in the final stages

For our wines in 2023, the different phases of ageing followed each other quietly, with progressive malolactic fermentations; in the end, these wines proved to be very stable and posed no particular problems for us, perhaps because we were on our guard? Or because their tension and deep structure are greater than we initially thought, contributing to their balance? Their future looks promising, and what's more, they're already very good! They're currently revealing plenty of flesh and appeal, but they'll stand up to long cellaring, which will allow them to fully express their potential and personality.

BOURGOGNE Hautes de Côtes de Nuits blanc « Clos St Philibert »

The ripeness of the 2023 vintage jumps out at you on the nose: lovely ripe fruits such as apricot and plum are immediately apparent, complemented by notes of nougat and dried fruit (almonds).
The attack on the palate is enveloping and delicious, but not overpowering; the finish is fine, with a hint of minerality, before a warmer return enhanced by pretty bitters, which contribute to the overall persistence.
A "Clos St Phi" less lively and more imposing than usual, even if the sensation of pebbles, typical of this wine, is still there. The profile is therefore more that of a meal wine than an aperitif. The wine should, however, refine with age. From 2027.

BOURGOGNE Côte d'Or rouge « Etienne Camuzet »

Initially, the nose is a little reserved, but a lovely bouquet of fresh red and black fruits soon emerges. Spicy and sweet notes enliven the picture.
The palate is fairly straightforward and vigorous, with just the right amount of texture to avoid appearing austere. The finish is tense and acidic, with a nice freshness for the vintage. There's a hint of tannin, which contributes to the wine's impression of energy.
A very fine Bourgogne AC, with great complexity, but which will need time to better integrate its concentration and structure. 2-3 years' cellaring before drinking is therefore advisable. From 2027.

MARSANNAY

This wine makes a very good first impression, with a beautiful aromatic profile, between liveliness (black fruits) and ripeness (nougat, almonds, fruit pastries).
Luscious and complex, the palate is initially in tune, but structure soon emerges: from the middle of the tasting, tannins are noticeable, which do not jeopardize the wine's overall balance, but nevertheless give it a tight, slightly austere character.
It's a coherent wine, but compact and vertical, with good acidity for the vintage. It's worth waiting for, especially as its progress during cellaring was slow. From 2028-9.

 

FIXIN

This wine greets us with a lovely, ripe nose of fresh figs, cherries, crushed strawberries... Aromas of dried fruit, spices and caramel complete the picture, creating a bouquet more open and complex than usual for this wine.
The palate is full-bodied but well rounded. The tannins are noticeable but caressing, and the finish is slightly taut with acidity.
This is a fine wine, balanced between tension and deliciousness. But the wine is not yet fully open, it remains compact and, as such, deserves to wait. From 2028-9

GEVREY CHAMBERTIN

A wide-open, very charming nose, where fruity (strawberry, cherry) and sweet (pastry) aromas intermingle; we also detect a touch of zest, woody aromas, spices...
This indulgence is echoed on the palate, with a beautiful texture that immediately seduces us. Is it lacking in seriousness? A fine uprightness and a certain vivacity on the finish "corrects" what could be taken for an excess of flattery.
Quite accessible and even delicate at times, this wine can be drunk young to take advantage of the vintage, but should also age very well. From 2027.

VOSNE-ROMANÉE

The nose is open, ripe but lifted by red and black fruits that bring the freshness to which this wine has become accustomed. The new wood is noticeable and has yet to mellow, while spicy and black tea notes can also be detected. It all adds up to a complex and engaging picture.
Concentration is striking on the palate, with a voluptuous texture, a lush mid-palate, perhaps a little warm but very quickly lifted by this wine's traditional acidity.
A wine that impresses and seduces with its complete and complex profile, quite majestic but also rather accessible. We can imagine it aging very well, but it may be difficult to resist in its youth. Our recommendation would be to wait until 2030.

CHAMBOLLE-MUSIGNY

Right from the start, you know you're in Chambolle with a fine, subtle nose, expressing lots of black fruit and spicy, herbaceous notes. The wood is also noticeable, with hints of licorice and chocolate.
The palate is lush and dense, with a fine, caressing texture. The finish, full of energy and sparkle, is quite lively and tight.
It's a beautifully balanced wine, open even, but one that doesn't yet give itself away completely: still collected, not very loose, we sense that it has great potential and that we'll be rewarded if we wait a few years. From 2030.

NUITS ST GEORGES 1ER CRU AUX MURGERS

The ripeness of this wine is immediately revealed by a lovely nose of cherry and fresh fig, but this sweet impression is enhanced by tangy notes of blood orange. Wood still exerts its influence through smoky, vanilla notes.
On the palate, the wine is also very gourmand, round and full-bodied. There's an undeniable warmth, but the tannic and acidic structures rebalance this wine at the end, giving it great persistence.
Whatever the year, Nuits Murgers lacks neither power nor energy. Full-bodied and demonstrative today, it needs ageing to become more integrated and offer even greater complexity.

NUITS ST GEORGES 1ER CRU AUX BOUDOTS

Here, the fruit is red (crushed strawberry and raspberry) and the oak well integrated. A few vegetal and black tea notes complete a very pleasant picture, which augurs well for what's to come.

On the palate, it unfurls all its charms, caressingly and subtly, without imposing itself. After an opulent start, the midpalate is full and juicy, and the finish full of flavor.

In its 2023 version, Boudots is true to its classics: delicious and approachable, it's already so seductive that it's hard to resist. But this is the well-structured 2023 vintage, which obviously has good ageing potential, so some will prefer to wait.

CHAMBOLLE-MUSIGNY 1ER CRU LES FEUSSELOTTES

We are greeted by a subtle bouquet of ripe cherry, black fruit and fresh fig. There are also a few sweet notes and even a hint of dark chocolate.

On the palate, the wine is dense and compact, giving an initial impression of straightforwardness, before a very fine finish in which a subtle boisé adds length.

Already very pretty, there's nevertheless a certain reserve, which should encourage cellaring. It would be wise to wait a few years for a more delicate wine.

CHAMBOLLE-MUSIGNY 1ER CRU LES FUEES

What a treat! Aromas of red and black fruits, lightly oaky notes and a touch of caramel make up a stall that would not be out of place in a great pastry shop.

We continue in the same vein with a beautifully textured palate that reveals hints of nougat.

This is Chambolle, of course, but there's a certain straightforwardness and energy on the finish that makes you bet on this wine's future. Wait a few years for optimum tasting.

CHAMBOLLE-MUSIGNY 1ER CRU LES CHARMES

Here, a more timid nose, which needs a little prodding but soon blossoms, offering a composition of crushed red fruits, floral notes of rose, lychee and a few vegetal touches.

The palate is immediately broad, even opulent and caressing, giving an impression of quiet majesty, without dominance. From the mid-palate onwards, the spices that characterize this wine (thyme, rosemary, black tea) are present, bringing freshness and persistence to the finish.
Despite its openness, this wine has reserves and can give even more. To be awaited, then, for an even more varied tasting in a few years' time.

VOSNE-ROMANÉE 1ER CRU LES CHAUMES : 

The bouquet is immediately appealing, with its mix of red and black fruits, notably cherry, expressive wood, spices and a few hints of zest to refresh the overall impression.

The palate is imposing, with a round texture lining the palate at the start of tasting. Barely overly warm, the wine graces us with a beautiful uprightness on the finish, which lifts and prolongs it.

This is a more impressive Chaume than usual, with great concentration yet balance and persistence. Wait for it to develop its subtlety and wisdom.

CORTON PERRIÈRES

You're immediately hooked by a powerful nose of black fruits. And that's not all: notes of aromatic herbs, particularly rosemary, and wood prolong the charm and pave the way for a promising follow-up.

As this wine is very ripe, the palate is quite warm at first, then the impression of straightforwardness dominates. Intense yet austere, it also gratifies us with pronounced tannins on the finish.

Full-bodied and admittedly rather severe (in the context of the vintage), this typical Corton Perrières will appeal to thrill-seekers. Mellowing out in 10 years' time.

CORTON LA VIGNE AU SAINT

A lovely nose of red and black fruits. A jumble of interesting aromas greets us, with red and black fruits, enhanced by spicy and smoky notes and vegetal and licorice aromas.

The palate is beautiful, caressing and very fine, without harshness, long...

Full of softness, balanced and digestible, this wine is one of the few of the vintage to be accessible now and to guarantee immediate pleasure. This is not at all in contradiction with harmonious aging.

CORTON CLOS ROGNET

The nose is highly distinctive: abundant red and black fruit, saltiness, spiciness (pepper, nutmeg) and a touch of sweetness provide a real gourmet experience even before tasting.

Full-bodied from the start, the wine even gains in volume and density during tasting. It never forgets sweetness, and a touch of tannin on the finish ensures great persistence.

This almost one-hundred-year-old vineyard is still going strong! It succeeds in the tour de force of reconciling power and seduction, without forgetting an astonishing capacity for ageing.

CHARMES CHAMBERTIN

A slight reduction quickly gives way to black fruits, cinnamon and spices.

While the nose may have seemed reserved, the palate is immediately caressing and indulgent, with fruit returning in retro-olfaction. The finish is tighter, without being strict.

As is often the case, this is a flattering wine, full of softness and easy to drink, with the complexity of a grand cru to boot. Further ageing will enhance its coherence.

CLOS VOUGEOT « Près le Cellier »

Beautiful black fruits greet us. This bouquet is complemented by aromas of dried fruit, fresh fig and tobacco, not forgetting a touch of aromatic herbs and menthol in particular.

The palate is enveloping but also tight and vertical, rather reserved, revealing the power in the making. The finish is fine and prolonged by discreet tannins.

Dressed to the nines, this Clos Vougeot "près le cellier" is not without uprightness. One can only admire its potential. To be aged for a few years.

CLOS VOUGEOT « le Passage »

Here too, the black fruits are present, dark and concentrated. Aromas of almond add a touch of deliciousness.

The beginning of the palate is very seductive and enveloping, the middle seems a little warmer, before a sparkling, slightly tannic finish that lasts a long time.

This Clos Vougeot 'le Passage' (formerly Grand Maupertuis) has plenty of presence and charm. However, a few years' ageing are needed to bring out its coherence and suppleness.

ÉCHEZEAUX

Spectacular, the nose is full of black fruit, frangipane and hints of smoked tea.

On the palate, it's equally lush and round, with a silky texture. But there is also a great deal of reserve, which is both surprising and very promising for the future. The freshness and energy on the finish, which tightens it up a little, contribute to the overall appeal.

A wine that continues to surprise us: despite its already very demonstrative side, it could become even more interesting with age and gain in coherence.

VOSNE ROMANÉE AUX BRULÉES

Red fruit and a combination of honey, cinnamon and vanilla (crème brûlée, of course!) make up a seductive nose, albeit still a little shy.

The palate is obviously very caressing and sweet, but it soon straightens out and continues to unfold throughout the tasting. The only downside is that wood tannins still stand out a little.

This wine already has a lot going for it, but it could gain even more with age, by dominating its current generosity and integrating the few elements that still stand out.

VOSNE ROMANÉE AU CROS PARANTOUX

Red and black fruits, combined with frangipane, create a delicious picture. You're under its spell, especially as it doesn't take long to discover a variety of spices, smoked tea and much more...

The palate is very caressing and seductive, softer and sweeter than usual. The finish is very long, with the characteristic freshness of the terroir emerging as the wine broadens, all without aggressiveness.

A gentle but still powerful Cros Parantoux, which should reach its optimum drinking potential earlier than usual and offer great pleasure over the next 10 years.

RICHEBOURG

The bouquet is distinguished more by its subtlety than by its power, and it's hard to make a complete list of what you feel: red fruit, aromatic herbs, vegetal touches, spices, smoked wood...

Once on the palate, it imposes itself but remains seductive. Yet the wine fills the mouth and even widens in the finish, in a magnificent cartwheel.

Impressive in texture and elegance, this is a great example of Richebourg that awaits us! Should we be patient or give in to the temptation of this wine that already has so much to give?

A season punctuated by heat and storms 

We were worried about the winter's water deficit. April and early May were not particularly warm and the vines did not grow much. Conditions changed and became very summery by the end of May. Vegetation then «exploded», leading to very rapid flowering, in less than a week, in the first days of June. Heat became a concern, as did drought, but the 2023 season was by then marked by spaced, significant and regular rainstorms. So much so that the drought damage feared ultimately was non-existent; indeed, our young plants, particularly at Clos St Philibert (our back photo), fared very well. On the other hand, the amount of the water accumulations (fortunately without hail), increased the frequency of treatments.

Harvest potential was therefore very high.

Mild winters, a rainy start to spring, warm temperatures during flowering, abundant water at the beginning of July during fruit set: all these factors translated into a very high harvest potential at the end of July. Once the diagnosis had been made, we set to work to regulate this increasingly unusual harvest as it drew closer to completion. It took three weeks of work with a full team to achieve a serious green harvest, and thus return to a load compatible with our required quality.

A heatwave during the harvest

The end of the season was characterized by extreme heat, never so intense after August 15. A heavy thunderstorm at the end of August tempered its effects, but allowed the grapes to swell. The end of August and the very beginning of September were gloomy and did little to ripen the grapes; that was before another heatwave at the beginning of September, unprecedented for this period, caused ripening to soar. We began harvesting on September 5-6. Despite the trying conditions, our aim was to complete harvest as quickly as possible. We finished around the 15th, with our teams exhausted!

A Careful vinification

Marked by extremes, this harvest required considerable sorting: there were a few areas of rot and quite a few raisins; no under-ripeness though: the green harvest must have been effective. Sugars were high, and concentration appeared correct, even if some « saignée » were necessary. Juice monitoring was even more rigorous than usual, for fear of aromatic deviations; cold maceration was a little shorter, vinification temperatures slightly lower and extraction normal. Only a few acidity corrections were necessary.

A serene ageing and a bright future!

At the start of evolution in the cellar, the wines appeared well-colored, a little easy perhaps and still marked by maturity; a volatile acidity slightly higher than normal at this stage prompted us to be vigilant. The vintage was not yet set in its character.
One year on, the wines have retained their beautiful color, acquired fleshiness and recovered freshness. The 23 vintage appears rich and very appealing, without the slight touch of severity of the 2022s, which suggested this vintage needed a longer evolution.

Tasting in the final stages

For our wines in 2023, the different phases of ageing followed each other quietly, with progressive malolactic fermentations; in the end, these wines proved to be very stable and posed no particular problems for us, perhaps because we were on our guard? Or because their tension and deep structure are greater than we initially thought, contributing to their balance? Their future looks promising, and what's more, they're already very good! They're currently revealing plenty of flesh and appeal, but they'll stand up to long cellaring, which will allow them to fully express their potential and personality.

BOURGOGNE Hautes de Côtes de Nuits blanc « Clos St Philibert »

The ripeness of the 2023 vintage jumps out at you on the nose: lovely ripe fruits such as apricot and plum are immediately apparent, complemented by notes of nougat and dried fruit (almonds).
The attack on the palate is enveloping and delicious, but not overpowering; the finish is fine, with a hint of minerality, before a warmer return enhanced by pretty bitters, which contribute to the overall persistence.
A "Clos St Phi" less lively and more imposing than usual, even if the sensation of pebbles, typical of this wine, is still there. The profile is therefore more that of a meal wine than an aperitif. The wine should, however, refine with age. From 2027.

BOURGOGNE Côte d'Or rouge « Etienne Camuzet »

Initially, the nose is a little reserved, but a lovely bouquet of fresh red and black fruits soon emerges. Spicy and sweet notes enliven the picture.
The palate is fairly straightforward and vigorous, with just the right amount of texture to avoid appearing austere. The finish is tense and acidic, with a nice freshness for the vintage. There's a hint of tannin, which contributes to the wine's impression of energy.
A very fine Bourgogne AC, with great complexity, but which will need time to better integrate its concentration and structure. 2-3 years' cellaring before drinking is therefore advisable. From 2027.

MARSANNAY

This wine makes a very good first impression, with a beautiful aromatic profile, between liveliness (black fruits) and ripeness (nougat, almonds, fruit pastries).
Luscious and complex, the palate is initially in tune, but structure soon emerges: from the middle of the tasting, tannins are noticeable, which do not jeopardize the wine's overall balance, but nevertheless give it a tight, slightly austere character.
It's a coherent wine, but compact and vertical, with good acidity for the vintage. It's worth waiting for, especially as its progress during cellaring was slow. From 2028-9.

 

FIXIN

This wine greets us with a lovely, ripe nose of fresh figs, cherries, crushed strawberries... Aromas of dried fruit, spices and caramel complete the picture, creating a bouquet more open and complex than usual for this wine.
The palate is full-bodied but well rounded. The tannins are noticeable but caressing, and the finish is slightly taut with acidity.
This is a fine wine, balanced between tension and deliciousness. But the wine is not yet fully open, it remains compact and, as such, deserves to wait. From 2028-9

GEVREY CHAMBERTIN

A wide-open, very charming nose, where fruity (strawberry, cherry) and sweet (pastry) aromas intermingle; we also detect a touch of zest, woody aromas, spices...
This indulgence is echoed on the palate, with a beautiful texture that immediately seduces us. Is it lacking in seriousness? A fine uprightness and a certain vivacity on the finish "corrects" what could be taken for an excess of flattery.
Quite accessible and even delicate at times, this wine can be drunk young to take advantage of the vintage, but should also age very well. From 2027.

VOSNE-ROMANÉE

The nose is open, ripe but lifted by red and black fruits that bring the freshness to which this wine has become accustomed. The new wood is noticeable and has yet to mellow, while spicy and black tea notes can also be detected. It all adds up to a complex and engaging picture.
Concentration is striking on the palate, with a voluptuous texture, a lush mid-palate, perhaps a little warm but very quickly lifted by this wine's traditional acidity.
A wine that impresses and seduces with its complete and complex profile, quite majestic but also rather accessible. We can imagine it aging very well, but it may be difficult to resist in its youth. Our recommendation would be to wait until 2030.

CHAMBOLLE-MUSIGNY

Right from the start, you know you're in Chambolle with a fine, subtle nose, expressing lots of black fruit and spicy, herbaceous notes. The wood is also noticeable, with hints of licorice and chocolate.
The palate is lush and dense, with a fine, caressing texture. The finish, full of energy and sparkle, is quite lively and tight.
It's a beautifully balanced wine, open even, but one that doesn't yet give itself away completely: still collected, not very loose, we sense that it has great potential and that we'll be rewarded if we wait a few years. From 2030.

NUITS ST GEORGES 1ER CRU AUX MURGERS

The ripeness of this wine is immediately revealed by a lovely nose of cherry and fresh fig, but this sweet impression is enhanced by tangy notes of blood orange. Wood still exerts its influence through smoky, vanilla notes.
On the palate, the wine is also very gourmand, round and full-bodied. There's an undeniable warmth, but the tannic and acidic structures rebalance this wine at the end, giving it great persistence.
Whatever the year, Nuits Murgers lacks neither power nor energy. Full-bodied and demonstrative today, it needs ageing to become more integrated and offer even greater complexity.

NUITS ST GEORGES 1ER CRU AUX BOUDOTS

Here, the fruit is red (crushed strawberry and raspberry) and the oak well integrated. A few vegetal and black tea notes complete a very pleasant picture, which augurs well for what's to come.

On the palate, it unfurls all its charms, caressingly and subtly, without imposing itself. After an opulent start, the midpalate is full and juicy, and the finish full of flavor.

In its 2023 version, Boudots is true to its classics: delicious and approachable, it's already so seductive that it's hard to resist. But this is the well-structured 2023 vintage, which obviously has good ageing potential, so some will prefer to wait.

CHAMBOLLE-MUSIGNY 1ER CRU LES FEUSSELOTTES

We are greeted by a subtle bouquet of ripe cherry, black fruit and fresh fig. There are also a few sweet notes and even a hint of dark chocolate.

On the palate, the wine is dense and compact, giving an initial impression of straightforwardness, before a very fine finish in which a subtle boisé adds length.

Already very pretty, there's nevertheless a certain reserve, which should encourage cellaring. It would be wise to wait a few years for a more delicate wine.

CHAMBOLLE-MUSIGNY 1ER CRU LES FUEES

What a treat! Aromas of red and black fruits, lightly oaky notes and a touch of caramel make up a stall that would not be out of place in a great pastry shop.

We continue in the same vein with a beautifully textured palate that reveals hints of nougat.

This is Chambolle, of course, but there's a certain straightforwardness and energy on the finish that makes you bet on this wine's future. Wait a few years for optimum tasting.

CHAMBOLLE-MUSIGNY 1ER CRU LES CHARMES

Here, a more timid nose, which needs a little prodding but soon blossoms, offering a composition of crushed red fruits, floral notes of rose, lychee and a few vegetal touches.

The palate is immediately broad, even opulent and caressing, giving an impression of quiet majesty, without dominance. From the mid-palate onwards, the spices that characterize this wine (thyme, rosemary, black tea) are present, bringing freshness and persistence to the finish.
Despite its openness, this wine has reserves and can give even more. To be awaited, then, for an even more varied tasting in a few years' time.

VOSNE-ROMANÉE 1ER CRU LES CHAUMES : 

The bouquet is immediately appealing, with its mix of red and black fruits, notably cherry, expressive wood, spices and a few hints of zest to refresh the overall impression.

The palate is imposing, with a round texture lining the palate at the start of tasting. Barely overly warm, the wine graces us with a beautiful uprightness on the finish, which lifts and prolongs it.

This is a more impressive Chaume than usual, with great concentration yet balance and persistence. Wait for it to develop its subtlety and wisdom.

CORTON PERRIÈRES

You're immediately hooked by a powerful nose of black fruits. And that's not all: notes of aromatic herbs, particularly rosemary, and wood prolong the charm and pave the way for a promising follow-up.

As this wine is very ripe, the palate is quite warm at first, then the impression of straightforwardness dominates. Intense yet austere, it also gratifies us with pronounced tannins on the finish.

Full-bodied and admittedly rather severe (in the context of the vintage), this typical Corton Perrières will appeal to thrill-seekers. Mellowing out in 10 years' time.

CORTON LA VIGNE AU SAINT

A lovely nose of red and black fruits. A jumble of interesting aromas greets us, with red and black fruits, enhanced by spicy and smoky notes and vegetal and licorice aromas.

The palate is beautiful, caressing and very fine, without harshness, long...

Full of softness, balanced and digestible, this wine is one of the few of the vintage to be accessible now and to guarantee immediate pleasure. This is not at all in contradiction with harmonious aging.

CORTON CLOS ROGNET

The nose is highly distinctive: abundant red and black fruit, saltiness, spiciness (pepper, nutmeg) and a touch of sweetness provide a real gourmet experience even before tasting.

Full-bodied from the start, the wine even gains in volume and density during tasting. It never forgets sweetness, and a touch of tannin on the finish ensures great persistence.

This almost one-hundred-year-old vineyard is still going strong! It succeeds in the tour de force of reconciling power and seduction, without forgetting an astonishing capacity for ageing.

CHARMES CHAMBERTIN

A slight reduction quickly gives way to black fruits, cinnamon and spices.

While the nose may have seemed reserved, the palate is immediately caressing and indulgent, with fruit returning in retro-olfaction. The finish is tighter, without being strict.

As is often the case, this is a flattering wine, full of softness and easy to drink, with the complexity of a grand cru to boot. Further ageing will enhance its coherence.

CLOS VOUGEOT « Près le Cellier »

Beautiful black fruits greet us. This bouquet is complemented by aromas of dried fruit, fresh fig and tobacco, not forgetting a touch of aromatic herbs and menthol in particular.

The palate is enveloping but also tight and vertical, rather reserved, revealing the power in the making. The finish is fine and prolonged by discreet tannins.

Dressed to the nines, this Clos Vougeot "près le cellier" is not without uprightness. One can only admire its potential. To be aged for a few years.

CLOS VOUGEOT « le Passage »

Here too, the black fruits are present, dark and concentrated. Aromas of almond add a touch of deliciousness.

The beginning of the palate is very seductive and enveloping, the middle seems a little warmer, before a sparkling, slightly tannic finish that lasts a long time.

This Clos Vougeot 'le Passage' (formerly Grand Maupertuis) has plenty of presence and charm. However, a few years' ageing are needed to bring out its coherence and suppleness.

ÉCHEZEAUX

Spectacular, the nose is full of black fruit, frangipane and hints of smoked tea.

On the palate, it's equally lush and round, with a silky texture. But there is also a great deal of reserve, which is both surprising and very promising for the future. The freshness and energy on the finish, which tightens it up a little, contribute to the overall appeal.

A wine that continues to surprise us: despite its already very demonstrative side, it could become even more interesting with age and gain in coherence.

VOSNE ROMANÉE AUX BRULÉES

Red fruit and a combination of honey, cinnamon and vanilla (crème brûlée, of course!) make up a seductive nose, albeit still a little shy.

The palate is obviously very caressing and sweet, but it soon straightens out and continues to unfold throughout the tasting. The only downside is that wood tannins still stand out a little.

This wine already has a lot going for it, but it could gain even more with age, by dominating its current generosity and integrating the few elements that still stand out.

VOSNE ROMANÉE AU CROS PARANTOUX

Red and black fruits, combined with frangipane, create a delicious picture. You're under its spell, especially as it doesn't take long to discover a variety of spices, smoked tea and much more...

The palate is very caressing and seductive, softer and sweeter than usual. The finish is very long, with the characteristic freshness of the terroir emerging as the wine broadens, all without aggressiveness.

A gentle but still powerful Cros Parantoux, which should reach its optimum drinking potential earlier than usual and offer great pleasure over the next 10 years.

RICHEBOURG

The bouquet is distinguished more by its subtlety than by its power, and it's hard to make a complete list of what you feel: red fruit, aromatic herbs, vegetal touches, spices, smoked wood...

Once on the palate, it imposes itself but remains seductive. Yet the wine fills the mouth and even widens in the finish, in a magnificent cartwheel.

Impressive in texture and elegance, this is a great example of Richebourg that awaits us! Should we be patient or give in to the temptation of this wine that already has so much to give?

The season was marked by sunshine, heat and a water deficit.

April and May were sunny and dry, allowing rapid vegetative development. Flowering went like clockwork at the end of May, which goes a long way towards explaining the vintage's earliness and high yields. June was also sunny on the whole, but the weather changed and a number of rainy spells put an end to the drought. The end of the month in particular saw very heavy rainfall totals, fortunately without any hail or flood damage in our areas. The rest of the summer was hot and dry, sometimes a little too much so, with a heatwave in mid-August that slowed down or blocked ripening.

The harvest began on August 29 in excellent conditions:

The weather was fine but not too hot, and the grapes were of good quality, not too large and of even ripeness. They required very little sorting. Alcoholic degrees were certainly high, with some appellations exceeding 14, but most were below this level, and some even below 13. This may reflect a sluggish ripening process, with no visible signs of water stress. Acidity levels are in the low-average range.

No problem with vinification...

Here and there, a few cuvées require more aeration. But no chaptalization; sometimes a marginal correction of acidity. Very good conditions, then, which enabled very little interventionist winemaking. Juice yields were at the low end of the average range, so the grapes were not waterlogged.

Surprises during « élevage »

At the end of the vinification process, the wines already seemed very drinkable and easy. Malolactic fermentation started almost immediately, and most of them finished before the end of the year. In principle, we don't like this too much, believing that a pause between the two fermentations is beneficial for the wine's structure. However, the first surprise was that this "malo" went virtually unnoticed during tasting and didn't seem to affect the wines. Then, spring and early summer confirm the widespread impression of the beginning of 2023: the wines became tighter, acquiring a verticality and structure unsuspected during vinification. This could also be observed in the analysis: pH levels did not increase between the beginning and end of malo, contrary to the rule. A phenomenon that occurs only once every 10 years...

So much so that this vintage, which started out soft and which we thought during vinification might lack nerve, has now become more assertive and structured. It seems complete and has a bright future ahead of it. With this aspect of things assured, the work in preparation for bottling consisted of relaxing the wines, opening them up, giving them time to observe and taste before launching them into their life in the bottle. All this was done to avoid too much "closure".

Although tasting recommendations will insist on a certain amount of ageing, it could well be that certain wines are good to drink at almost every stage of their evolution: flattering in their youth, acquiring tension with time while remaining balanced and approachable. An uncommon phenomenon, but made possible, if not probable, by the evolution observed in the cellar, and our after bottling tastings, already showing a nice integration.

Bourgogne Hautes de Côtes de Nuits « Clos St Philibert »

The nose is open, typical of "Clos St Phi": pebbles, yellow fruit and pear, with a few herbaceous aromas and a hint of vanilla.

The palate is beautifully balanced, with a round attack, just the right amount of concentration in the middle, and a tangy, citrusy finish.

A lively wine, not aggressive or biting, but rather exciting! In short, it's a vintage that's well representative of the appellation. It's set to refresh us for the next 10 years!

BOURGOGNE CÔTE D'OR ROUGE « Etienne Camuzet »

A lovely nose, opening with notes of strawberry and wild strawberry, then cherry, underpinned by a few acidulous and spicy aromas.

The palate is caressing, light and smooth, tasty, before a slightly more structured, acidic finish.

This really is a lovely wine, fine and complex for a Bourgogne, without austerity (the tannins are supple) but with a certain uprightness that suggests it will benefit from waiting a few years. Longer aging, up to 2035, is also quite conceivable.

BOURGOGNE CÔTE D'OR ROUGE « Hémisphère Nord »

The nose is open, with aromas of black fruit, particularly cherry; no new barrels were used on this cuvée, but there is a touch of more toasted wood, evoking licorice in particular.

The wine is caressing on the palate, with a fine initial texture but then more verticality and uprightness than the "Etienne Camuzet" cuvée. The finish is a little shorter.

A beautiful energy, a wine that also seems good to drink, with a certain lightness that gives it drive! It can be drunk from 2025 onwards.

MARSANNAY

The nose gradually opens up with aeration, developing notes of black fruit, with vegetal touches and a slightly toasted woodiness.

The palate is supple at first, but soon appears rather vertical, with an acidic and tannic structure that appears from the middle of the tasting. These elements remain present on the finish, without dominating.

This wine seems a little reserved today, but has great potential; it would therefore be wiser to wait until 2027 before drinking it.

FIXIN

A medium-intensity nose of red and black fruits with jammy notes and lightly toasted wood. An already delicious start!

The palate is full and lush, the mid-palate texture caressing, before a finish where more pronounced tannins tighten the overall impression.

So many assets for this charming wine, but perhaps a little less integrated at this stage than usual. Here too, waiting until 2027 will be beneficial.

NUITS ST GEORGES 

Logically, given the presence of new barrels, the nose opens with sweet (vanilla, caramel) but well-integrated notes. Then the fruit appears, with a variety of red and black fruits, as well as a more surprising but very pleasant hint of iodine.

The palate is very caressing, ample, giving a sensation of lusciousness, before a fresh and always tasty finish.

It's a wine that's both pleasant and complex, with good concentration and length. What's astonishing is that it's still very approachable - you're already enjoying it! It can also be kept for 10 years if you prefer.

GEVREY CHAMBERTIN

The first nose is mentholated, with hints of smoky black tea, then with aeration, some fruits. The whole is charming and appetizing, though still a little discreet.

The palate is compact and concentrated. The texture is fine, but at the same time there's a certain verticality, with fruits expressing themselves more than on the nose, and the tasting ends on slightly tight tannins.

Promising balance, more vivacity and firmness than the Nuits, so waiting a little is advised. From 2027.

VOSNE-ROMANÉE 
A pretty, open, gourmand nose greets you with notes of cherry, black fruit and pastry; then we discover a slightly smoky, spicy aspect, which brings additional freshness in support. 

The palate is caressing from the start, the mid-palate savory, all very fresh, from start to finish.

It's an easy, seductive wine, with great energy and an ethereal quality that makes it easy to drink. Well in line with its predecessors, we still recommend waiting a few years, despite its approachability. From 2027.

CHAMBOLLE-MUSIGNY

Lovely, open nose, dominated by ripe red fruits, enhanced by spices, some herbaceous notes and well-integrated wood.

On the palate, a fine texture, some amplitude and caressing tannins, good fruit vivacity... But also a certain tension and shyness, tannins a little tight in the finish... suggesting that the wine is not fully expressing itself today.

But it doesn't need much to reach its potential and express a harmony we feel is close at hand: a few years of aging... From 2028-2029.

NUITS ST GEORGES 1ER CRU AUX ARGILLAS :

The nose is open and powerful, evoking red and black fruits (blueberry), supported by a slight sweetness, which accentuates the gourmandise!

The palate is beautifully textured, with caressing tannins that are more voluptuous than usual for this wine. However, its characteristic acidity returns on the finish.

Despite its extrovert side, it would be wise to wait a few years before tasting it, for a better integration of the freshness. From 2029.

NUITS ST GEORGES 1ER CRU AUX MURGERS :

The aromas are blacker and darker than Nuits Boudots. These two wines are often compared... Also open, the Murgers has a more pronounced spiciness and mintiness, with aromas of black fruit and licorice. In any case, it shows great complexity right from the opening.

On the palate, a very fine texture, generous but dense and collected. A certain straightforwardness from the middle of the tasting, though brightened by the fruit, which expresses itself almost more than on the nose. The finish is tight but long.

A very fine wine, which has everything to become great... Even if we already appreciate its power and energy today, a few years should give it additional integration and, therefore, complexity. Ideally not before 2034.

NUITS ST GEORGES 1ER CRU LES PERRIÈRES

A very open wine right from the start! A variety of red fruits, supported by sweet aromas (almond, nougat) explode into a beautiful bouquet.

The palate is more compact than the nose would suggest, with a lovely texture, caressing tannins and a delicious mid-palate... Only the finish is slightly tight, carried by acidity and enhanced by spicy notes.

This is a very elegant wine, albeit with a certain tension and a little more density than usual. It should therefore be waited for to be tasted at its peak. From 2028.

NUITS ST GEORGES 1ER CRU AUX BOUDOTS

The bouquet is very seductive, with a nose of cherry and pastry aromas that make it insanely gourmand. A slight hint of smokiness and spiciness, of black tea, adds even more complexity.

This wine also has a lovely mouthfeel, with caressing tannins and a full, palate-coating texture. The finish is slightly tight, but neither biting nor strict.

As always, this is a generous wine which, although it seems accessible today, can still develop. Wait until 2030.

CHAMBOLLE-MUSIGNY 1ER CRU LES FEUSSELOTTES

Right away, beautiful aromas of black and red fruits. Vegetal and smoky notes add complexity to this already charming ensemble!

The palate is full-bodied, rather dense and deep. The tannins are caressing, but the finish is tighter than the Chambolle Cras and the wood is still a little present.

This wine clearly has great potential, but with its slight residual austerity, it will need ageing to fully integrate. From 2028.

CHAMBOLLE-MUSIGNY 1ER CRU LES CRAS

The first nose is open and expressive, revealing cherries, a slight sweetness and, gradually, a mentholated, spicy edge. It's already very tasty!

On the palate, there's a lovely texture and quite some density also, but the wine remains very charming and finishes on a very pleasant saline impression.

It's hard to resist this wine, which is almost approachable right now! However, a little ageing to fully integrate it is recommended. From 2026.

CHAMBOLLE-MUSIGNY 1ER CRU LES FUEES

The first nose is shy: some black fruits, smoky and spicy notes, menthol, which gives an impression of freshness (although not from whole grapes).

On the palate, despite its roundness and silky texture, the wine appears compact and doesn't fully open up. The finish, however, is not devoid of pleasure, with good length and freshness.

Overall, this wine shows good balance, and appears fine and charming as a Chambolle should be. It needs to relax a little, and a few years' ageing should help achieve this. From 2029-30.

CHAMBOLLE-MUSIGNY 1ER CRU LES CHARMES

The nose is complex: black and red fruits, smoky tea, licorice, peppermint, spices... Quite rich and exotic!

The palate is smooth, full and powerful, without being heavy. The finish is slightly tannic, with noticeable tannins.

This wine makes a very good impression: friendly, but with potential and tension, it therefore needs ageing to be fully appreciated. From 2029.

VOSNE-ROMANÉE 1ER CRU LES CHAUMES : 

The bouquet, full and seductive, is imposing from the outset: red and black fruits, notably cherry, sweet aromas of almond and brown sugar, a hint of menthol...

The palate is more compact: lots of finesse but also straightforwardness, which suggests that this wine is not yet fully open. The finish is long and the tannins caressing, with perhaps a more marked presence of wood.

A lot of deliciousness for this emblematic cuvée of our estate and village, favored by a beautiful maturity and tempered by the natural delicacy of this appellation. This promises great balance and tasting pleasure in the long term. From 2030 minimum.

CORTON PERRIÈRES

The nose is also very open, expressing cherry and black fruit, as well as a darker side of licorice and smoky notes. There's a hint of herbs (mint, eucalyptus), sugar (brown sugar) and wood.

The palate combines straightforwardness and texture: compact, fresh, with a tannic presence that gives it a serious side, all the while benefiting from a beautiful envelope.

It's a powerful wine, quite imposing overall, with noticeable tannins, so it has to wait. But it's already delivering well and showing good balance. From 2030.

CORTON LA VIGNE AU SAINT

Black fruit, licorice, a touch of violet and cherry brandy, a peppery edge reminiscent of Syrah... All these elements make up a complex, seductive nose.

On the palate, finesse dominates, with a certain uprightness, a tasty mid-palate and a fresh, spicy finish.

The 2022 vintage offers a typical expression of this usually fine, caressing wine with lovely balance. It can be opened in a year or two, out of curiosity, but to reach its full potential, it should be aged for at least 7 or 8 years.

CORTON CLOS ROGNET

The first impression on the nose is one of deliciousness and power: ripe red fruit, smoky notes, but also freshness, which provides a welcome support.

On the palate, the wine is full-bodied, round and enveloping, and unfolds throughout the tasting. The finish is mineral and tightly wound, supporting the wine without weighing it down.

Here too, a Corton Rognet in the grand tradition of this majestic wine, with obvious potential. Despite its current seductiveness, you'll have to wait and see: the only downside currently is that the oak still needs to be fully integrated. From 2030.

CHARMES CHAMBERTIN

The nose is open, with red berries and a candied, gourmand quality. A touch of menthol and floral notes add a touch of freshness.

The palate is generous on the attack: full-bodied, lush, with caressing tannins. After this fine start, the mid-palate is more discreet but nonetheless tasty. The finish is tighter, but helps to sustain and lift the wine.

A very fine wine indeed, with many assets but still lacking a little integration. Count on another 5 to 10 years for all the elements to fall into place, guaranteeing a magnificent tasting experience!

CLOS VOUGEOT

Open nose of black fruit: cherry, blueberry, raspberry; supporting notes of liquorice, vanilla wood; a little seriousness too, with smoky, spicy notes.

The palate is characterized by deliciousness, immediately tempered by finesse and elegance, with a certain straightforwardness and precision. The finish is rather mineral and serious, with some woody notes yet to be integrated.

A very fine, caressing wine, still a little compact, but in any case very true to itself. It needs to develop a patina and integrate certain elements that are still a little too obvious, but we can see a first tasting window between 2026 and 2028 and a second from 2034 onwards.

ÉCHEZEAUX
A truly seductive, even enchanting nose, with a variety of aromas: black and red fruit of course, violet, zest, spices, tobacco and more...  

The palate is very caressing yet compact, at least in keeping with the nose. There's a great deal of precision and an energetic finish, all of which remains seductive; no harshness to be feared.

A very fine wine, currently demonstrative, but which still needs to wait (2030 or more likely 2032) to integrate some elements that are still a little too prominent today.

VOSNE ROMANÉE AUX BRULÉES

Here too, the nose is very open, leaning more towards ripe red fruit, with herbaceous (rhubarb), spicy and gourmand (praline, caramel) touches.

Very fine, full-bodied mouthfeel, in keeping with the nose; a lot of body and tenderness in this wine, with a fresh, spicy finish showing caressing tannins.

There's an easier, more affordable side to this wine than usual, and there's probably a tasting window (with careful aeration) on the Clos Vougeot model: first between 2026 and 2028, then from 2034 onwards.

VOSNE ROMANÉE AU CROS PARANTOUX

This wine shows a lot from the outset, its nose is complex and rewarding: concentrated, ripe black fruits, even reminiscent of Syrah in some respects; notes of tea, spices, a touch of citrus and herbs reminiscent of geranium... In short, it's worthy of a great perfume.

On the palate, the texture gives an impression of depth and power. Then, quite quickly, the acidity appears and dominates the end of the tasting.

The wine obviously has the body and concentration to integrate this acidity, but it will take time and patience (unless you want to enjoy the aromas) to wait until at least 2034.

RICHEBOURG

The nose is darker than that of previous wines: black fruits, notes of truffle, meat, a smoky aspect from the barrel... give a very deep character to this first contact.

On the palate, a very fine texture at the start, leaving an impression of softness; the middle of the tasting is fine and savory, before a tighter, very long finish.

Not really closed but still a little reserved, this is a solid wine with a promising future. There's no point in opening it now, as it should only reach its full potential from 2035 onwards.