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This is stunning from the start, with a silky and refined feel despite the panoply of dried quince, fig, pear and apricot flavors that are exotic in nature. Lovely green tea, orange blossom and persimmon notes fill in the background.

Fruity and juicy aromas of lemon peel, apple, licorice and a lot of minerals. The delicate note of flint is accompanied by marks of butter and lime-tree blossom. After some time, aromas of papaya and pineapple.

Generous and lively on the nose with notes of apricot, wild peach, complex pastry aromas and hints of the Garrigue. On the palate, full, ample and intense with delicate notes of fresh flowers, yellow fruit, almonds and sweet spices, followed by a touch of honey. A long, complex and mineral finish.

Domaine Jacques Prieur Volnay 1er Cru Clos de Santenots is a 3-acre, walled parcel of the greater Santenots vineyard well situated on the center slope with a due eastern exposure on the southern boundary of the Volnay appellation.

The 2022 Santenay 1er Cru Le Beaurepaire is gourmand and enveloping, bursting with aromas of peach, white flowers, buttery pastry, toasted almonds and freshly baked bread.

Color: Ruby red with garnet reflections.
Bouquet: Floral and fruity aromas. Full-bodied and complex, with notes of iris, spices and ripe fruit.
Flavour: When young, violet and cherry notes dominate. After a few years, the bouquet develops aromas of iris, spices and ripe fruit. Later, aromas of undergrowth and truffle begin to appear, followed by musk.

Scintillating, rather pale tea-rose pink. The nose opens on aromas of red fruit such as redcurrant and wild strawberry, followed with airing by raspberry and a hint of pink grapefruit.

Domaine Lucien Boillot Gevrey-Chambertin 1er Cru "Les Corbeaux" is an elegant and complex Burgundy Pinot Noir. With aromas of ripe red berries, earthy undertones, and subtle spice, it offers a beautifully structured palate and a long, refined finish.

The 2009 Haut-Brion is deep garnet colored and slightly closed and shy to begin, slowly unfurling to reveal sensuous notions of warm blackberries, plum preserves, mulberries and blackcurrant cordial with touches of star anise, mocha and damp soil.

As it should, this presently has an entirely different aromatic profile with its ripe and fresh combination of earth and sauvage characters together with both red and dark currant scents.

The excellent 2016 Pouilly-Fuissé Les Cras Vieilles Vignes Cuvée Claude Denogent offers up aromas of ripe pears, confit citrus, vanilla pod and mint, followed by a medium to full-bodied, satiny and layered palate that's deep and powerful but more structured than the voluptuous Clos Reyssié, built around ripe acids and chalky dry extract.

A well-layered nose grudgingly reveals its aromas of both white and yellow orchard fruit, ample citrus and soft spice nuances that are framed but subtle but not invisible wood influence.

One of the region's most charming yet least understood villages, Chénas in the hands of Dutraive comes off as a Morgon-Fleurie hybrid, with ample structure and gravitas supporting its inherently elegant fruit and tannin profile.

Domaine Follin-Arbelet Corton-Charlemagne Grand Cru is an exquisite white Burgundy, showcasing the elegance of Chardonnay from one of the most prestigious terroirs. With layered aromas of citrus, white flowers, and toasted almonds, it offers a rich, complex palate with vibrant minerality and a long, refined finish.

The finest rendition of this cuvée to date, Santenay Les Vignes Denses derives from high-density plantings in lieu-dit Les Prarons. Unwinding in the glass with notions of crisp Anjou pear, lemon oil, vanilla pod and crushed chalk, it's medium to full-bodied, layered and complete, with a deep core of fruit that's framed by chalky dry extract and racy acids. This is worth a special effort to seek out.