89-92 BH. Note: a 1 ha blend of Groseilles, Baudes, Noirots and Gruenchers Tasting note: Here there is enough reduction to knock down the fruit though it's clearly ripe. Otherwise, there is slightly…

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91-93 Bh. Tasting note: A perfumed and exceptionally pretty nose is comprised mostly by the essence of red currant trimmed in subtle spice and floral nuances. The rich and beautifully textured…

92-94+ Wa / 93 Bh. Hailing exclusively from "terres rouges," 2017 Bonnes-Mares Grand Cru is the king of the cellar, unfurling in the glass with a less outgoing bouquet of peony, cherries, cassis,…

Domaine Bertheau in Chambolle-Musigny can be summed up by two words–typicity and focus. All of these parcels are very close together and Bertheau.

94 Bh / 17+ Jr. Note: from a.34 ha parcel located 100% in terres rouges. Tasting note: Interestingly there is also a touch of sandalwood present here as well on the much more restrained nose of ripe…

A very hands-off winemaker, Francois Bertheau allows the wines to express themselves–there is very little manipulation, very little racking, very little.

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17 Jr / 92 Bh. Gentle and sweeter smelling than the Charmes. Again that purity, here allied with much greater density on the palate. Fine structure, tannins more marked but not dominant. Very long.…