2022, Maison Henri Boillot, BONNES-MARES, Grand CruA fine crimson to purple. The bouquet is exquisite albeit alongside its oak. I dont know how he does it but every year this is one of the great Bonnes Mares. Overtly luxurious yet tempered by a fine grain to the fruit and the tannins, with brilliant length. Sensational, yet avoids being just sumptuous. ***** 96 99 Jasper Morris MW, Inside Burgundy. Here the nose is the most floral infused of the range with notes of violet, rose petal and lilac adding

94+ Lisa Perrotti-Brown

A dark soul with depth and intensity

Just lacks a bit of verve

persistent and uncompromising

The texture is fresh and tense

Dark and brooding

bay leaves

with also floral and spicy aromas

The blend this year is 67% Sauvignon Blanc

So drink young

Good concentration - light sweetness mid-palate

and almost 75% of production is in the 1st wine