Jasper Morris Inside Burgundy (91-93)

A fine mid ruby colour. The bouquet has both charm and density in a very happy balance. A lovely aftertaste of soft strawberry and fresh raspberry, the graceful side of Pommard with the tannins nicely covered. Drink from 2030-2037. Tasted: November 2023.

Jasper Morris Inside Burgundy (91-93)

(5 Star Wine) Not too deep in colour, with rather a stylish perfumed raspberry fruit. Light fresh acidity, behind the beautifully balanced fruit, a few tannins too, but the fruit stretches out wonderfully behind them. The benefit of ancient vines is clear to see. Drink from 2030-2036. Tasted: November 2023.

Jasper Morris Inside Burgundy (91-93)

(5 Star Wine) Not too deep in colour, with rather a stylish perfumed raspberry fruit. Light fresh acidity, behind the beautifully balanced fruit, a few tannins too, but the fruit stretches out wonderfully behind them. The benefit of ancient vines is clear to see. Drink from 2030-2036. Tasted: November 2023.

Jasper Morris Inside Burgundy (93-95)

Fine mid yellow. The bouquet is beguiling, an attractive but not exaggerated ripeness, the steely backbone one hopes for well covered in fruit, and a fine long finish. Excellent aftertaste. Drink from 2030-2038. Tasted: October 2023.

Jasper Morris Inside Burgundy (91-94)

A glowing crimson purple, the bouquet comes over with striking class. Quite floral in fact, plenty of sunshine in the fruit but here in Pommard the vine resists better and the tannins are very refined. A delicious aftertaste. The vineyard was only replanted in 2016, so congratulations. It is now in pinot fin and that shows. Drink from 2030-2038. Tasted: October 2023.

Jasper Morris Inside Burgundy (94-96)

(5 Star Wine) Mid lemon yellow, with a concentrated bouquet that has less immediate charm than the Clos de la Garenne. However, there is significant weight on the palate, some yellow plums, while the acidity has an attractive mineral touch. My conclusion is that this Folatières is just very backward. Everything is there to make a great wine, and In the end the more exciting wine of two excellent Pulignys. Drink from 2032-2040. Tasted: October 2023.

Vinous - Neal Martin (90-92)

The 2022 Puligny-Montrachet Les Pucelles 1er Cru has quite a strict nose that feels a little overshadowed by the Domaine's outstanding Chassagne at the moment. The palate is well-balanced with an edgy opening, slightly chalky in texture, with light red apple and stem ginger notes appearing towards the finish. Give this a couple of years in bottle.

Vinous - Neal Martin (88-90)

The 2022 Puligny-Montrachet Champs Gain sports a little reduction on the nose. It’s a little earthy in style, the 40% new oak neatly integrated. The palate is balanced with a pleasant "fatness" on the entry, a little waxy in texture but like the Village Cru, it needs a little more tension on the pithy finish.

Jasper Morris Inside Burgundy (92-95)

A solid dense ruby colour with a powerful bouquet driven by both the intensity of the fruit and the new oak, one barrel of the two, and no stems. There is a lot of wine here in its solid earthy Pommard style, yet with class too. Excellent length, and so much fruit that it can eat up its oak easily. Drink from 2032-2040. Tasted: December 2023.

Jasper Morris Inside Burgundy (90-92)

An intense bright fresh purple. Quite punchy on the nose, in a good way, and with a certain amount of oak showing on the palate. Good acidity, more than tannins, and a fresh vigorous red berry fruit throughout.

Jasper Morris Inside Burgundy (90-93)

Pretty light lemon colour. Some floral character, fine precision, a little lemon note too. More an elegant Puligny than a powerful one, though there is certainly adequate flesh right across the palate, with an attractive tingle of acidity to finish.

From the esteemed wine region of Burgundy comes the Pascal & Laurent Borgeot Puligny Montrachet Vv 2022, a splendid example of the superior vintages produced by this renowned growing duo. Nestled within the prestigious Puligny-Montrachet appellation, the Borgeot brothers craft this exceptional Chardonnay from their oldest vines, marrying traditional practices with innovative viticulture.

The Pascal & Laurent Borgeot Puligny Montrachet Vv 2022 captures the essence of its limestone and clay terroir, offering aromatic complexity, fine mineral structure and robust acidity. Exquisite notes of crisp apple, lemon peel, and faint almond intertwine with a captivating flinty undertone, revealing a wine that is both luxurious and precise. Aged in oak barrels, it gains depth and subtle toastiness, creating a lingering finish on the palate.

Esteemed as one of the most compelling white wines from Burgundy, the Pascal & Laurent Borgeot Puligny Montrachet Vv 2022 epitomises the innate elegance and timeless quality luculent in every bottle from this laudable producer.

Jasper Morris Inside Burgundy (91)

The holding is next to Champ Canet rather than higher up towards Blagny. I am not finding much bouquet. There is plenty of density here, along with a youthful bitterness, as if lemon pips had been squeezed too strongly. Drink from 2027-2033. Tasted: October 2023.

Jasper Morris Inside Burgundy (92)

Mostly Clos de la Jacquelotte but with some more fruit outside the Clos. They used to sell the extra part, but now prefer to keep it. Pale lemon colour, with a pleasing bouquet, not quite the volume of fruit of Garenne on the nose, but more on the palate where fruit rather than flesh drives the wine. Good length, well made. Drink from 2027-2034. Tasted: October 2023.

Jasper Morris Inside Burgundy (93)

Pale colour with a light green tint. This has flesh and grip while the fruit style is not without elegance. The mineral acidity plays very nicely at the back. This wine has considerable potential. Drink from 2027-2034. Tasted: October 2023.

Jasper Morris Inside Burgundy (93)

A mix of their various plots throughout this large vineyard. Clear pure pale lemon and Iime. The bouquet is more perfumed to suggest additional ripeness. Very pure intense white fruit, with good acidity, and just a lick of honeysuckle. The whole is very well balanced and will be delicious. Drink from 2027-2035. Tasted: October 2023.

Jasper Morris Inside Burgundy (93)

A mix of their various plots throughout this large vineyard. Clear pure pale lemon and Iime. The bouquet is more perfumed to suggest additional ripeness. Very pure intense white fruit, with good acidity, and just a lick of honeysuckle. The whole is very well balanced and will be delicious. Drink from 2027-2035. Tasted: October 2023.

Jasper Morris Inside Burgundy (93)

Pale lime and lemon. More electric on the nose with a slight citrus too. Clean white fruit at the front of the palate, more power behind, a good example but not quite the precision of the finest. The finish continues well and shows a riper countenance. Drink from 2028-2036. Tasted: October 2023.

Jasper Morris Inside Burgundy (93)

Pale lime and lemon. More electric on the nose with a slight citrus too. Clean white fruit at the front of the palate, more power behind, a good example but not quite the precision of the finest. The finish continues well and shows a riper countenance. Drink from 2028-2036. Tasted: October 2023.

Philippe Pacalet Pommard 1er Cru Les Charmots 2022 is an exquisite embodiment of Burgundy's terroir, a distinguished expression of Pinot Noir. Lovingly cultivated in a renowned vineyard of Pommard, this vintage is crafted by trailblazing winemaker Philippe Pacalet. An acolyte in organic and biodynamic practices, Pacalet artfully forgoes pesticides, chemical interventions, and intrusive soil manipulations to respect the land and grapes’ natural rhythm and character.

The Pommard 1er Cru Les Charmots 2022 boasts a complex palate, its allure strengthened by its harmonious balance of refinement and power. Vignettes of red cherries, blackberries, forest floor, and subtle spices intermingle in every sip. Displaying an impressive density, depth, and firm tannic backbone, expect a taste of Burgundy that evolves marvelously with age. Enjoy a reputable masterpiece of Philippe Pacalet, Pommard 1er Cru Les Charmots 2022, leaving a lasting impression on your palate.

Decanter (95)

There is more depth and structure in the Epenots than in the village wine, but this latter is still approachable and forward, with ripe black plum and mulberry fruit and hints of lavender, menthol, and star anise. The texture is dense, and the tannins are supple but supportive, leading the whole to a pleasantly persistent finish. The grapes are 90% from Grands Epenots and 10% from Petits Epenots; they are fermented as whole clusters and aged in used casks to produce this memorable wine.