Vinous (92)

The 2022 Chassagne-Montrachet Morgeots 1er Cru has a terroir-driven, minerally bouquet with crushed stone filtering through the orchard fruit and subtle hazelnut and litchi scents developing in the glass. The palate is well-balanced, perhaps just a little conservative/timid at the moment, precise yet bashful. Hints of rose water and peach skin towards the finish. One of the prettiest cuvées from Fontaine-Gagnard this year.

Vinous (92)

The 2022 Chassagne-Montrachet Morgeots 1er Cru has a terroir-driven, minerally bouquet with crushed stone filtering through the orchard fruit and subtle hazelnut and litchi scents developing in the glass. The palate is well-balanced, perhaps just a little conservative/timid at the moment, precise yet bashful. Hints of rose water and peach skin towards the finish. One of the prettiest cuvées from Fontaine-Gagnard this year.

Vinous (90-92)

The 2022 Chassagne-Montrachet Rouge Morgeot 1er Cru is certainly more flattering on the nose than the Clos Saint-Jean at the moment, with ebullient red berry and blueberry fruit, well-defined and expressive. The palate is medium-bodied with grainy tannins. There’s plenty of fleshy red fruit with cracked black pepper and allspice towards the finish. Maybe the Domaine's strongest red this vintage. Very fine.

Vinous (88)

The 2022 Chassagne-Montrachet Village is matured in 20% new oak. It has a generous bouquet with orchard fruit, touches of almond and patisserie. It will require a couple of years to absorb the oak. The palate is well-balanced, with a fine bead of acidity countering the richness, though it needs to muster a little more complexity on the finish.

Vinous (88-90)

Matured in 20% new oak, the 2022 Chassagne-Montrachet Rouge has quite an intense bouquet with dark cherries, blueberry and light violet scents. The palate is well-balanced with a powdery texture, moderate weight, and a little graphite towards the tender but lengthy finish. Give it just a year in bottle.

Guffens Heynen Macon Pierreclos 1er Jus Chavigne 2022 is an exceptional product of meticulous craftsmanship nestled in the heart of the Macon Pierreclos region of France. Acclaimed wine producer Veronique and Jean-Marie Guffens bring their cultivated expertise in creating a wine enriched by regional terroir. The method, often referred to as 'premier jus', entails a meticulous single-pressing technique, resulting in a wine saturated with unspoiled, complex flavours. Guffens Heynen Macon Pierreclos 1er Jus Chavigne 2022 stands out for its luscious bouquet of ripe fruit, nuanced mineral undertones and sensuous hints of oak from labour intensive fermentation in French barrels. This luxurious White Burgundy wine exhibits the signature refinement & complexity that globally acknowledged experts consistently attribute to Guffens Heynen. A genuine testament to the artistry of the fine wine connoisseur, Guffens Heynen Macon Pierreclos 1er Jus Chavigne 2022 remains an indomitable symbol of French winemaking at its most exquisite.

Savour the luxurious Heritiers Comte Lafon Macon Bussieres Monsard 2022, steeped in the rich history of Comte Lafon's family vineyard, a renowned owner within Burgundy's prestigious Macon region. This typically elegant Chardonnay proffers the impeccable advantage of the Lafon heritage, underpinned by the family's traditional biodynamic viticulture practices and low-intervention philosophy in the cellar.

Grown in the venerable limestone soils, each grape is hand-picked and gently pressed to ensure the unique nuances of the fruit are captured. This particular vintage, following a languid maturation in aged barrels, exudes unrivalled minerality and bespoke terroir characteristics. Notes of pear, quince, and white blossom freely intertwine with a crisp, bright finish, defining an articulation of the inimitable Macon Bussieres terroir.

Heritiers Comte Lafon Macon Bussieres Monsard 2022: a sublime embodiment of the Lafon legacy, an outstanding testament to the excellence of the Macon region.

Jasper Morris Inside Burgundy (89-91)

Includes one third of young vines from Chassagne Caillerets. Pale colour with green tints. The bouquet is all in white fruit, a little softer than the trio of St-Aubins. There is good body behind this, filling the palate with white fruit, and going through to a graceful finish. Drink from 2026-2030. Tasted: October 2023.

Jancis Robinson (17.5)

Cask sample. Oak shows a little more here in the aroma than on most of the Boisset whites. Mealy and spiced and a touch of vanilla. Really creamy and rounded, so generous and caressing but balanced by great freshness. Embryonically delicious with a long, piercing finish.

Jancis Robinson (17)

Cask sample. Deep-fruited and spicy, citrus and herbs. Finely creamy texture, deep, long and fresh with a slight sour note at the very end that seems to clash a little with the creamy, fruit-sweet aftertaste.

Hailing from the celebrated terroirs of Burgundy, the Jessica Litaud Macon Fuisse 2022 is an exceptional specimen of French finesse. Jessica Litaud, a boutique, family-run estate, artistically weaves complex, mineral-driven flavours into this distinguished expression of Chardonnay.

Crafted in the heart of the Maconnais region of Southern Burgundy, this esteemed wine is nuanced with the quintessential characteristics of its limestone and clay soils. A masterful balance of richness and freshness is achieved through judiciously controlled, traditional winemaking methods.

The Jessica Litaud Macon Fuisse 2022 is an elegant offering with a vibrant golden hue, opening up a palate of ripe orchard fruits, honeyed melon, and a sprinkling of toasted hazelnuts. The finish, encapsulating undertones of citrus and stone fruit, leaves a lingering minerality, emblematic of its place of production. This is a wine that brings the artistry of Burgundian winemaking to your glass and captivates the senses, sip after exquisite sip.

The revered Jessica Litaud Macon Solutre-Pouilly 2022 is the embodiment of exceptional French winemaking tradition. Produced in the famed Maconnais region within southern Burgundy - renowned for its superior Chardonnay, Jessica Litaud embraces minimal intervention methods, allowing inherent terroir attributes to effectively shape the wine. The 2022 vintage demonstrates superior craftsmanship with a delicate balance of ripe fruit flavours, impressive minerality, and a structured finish.

Litaud's Solutre-Pouilly is derived from the lower slopes of the Roche de Solutré, a breath-taking limestone escarpment that confers nuanced complexity in the wine. Jessica, a visionary third-generation winemaker, infuses her commitment to sustainable viticulture practices in every bottle.

Savour this elegant French delight today: the Jessica Litaud Macon Solutre-Pouilly 2022 represents a superlative expression of the Macon appellation's potential.

Jasper Morris Inside Burgundy (92-95)

A glowing pale lime colour. Some restrained floral notes, but not demonstrative. On the palate there is a strong line of chalky white fruit, with a discreet intensity, but clearly adequately ripe. Not a wine to drink young as there is so much more to give. Drink from 2028-2035. Tasted: October 2023.

Jasper Morris Inside Burgundy (92-95)

Picked between 2nd and 5th September. A very pretty clean lemon and lime. The oak is very well integrated into the classy nose. Plenty of energy but also light on its feet for Morgeot without betraying the appellation, and the fruit persists particularly well on the palate. Drink from 2030-2037. Tasted: November 2023.

Vinous - Neal Martin (89-91)

The 2022 Chassagne-Montrachet Abbaye de Morgeot 1er Cru has a more airy and floral bouquet than the Embazées, leaning slightly towards Puligny in style. The palate doesn't quite match the promise set by the nose – it is quite weighty and concentrated with an overtly spicy finish. I was expecting more precision here, and I might prefer the previous vintage.

Jasper Morris Inside Burgundy (92-95)

A blend of Abbaye de Morgeot and Francemont. Medium deep yellow. The nose is a little biscuity and a little backward. Then there is surprising weight, largely yellow plum fruit, very good fruit/acid integration, and fair length. This wine does indeed show the power of the Morgeot terroir. Drink from 2030-2038. Tasted: October 2023.