“Sweet, slightly jammy nose. Chewy with cherry flavours and lots of acidity apparently plus distinct chewiness on the finish. Bright fruit.”  -16.5/20 points, Jancis Robinson

"It has a slight earthiness on the nose, a touch of wild hedgerow, along with damson, Doris plum, cassis and violets. Very pretty and engaging. The palate is medium-bodied, good structure with some very fine tannins, dark plum, bilberry and boysenberry towards the almost conservative finish that beckons a year or two cellaring. Very fine. " – 90 points, Robert Parker's Wine Advocate

f raw size and power, this will be a sure winner. Fans of elegance and finesse will be perhaps less impressed but this is truly a dramatic wine.

''05 RP-91-92 The 2005 Nuits-St.-Georges Les Roncieres offers a fascinating Cabernet Franc-like hint of machine oil along with ripe red cherry, tobacco, cedar, and wood smoke in the nose.

“Dark ruby-colored, it displays a perfume of damp earth, underbrush, smoke, mocha, and blueberry. Smooth-textured, layered, and potentially complex, this balanced, structured wine will evolve for several years.”  -92 points, Robert Parker

Good hue; blackberry, blackcurrant, earth and dark chocolate all coalesce on the medium- to full-bodied palate, which has outstanding texture and structure, oak and tannins precisely controlled; 20 years cellaring suggestion on front label seems remarkably modest

ultra pure and distinctly cool red pinot fruit aromas that marry into rich, firm and notably finer full-bodied flavours supported but a solid tannic spine and a dusty, minerally and precise finish. This is a lovely effort that could surprise to the upside as there is clearly a long future in store.
''05: WS-94: Dense and brooding, this is a monolith today. There's purity to the cherry flavor, with spice and mineral notes adding depth. The tannins are ripe and mouthcoating on the finish, and this ends with sweet, ripe fruit - Wine Spectator, 94 points

“ A powerful red, with ripe cherry, red currant and beefy tannins to match… with a spicy aftertaste.” – 87points, Wine Spectator, 2006

''Terrific fruit--fig, blackberry and boysenberry-- with licorice, dark chocolate and tar notes as well. Stays fleshy and silky through the long finish, with mineral hints peeking in for added effect.”- 92 points, Wine Spectator

“On the crisp side and dry, with lemon, yeast and malt flavors. It's austere, but intense and vinous, so best with food. Fine length. Best from 2011 through 2022. Tasted twice, with consistent notes.” – 89 points, Wine Spectator