Millésime 2022
William kelley, for The Wine Advocate
Caroline and Nicolas Drouhin are taking the helm at this 11,5-hectare domaine, which boasts an enviable array of prime terroirs in the Côte de Nuits, complemented by a smal négociant activity. Macerations are pretty gentle these day in some cases incorporating some whole bunches, in a mix of enameled steel, stainless steel and cement vats. Bottling occurs in February-March, after two winters on the lees, with a racking from one cellar to another shortly before the next harvest, and barrels derive from a handful of coopers, Tonnellerie Cavin prominent among them.
2022 Chambertin Clos de Bèze grand cru
The 2022 Chambertin Clos de Bèze grand cru is showing brilliantly, wafting from the glass with notes of red berries and cherries mingled with incense, rose petals, spices and peonies. Full-bodied, fleshy and layered, it's seep and multidimensional, with a concentrated core of fruit and a long resonant finish. 93-95
2022 Musigny Grand Cru
The 2022 Musigny Grand Cru has also turned out very well, bursting with aromas of dark berries, licorice and exotic spices, followed by a full-bodied, layered and almost unctuous palate with a satiny attack that segues into a multidimensional core, concluding with a saline finish. 93-96
2022 Clos de Vougeot Grand Cru
The 2022 Clos de Vougeot Grand Cru is pretty and harmonious, offering up notes of sweet raspberries and plums mingled with rose petals, orange zest and vine smoke. Medium to full-bodied, fleshy and layered, with sweet tannins and a saline finish, it was entirely destemmed. 92-94
2022 Bonnes-Mares Grand Cru
Aromas of sweet red cherries, figs, rose petals and spice introduce the 2022 Bonnes-Mares Grand Cru, a medium to full-bodied, deep and layered wine that's one of the riper, more muscular wines in the range, exhibiting just a touch of sur maturité. 90-92
2022 Gevrey-Chambertin 1er Cru Lavaut Saint-Jacques
The 2022 Gevrey-Chambertin 1er Cru Lavaut Saint-Jacques is pure and perfumed, offering up aromas of plumss, red berries, orange zest and spices, followed by a medium to full-bodied, lively and succulent palate framed by sweet, supple tannins. This will offer a broad drinking window. 90-93
2022 Chapelle-Chambertin Grand Cru
The 2022 Chapelle-Chambertin Grand Cru shows promise, unfurling in the glass with aromas of sweet berries and cherries mingled with notes of orange zest, spices and peonies. Medium to full-bodied, layered and concentrated, with supple tannins and lively acids, it's produced from climat En la Chapelle. 92-93
2022 Gevrey-Chambertin 1er Cru Clos Prieur
The 2022 Gevrey-Chambertin 1er Cru Clos Prieur exhibits aromas of raspberries, orange zest and spices, framed by toasty new oak, followed by a medium to full-bodied, supple and lively palate that's charming and nicely balanced. 90-92
2022 Gevrey Chambertin 1er Cru Au Closeau
Aromas of smoky berries, plums, incense and petals introduce the 2022 Gevrey Chambertin 1er Cru Au Closeau, a medium to full-bodied, fleshy wine with lively acids and powdery tannins that's produced from a parcel opposite Les Corbeaux where the soils are rather deep. 90-91
2022 Gevrey-Chambertin 1er Cru Craipillot
The 2022 Gevrey-Chambertin 1er Cru Craipillot delivers aromas of sweet spices, berries, petals and plums, followed by a medium to full-bodied, fleshy and ample palate that's supple and suave, with melting tannins and a charming, giving profile. 89-91