JASPER MORRIS 92 - 94 POINTS - "The colour is more black than purple – is this going to taste like Volnay? The bouquet is solid concentrated dark fruit, more introvert than the Pommard or Meursault, but the fruit on the palate is altogether more classic, and very intense. This Clos des Chênes has an amazing intensity of pure red berry fruit, with luxurious ripe griotte cherries mixed in. The tannins are folded in, and there is adequate acidity. This needs time to settle but will pay dividends. The elegance of Volnay will be there in due course. Drink from 2030-2038."
BURGHOUND 93 POINTS - "Note: the parcel is more to the south by Monthélie side than by Taillepieds. A ripe yet cool nose features an abundance of spice elements along with notes of poached plum, warm earth and a whiff of crushed anise. The larger-scaled, concentrated and intensely mineral-driven flavors coat the palate with sappy dry extract that helps to buffer the very firm tannic spine shaping the hugely long finale. This beauty of a Clos des Chênes should age effortlessly for years, indeed it should see its 20th birthday in fine form.*Burghound Sweet Spot Outstanding!*."
BURGHOUND 93 POINTS - "Note: the parcel is more to the south by Monthélie side than by Taillepieds. A ripe yet cool nose features an abundance of spice elements along with notes of poached plum, warm earth and a whiff of crushed anise. The larger-scaled, concentrated and intensely mineral-driven flavors coat the palate with sappy dry extract that helps to buffer the very firm tannic spine shaping the hugely long finale. This beauty of a Clos des Chênes should age effortlessly for years, indeed it should see its 20th birthday in fine form.*Burghound Sweet Spot Outstanding!*."
