2024, Felton Road Cornish Point, Pinot NoirRed cherry, plum and a hint of dried herbs open the nose in a delightfully fragrant manner. The aromatics deftly define the knife edge ripeness thats critical for great Pinot Noir; dialled in with ease in the exceptional 2024 vintage. Cardamom, mace and cranberry make an appearance, followed by a finely poised mouthfeel. The silky tannins are luscious and sweet, providing backbone and length. A typically expressive Cornish Point. feltonroad. com The

An enjoyable

Still a hint of toast but the shape of this is very different – airy – impressive volume with a vibration of ripe citrus

with lively acids and a chalky

Last Year EP $31

The 2022 Echézeaux Grand Cru

La Lagune is always excellent in hot years

with a little new wood and an aspect of the nose where the oak is rather dominating

with touches of butterscotch through the mid palate

and vibration

this is the high point of Vincent Mongeard's portfolio

with 20% barrel

beautiful Clos de Vougeot from Mongeard that ages exceptionally well