2013 Domaine Comte Georges de Vogue, Chambolle-Musigny Premier Cru, Les Amoureuses

This is notably more restrained with its elegant and cool if grudging nose that is composed of a wonderfully spicy mélange of both red and blue pinot fruit, wet stone, tangerine peel and Asian style tea. There is an ultra-refined and strikingly pure palate feel to the intense and stony medium-bodied flavors where the supporting tannins are dense but fine and this sense of refinement continues onto the succulent, silky and hugely long finish. This is positively crystalline in its purity and this is an absolute knockout. Drink: 2025+ (January 2015)

The 2013 Chambolle-Musigny 1er Cru les Amoureuses took a while to “warm up” in the glass, but when it does it reveals gorgeous scents of blackberry, black plum, wild hedgerow and black slate scents. The palate is medium-bodied with fine, supple tannins stuck through with a keen line of acidity. There is moderate depth here. It does not fan out like the 2012 last year, but remains true and linear with a pinch of black pepper adorning the finish. Regal. -eRobertParker.com, December 2014

Brilliant dark red. Slightly reduced aromas of medicinal black cherry, blackberry, cocoa powder and crushed stone. Vibrant and fine-grained, with strong saline minerality contributing to the impression of inner-mouth tension. Finishes very long, with serious but ripe tannins and terrific limestone grip. This very refined wine is built for a slow evolution in bottle.

Bright crimson. Strong mineral element on the nose. Not at all sweet and perfumed. More of a sportsman – rigorous and muscular. Very pure and fresh. Sappy. Not flattering but speaks its mind. (JR)