Esmonin/Frédéric Ruchottes-Chambertin Grand Cru 2020

93 points Allen Meadows (Burghound): "(from a .52 ha parcel of 50+ year old vines). Subtle but perceptible wood influence can be found on the spicier still and more elegant aromas of purple fruit, truffle and pretty floral wisps. There is excellent verve to the intense, and intensely stony, flavors that retain very good delineation on the impressively long and less austere finale. This is really quite good and should amply reward extended cellaring. Drink: 2032+. (Jan 2022)"

Bill Nanson (Burgundy Report): "From below the Clos de Ruchottes of Rousseau and near the Mazis of Faiveley. Deep colour. Such a deep nose too – darker red fruit, almost cushioned. Extra in all directions, with more sweetness to this fruit. A wine that plays over the tongue. Extra in the finish – simply a wine with extra in all directions – textbook grand cru. (Nov 2021)" N.B. Nanson does not use point scores.