Chambertin Vieille Vigne Jean-Marie Fourrier 2014 (1.5L)

91-93 Points, Wine Advocate: "The 2014 Chambertin Grand Cru is not quite as expressive on the nose as the Clos-de-Bèze, but it gradually opens with red cherries mingling with raspberry coulis and fresh fig. The palate is medium-bodied with a saline entry and a fresh line of acidity, gently building in the mouth with a slightly meaty, structured finish. Very fine, though the Clos-de-Beze has the refinement." 12/15

92-95 Points, Stephen Tanzer, Vinous: "Healthy medium red. More closed and less exotic than the Clos de Bèze. Dense, sappy and thick but youthfully tight, with the plum and redcurrant flavors showing much less obvious sweetness than the Clos de Bèze or Cherbaudes. This is more austere, with the serious tannins currently cutting off the fruit. I'd like to see this again in a year or two." 01/16

92-94 Points, Allen Meadows, Burghound: "Like the Clos de Bèze moderate wood can be found on the brooding nose of black pinot fruit that is liberally laced by notes of earth and animale nuances. The lush and very generous medium weight plus flavors possess both good energy and fine precision while delivering excellent power and minerality on the balanced, long and youthfully austere finale. Once again I would suggest buying this only if you have the intent of aging it for at least 8 years or so." 01/16