Big, bold and finely concentrated, this shows both rich fruit and structured tannins. Notes of cherry, black plum and a touch of smoky wood come together in this wine that needs at least three years to show at its best. — (3/1/2013) —91

As befits the most ageworthy of the Beaujolais crus, this is concentrated, firmly tannic stuff. Black berry flavors vie with cranberry acidity and texture. On top of that, there is dark toast and spice. Although it doesn’t lose sight of the fruit, it certainly needs aging.——R.V.(11/1/2009)—— 90

While this is certainly structured, the wine shows green pepper flavors and very fresh raspberries, a product of the lightness of the vintage. It is attractive, offering some good freshness, but needs to be consumed now.——R.V.(9/1/2008)—— 87

A rich, rounded wine, benefiting from concentrated fruit. There are solid tannns, dark bitter cherry fruits, licorice and fine ripeness. The aftertaste is ripe and sweet.——R.V.(9/1/2008)—— 90