Bright Luden's cherry on the nose, a bit rustic (probably due to youth), some tannic grip, good finish. Not a lot of complexity here.

Interesting spiced cherries on the nose, but a let down in the mouth. Light bodied and thin, mediocre finish.

Impressive for an inexpensive Burgundy! Nose of dark cherries with a bit of a medicinal hint, rich fruit on the palate with decent structure, and a long finish that kept me coming back for more. This is a real Burgundy bargain!

Had this one blind and was surprised at how good it was, especially when I found out it was a Beaujolais. The nose was earthy and complex with a depth I would not have expected. Soft and round in the mouth with beautiful fruit, and a long finish. Not sure if this is still available, but I'll be looking.

Aromas of cedar and earth with a bit of menthol, well balanced, integrated tannins. Overall a very nice wine.

Had this against the Alain Gras. This was supposed to be the better wine, but I thought the Alain beat it out by a small margin. Good raspberry and cherry fruit in the mouth with well balanced acids, good structure and a long finish. The place where it fell down a bit for me was the restrained nose. Maybe it will open up over time but for now its a touch on the reserved side.

Complex, deep notes of earth and barnyard, rich mouthfeel, balanced acids, good structure and a long finish. What's not to like!

This was in the same flight as the Faiveley Volnay Femiets and this one just inched past it's opponent. It was very similar in many ways, but had a bit more depth and structure. Like the Faiveley, the nose was complex with notes of earth and barnyard, rich gorgeous fruit in the mouth, and with a long finish to wrap up the show.

Complex with floral notes and a bit of cardamom on the nose, but somewhat reserved. This is a big, strutured wine and well balanced, with a long finish. I was a little put off by the restrained nose and by a slight sour note on the finish. A good wine all in all, but with its bloodlines, I expected more.

A gorgeous wine that is well built and delivers. Nose of earth and barnyard with a slightly spicy edge to it that gives it added interest and complexity. This wine is big and structured, yet well balanced. A long lingering finish tops it off.

Rated as the top wine by myself and many others at this tasting. Rich and full bodied, a complex nose with primary notes of cherries and earth, perfect balance and a mouthfull of beautiful fruit on the palate. This is a big wine that is enjoyable to drink now, but promises much more in the years to come.

Had this as a blind "cellar raid" wine at the tasting. Blew me away. Nearly everyone was convinced this was an aged Burgundy. Nose of raspberry, cherries and earth, with subtle tertiary notes that gave it a surprising complexity. Well structured, good fruit, long finish. What a delight!

Another blind "cellar raid" wine for the night. Excellent aged cabernet with some unusual notes that made some of us wonder what it was. Dark fruits, herbal, round and powerful. An excellent wine that is aging well.