2022, Domaine Pernot Belicard, BEAUNE, 1er Cru, 'Pertuisots'Mid lemon colour. A little touch of oak, a more generous fruit, soft white orchard fruit, I think this will become more opulent with time, but there is enough acidity behind, and good length. *** 89 92 Jasper Morris MW, Inside Burgundy. Drinking Window: 2025 2027

Crimson purple

rich and powerful in the mouth

with a velvety attack that segues into a vibrant

130g/l residual sugar

Full body and lots of depth and texture

2021 was an excellent vintage for Sauternes

Well balanced

and clear minerality in its slate texture

and very well made

the 2023 Charmes-Chambertin les Mazoyères Grand Cru comes from the oldest vines on the estate

rose petals and candied orange peel

but looking good