2021 Griotte-Chambertin, Joseph Roty

The 2021 Griotte-Chambertin Grand Cru is especially good, bursting with aromas of red berries, cherries and plums mingled with peony, rose petals and spices. Full-bodied, supple and seamless, with an unctuous core of lively, perfumed fruit framed by melting tannins, it concludes with a long and perfumed finish. In its entirely different style, it's every bit as good as its 2020 counterpart. As readers may remember, it derives from a tiny enclave surrounded on three sides by Domaine Fourrier's parcel. ~ (96) William Kelley, Robert Parker's Wine Advocate 1-18-2024

~ (95) Neal Martin, Vinous 11-1-2023

While not quite as toasty as the Mazy, the wood influence isn't shy on the more elegant, cooler and spicier red berry fruit aromas where a floral top note can be discerned. The sleek and gorgeously textured medium-bodied flavors exude evident minerality on the beautifully delineated finale that also displays a sour cherry character. This is quite classy though a wine that is also going to require patience. ~ (93) Allen Meadows, Burghound 1-10-2024