A discreet application of wood suffuses the ripe, cool and fresh aromas of spiced plum, various dark berries and a plethora of spice and floral scents. The delicious, intense and equally sleek medium weight flavors possess even better mid-palate density thanks to the abundance of sappy dry extract that buffers the firm but fine tannins shaping the youthfully austere and sneaky long finale. Excellent. ~ (94) Allen Meadows, Burghound 1-1-2024

The 2022 Marsannay L'Ancestrale has a detailed bouquet with black cherries, blackcurrant juice and hints of brine blossoming in the glass despite not having been racked. The medium-bodied palate has finely sculpted tannins, cohesive and delineated with a smudge of dark chocolate towards the finish. Superb. ~ (93) Neal Martin, Vinous 1-1-2024