2023, Domaine Bruno Clair, GEVREY-CHAMBERTIN, 1er Cru, 'Clos du Fonteny', (MONOPOLE)

The high-toned and admirably pure nose consists of ultra-fresh red cherry, floral and softly spiced aromas. The racy, intense and beautifully well-detailed medium weight flavours possess a refined, even sophisticated, mouthfeel while delivering outstanding length on the stony, moderately austere and balanced finale. This always ages well and the 2023 version should as well. Sweet spot outstanding. 91-94 Burghound.

Beautiful colour here, a darker crimson, and the fruit is magical. Perfectly on the red and black cusp while the whole bunches add a floral note. The Clos du Fonteny is on terrific form today with a fine balance of acidity to finish, alongside balanced tannins. A fine long aftertaste. Drink from 2030-2036. ***** (5 stars) Jasper Morris MW, Inside Burgundy.

Aromas of sweet red berries, cherries, rose petal and peony introduce the 2023 Gevrey-Chambertin 1er Cru Clos du Fonteny, a medium-bodied, satiny and vibrant wine that's fine-boned, succulent and saline. After the more structured 2022, the 2023 wears its heart on its sleeve. 92-94 William Kelley, Wine Advocate.

The 2023 Gevrey-Chambertin Clos du Fonteny 1er Cru has around 50% whole bunch in the blend. Here, the stems are just a little more apparent, leaning more toward the vegetable side (in a good manner). The palate is medium-bodied and very linear, a little slender for a Premier Cru... Hopefully it will flesh out during the remainder of its time in barrel. 90-92 Neal Martin.