2023, Domaine Bruno Clair, CHAMBOLLE-MUSIGNY, 'Les Véroilles'

Firm reduction renders the nose impossible to assess. More interesting are the super-fine and beautifully delineated flavours that possess a borderline aggressive minerality that is akin to rolling a small pebble around the mouth while delivering good persistence on the markedly austere finale, indeed this is almost severe at present and may be more than some find to their taste. 87-90 Burghound.

Mid purple, a supple elegance on the nose. More fluid than the Marsannays. The oak sits prettily on top of the graceful red fruit, with a little coconut too. A fine finish, not massively concentrated, and lower acidity than some years, but this will make a most attractive bottle of Chambolle. Drink from 2027-2032. **** 90-92 Jasper Morris MW, Inside Burgundy.

Aromas of rose petals, orange zest and red berries introduce the 2023 Chambolle-Musigny Les Veroilles, a medium-bodied, lively and ethereal wine that perfectly reflects this higher-altitude, stony terroir, concluding with a mouthwateringly saline finish. 90-91 William Kelley, Wine Advocate. 

The 2023 Chambolles-Musigny Les Veroilles has a well-defined bouquet with mainly red fruit. An appealing mineralité comes through with aeration. The palate is well balanced with good concentration and firm grip, lightly spiced with a touch of sour cherry on the slightly short finish. Give this two or three years in bottle. 89-91 Neal Martin.