The 2012 Clos St. Philibert is a very pretty bottle of Bourgogne blanc that offers up lovely soil signature this year and a very succulent personality. The very stylish nose wafts from the glass in a mix of pear, a touch of tangerine, a fine base of chalky soil tones, dried flowers and a bit of high end smokiness. On the palate the wine is deep, full-bodied and nicely concentrated, with crisp acids, a fine core and lovely length and grip. A very serious example of Bourgogne. 2014-2020+. 88 points

The 2012 Hautes Côtes de Nuits Blanc has a fragrant bouquet with scents of lemon thyme and minerals - impressive for a "Hautes Côtes". The palate is medium-bodied and here, the 15% new oak just leaves an impression but does not obscure the fresh citrus fruit. This should offer pleasant drinking over the next two or three years. 87-89 points