The 2014 Frere et Soeur Bourgogne Rouge had not been racked though Jean-Nicolas assured that this cuvée was close to the final blend. It has a pleasant candied bouquet with bright red cherry fruit. The palate is smooth on the entry with simple red cherry and cranberry fruit with a full finish. Enjoy over the next couple of years. 84 points

Jean-Nicolas Méo stresses that for his négoce wines he does everything as though these were domaine wines, which is to say all of the vineyard work and harvesting plus of course the vinification and élevage duties. All but invisible wood sets off the markedly earthy aromas of various red berries and a hint of cassis. There is fine intensity to the relatively precise middle weight flavors that possess a touch youthful austerity. 86-89 points