2022 Arlaud Morey-St-Denis Millandes

A paler pink to ruby colour. The nose has a few white pepper touches to the alpine strawberry fruit. A very graceful perfume, then a more structured wine beneath. Several little waves of flavour, entirely in fresh red fruit. Drink from 2030-2036. 91-94 points

The 2022 Morey-Saint-Denis Les Millandes 1er Cru has one-third whole bunches. Brambly red fruit, sous-bois and light chalky scents on the nose that feels quite strict at the moment. The palate is medium-bodied with firm tannins. There’s mainly black fruit here, plus cedar and graphite, rather "serious" towards the finish. Fine, but it will require bottle age. 90-92 points