Vintus

Premier Cru, Côte de Beaune White

Chassagne-Montrachet "Morgeot"
“A creamy, buttery white, this also shows flavors of white flowers, lemon and mineral. Balanced, needing a year or two to integrate. Long aftertaste of citrus and mineral.” 90 Wine Spectator, December 2006

Chassagne-Montrachet "La Romanee"
“Spice and smoky oak greets the senses, leading to citrus, apricot and mineral shadings in this racy white. Rich yet still tight, leaving a glimpse of its potential on the long finish.” 92 wine Spectator, December 2006

Chassagne-Montrachet "Caillerets"
“Ripe aromas of peach, lemon, spices, minerals and crushed stone. Dense, fresh and spicy but tightly wound, with terrific tensile strength. The flavors of citrus peel and powdered stone are penetrating and persistent. This should be long-lived.” 92 International Wine Cellar, Sept/Oct 2006

“Attractive aromas of flowers, citrus and spice. The oak is well-integrated, with hazelnut and mineral notes emerging on the palate. Vibrant acidity drives the long finish.” 91 Wine Spectator, December 2006

“White flowers and an intense stoniness can be found on the fresh, elegant, pure and ultra classy flavors that merge seamlessly into an intense and explosive finish that really stains the palate. You can feel the energy of this wine and it really packs an impressive finishing punch. This is a sophisticated and very stylish effort that should age well over the medium term.” 90-92 Burghound, July 2006

Meursault "Genevrières"
“Rich, honeyed and very concentrated. The flavors border on apricot, with citronella, hazelnut, mineral and spice from new oak adding grace notes. Very creamy and long, with energy and a vibrant structure. Best from 2008 through 2005.” 94 Wine Spectator, January 2007

“Moderate reduction cannot completely hide the spicy, even seductive aromas of brown nut butter and ripe orchard fruit that dissolve into sweet, pure and gorgeously detailed middle weight flavors that exude minerality on the impressively transparent and long finish. This is a wine of finesse that is really quite fine.” 90-93 Burghound, July 2006

Meursault "Perrières"
”Racy, lean and rippling, with new oak dominating the lemon and mineral flavors for now. Very firm and intense, but all the elements are there. Refined finish. Give this time.” 93 Wine Spectator, January 2007

“Compelling aromas of lemon, tangerine, stone and spicy oak. Wonderfully ripe and concentrated, with brisk acidity giving crispness to the wine. Tightly wound and very pure, with dominant chalky, rocky flavors. From the highest part of Perrieres, notes Mounir Saouma. Finishes impressively broad, with a flavor of liquid stone saturating the entire palate. Like the Folatieres, this has alcohol close to 14%.” 93 International Wine Cellar, Sept/Oct 2006

“A background note of pain grillé frames ultra pure and perfumed high-toned aromas redolent of white flower and wet stone that reappears on the hallmark dry extract-infused flavors that are almost aggressive in their intense minerality, all wrapped in a powerful and exceptionally long finish. This has that extra dimension of the 'wow factor' going for it. In short, very impressive.” 91-93 “Sweet Spot Outstanding” Burghound, July 2006

Puligny-Montrachet "Les Folatières"
“Very appealing, from the butterscotch, spice and lemon aromas and flavors to the long, tasty finish, with fleeting hints of citronella and mineral elements in the middle. Beautifully balanced, long and classy.” 93 Wine Spectator, December 2006

“Background toast hints show off white flower and green fruit aromas and rich, elegant and intensely mineral-infused flavors that are delicious yet bone dry and exceptionally long. This is also a very classy effort built on a base of finesse rather than power.” 91 Burghound, July 2006

“Candied lemon peel and steely minerality on the nose. Richer and more accessible than the Caillerets but perhaps a bit less penetrating. Conveys a creamy old-viney texture and an impression of higher alcohol, but the thicker texture is supported by firm underlying minerality. Very long and ripe on the aftertaste.” 91 International Wine Cellar, Sept/Oct 2006

Puligny-Montrachet "Champ Gains"
“Aromatic nose of apple, honey, minerals and spices. Sweet and juicy, with exotic spice character buffered by sound acids. Fat and silky wine, finishing with classic dryness and terrific length.” 90-92 International Wine Cellar, Sept/Oct 2006

Saint-Aubin "En Remilly"
“Citrus and stony aromas. Pure and bracing but not hard, with juicy flavors of lemon peel, earth and steely minerals, along with a whiff of asparagus that is not excessively vegetal. This slightly herbal wine possesses good stuffing and length.” 88 International Wine Cellar, Sept/Oct 2006