(92-95 points) A fine mid purple of medium intensity. The nose has a class that brings one back towards Vosne-Romanee. Alpine strawberries and similarly fine boned raspberries. In the mouth the proximity to Musigny is more evident as the fruit broadens out. A good fruit/tannin/acid blend and fine persistence.

(91-94 points) Airy, cool and strikingly pure aromas speak of the essence of red currant, rose petal, acacia, anise and a hint of allspice character. The super-sleek, intense and precise middleweight flavors exude more evident minerality though not the same power or muscle, all wrapped in a chalky, saline, chiseled and sneaky long and youthfully austere finale. This is very classy and in contrast to the Noirots, the epitome of 'Chambolleness'.

(90-92 points) The 2021 Chambolle-Musigny La Combe d'Orveaux Vieilles Vignes 1er Cru is airy and gracious in feel, with attractive, lifted aromatics and plenty of bright acids. White pepper, chalk, dried herbs and red-toned fruit all run through a decidedly taut, saline Chambolle that is going to need a few years to soften