Given land prices in Burgundy today, the creation of a fine domaine without benefit of inheritance seems almost impossible. Almost. Jacques Seysses managed, beginning in the mid 1960's, and today this Morey based domain has enviable 12ha, including parcels in 5 Grand Crus. Seysses doesn't use press-wines, keeps the fermentation and cuvasion relatively cool, and racks as often as necessary in order to get rid of savoury flavours - yet he does (like his friend Aubert de Villaine at DRC) use all the stems and he also uses new, lightly toasted wood. The result is often wine of relatively pale colour and soft texture, yet great depth, fruit and refinement.

An overtly floral-suffused nose reflects additional aromas of plum, dark cherry and warm earth nuances. The delicious, suave and palate coating middle weight flavors also possess a highly attractive texture while displaying fine length on the raspy, dusty and youthfully austere finale that is even more firmly structured. Date: Jan 2022; Drink: 2030+; Issue: 85; Comments: Rating 90-92 Points; Allen Meadows; Burghound

In bottle. A blend from Millandes, Sorbè, Ruchots, Chaffots. Lovely deep crimson purple, with a delicious opulent but precise and balanced nose. Very exciting. I like the depth of flavour and the freshness of taste with crystalline energy behind. Excellent aftertaste. Date: Dec 2021; Rating: 94 Points; Insideburgundy.com