94 Allen Meadows - Burghound

"This compelling effort exhibits outstanding aromatic complexity with a spicy yet cool and ripe nose of essence of red pinot fruit, violet and truffle aromas. The clean, detailed and elegant flavors are given lift by the almost aggressively mineral-driven and hugely long finish that is at once velvety and linear. This is a stunning wine that is text book Ruchottes in character."

94 Antonio Galloni - Vinous

"The 2009 Ruchottes-Chambertin bursts from the glass with dark red fruit, violets, mint and crushed rocks. There is a sense of wildness and pure unrestrained energy that is beautiful to behold. The 2009 needs time to finds its center, but when it does everything works beautifully. Here, too, the 2009 is very closed in on itself. Layers of fruit build effortlessly to the intense, saline finish. This is another hugely promising wine from Philippe Pacalet. Anticipated maturity: 2019-2034."