From one of Chambolle’s best premier crus, this is a very complete wine, its tannins kept in balance with ripe strawberry and plum jelly flavors. It is ripe and full, hinting at concentration of minerality and structure, but already opening out well.——R.V.(12/31/2010)—— 92

A wine that looks, from its dark color, to be supremely powerful, but which, to taste, shows much more of the elegance of Chambolle-Musigny. There are flavors of red peppers, red fruits and a light amount of toast. It is delicious, fresh and well balanced. ——R.V.(9/1/2005)—— 91

A ripe, voluptuous wine with layers of new wood and dry tannins which offset the richness. Although the wood is strong, it is an overall well-balanced wine.——R.V.(9/1/2004)—— 88

This Savigny-les-Beaune-based negociant owns a little over five acres in Chambolle-Musigny. The 1999 Les Baudes is big, with deep color and a solid structure—appropriate for a wine coming from vines situated just below Bonnes Mares. Ripe, perfumed fruits and well-integrated tannins suggest this will be ready to drink in the next two or three years. ——R.V.(11/1/2002)—— 90