"My friends that live for California Cabernets and the reds of Bordeaux consistently adore the wines of Bertrand Ambroise. These are not subtle, elegant, cherry and strawberry-filled wines, but rather, are dark, boisterous bruisers that make their presence felt through their power and intensity. Ambroise does not filter his whites and neither fines nor filters his reds. Both are left on their lees for a year and see 100% new oak." Robert Parker

Clos Vougeot
1998 $89.99 limited
"Succulent style, clean and fresh, with a lively midpalate that gains intensity. Medium-bodied, this chewy, dark-colored monster is packed to the rafters with toasted oak, tar, game, leather and crisp black and red berry notes. Tannic and explosive finish. Whoa! Best from 2005 through 2012." 91 The Wine Spectator 6/15/02
"Saturated deep ruby. Cooler, musky, rather cabernet-like aromas of cassis, black cherry, violet, mocha, dark chocolate and espresso. Very concentrated and dense but a bit monolithic today, with a medicinal black cherry flavor. Here, too, the acids seem lower, but the tannins are on the tough side. This was the ripest of his '98s, notes Ambroise." 88-92 Steve Tanzer, International Wine Cellar 3/4-00
1997 $89.99 very limited
"The medium to dark ruby-colored 1997 Clos Vougeot's nose is composed of over-ripe red fruit aromas. This fat, verging on flabby, hyper-dense, thick, and medium to full-bodied wine is not one to lay away in the cellar. Jellied cherries, blackberries, and cumin-like spices are found in this sur-maturite-laced, slightly warm offering. It is hedonism incarnate, opulent, sensual, and a wine that will require drinking in the short term. Projected maturity: now-2004." 90-93 Robert Parker, The Wine Advocate #125

Corton Rognets
2001 $91.99 very limited
2000 $86.99 limited
"Full medium ruby. Reduced, wild aromas of game and nutty oak. Fat and sweet in the mouth; a bit less muscular and more complex than usual for this cuvee at this stage. Not hugely dense or structured, and thus rather pliant and '97-like. Finishes with substantial chewy, ripe tannins. The yield here was just 28 hectoliters per hectare, according to Ambroise, and the wine has 14% natural alcohol and a low pH of 3.3." 89-91 Steve Tanzer, International Wine Cellar 3/4-02
1998 $79.99 limited
"Saturated ruby-purple, possibly the darkest wine I tasted in Burgundy in November. Superripe aromas of kirsch, black raspberry and violet; distinctly liqueur-like. Huge and dense, with almost confectionery sweetness. The wine's texture reminded me of cabernet yet it's vibrant and not at all monolithic or heavy. Powerful underlying structure. Finishes very long; the huge tannins are ripe and chewy. These vines were the most affected by rot in '98 and required the most severe triage, says Ambroise, who believes this wine will age for a very long time." 91-94 Steve Tanzer, International Wine Cellar 3/4-00
1997 $86.99 very limited
80 cases imported "A dark, verging on black-colored 1997 Corton Le Rognet reveals roasted, stone, earth, licorice, blackberry, and road tar aromas. Super-ripe, yet not over-ripe like the Clos Vougeot, it saturates the palate with its powerful, dark flavors. This massive Pinot Noir nectar is full-bodied, oily-textured, and possesses immensely sweet and ripe tannins. Anticipated maturity: 2002-2010." 92-94 Robert Parker, The Wine Advocate #125
1990 $149.99 very limited
"If you are young, have fine genes for longevity, and exercise seriously, you may want to splurge on a few bottles of Ambroise's 1990 Corton-Le Rognets. The color is black. After coaxing, the nose reveals scents of black-cherries, minerals, and truffles. In the mouth, the wine is nearly too extracted. There are gobs of fruit and considerable tannin. A minimum of 10 years of cellaring will be required for this full-bodied, massively constituted red burgundy to reach its apogee. For those readers who have refused to buy burgundy because it lacked richness, weight, and aging potential - here's your chance. Anticipated maturity: 2000-2025." 94 Robert Parker, The Wine Advocate #83
"A ferocious, grand red Burgundy, made in a modern, muscular, bold, rich and concentrated style. Inky black in color, extraordinarily deep in aromas, showing a mineral, wet earth and terroir character that fights its way through the tannic, powerful Cabernet-like structure. If you like your Pinots delicate, stay away. But you won't regret cellaring this balanced monster until 2010. It reminds me of a fine Roman?e Conti or La T?che, or perhaps Corton Rognet from Bertrand Ambroise." 97 The Wine Spectator 5/15/98
1989 $139.99 very limited

Vosne Romanee Daumodes
1999 $42.99 very limited
1997 $39.99 very limited
"Red-ruby color. Fresh, pungent cassis aroma; this smells more like a '96 than a '97. Juicy, firm and intensely flavored; solidly structured and a bit drier than the above wine. But more concentrated." Steve Tanzer, International Wine Cellar 3/4-99
1996 $39.99 very limited
1995 $39.99 very limited

Vougeot les Cras
2001 $71.99 very limited
1998 $59.99 very limited

Nuits St Georges Argillieres
2000 $64.99 very limited
"Medium ruby. Blackberry, cranberry, bitter chocolate and black pepper on the nose, lifted by a floral element. Rich and oaky in the middle, with a mineral aspect. On the austere side today, but finishes with very good length. 87-90 Steve Tanzer, International Wine Cellar 3/4-02
1999 $62.99 very limited
"The medium to dark ruby-colored 1999 Nuits-St.-Georges Clos Des Argillieres has a lively, floral, red berry-scented nose. New oak, tangy currants, blackberries, and fresh herbs can be found in its medium-bodied personality. This structured wine is flavorful, expressive, and harmonious. Drink it over the next 8 years." 88-90 Robert Parker, The Wine Advocate #135
"Ruby-red. Roasted, sappy red fruits, smoke and leather on the complex nose. Juicy, bright and spicy but tightly wound today, with very primary flavors of cassis and violet. Finishes firmly tannic and long. 90(+?) Steve Tanzer, International Wine Cellar 3/4-01

Nuits St Georges en Rue de Chaux
2001 $59.99 very limited
2000 $54.99 very limited
1999 $53.99 very limited
"The prosciuto-scented 1999 Nuits-St.-Georges En Rue de Chaux is a dense, medium-bodied wine. Spice, flowers, blackberries, and tar can be found in its intense flavor profile. It is concentrated, well-balanced, and boisterous. Anticipated maturity: 2003-2010." 88-90 Robert Parker, The Wine Advocate #135
"Bright medium ruby. Sappy aromas of black cherry, blackberry, licorice and violet, with a suggestion of dried fruits. Full and lively, with repeating black fruit flavors. Finishes with substantial, toothcoating, still-tight tannins that will require at least five or six years of patience. 90+ Steve Tanzer, International Wine Cellar 3/4-01
1998 $51.99 very limited
1995 $45.99 very limited
175 cases made ?The dark, almost black, Nuits-St.-Georges Rue De Chaux reveals an austere, almost brooding nose of burnt wood and black fruits (similar to unsweetened licorice) and an austere, masculine, chewy, tannic, dark berry-filled mouth. Full-bodied and thick, this wine requires 5-7 years of cellaring before being enjoyed over the subsequent 7-9 years. This wine (not one for the faint-hearted) was aged in 100% new oak and is an intense, tannic, robust wine that demands a few years of cellaring before being consumed.? 88-90 Robert Parker, The Wine Advocate #111

Nuits St Georges Vaucrains
2001 $69.99 very limited
2000 $64.99 very limited
"Medium ruby. Nuanced nose combines black fruits, violet, pepper and tarry, smoky oak. Sweeter, suppler and more delicate than the foregoing samples, but a wine of very good rather than outstanding density and complexity. The tannins are fine and hit the palate later. 88-90 Steve Tanzer, International Wine Cellar 3/4-02

Nuits St Georges Vieilles Vignes
1999 $42.99 very limited
1998 $39.99 very limited
1995 $44.99 very limited
?Aged in 75% new oak, the dark, medium-bodied Nuits-St.-Georges displays mocha and dark spices on the nose and an intense, muscular, rugged, thick-textured mouth crammed with chewy, spicy black fruits yet surprisingly, it has a certain elegance. Drink 2002-2009.? Robert Parker, The Wine Advocate #111

Nuits St Georges
2001 $41.99 very limited
2000 $37.99 limited
1999 $36.99 limited
"Full ruby. Spicy aromas of blackberry, violet, bitter chocolate, Oriental spices and mint. Dense and sweet, with ripe but bright black fruit flavors. Finishes with sweet tannins and very good persistence." Steve Tanzer, International Wine Cellar 3/4-01
1998 $35.99 limited
"Saturated ruby to the rim! Deeper-pitched aromas of black raspberry, blackberry, violet and chocolate; ripe verging on roasted. Fat, sweet and layered, with a chocolatey richness and unusual density for a village wine. But there no shortage of vinosity here. Finishes with substantial but fine tannins and strong fruit." Steve Tanzer, International Wine Cellar 3/4-00

Beaune Desiree
1999 $34.99 limited
"Ruby-red. Ripe aromas of cassis, chocolate and earth. Chewy, pliant and nicely concentrated. Finishes with substantial but supple tannins and good length." Steve Tanzer, International Wine Cellar 3/4-01

Cote de Nuits Villages
2000 $25.99 limited
1999 $24.99 very limited
""The ruby-colored 1999 Cotes de Nuits-Villages has a spicy, dark fruit-laden nose with a touch of something that I can only describe as roast chicken. Medium-bodied, juicy, and ripe, this wine has excellent depth to its red and black fruit-dominated character. It is structured and has loads of tannin, but appears to have the requisite fruit to cope with it. Drink it over the next 5 years." Robert Parker, The Wine Advocate #135
1997 $24.99 very limited

Bourgogne
2001 $16.99 available

Corton Charlemagne
2000 $109.99 very limited
"Harvested at over 14% natural potential alcohol, the 2000 Corton-Charlemagne is unquestionably an outstanding wine. It bursts from the glass with loads of apples, spices, and toast scents. This intense, medium to full-bodied, chewy-textured wine is crammed with apple pulp, pears, lemons, and copious quantities of spices. It is an opulent wine with a zesty personality. Projected maturity: 2004-2012." 92-94 Robert Parker, The Wine Advocate #138
1999 $109.99 limited
"Hints of toast can be detected in the deep, rich, white fruit-dominated aromas of the 1999 Corton-Charlemagne. This concentrated, broad, juicy, medium-bodied wine has outstanding depth and a powerful, mineral-dominated flavor profile. It is pure, detailed, well-delineated, and finishes with a long, lemon-flavored finish. Drink it over the next 6-7 years." 90-91 Robert Parker, The Wine Advocate #133
1998 $99.99 very limited
"As is generally the case, Bertrand Ambroise's 1998 Corton-Charlemagne is a big success. Harvested at 13% natural potential alcohol, it displays a floral, spice-laden nose. This broad, concentrated, expressive, and intense wine is medium to full-bodied, and has an extremely long, well-focused finish. Liquid minerals, anise, and ripe pears can be discerned throughout its extensive personality. Projected maturity: now-2007+." 89-91 Robert Parker, The Wine Advocate #128
1997 $91.99 very limited
200 cases made "Buttered toast, vanilla beans, anise, and honeysuckle blossoms are found in the 1997 Corton-Charlemagne's nose. It is a huge, dense, oak-laden, concentrated, and extremely dense wine. Its super-spicy flavor profile is loaded with poached pears, caramelized apples, and minerals whose flavors last throughout its exceedingly persistent finish. Projected maturity: now-2006." 90-92 Robert Parker, The Wine Advocate #123

Meursault Tillets
1999 $45.99 limited

Meursault Virielles
2000 $45.99 limited

St Romain
2001 $29.99 available
2000 $26.99 available
1999 $26.99 available
1997 $16.49 very limited
"The 1997 St. Romain Chardonnay (harvested in early October) has an intense, mineral-laden nose. This broad, medium-bodied, well-focused, and dense wine has excellent depth and richness. Flowers and gravel-like flavors can be found in its refreshing character." Robert Parker, The Wine Advocate #123

Haut Cotes de Nuits
2001 $24.99 available
2000 $22.99 available
"Harvested on the 30th of September, the 2000 Bourgogne Hautes Cotes de Nuits reveals a rich, smoky, mineral-scented nose. This wine has excellent depth to its mineral, toast, and citrus fruit-flavored personality. It is bright yet concentrated, and has excellent amplitude as well as a long, lush finish. Drink it over the next 5 years." Robert Parker, The Wine Advocate #138
1999 $22.99 limited

Ladoix les Grechons
2000 $28.99 very limited
"Ambroise's premier cru Ladoix Les Grechons is consistently one of the finest values to be found in white Burgundies. The 2000 displays loads of spicy minerals intermingled with fresh thyme in its aromatics. It is medium to full-bodied, chewy, and velvety-textured. This concentrated, deep wine is broad and exhibits copious amounts of gravel, toasted nuts, butter, stones, and poached pears. It is a big wine, particularly for the vintage, yet reveals excellent balance and a harmonious character. Drink it over the next 8 years." 90-91 Robert Parker, The Wine Advocate #138
1999 $26.99 very limited
"The 1999 Ladoix Les Grechons was vinified and aged entirely in new oak barrels. It has a delightful nose made up of minerals, almonds, hazelnuts, spices, and white flowers. This rich, medium-bodied, and silky-textured wine is deep, broad, and has excellent to outstanding amplitude and length. Minerals and assorted nuts can be discerned in its otherwise white fruit-flavored personality. Drink it over the next 5-7 years." 88-90 Robert Parker, The Wine Advocate #133

Bourgogne Blanc
2001 $18.99 limited
2000 $17.99 very limited
"The 2000 Bourgogne Chardonnay was fermented and aged entirely in 500 liter barrels, half of which were new. It offers ripe, spiced apple aromas and a tangy, medium-bodied character. This smoky, mineral, pear, apple, and lemon-flavored wine is fat, fresh, and highly expressive. It is unquestionably one of the finest generic Bourgognes of the vintage. Drink it over the next 5 years." Robert Parker, The Wine Advocate #138
1999 $16.99 limited