The 2019 Beaune 1er Cru Les Cents Vignes has turned out quite nicely, mingling aromas of plums and red berries with hints of warm spices. Medium-bodied, bright and lively, with tangy acids and powdery tannins, it's another charming middleweight from this domaine.

The 2010 Beaune Les Cent Vignes flows across the palate with gorgeous layers of dark red fruit, menthol, tar, licorice and sweet spices. It boasts considerable depth and richness to match its clean, layered finish. This is a terrific showing. Anticipated maturity: 2015-2025. The 2010 harvest at Bitouzet-Prieur started on September 25 for the whites and the 26th for the reds. The domaine lost 35% of its production in 2010, echoing an all-too common theme throughout Burgundy. None of the 2010 reds were chaptalized, and the wines were racked once, just after the malos. New oak levels were slightly higher in 2010 as a reflection of lower overall yields, and range from 25-40%. Some of the 2010 reds were bottled in November 2011. Those wines have been assigned final scores. I tasted all of the other 2010 reds from barrel. The wines, still in barrel at the time of my tastings, were scheduled to be bottled between January and March 2012. I also tasted the 2010 Volnay Caillerets, but it was too reduced to accurately evaluate. Importer: Rosenthal Wine Merchant, Pine Plains, NY; tel. (800) 910-1990

The 2010 Beaune Les Cent Vignes flows across the palate with gorgeous layers of dark red fruit, menthol, tar, licorice and sweet spices. It boasts considerable depth and richness to match its clean, layered finish. This is a terrific showing. Anticipated maturity: 2015-2025. The 2010 harvest at Bitouzet-Prieur started on September 25 for the whites and the 26th for the reds. The domaine lost 35% of its production in 2010, echoing an all-too common theme throughout Burgundy. None of the 2010 reds were chaptalized, and the wines were racked once, just after the malos. New oak levels were slightly higher in 2010 as a reflection of lower overall yields, and range from 25-40%. Some of the 2010 reds were bottled in November 2011. Those wines have been assigned final scores. I tasted all of the other 2010 reds from barrel. The wines, still in barrel at the time of my tastings, were scheduled to be bottled between January and March 2012. I also tasted the 2010 Volnay Caillerets, but it was too reduced to accurately evaluate.Importer: Rosenthal Wine Merchant, Pine Plains, NY; tel. (800) 910-1990

The 2009 Beaune Les Cent Vignes opens with a burst of dark red fruit. The intensity of the fruit drops off a touch on the mid-palate and finish, but this is still a tasty wine that is best appreciated for its flashy, up-front fruit. According to Francois Bitouzet, Les Cent Vignes is a very sensitive parcel where the final phase of ripening can occur quickly. Bitouzet was forced to replant 1/3rd of the vineyard following the devastating December 2009 frost. Anticipated maturity: 2014-2022. Importer: Rosenthal Wine Merchant, Pine Plains, NY; tel. (800) 910-1990

The ruby-colored 1999 Beaune Cents Vignes has a demure nose of minerals and blackberries. This delicate, light to medium-bodied wine is feminine, displays good richness, and has supple, sweet tannins. Candied orange rinds, cherries, and black raspberries can be found in its flavorful personality. Anticipated maturity: now-2004. Importer: Neal Rosenthal Wine Merchant, New York, NY; tel. (800) 910-1990.