Open and expressive, the 2018 Beaune 1er Cru Les Sizies bursts with aromas of cherries, smoked meats and forest floor. On the palate, it's medium to full-bodied, with a succulent core of fruit that's framed by supple, powdery tannins. This should drink well young.

Aromas of raspberry, cherries and dried herbs introduce the 2017 Beaune 1er Cru Les Sizies, a medium-bodied, chalky wine with a delicate core of tangy fruit and a moderately intense finish. A touch of asperity marks it out as one of de Montille's less successful 2017s, though it may well flesh out in bottle.

The 2016 Beaune 1er Cru Sizes includes one-third whole cluster fruit with 15% new oak. It has a well-defined bouquet with blackberry and boysenberry fruit, crushed stone tucked just underneath. The palate is medium-bodied with crunchy black fruit, a little brittle in texture, but there is plenty of freshness here. It just needs a little more flesh to come through and fill in the gaps on the finish.

The 2015 Beaune 1er Cru les Sizies is one-third whole cluster fruit matured in 15% new oak. It has a perfumed, floral bouquet with dried rose petal scents littered over the red cherry and wild strawberry fruit. The palate is medium-bodied with a gentle grip in the mouth, tart red cherries mixed with strawberry and a hint of spice towards the vibrant finish. An excellent wine from de Montille.

The 2014 Beaune 1er Cru les Sizies was hailed on and 40% of the crop was lost, necessitating rigorous sorting on a table de trie. It has fine volume and purity on the nose of red cherries, wild strawberry and wilted rose petals not holding back. There is nice definition here. The palate is crisp and fresh on the entry with a keen line of acidity. It remains taut and linear, fresh and saline in the mouth, with just a touch of reduction on the finish that will blow off with bottle age. Very fine.