"A potential superstar may be emerging. It is no secret why this estate's wines have become superb as opposed to merely good. The domaine now practices extensive crop thinning, with average yields of under 30 hectoliters per hectare, even in abundant vintages. These are powerful, rich wines that are bottled early to protect their intense, concentrated fruit. Confuron enjoyed stunning success in such tough years as 1991 and 1992, as well as in 1993. The daughter of the late Jean-Jacques Confuron, Sophie Meunier, and her husband, Alain, deserve many a kudo for this domaine's remarkable renaissance. For three consecutive years this estate has bottled its wines without fining or filtration. Additionally, the wines are only racked before bottling, so there is 15-18 months of extended lees contact. The grand crus are aged in 100% new French oak, and the premier crus in 80%. One of Burgundy's finest estates, the Meuniers are doing everything to ensure the highest quality wines emerge." Robert Parker

Romanee St Vivant
1999??????? $162.99??????? very limited
"Medium ruby. Deep, sappy aromas of black raspberry, plum and cocoa powder. Thick, lush and seamless but sappy and vibrant. Offers lovely inner-mouth verve for a wine this dense. Finishes with graceful, dusty tannins and superb chocolatey persistence." 93 3/4-02
"The dark ruby-colored 1999 Romanee-St.-Vivant displays raspberry, cherry, and blackberry aromas intermingled with freshly cut flowers. Medium to full-bodied and extremely spicy, this wine is packed with blackberries and black cherries. It is refined yet firm and highly structured. Its oak-laden finish reveals some alcoholic warmth. Anticipated maturity: 2004-2010." 89-92 Robert Parker, The Wine Advocate #135
1998?? ???? $159.99??? ??? very limited
"Produced from vines planted in 1922 (the same parcel as that of Domaine Leroy), the medium to dark ruby-colored 1998 Romanee-St.-Vivant has floral, red fruit aromas. Blackberries and cherries can be found in this highly expressive, well-balanced, and elegant offering. While it possesses a firm, tannic backbone, it is covered in loads of lush fruit. Drink it over the next 8 years." 91 Robert Parker, The Wine Advocate #129
1997??????? $172.99?????? very limited
"Deep ruby-red. Penetrating aromas of raspberry, violet, minerals and cocoa powder. Juicy, sweet and dense; harmonious from the outset. Rather gently styled for this wine, but the longest of these '97s. Finishes with suave, very fine tannins." 90 Steve Tanzer, International Wine Cellar 3/4-99
1996 ?????? $199.99??? ??? very limited
"This is a stunning wine. This dark ruby colored beauty displays a beguiling nose of roses, violets, perfume, and candied red fruits that is followed by a super-ripe (sur-maturite!), unbelievably classy, and splendidly balanced character. Its mouth-coating, powerful (yet elegant), rich, and plump flavor profile is jam-packed with red and black fruits, flowers, and silky tannins that persist throughout its defined and amazingly long finish. This magnificent wine is a testimony to Meunier's dedication, work-ethic, and huge talent. Anticipated maturity: 2004-2012+. Bravo!" 94-96 Robert Parker, The Wine Advocate #118

Clos Vougeot
2000? ????? $94.99???? ?? very limited
1999??????? $79.99????? ? very limited
"The medium to dark ruby-colored 1999 Clos Vougeot has demure blackberry aromas. This delicate, feminine wine offers floral (mostly violets) and spice flavors in its otherwise cassis-oriented character. It is firm, foursquare, and has loads of tannin. Drink it between 2005 and 2010." 88-91 Robert Parker, The Wine Advocate #135
1998 ?????? $89.99?? ???? limited
1997??????? $94.99 ?????? limited
"The 1997 Clos Vougeot is dark ruby-colored and reveals spicy, black fruit aromas. On the palate, it is super-ripe (verging on over-ripe), dense, fat, candied, jellied, and crammed with a compote of cherry fruit. Its oily-textured, medium to full-bodied personality ends on a grilled, oak-laden finish. Anticipated maturity: now-2004." 90 Robert Parker, The Wine Advocate #125
"Very perfumed and spicy, even exotic, showing sandalwood, black olive and cherry underscored by firm tannins and lively acidity. Sleek and refined, with a density that bodes well for the future. Best from 2001 through 2007. 165 cases made." 93 The Wine Spectator 9/30/99
1996? ????? $89.99????? ? very limited
"Produced from a parcel located behind the vineyard's famous chateau, this wine is medium-to-dark ruby-colored and reveals, spicy, rich, and candied red fruit aromas. This dense, powerful, thickly-textured, and full-bodied wine is crammed with chocolate-covered black cherries, blackberries, cassis, fresh herbs, and notes of earth. It is concentrated, backward, dense, mouth-filling, and possesses an extremely long and supple tannin packed finish. Projected maturity: 2003-2010." 91-93 Robert Parker, The Wine Advocate #118

Nuits St Georges Boudots
2000? ????? $62.99??? ??? very limited
1998 ?????? $59.99????? ? very limited
"Deep ruby. Black raspberry, roasted meat, chocolate and smoky oak on the nose. Dense and solid, yet comes across as more delineated than the Confuron Vosne Romanee Beaumonts; strong flavors of blackberry and cassis. Finishes with ripe, sweet tannins." 89-92 Steve Tanzer, International Wine Cellar 3/4-00
1997??????? $58.99??? ??? very limited

Nuits St Georges Chaboeufs
1998 ?????? $55.99??? ??? very limited
1997? ????? $56.99????? ? very limited
"Good ruby-red. Higher-pitched, floral/spicy aromas of blackberry and violet; the freshest to this point. Sweet berry and violet flavors offer good cut and delineation. Fresh, subtle and nicely balanced, with the oak more successfully integrated. Showing well today." The Wine Spectator 3/4-99
1996? ????? $59.99?? ???? very limited
"This wine is ruby/purple-colored and reveals aromas of freshly cut flowers, blackberries, and hints of road tar. Its chewy-textured, medium-to-full-bodied, and structured personality is layered with black fruits, cherries, and traces of raw meat. I admired this wine's power and depth of fruit. It should evolve beautifully. Projected maturity: 2001-2006." 89-91 Robert Parker, The Wine Advocate #118
1995 ?????? $49.99????? ? very limited
"Aromatically nutty and minerally, the medium ruby-colored Nuits-St.-Georges Les Chaboeufs (aged in 40% new oak) exhibits a silky-textured, elegant, direct, clean, lively and fresh personality filled with tangy cherries. Drink now-2005." 88-90 Robert Parker, The Wine Advocate #111??
1994? ????? $44.99?? ???? very limited

Nuits St Georges Fleurieres
2000 ?????? $44.99? ????? very limited
1998??????? $43.99?? ???? limited
1997??????? $44.99???? ?? very limited

Chambolle Musigny
2000??????? $45.99????? ? limited
1999 ?????? $44.99 ?????? limited
"The blackberry and plum-scented, medium to dark ruby-colored 1999 Chambolle-Musigny is a medium-bodied, satin-textured wine. Juicy blueberries and blackberries can be found in this firm yet delicious offering. Drink it over the next 5 years." Robert Parker, The Wine Advocate #135
1998 ?????? $43.99?????? very limited
1997??????? $44.99??????? very limited
1996 ?????? $47.99??? ??? very limited
"Meunier informed me that vintage in and vintage out, this parcel always produces 38 hectoliters/hectare. It offers an extremely appealing nose of violets and blackberries drenched in mocha that gives way to a ripe, dense, feminine, medium-to-full-bodied, and refined character filled with sweet blueberries and raspberries. It also possesses a thick texture, excellent concentration, and lovely soft tannins. Anticipated maturity: now-2004." Robert Parker, The Wine Advocate #118

Cotes de Nuits Villages
2000 ?????? $26.99??????? available
1998 ?????? $24.99? ????? very limited
1997? ????? $24.99??? ??? very limited
1996??????? $23.99????? ? very limited
"Produced from 45 hectoliter/hectare yields and aged in 30% new oak, this ruby-colored wine displays a ripe blackberry and cassis-scented nose. This lively, medium-bodied, rich, silky-textured, and intensely-flavored wine is filled with black fruits, brambleberries, and fresh herbs. As is generally the rule with Meunier's offerings, it is elegant, well-balanced, and beautifully proportioned. Drink it over the next 4 years." Robert Parker, The Wine Advocate #118