Fine, bright, pale yellow, the rich fruit is enlivened by a touch of baked apples. This is fairly powerful by Mâcon standards but has the necessary acidity to retain freshness. Drink 2017-2019.
Jasper Morris MW, Wine Buyer

Olivier, who normally picks after his neighbours, was out harvesting before them this year, starting at the end of August. The hot, dry wind in that period really concentrated both the sugars and the acidity in the grapes. Everything ripened rapidly so Olivier made sure to privilege his best terroirs, and completed the harvest in five fewer days than usual.

Fine, bright, light colour with a steely, chiselled nose. Not flamboyant but clearly concentrated. This grows beautifully on the palate, with a superb backbone, persistence. Fresh peaches but not exotic. Feels like it comes from somewhere senior in the Côte d'Or. 
Jasper Morris, MW - Wine Buyer

Poor spring with difficult flowering, though this varied from one vineyard to another. Old vines suffered worse. The reds were later to flower, with better results, and for the first time were picked after the whites, which needed to be harvested quickly before rot set in. The balance of the whites has ended up quite similar to 2012, with the same acidity but the fruit more exuberant in style. One technical note on quality: Olivier presses his whites for much longer now, which intensifies the dry extract and will preserve longevity.

A pale straw colour, this has impressive depth of flavour to the nose which is complex with white fruit and a little oak in the background. There is considerable weight on the palate with a tantalising toastiness and notable length. This cuvée has excellent ageing potential. Drink 2019-2024.
Jasper Morris MW, Wine Buyer

This is such a fine-boned, elegant wine, even in a warm vintage like 2015. The nose is quite closed for the time being, with a steely, almost herbaceous character. The palate shows tremendous concentration, suggesting an impressive capacity to age.
Will Heslop - Wine Buyer

Olivier, who normally picks after his neighbours, was out harvesting before them this year, starting at the end of August. The hot, dry wind in that period really concentrated both the sugars and the acidity in the grapes. Everything ripened rapidly so Olivier made sure to privilege his best terroirs, and completed the harvest in five fewer days than usual. 

It seems like this is going to be a big fat wine but then on the palate it delivers an intensity and a precision which is amazing. The aftertaste is awesome; this is a great wine for the long term with a fresh mineral finish which belies the weight of ripe fruit.

Here we have coconut from the oak, a touch of banana, then a wealth of pure fresh fruit making a wine of real weight and distinction. Les Cras is a noble terroir, superior to much of Pouilly Fuissé. Gorgeous though this wine already is, it is still a touch too young though for the counsel of perfection. Enjoy it over the next two to three years.
Jasper Morris MW, Berrys' Burgundy Director

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Delightful peaches and cream on the nose leads to a refined and well-balanced palate with a slight mineral note and good acidity. Delicious.
Alice Cave - London Shop