Notes of red berries, raw cocoa, orange rind and sweet soil tones introduce the 2018 Chassagne-Montrachet 1er Cru Clos Saint-Jean Rouge, a medium to full-bodied, lively wine that's structured around fine, powdery tannins.

The 2015 Chassagne-Montrachet 1er Cru Clos Saint-Jean Rouge has a similar purity to the village cru, a mixture of redcurrant and raspberry preserve. The palate is succulent on the entry with fine tannin, harmonious with raspberry preserve again, mingling with orange zest towards the finish. This is another lovely red Chassagne from Celine Fontaine.

The 2014 Chassagne-Montrachet 1er Cru Clos St Jean has a similar bouquet to the village, perhaps with just a touch more fruité, more energy. The palate is fresh and poised with crisp acidity, a gentle grip in the mouth and plenty of dark berry fruit laced with spice on the finish. This is another fine red Chassagne from Cecile Gagnard.

The 2013 Chassagne-Montrachet 1er Cru Clos St Jean Rouge has a slight ferrous-scented bouquet, quite broad but just missing the delineation of the Chassagne Village Rouges at the moment. The palate is crisp and taut on the entry, the tannins fine and slightly chalky with tart red cherries on the terse but focused finish. This should mellow by the time of bottling.