Burgundy 2022 En Primeur: Blue Skies Over Beaune, Verdant Vines In Vosne
After the unusually cold and small-yielding 2021, the 2022 vintage swung back to what we might consider the “new norm”. With an overall abundance of warmth and sunshine, timely rainfall in June and August helped to balance out any effects of the heat. Early impressions tell a story of wines in general produced with more richness and concentration than their predecessors, with the best of them retaining all important freshness and disarming equilibrium.
Jasper Morris is the first critic to release the 2022 vintage report. He praised the vintage as "bountiful and beautiful" and recommends collectors to consider cellaring the wines.
"Vintages that came to mind were 1985 for the health of the grapes, 1999 for the size of the crop and the relative consistency of quality though with a bias towards the Côte de Beaune, and 2002 – just short of top flight but a really lovely flavour profile of medium density and longevity." Jasper Morris MW, Inside Burgundy
"All other things being equal, I would recommend going large in 2022, large in the sense of a broad range because there are so many really good wines at all levels." Jasper Morris MW, Inside Burgundy
Burgundy 2022 En Primeur: Blue Skies Over Beaune, Verdant Vines In Vosne
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(Maison) Louis Jadot Corton Clos du Roi Grand Cru
(6x75cl)
2022
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Burgundy | - | - |
In Bond
£560.00 |
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Bouchard Pere & Fils Chambertin-Clos-de-Beze Grand Cru
(3x75cl)
2022
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Burgundy | - | 93-96 (IB) |
In Bond
£1,188.00 |
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Jasper Morris Inside Burgundy (93-96)Purple colour. A very heady nose, luxurious, nothing cooked. A consistent, coherent richness throughout, with a raft of tannins to finish, but they do not dry out the wine at all. A final ball of dark cherry fruit at the very end. Drink from 2032-2040. Tasted: October 2023. |
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Bouchard Pere & Fils Le Corton Grand Cru
(6x75cl)
2022
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Burgundy | - | 92-95 (IB) |
In Bond
£724.00 |
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Jasper Morris Inside Burgundy (92-95)Mid to deep crimson. Cooked strawberries on the nose. Not really cooked, crushed and peppery really. 50% whole bunches can be seen as well as the limestone aspect of the top of the hill. Almost floral, aiming at a more elegant style rather than a massive one, given the situation. But a very long finish. I was also shown an amphora version of the Corton which had a mid-crimson colour, with a dark raspberry and crushed strawberry nose. Like the Clos de la Mousse, the amphora version comes across as a bit gravelly, the tannins a little more pronounced. Scored for the main version. Drink from 2030-2038. Tasted: October 2023. |
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Chanson Corton Vergennes Grand Cru
(6x75cl)
2022
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Burgundy | - | 96 (DC) |
In Bond
£450.00 |
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Decanter (96)This delicious white Corton has an almost Montrachet-like richness and depth of flavour, with its aromas of ripe apple, quince, cream and spice. The texture is luxurious, almost decadent, but the balanced acidity and extract carry it to an alluringly long finish. The domaine owns 0.65 hectares down the slope from Le Rognet et Corton in Ladoix that face due east; the grapes are carefully sorted, pressed as whole clusters, and fermented in cask (one-quarter new). This wine should open nicely in five years and will drink well for a further 20. |
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Dominique Laurent Chambertin-Clos-de-Beze VV
(6x75cl)
2022
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Burgundy | - | - |
In Bond
£2,120.00 |
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Edouard Delaunay Corton Grand Cru Rouge
(6x75cl)
2022
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Burgundy | - | - |
In Bond
£680.00 |
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Faiveley Chambertin-Clos De Beze Grand Cru
(3x75cl)
2022
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Burgundy | - | 94-97 (BH) |
In Bond
£1,000.00 |
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Burghound (94-97)(from a 1.29 ha parcel). A classic Bèze nose of spice, earth and plenty of floral influence leads to succulent and round yet decidedly intense, muscular and powerful flavors that coat the mouth with sappy dry extract while delivering huge length on the seamlessly balanced if moderately austere finish. This is also terrific |
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Burgundy | - | - |
In Bond
£2,250.00 |
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Burgundy | - | - |
In Bond
£1,000.00 |
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Faiveley Corton Clos des Cortons Faiveley Grand Cru
(6x75cl)
2022
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Burgundy | - | 97-98 (JS) |
In Bond
£1,158.00 |
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James Suckling (97-98)A sleeping giant! Incredibly complex structure with enormous earthy depth, the sweet fruit really coming through in the spectacular finish. Wild energy! Long term stuff, but the aftertaste is incredible. |
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Follin-Arbelet Corton Bressandes Grand Cru
(6x75cl)
2022
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Burgundy | - | - |
In Bond
£570.00 |
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Burgundy | 1 | 93-95 (VN) |
In Bond
£775.00 |
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Vinous (93-95)The 2022 Corton Grand Cru comes from a parcel within the lieu-dit of Le Charlemagne. It has quite a serious bouquet, tightly wound. This will need time to open but is extremely well-defined with a sense of Pinot classicism. It doesn't sing 'n dance. The palate is well-balanced, the 25% new oak seamlessly integrated, building discretely towards the beautifully poised finish. This Corton might be easily overlooked, but for me, it epitomizes how far this Grand Cru has improved in recent years. Wonderful. |
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Burgundy | 6 | - |
In Bond
£226.00 |
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The Guillemot Michel Vire Clesse Quintaine 2022 is an exquisite find for connoisseurs. Handcrafted in the esteemed Vire Clesse region of France, this biodynamic wine from Guillemot Michel exhibits meticulous attention to detail straight from vine to bottle. Quintaine 2022 is a surge of white flower aromas, apple and pear flavours, balanced meticulously with nuanced minerality, embodying the limestone-rich terroir of Burgundy. Crafting wines since 1985, Guillemot Michel marries tradition with advanced biodynamic practices, ensuring purity unparallel in their expressions. Every bottle of Quintaine 2022 is ensured purity, a reflection of its unique soil and climate. Unveiled after patient lees ageing, this vibrant, expertly structured wine boasts elegance and longevity. Experience the enlightened tradition of Guillemot Michel with each glass of Vire Clesse Quintaine 2022, a testament to world-class French winemaking. |
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Henri Boillot Chambertin-Clos de Beze Grand Cru
(3x75cl)
2022
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Burgundy | - | - |
In Bond
£1,000.00 |
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Burgundy | 1 | - |
In Bond
£479.00 |
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Jean-Claude Boisset Corton Grand Cru Les Renardes
(6x75cl)
2022
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Burgundy | - | 18 (JR) |
In Bond
£760.00 |
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Jancis Robinson (18)Mid cherry red. Less open than the Vosne-Romanée just tasted. Peppery and definitely spiced with a touch of oak and stems all tangled up in the aroma. A dark beauty as it opens in the glass. So elegant, embryonic and yet refined already. Fresh, appears subtle, and it is, but it's also powerful and long. |
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Joseph Drouhin Corton Grand Cru
(3x75cl)
2022
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Burgundy | - | - |
In Bond
£395.00 |
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Louis Jadot (des Heritiers) Corton Grand Cru Pougets
(6x75cl)
2022
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Burgundy | - | 93-95 (VN (NM)) |
In Bond
£560.00 |
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Vinous - Neal Martin (93-95)The 2022 Corton-Pougets Grand Cru has a tightly wound bouquet with dark plum, raspberry coulis, incense and light sous-bois scents. It takes quite a few swirls of the glass to get the aromas going. The palate is medium-bodied with a structured, assertive opening. The tannins are slightly chalky, lending this Corton-Pougets edginess/nerve. Fine mineralité towards the finish yet tightly wound and almost curmudgeonly in its nascent state, this Grand Cru will demand long-term agin |
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Burgundy | 1 | 96-98 (IB) |
In Bond
£1,295.00 |
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Jasper Morris Inside Burgundy (96-98)A fine crimson colour. The bouquet is immediately appealing showing a distinction not yet apparent in the Chapelle-Chambertin, though that will come. This is the more structured of the two, possibly even a little bit stern, but with a wealth of high-class fruit behind where the refinement begins to show. Drink from 2032-2040+. Tasted: October 2023. |
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Louis Jadot Corton Greves Grand Cru
(3x75cl)
2022
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Burgundy | - | - |
In Bond
£1,000.00 |
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Louis Latour Chateau Corton Grancey Corton Grand Cru
(6x75cl)
2022
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Burgundy | - | - |
In Bond
£1,000.00 |
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Louis Latour Corton Clos du Roi Grand Cru
(6x75cl)
2022
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Burgundy | - | - |
In Bond
£1,000.00 |
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Louis Latour Corton Grand Cru
(6x75cl)
2022
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Burgundy | - | - |
In Bond
£1,000.00 |
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Louis Latour Corton Grand Cru Clos de la Vigne au Saint
(6x75cl)
2022
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Burgundy | - | - |
In Bond
£1,000.00 |
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Moron-Garcia Corton Baie Par Baie
(6x75cl)
2022
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Burgundy | - | - |
In Bond
£1,000.00 |
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Olivier Bernstein Chambertin-Clos-de-Beze Grand Cru
(3x75cl)
2022
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Burgundy | - | - |
In Bond
£3,351.00 |
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Philippe Pacalet Corton Grand Cru Bressandes
(12x75cl)
2022
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Burgundy | - | 95 (DC) |
In Bond
£3,600.00 |
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Decanter (95)The delicious Corton Bressandes has long been a favourite in this cellar. It is produced from a large (0.80 hectare) parcel that Pacalet rents, planted with 80-year-old massale selection vines at very high density. The vines give a small yield but very concentrated fruit that Pacalet ferments gently as whole clusters to deliver this intense, powerful wine that retains surprising elegance and finesse for such a substantial wine. The ripe mulberry and plum fruit aromas are hedged with earth and savoury game notes; the texture is tannic and compact. This Bressandes should open in five to seven years and drink well for decades. |
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Burgundy | 1 | - |
In Bond
£2,675.00 |
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Experience the sheer opulence of the Robert Groffier Chambertin-Clos-De-Beze Grand Cru 2022. This exquisite wine is the handiwork of venerable Burgundy producer, Domaine Robert Groffier, renowned for producing wines of exceptional depth and complexity. Reflecting distinct terroir character of Chambertin-Clos-De-Beze, one of the finest Grand Cru vineyards in the Côte de Nuits, this wine parlays eloquent expressions of finesse, intensity, and layered intricacies. A judicious use of oak imparts subtle spice nuances, brilliantly counterbalancing the lavish fruit profile. Adherence to biodynamic practices bestows a purity of fruit and vibrancy that's characteristic of Groffier's creations. The Robert Groffier Chambertin-Clos-De-Beze Grand Cru 2022 promises indulgence and longevity, a discerning exploration for a sincere wine connoisseur. This wine sings of its origin, its maker's meticulous labour - a tangible testament to the grandeur of Burgundy wines. |
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Vincent Girardin Corton Perrieres Grand Cru
(6x75cl)
2022
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Burgundy | - | 91-93 (VN) |
In Bond
£580.00 |
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Vinous (91-93)The 2022 Corton-Perrières Grand Cru contains 70% whole bunches this year. It has a perfumed, very floral bouquet with violets and iris flowers. The palate is medium-bodied with supple tannins, fresh and slightly chalky in texture. This feels focused and quite persistent on the finish. It is very promising and certainly a step up from the 2021. |
Burgundy 2022 En Primeur
We're sure you're as excited as we are to see how the Burgundy vignerons will price their wines this year, and our team are here every step of the way to help you secure your favourite wines and provide you with the best recommendations from this year's Burgundy 2021 En Primeur campaign.
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