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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Burgundy | 1 | 95-98 (IB) |
In Bond
£1,675.00 |
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Jasper Morris Inside Burgundy (95-98)(5 Star Wine) This has not fallen clear after a recent lees stirring. Jadot stir their Grands Crus twice after the fermentations, once each in summer and autumn. There is significant weight as you would expect, almost a monolithic block, a little citrus, both lemon and lime. Impeccable length. This requires significantly more ageing but should join its fellows on the podium. Drink from 2034-2040+. Tasted: October 2023. |
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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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Benjamin Leroux Batard-Montrachet Grand Cru
(1x150cl)
2022
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Burgundy | - | 92-96 (IB) |
In Bond
£905.00 |
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Jasper Morris Inside Burgundy (92-96)The Bâtard is still in barrel, without any sulphur adjustment, so in fact needs refreshing which will happen, especially when it goes into tank. Primrose colour, ripe pears with some passion fruit. A significant wealth of fruit but the final wine is not easy to be sure of at this stage. Clean pure fruit returns, not so obvious acidity. This wine is likely to develop better than it is currently showing. Drink from 2030-2038. 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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Bruno Colin Batard-Montrachet Grand Cru
(3x75cl)
2022
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Burgundy | - | - |
In Bond
£1,950.00 |
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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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Edouard Delaunay Corton Grand Cru Rouge
(6x75cl)
2022
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Burgundy | - | - |
In Bond
£680.00 |
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Etienne Sauzet Batard-Montrachet Grand Cru
(3x75cl)
2022
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Burgundy | - | 94-97 (IB) |
In Bond
£2,175.50 |
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Jasper Morris Inside Burgundy (94-97)Fresh colour, lemon and lime, not massive at all in bouquet but I am learning not to expect that chez Sauzet. A broad beamed intensity on the palate, this almost seems uncouth after the Bienvenues-Bâtard-Montrachet, but it still has its finesse. A light oatmeal touch from young (but not new) wood, and a great deal in reserve. A fine and impressive wine, though unlike in most cellars in 2022, I am leaning towards the Bienvenues-Bâtard-Montrachet today. But this will definitely work! Drink from 2030-2040. Tasted: October 2023. |
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Faiveley Batard-Montrachet Grand Cru
(3x75cl)
2022
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Burgundy | - | 97-98 (JS) |
In Bond
£1,185.00 |
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James Suckling (97-98)Mind-blowingly deep and subtle nose of stone fruit with citrusy nuances. All the density of Batard, but with such elegance at the extremely long, focused finish. Great potential! From old vines purchased in 2008. |
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Faiveley Batard-Montrachet Grand Cru
(6x75cl)
2022
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Burgundy | - | 97-98 (JS) |
Expected Price Range
£1,185 -
£1,422
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James Suckling (97-98)Mind-blowingly deep and subtle nose of stone fruit with citrusy nuances. All the density of Batard, but with such elegance at the extremely long, focused finish. Great potential! From old vines purchased in 2008. |
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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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Fontaine-Gagnard Batard-Montrachet Grand Cru
(3x75cl)
2022
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Burgundy | - | 94-96 (VN) |
In Bond
£695.00 |
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Vinous (94-96)The 2022 Bâtard-Montrachet Grand Cru has an almost clinical bouquet with more penetration than the Criots served alongside. The medium-bodied palate has fine tension, but there is a real delicacy about this Bâtard with a very persistent, controlled finish and hints of white peach on the aftertaste. Wonderful. |
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Burgundy | 3 | 95-98 (IB) |
In Bond
£806.00 |
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Jasper Morris Inside Burgundy (95-98)A glowing pale yellow. Super-concentrated if not yet very yielding bouquet. Extra tension here, certainly some depth, but perhaps more in class than power. That will change with time – the class with remain but the depth will expand. White fruit, tension, some youthful bitters, but keeping itself to itself for the moment. Really very long finish though. Drink from 2030-2040. Tasted: December 2023. |
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Henri Boillot Batard-Montrachet Grand Cru
(3x75cl)
2022
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Burgundy | - | 95-98 (IB) |
In Bond
£1,600.00 |
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Jasper Morris Inside Burgundy (95-98)A glowing pale yellow. Super-concentrated if not yet very yielding bouquet. Extra tension here, certainly some depth, but perhaps more in class than power. That will change with time – the class with remain but the depth will expand. White fruit, tension, some youthful bitters, but keeping itself to itself for the moment. Really very long finish though. Drink from 2030-2040. Tasted: December 2023. |
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Jean Chartron Batard-Montrachet Grand Cru
(3x75cl)
2022
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Burgundy | - | 93-95 (IB) |
In Bond
£900.00 |
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Jasper Morris Inside Burgundy (93-95)Four barrels made, one new and one each from the three preceding years. A clear pale lemon colour. The opulence of the vineyard shows in a controlled manner on the palate. A little oak shows but it is classy. As with Chartron’s other wines, there is a complementary acidity which helps the balance. Drink from 2030-2038. Tasted: October 2023. |
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Jean Fournier Marsannay Clos du Roy Blanc
(6x75cl)
2022
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Burgundy | - | - |
Expected Price Range
£186 -
£223
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Jean Fournier Marsannay Clos du Roy Rouge
(6x75cl)
2022
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Burgundy | - | 91-93 (VN) |
In Bond
£186.00 |
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Vinous (91-93)The 2022 Marsannay Clos du Roy has a classy bouquet with beautifully defined black cherry and bilberry fruit, an underlying mineralité becoming more evident with aeration. The medium-bodied palate is fresh with finely chiseled tannins and impressive structure, yet finishes harmonious and pure. Bon vin. |
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Jean Fournier Marsannay Les Es Chezots
(6x75cl)
2022
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Burgundy | - | 90-92 (BH) |
Expected Price Range
£180 -
£216
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Burghound (90-92)A cooler and airier nose somewhat grudgingly displays its array of various dark berries, especially black raspberry, violet and a hint of wet stone character. The fleshy, rich and nicely textured medium weight flavors exhibit even more minerality on the youthfully austere, compact and serious finale. This balanced effort is textbook Es Chezots and should repay 8 to 12 years of keeping. |
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Jean Fournier Marsannay Les Longeroies Blanc
(6x75cl)
2022
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Burgundy | - | 90-92 (VN) |
In Bond
£186.00 |
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Vinous (90-92)The 2022 Marsannay Blanc Les Longeroies has a backward, slightly reductive, flinty bouquet, suggesting it will benefit from time in bottle. The well-balanced palate is tensile and edgy with a keen thread of acidity. Bitter lemon and orange rind enliven the finish. Good potential. |
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Jean Fournier Marsannay Les Longeroies Rouge
(6x75cl)
2022
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Burgundy | - | 91-93 (VN) |
In Bond
£186.00 |
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Vinous (91-93)The 2022 Marsannay Les Longeroies offers blackberry, wild hedgerow and forest floor scents on the nose, with a faint hint of black olive. The palate is medium-bodied with crunchy black fruit and fine tannins. There is a little compactness towards the finish at the moment, but it is surfeit with freshness and tension. A hint of white pepper surfaces on the aftertaste. What a lovely Marsannay this will be. |
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Jean Fournier Marsannay Rouge Le Chapitre
(6x75cl)
2022
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Burgundy | - | 88-91 (BH) |
Expected Price Range
£126 -
£151
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Burghound (88-91)Here the nose displays that peculiar kind of reduction called bourgeon de cassis, or cassis bud, that crowds out more interesting notes. On the palate there is much better freshness and verve to the detailed and stony middleweight flavors that deliver good depth and persistence on the youthfully austere finale |
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Jean Fournier Marsannay Saint Urbain Rouge
(6x75cl)
2022
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Burgundy | - | 87-89 (BH) |
Expected Price Range
£107 -
£129
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Burghound (87-89)(the name refers to a small tower located just behind the domaine; the fruit comes from 6 different lieux-dits). A more floral-suffused nose presents a range of aromas that include violet, dark currant and black cherry. The very supple and fleshy middleweight flavors possess a seductive texture while exhibiting enough depth and persistence on the balanced finale to be interesting. This too could easily be enjoyed young |
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Jean Fournier Marsannay Trois Terres VV
(6x75cl)
2022
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Burgundy | - | 88-90 (VN) |
In Bond
£288.00 |
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Vinous (88-90)The 2022 Marsannay Trois Terres Vieilles Vignes has discrete touches of fish scale and black olive on the nose, married neatly with the black fruit. Fine delineation. The palate is medium-bodied with a sweet entry. Touches of fig and dates tincture the black fruit. Was this picked just a day or two later than optimal? It feels too sweet for my liking and compared to the previous vintage. |
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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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Burgundy | 1 | 96 (IB) |
In Bond
£1,170.00 |
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Jasper Morris Inside Burgundy (96)A pale colour with a lime tint. Backward but powerful, as it should be. Taking time to build on the palate, with a mineral thread of acidity, pure white fruit, expertly poised. There may be weightier examples around, but this is certainly very fine. Drink from 2030-2040. Tasted: October 2023. |
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Joseph Drouhin Corton Grand Cru
(3x75cl)
2022
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Burgundy | - | - |
In Bond
£395.00 |
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Leflaive Batard-Montrachet Grand Cru
(6x75cl)
2022
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Burgundy | - | - |
Expected Price Range
£6,450 -
£7,740
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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 |
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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Featured Producers
- Arlaud- Berthaut-Gerbet
- Clos Frantin (Altert Bichot)
- Comte Armand
- Faiveley
- Felettig
- Fontaine-Gagnard
- Guyon
- Henri Gouges
- Louis Jadot
- Jean Chauvenet
- Jean Fournier
- Jean-Marc Boillot
- Joseph Colin
- Louis Latour
- Marc Colin
- Michel Noellat
- Taupenot-Merme
- Tawse
- Vincent Girardin