Burgundy 2021 En Primeur
Our annual trip to the Cote d’Or to taste the new vintage is always a highlight of the year. This year felt extra special as travel restrictions that had kept us stuck at home were finally lifted. The 2021 was a reasonably brutal year in Burgundy, with numerous issues that have sadly hammered the production size significantly.
Plainly, 2021 will be a varied vintage and generalising it will be a difficult thing to do. Still, there are indeed some exceptional Pinot and Chardonnay examples that have triumphed over the dramatic vintage. Despite the challenges imposed by the weather, these wines saw a remarkable comeback to the classical style, with very moderate alcohol levels falling between 12.5 to 13.2%.
Careful selection is required for this vintage, and our buying team is pleased to provide more details and insider tips after a fruitful tasting week at Burgundy. Stay closely with us on this exciting campaign!
Burgundy 2021 En Primeur

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Burgundy | 2 | 96-98 (JMO) |
Inc. VAT
£4,262.04 |
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Jasper Morris Inside Burgundy (96-98)5 Star Wine. An astonishing rich imperial purple colour. Possibly it wins in density over and above the Clos de Vougeot. It doesn’t stun me as much as last year because it is no longer my first experience! An all-enveloping dark raspberry, silky as well as lush, dotted with pepper, with an almost endless finish. Grapes beautifully grown and then seamlessly made. Drink from 2030-2040. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 90-92 (VN) |
Inc. VAT
£266.68 |
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Vinous (90-92)The 2021 Echezeaux Grand Cru is powerful yet not fully developed. There's good energy throughout, that much is evident, but the mid-palate needs to fill out a bit more. It will be interesting to see if that happens in bottle, as the wine I tasted was at the end of its elevage in barrel. Dark red fruit, gravel, spice, leather and game lend quite a bit of darkness to this Echezeaux, which emerges from a parcel in La Combe d'Orveau. - Antonio Galloni |
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Burgundy | 1 | 94-96 (VN) |
Inc. VAT
£1,802.04 |
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Vinous (94-96)The 2021 Echézeaux Grand Cru has a well-defined bouquet with vivacious red berry fruit, kirsch and orange zest, very well-defined and focused. Love the energy of this Echézeaux. The palate is medium-bodied with sappy red fruit struck through with shucked oyster shell that defined the finish. Wonderful length. Bon vin. |
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Burgundy | 2 | 91-93 (VN) |
Inc. VAT
£806.04 |
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Vinous (91-93)The 2021 Echézeaux Grand Cru feels a little reduced on the nose, with earthy red fruit, baked cherries, wild mint and sage. The palate is medium-bodied with supple tannins. This wine is cohesive with a little more flesh and complexity compared directly with the Clos de Vougeot. Once the aromatics kick into gear, this should develop into a decent Echézeaux. |
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Burgundy | 1 | - |
Inc. VAT
£2,454.47 |
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Burgundy | 2 | 96-98 (JMO) |
In Bond
£3,545.00 |
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Jasper Morris Inside Burgundy (96-98)5 Star Wine. An astonishing rich imperial purple colour. Possibly it wins in density over and above the Clos de Vougeot. It doesn’t stun me as much as last year because it is no longer my first experience! An all-enveloping dark raspberry, silky as well as lush, dotted with pepper, with an almost endless finish. Grapes beautifully grown and then seamlessly made. Drink from 2030-2040. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 90-92 (VN) |
In Bond
£220.00 |
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Vinous (90-92)The 2021 Echezeaux Grand Cru is powerful yet not fully developed. There's good energy throughout, that much is evident, but the mid-palate needs to fill out a bit more. It will be interesting to see if that happens in bottle, as the wine I tasted was at the end of its elevage in barrel. Dark red fruit, gravel, spice, leather and game lend quite a bit of darkness to this Echezeaux, which emerges from a parcel in La Combe d'Orveau. - Antonio Galloni |
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Burgundy | 1 | 94-96 (VN) |
In Bond
£1,495.00 |
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Vinous (94-96)The 2021 Echézeaux Grand Cru has a well-defined bouquet with vivacious red berry fruit, kirsch and orange zest, very well-defined and focused. Love the energy of this Echézeaux. The palate is medium-bodied with sappy red fruit struck through with shucked oyster shell that defined the finish. Wonderful length. Bon vin. |
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Burgundy | 2 | 91-93 (VN) |
In Bond
£665.00 |
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Vinous (91-93)The 2021 Echézeaux Grand Cru feels a little reduced on the nose, with earthy red fruit, baked cherries, wild mint and sage. The palate is medium-bodied with supple tannins. This wine is cohesive with a little more flesh and complexity compared directly with the Clos de Vougeot. Once the aromatics kick into gear, this should develop into a decent Echézeaux. |
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Burgundy | 1 | - |
In Bond
£2,032.00 |
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Burgundy 2021 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.
Featured producers:
- Arlaud New to En Primeur?
- Berthaut-Gerbet
- Christian Moreau
- Clos Frantin (Altert Bichot)
- Comte Armand
- Faiveley
- Felettig
- Fontaine-Gagnard
- Guyon
- Henri Gouges
- Hudelot-Baillet
- Louis Jadot
- Jean Chauvenet
- Jean Fournier
- Jean-Marc Boillot
- Joseph Colin
- Louis Latour
- Marc Colin
- Marc Roy
- Michel Noellat
- Robert Groffier
- Taupenot-Merme
- Tawse
- Vincent Girardin
- When will I receive my En Primeur wines?