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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In Bond£340.00
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Vinous (93)
The 2022 Chassagne-Montrachet La Boudriotte 1er Cru has a crisp and precise bouquet, very focused with seamlessly integrated oak, crushed limestone and petrichor scents percolating through the yellow fruit. The palate is very well-balanced, with a slightly honeyed opening. It’s one of the richer cuvées by taste, though analytically, it has very good acidity and 13% alcohol. Fans out wonderfully on the finish. Excellent.In Bond£495.00 -
Vinous (90)
The 2022 Chassagne-Montrachet Maltroye 1er Cru, raised in one-third new oak, has a well-defined bouquet with yellow plum, jasmine and light brioche aromas. It will require a couple of years to absorb the wood. The palate is well-balanced with a subtle walnut note on the entry, quite linear in style, with stem ginger veins towards the finish. Impressive length, this should give over a decade's worth of drinking pleasure.In Bond£340.00 -
(3x75cl) 2022
Vinous (93)
Wipe your tears because this is the last vintage of Chassagne-Montrachet La Romanée 1er Cru for now; the vines were pulled up after the harvest as production had tumbled to untenable levels, plus there was unacceptable soil erosion. The well-defined bouquet is intense with yellow plum, Mirabelle, crushed stone and wilted white flowers. The palate is very well-balanced with superb tension, focused and energetic with a saline finish. Bowing out in style.In Bond£1,000.00 -
(6x75cl) 2022
Vinous (93)
Wipe your tears because this is the last vintage of Chassagne-Montrachet La Romanée 1er Cru for now; the vines were pulled up after the harvest as production had tumbled to untenable levels, plus there was unacceptable soil erosion. The well-defined bouquet is intense with yellow plum, Mirabelle, crushed stone and wilted white flowers. The palate is very well-balanced with superb tension, focused and energetic with a saline finish. Bowing out in style.In Bond£525.00 -
Vinous (92)
The 2022 Chassagne-Montrachet Les Caillerets 1er Cru has wonderful delineation and poise on the nose, real frisson, with yellow fruit, egg whites and wild peach. Love it! The palate is very well-balanced with a touch of reduction, elegant in style, perhaps needing more depth and grip on the finish. But this is very suave and nuanced.In Bond£1,000.00 -
Vinous (92)
The 2022 Chassagne-Montrachet Les Caillerets 1er Cru has wonderful delineation and poise on the nose, real frisson, with yellow fruit, egg whites and wild peach. Love it! The palate is very well-balanced with a touch of reduction, elegant in style, perhaps needing more depth and grip on the finish. But this is very suave and nuanced.In Bond£450.00 -
Vinous (91)
There are just two barrels of the 2022 Chassagne-Montrachet Chenevottes 1er Cru, the Domaine's smallest cuvée. Ergo, it is raised in 50% new oak. This is relatively primal on the nose, yet to reveal its personality. Yet, there is plenty of concentration here with an underlying sense of tension. The palate is well-balanced, but as expected, it is oaky at the moment, and it will require 4-5 years to subsume that wood fully. I'll be cautious for the moment.In Bond£340.00 -
In Bond£340.00
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Vinous (92)
The 2022 Chassagne-Montrachet Morgeots 1er Cru has a terroir-driven, minerally bouquet with crushed stone filtering through the orchard fruit and subtle hazelnut and litchi scents developing in the glass. The palate is well-balanced, perhaps just a little conservative/timid at the moment, precise yet bashful. Hints of rose water and peach skin towards the finish. One of the prettiest cuvées from Fontaine-Gagnard this year.In Bond£1,000.00 -
Vinous (92)
The 2022 Chassagne-Montrachet Morgeots 1er Cru has a terroir-driven, minerally bouquet with crushed stone filtering through the orchard fruit and subtle hazelnut and litchi scents developing in the glass. The palate is well-balanced, perhaps just a little conservative/timid at the moment, precise yet bashful. Hints of rose water and peach skin towards the finish. One of the prettiest cuvées from Fontaine-Gagnard this year.In Bond£1,000.00 -
Vinous (90-92)
The 2022 Chassagne-Montrachet Rouge Morgeot 1er Cru is certainly more flattering on the nose than the Clos Saint-Jean at the moment, with ebullient red berry and blueberry fruit, well-defined and expressive. The palate is medium-bodied with grainy tannins. There’s plenty of fleshy red fruit with cracked black pepper and allspice towards the finish. Maybe the Domaine's strongest red this vintage. Very fine.In Bond£320.00 -
(1x75cl) 2022
Vinous (94-96)
The 2022 Criots-Bâtard-Montrachet Grand Cru has a terse, stony bouquet with touches of granite, orange pith and grilled walnut aromas that gradually gather momentum in the glass. The palate is very well-balanced, with a reductive note lending tension and poise. Surfeit with energy, this fans out wonderfully and is one of the longest in the mouth. Due to be bottled next spring, this is a magnificent Criots.In Bond£1,000.00 -
(3x75cl) 2022
Vinous (94-96)
The 2022 Criots-Bâtard-Montrachet Grand Cru has a terse, stony bouquet with touches of granite, orange pith and grilled walnut aromas that gradually gather momentum in the glass. The palate is very well-balanced, with a reductive note lending tension and poise. Surfeit with energy, this fans out wonderfully and is one of the longest in the mouth. Due to be bottled next spring, this is a magnificent Criots.In Bond£695.00 -
(1x75cl) 2022
Vinous (95-97)
The 2022 Montrachet Grand Cru is the only cuvée in two one-year-old barrels. I don't think it needs new oak. There is real energy and complexity here, orange pith and lemon verbena, touches of lemon curd. The palate is beautifully balanced with great depth and power, far more than the Bâtard-Montrachet. It has a beguiling length and precision, velvety smooth, with a hint of walnut on the finish. Divine.In Bond£1,000.00 -
(3x75cl) 2022
Vinous (95-97)
The 2022 Montrachet Grand Cru is the only cuvée in two one-year-old barrels. I don't think it needs new oak. There is real energy and complexity here, orange pith and lemon verbena, touches of lemon curd. The palate is beautifully balanced with great depth and power, far more than the Bâtard-Montrachet. It has a beguiling length and precision, velvety smooth, with a hint of walnut on the finish. Divine.In Bond£1,695.00 -
(6x75cl) 2022In Bond£1,000.00
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(6x75cl) 2022
Discover the exquisite world of Burgundian elegance with Forey Pere & Fils Vosne-Romanee 1er Cru Les Gaudichots 2022. This fine wine hails from the esteemed vineyards of Vosne-Romanee, a revered appellation in France's Côte de Nuits region. The producer, Forey Pere & Fils, is a family-owned winery that enjoys a rich history dating back to the 19th century and is renowned for their commitment to showcasing the terroir of Burgundy through meticulous vinification. The 2022 vintage is a masterful expression of stunning Pinot Noir, fermented traditionally in oak casks, and exhibits complex nuances of red and black berries, delicate spice and soft tannins. Its finessed texture and balance underscore its ageing potential, promising a glorious evolution over the years. Forey Pere & Fils Vosne-Romanee 1er Cru Les Gaudichots 2022 is a sophisticated choice for discerning oenophiles who appreciate the depth and finesse unique to top-tier Burgundian wines.
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Experience the spectacular Francois Bertheau Bonnes-Mares Grand Cru 2022, a prestigious bottle hailing from the heart of France's renowned Burgundy wine region. Sourced from the cherished Bonnes-Mares vineyard, this Grand Cru bears testament to Francois Bertheau's heritage of fine winemaking, passed down through five generations. This venerable tipple undergoes a traditional fermentation process in aged oak barrels, encapsulating elegance, depth and complexity.
Your palate will be seduced by its precise, beautifully articulated bouquet of dark berries, exotic spices and earthy underpinnings. On the tongue, this medium-to-full-bodied wine is richly structured, replete with silky tannins and a lingering finish. From the initial scent to the final sip, the Francois Bertheau Bonnes-Mares Grand Cru 2022 offers an intoxicating exploration of Burgundy's viticulture. Make no mistake, this is a testament to the mastery of Francois Bertheau and a prime example of Grand Cru elegance.
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Experience the exceptional Francois Bertheau Chambolle-Musigny 1er Cru 2022, a testament to the skill of its namesake winemaker hailing from the celebrated region of Burgundy, France. This vintage benefits from the vineyard's old Pinot Noir vines that have been attentively nurtured using traditional, organic methods, ensuring a low yield but high-quality fruit. Bertheau's commitment to minimal intervention during vinification is noticeable in this wine's characteristic purity and freshness. Derived from a mix of three Premier Cru parcels, this complex wine presents an attractive aromatic palette. On the palate, it impresses with its soft, velvety tannins and resonant red fruit notes that are balanced by an earthy undertone and fine acidity. The Francois Bertheau Chambolle-Musigny 1er Cru 2022 is an excellent cellar addition for any discerning wine enthusiast, providing a captivating glimpse into the elegance of Chambolle-Musigny.
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Revel in the sublime elegance of the Francois Bertheau Chambolle-Musigny 1er Cru Les Charmes 2022. This distinguished wine was meticulously crafted in Chambolle-Musigny, a renowned village in the Côte de Nuits region of Burgundy, France. Commonly characterised by a harmonious balance of strength and finesse, the Francois Bertheau lineage persists in maintaining their 150-year-old tradition of unfiltered bottling that eloquently encapsulates the terroir's persona.
This Pinot Noir's captivating elegance expresses a bouquet of wild strawberries, offset by earthly undertones and delicate spice notes, manifesting a multilayered complexity. The Francois Bertheau Chambolle-Musigny 1er Cru Les Charmes 2022 presents a delicate acidity, coupled with silky tannins that elegantly persist across the palate, tipping its hat to the deft vinification carried out in the meticulous Bertheau household. As lauded by wine connoisseurs, the Charmes 2022 bespeaks the quintessential finesse, gently punctuated by the profound depth intrinsic to Francois Bertheau's artisanal mastery.
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Jancis Robinson (17)
Cask sample. Delicate citrus aroma with a hint of oak sweetness and spice. Deep, rounded, creamy but with freshness at the core. Chalky freshness, intense and full of tension on the long, dry finish.In Bond£1,117.50 -
(12x75cl) 2022In Bond£1,750.00
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(12x75cl) 2022In Bond£1,925.00
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Jasper Morris Inside Burgundy (91-94)
The holding of Murgers des Dents de Chien is almost adjacent to the François Carillon plot of Puligny Champs Gains, but there are more white stones here, more earth on the Puligny side. François also notes that there is more wind here on the St-Aubin side, especially in the morning. A considerable depth of yellow. This seems a little backward at this stage, chunky, but with a fine depth of fruit. Plenty of stones behind, a little smoky note, not quite in place but excellent potential Drink from 2027-2034.In Bond£795.00 -
(6x75cl) 2022In Bond£1,000.00
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(6x75cl) 2022In Bond£1,000.00
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(6x75cl) 2022In Bond£1,000.00
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In Bond£765.00
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