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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Vinous - Neal Martin (93-95)
The 2022 Chambertin Grand Cru takes time to settle in the glass. The exuberant bouquet has brambly red berry fruit, briar and a tang of shucked oyster shells, gaining intensity in the glass, though it doesn't quite match the precision of the Clos-de-Bèze. The palate is medium-bodied with sappy red fruit, quite muscular in style as it approaches its bold finish. Very good length and impressive power, yet my affection lies with the Clos-de-Bèze this year.In Bond£1,550.00 -
Burghound (91-94)
A discreet application of wood sets off the softly spicy and earthy aromas of violet, lavender plum and red currant. The powerful and markedly more concentrated broad-shouldered flavors exude a subtle minerality on the succulent yet very firmly structured finale that exhibits excellent length. Patience will be necessary but it should be well-rewarded in time as this is packed with development potential.In Bond£650.00 -
Vinous (93-95)
The 2022 Morey-Saint-Denis Les Ruchots 1er Cru has a classic Morey-Saint-Denis bouquet with mineral-driven black fruit and touches of melted tar and tobacco. The palate is medium-bodied with fine tannins, well-balanced and grippy, with perhaps the most saline finish amongst Arlaud's Morey Premier Crus. This will need more time than the Aux Chesaux, but it will be worth the wait.In Bond£1,075.00 -
(6x75cl) 2022
Jasper Morris Inside Burgundy (90-91)
A pretty mid ruby colour. Fresh raspberry, very sensual up front, firmer tannins behind, but the fruit covers them nicely. Linear in style, good acidity, and with a more complex crunch to the fruit at the back. Drink from 2028-2033. Tasted: November 2023.In Bond£300.00 -
(3x75cl) 2022In Bond£1,000.00
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(3x75cl) 2022
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.In Bond£1,188.00 -
(6x75cl) 2022In Bond£491.00
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(6x75cl) 2022
Experience the epitome of elegant indulgence in every drop of Chantal Lescure Pommard 1er Cru Les Bertins 2022. Assembled in the esteemed vineyards of the Chantal Lescure estate in Burgundy, this exquisite French red speaks volumes of its time-honoured winemaking heritage. The wine's mesmerising bouquet emanates from Pinot Noir grapes, hand-selected from premier plots in Pommard's Les Bertins vineyards. Its intense ruby hue is captivating, whilst the palate boasts layers of rich, dark fruits married with pleasantly spicy undertones, reflective of its meticulous oak-ageing process. Chantal Lescure exercises traditional winemaking techniques that respect both the grape and the terroir, resulting in a product that faithfully embodies the vineyard's unique character. The Chantal Lescure Pommard 1er Cru Les Bertins 2022 exemplifies luxury and serenity, providing a rare and exquisite sensory experience that satiates the palate of the environment-conscious oenophile.
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(3x75cl) 2022In Bond£1,695.00
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(6x75cl) 2022
With a profound expertise in Pinot Noir, Charles Van Canneyt has created another remarkable vintage, the Charles Van Canneyt Morey-Saint-Denis 1er Cru Les Sorbes 2022. Derived from the esteemed vineyards of Burgundy’s Côte de Nuits, this fine red wine draws from the rich terroir of Morey-Saint-Denis, bestowing it with expressive charm and complexity.
Housed in traditional oak barrels, the Charles Van Canneyt Morey-Saint-Denis 1er Cru Les Sorbes 2022 is distinct, showcasing an exquisite blend of ripe red berries and spicy undertones, swathed in firm tannins and subtle acidity. Following in his grandfather's footsteps, Charles Van Canneyt is lauded for his articulate terroir expression and respect for sustainable viticulture.
This celebration of Pinot Noir-based wine shines with an inviting deep ruby red hue, purpose-built for discerning palates. A sip of Charles Van Canneyt Morey-Saint-Denis 1er Cru Les Sorbes 2022 is thus a journey into the heart of Burgundy delivered via exceptional craftsmanship.
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Jasper Morris Inside Burgundy (89-92)
Not in bottle. Medium to bright purple. 50% whole bunch makes a more classic pinot fruit on the nose. Opens out very nicely, slightly more acidity than tannin to make the structure. No great density but pleasingly perfumed with raspberry and rose petals. Drink from 2027-2034. Tasted: October 2023.In Bond£495.00 -
(6x75cl) 2022
Jasper Morris Inside Burgundy (93-96)
(5 Star Wine) First we tasted the component parts. (1) Young vines from 1980s. A deep concentrated purple. Lesser foliage in the hot dry summer has concentrated the colour and other aspects, giving a dark style of fruit as well, with a nutty finish, but good acidity. (2) A blend, mainly from plot #3 and a bit of #1. Mid purple in colour, less demonstrative on the nose. A much suppler style of fruit, less forceful acidity, fine length, more typical Epenots here. (3) Old vines, 90+ years old: A deep glowing purple. A little more intensity, a gorgeous quality of deep red fruit, just a touch tougher in its tannins, plus the acidity. (4) Press wine: dark purple, powerful rather than fine on the nose, more volatile, but could be useful in the blend. Sweet thick dark red to black fruit. Chunky stuff. And now the blend: A deep purple colour with only a very slightly lighter rim. The bouquet suggests poise as the fruit has melded together harmoniously. On the palate this is, as almost always, a much more complete wine than the individual parts. The wine seems to push down deeper while retaining all the class of the very best components. We are approaching the cusp of red and black fruit, the acidity is perfectly harnessed and the tannins are fine grained. Potentially a very fine Clos des Epeneaux. Drink from 2032-2040+. Tasted: October 2023.In Bond£690.00 -
Jasper Morris Inside Burgundy (92-93)
An additional fresh purple density. Rich purple, with a depth of fruit to match. Quite special. I love the balance of this in the mouth, a dense and quite exuberant red fruit, brought back at the finish to the typical savoury style of Morey, long and fine. Darker fruit at the finish. Drink from 2028-2035.In Bond£353.00 -
(6x75cl) 2022In Bond£2,120.00
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(6x75cl) 2022In Bond£2,120.00
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(6x75cl) 2022
Jasper Morris Inside Burgundy (92-95)
From the usual four vineyards. Deep crimson. The bouquet has quite an elegant style even if the individual fruits are not yet quite with us. Quite a firm structure behind but sitting well with the deep red fruit. Balanced and stylish, with good ageing potential. Drink from 2031-2038. Tasted: November 2023.In Bond£1,000.00 -
(6x75cl) 2022
Jasper Morris Inside Burgundy (92-94)
Glowing purple. There is a fine weight of fruit, building steadily, lifting deep cherry notes, with an excellent texture, serge not silk, but it provides a fine backbone. I can see this ageing into a classic Dujac village Morey, always one of Burgundy’s great village wines. Drink from 2030-2037. Tasted: November 2023.In Bond£1,000.00 -
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Jasper Morris Inside Burgundy (91-93)
80 year old vines in clay soil, a vineyard run by the Delaunay team. Destemmed 36% new wood, all destemmed. Dark crimson purple. The Chaponnières has a lovely bouquet of dense ripe cherries and a good fruit acid balance, I find this wine altogether livelier and more interesting than the Beaune Grèves. Drink from 2028-2035. Tasted: November 2023.In Bond£345.00 -
(6x75cl) 2022In Bond£1,000.00
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(3x75cl) 2022
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 terrificIn Bond£1,000.00 -
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Jasper Morris Inside Burgundy (93-94)
Sample taken from new and one year old barrel. A rich and even purple, with a dash of new wood. The wood gives an extra dimension which will need to integrate but the essential joyous nature of this hillside vineyard shines through. He thinks he has the best balance here since he started the exchange deal to get these grapes in 2015. Drink from 2030-2037. Tasted: December 2023In Bond£353.00 -
(6x75cl) 2022
Vinous - Neal Martin (91-93)
The 2022 Morey-Saint-Denis Clos Sorbé 1er Cru has a lovely bouquet with more floral tones than the Les Millandes, wilted violets infusing the black and red fruit, fine mineralité coming from the limestone soils. The palate is medium-bodied with grainy tannins, quite fresh and saline, with a cohesive, very "controlled" finish that lends this wine verticality. Very sapid. Give this 3-4 years in bottle.In Bond£270.00 -
(6x75cl) 2022
Vinous - Neal Martin (92-94)
The 2022 Morey-Saint-Denis La Riotte 1er Cru is a tiny production matured each year in a single, tailor-made "Aphrodite" barrel from the Cavin cooperage. This vintage is just 400 liters. Because of the very light toasting, the new oak does not impede the aromatics: brambly red berry fruit and fish scale touches. The palate is medium-bodied with a ripe, sweet and slightly candied opening, offering blood orange-laced fleshy red fruit, with vanilla towards the finish. It is very seductive, and despite the new oak, the structure suggests this will be more approachable than Legros's other cuvées.In Bond£330.00 -
(6x75cl) 2022
Vinous - Neal Martin (94)
The 2022 Morey-Saint-Denis Les Millandes 1er Cru comes from two parcels, one planted north-south and the other east-west. Its attractive bouquet offers brambly red berry fruit, forest floor and light black truffle scents. There is good complexity here; it is very composed. The palate is well-balanced, with good depth and gentle grip. There is mainly black fruit here with plenty of freshness and mineralité. The finish has commendable precision and feels long and tender. Excellent.In Bond£290.00 -
Jasper Morris Inside Burgundy (91-93)
30% new wood, including one 400 litre barrel, which is the way Jean-Pierre will go in future for the first year, and then earthenware jars for the second elevage. A touch of liquorice. This has a much denser texture than used to be the case, and a superb fruit acid balance. Extremely impressive for village Morey blanc. A wine which will develop in time. Drink from 2026-2032. Tasted: November 2023.In Bond£498.00 -
(3x75cl) 2022In Bond£1,000.00
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In Bond£594.00
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(6x75cl) 2022
Jancis Robinson (17.5)
Mid cherry red. Seductive, sweet-floral, perfumed. Open and expressive. Then deeper and more savoury on the palate. Super-fine tannins with lots of layers so that overall they are slightly chewy. Multilayerd, deeply fruited and very long. A harmonious beauty.In Bond£390.00
Burgundy 2022 En Primeur
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- 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