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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(6x75cl) 2022
Vinous - Neal Martin (90-92)
The 2022 Volnay Clos de la Barre 1er Cru is very ripe and almost ostentatious on the nose with its plush red plum and fresh figgy scents. Maybe just a little over-ripe? The palate is medium-bodied with fleshy, saturated tannins. This is a "big" Volnay, with plenty of "rondeur" with a welcome pinch of cracked black pepper enlivening the finish. If you're not bothered about elegance, this may suit you, though I might err toward the excellent 2021.In Bond£320.00 -
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Jasper Morris Inside Burgundy (92-94)
Two thirds whole bunch and just 12.5% here. A lovely vibrant purple, full of energy. There is a sublime elegance to this on the nose, then a rather earthier dark fruit and a few tannins behind. One can see the suggestion of grand cru in the terroir of Caillerets compared to most other Volnay 1ers Crus. Drink from 2030-2038. Tasted: October 2023.In Bond£660.00 -
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Jasper Morris Inside Burgundy (90-92)
Fresh mid purple. This also has a fresher quality to the fruit, lively strawberry, I thought of some whole bunches but they were not used. Perhaps not quite the length here of the best in the stable. A little austerity at the back within the context of this vintage. 13.2% alcohol. Drink from 2028-2035. Tasted: October 2023.In Bond£456.00 -
(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 -
Jasper Morris Inside Burgundy (91-93)
A small yield in 2022, making it hard to judge the picking date. A rich deep purple in the centre. The oak adds a sheen to the nose. There is vigour to this albeit with a slightly riper fruit profile, but the structure is balanced very well by a fresher limestone feel. Drink from 2029-2036. Tasted: October 2023.In Bond£440.00 -
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(6x75cl) 2022
Vinous (96-98)
The 2022 Chambertin Clos-de-Bèze Grand Cru has a slightly deeper and more powerful bouquet than the Clos Saint-Jacques. Exquisite definition and focus—there are more oyster shell scents here. The medium-bodied palate has finely chiseled tannins, a little chalky in texture, building wonderfully to a saline, persistent finish that exudes real breeding. A noble wine in the making.In Bond£1,820.00 -
Experience the elegant and vibrant Chassorney Volnay 2022, a masterful expression of the Côte de Beaune region's aristocratic Pinot Noir. Exquisitely crafted by Frédéric Cossard, reputed for his adherence to age-old techniques, this wine highlights the unmistakable terroir of Volnay. Strictly organic, the vineyards yield succulent grapes that undergo native fermentation, with meticulous timing ensuring the epitome of complexity.
The Chassorney Volnay 2022 elicits a refined, cherries-and-raspberries bouquet layered with notes of spice and damp earth. Luxuriate in the silky-smooth palate, boasting a harmonious play of ripened fruit, mellow tannin, and invigorating minerality. Savour the lingering, nuanced finish — a testimony to the potential of well-crafted Burgundy.
Whether you're an astute collector or a beginner exploring fine wines, the Chassorney Volnay 2022 promises a delightful experience, representing the perfect marriage of time-honoured tradition and subtle innovation.
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Jasper Morris Inside Burgundy (90-92)
Just two ouvrées of 15 year old vines. Not in bottle. Mid crimson, attractively perfumed, just a bit sweaty, concentrated raspberry with some strawberry, good acidity. 100% whole bunch gives the style. A long and lifted finish with purity, suggests that this will come together very nicely. Drink from 2027-2034. Tasted: October 2023.In Bond£379.00 -
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Jasper Morris Inside Burgundy (91-93)
Six barrels, two of them new. A medium to bright purple. The nose is invigorating with as little as 10% whole bunches, enough to add a floral note. This is lively on the palate, a Fremiets which has remembered it is in Volnay, not Pommard, delightfully stylish at the finish. Drink from 2032-2037. Tasted: October 2023.In Bond£480.00 -
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Jasper Morris Inside Burgundy (89-92)
Mid crimson to purple, with some reduction on the nose. A concentrated dark raspberry fruit, still with this reductive element. If and when that clears there is a fine long finish to look forward to instead. Impressive fruit in the end, so scored on the asu,mption that the reduction will clear. Drink from 2028-2034. Tasted: October 2023.In Bond£240.00 -
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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 terrificIn Bond£1,000.00 -
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For those seeking an exemplary representation of Burgundian flair, the Fernand & Laurent Pillot Volnay 2022 promises an unparalleled indulgence. Produced by the esteemed Maison Fernand & Laurent Pillot, renowned for its approach of minimal intervention winemaking in Chassagne-Montrachet, this vintage exudes the enduring elegance associated with the Côte de Beaune’s prestigious terroir. Bright cherry and delicate floral notes enchant the nose, leading into a well-structured palate adorned with lingering spice undertones. The silky tannins testify to the meticulous crafting behind each bottle, utilising traditional vinification methods, native fermentation and selective ageing in French barrels. With its admired roots in Volnay's hallowed soils, Fernand & Laurent Pillot Volnay 2022 successfully encapsulates the harmony between centuries-old winemaking tradition and innovative viticultural prowess. Serve this wine to experience the epitome of French finesse captured in a glass.
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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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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