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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(3x150cl) 2022
Jasper Morris Inside Burgundy (96-98)
Still on its fine lees. A fine fresh very pale primrose colour. Super discreet nose, just offering some light floral notes at first, but you know there is so much more to come. It is not over exuberant but the fruit comes across the palate in little wavelets, perfectly balanced acidity, the oak subsumed into the intensity of the fruit. The 2022 Marquis de Laguiche Montrachet bows out with a wonderfully long and fine finish. Drink from 2034-2045. Tasted: November 2023.In Bond£3,801.00 -
Jasper Morris Inside Burgundy (96-98)
Still on its fine lees. A fine fresh very pale primrose colour. Super discreet nose, just offering some light floral notes at first, but you know there is so much more to come. It is not over exuberant but the fruit comes across the palate in little wavelets, perfectly balanced acidity, the oak subsumed into the intensity of the fruit. The 2022 Marquis de Laguiche Montrachet bows out with a wonderfully long and fine finish. Drink from 2034-2045. Tasted: November 2023.In Bond£1,895.00 -
Jasper Morris Inside Burgundy (92-93)
A fuller purple than either Arlot cuvée, which is as normal. The bouquet holds the promise of clean fruit at optimum ripeness, but does not deliver detail at this point. Plenty of energy here, some slightly firmer tannins, correct acidity, and then the more perfumed red berry fruit, slightly more raspberry here, returns at the back. Drink from 2030-2037. Tasted: October 2023.In Bond£1,000.00 -
(6x75cl) 2022
Jasper Morris Inside Burgundy (91-93)
A mid crimson colour, slightly deeper than Mont des Oiseaux. Rather more pure red fruit on the bouquet. Fine tension, medium plus bodied, more strawberry than raspberry, with an even fruit through to the finish, where the fine tannins and light acidity are in balance. Drink from 2029-2036. Tasted: October 2023.In Bond£1,000.00 -
In Bond£2,981.00
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(6x75cl) 2022In Bond£1,000.00
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(1x75cl) 2022
Jasper Morris Inside Burgundy (96-98)
One barrel which is by measure – 280 litres, made with new dowels but one year old ends. A fuller yellow, with massive energy, multiple fruits through the yellow and white spectra, yet also rich summer flowers. Impressive density as one would hope, then firm acidity behind, still such a baby, and then suddenly the wine kicks on to another dimension at the finish, with a reprise of all the fruits and a greater sense of harmony. Drink from 2030-2040. Tasted: October 2023.In Bond£950.00 -
Jasper Morris Inside Burgundy (90-92)
Mid lemon. The bouquet indicates a surprising breadth of flavour, as if this were a riper spot, and the attack continues in the same fashion, before the wine tightens up at the back in a crystalline fashion, as the stones take over. Very much a food wine, and one which will reward ageing. Drink from 2026-2032. Tasted: October 2023.In Bond£492.00 -
Jasper Morris Inside Burgundy (92-94)
Two separate terroirs, the slope with a little clay topsoil, the plateau just the stones. This shows a little bit of both styles. Broader in the beam, some ripe apple fruits, a little tannic at the finish, fine wine that does not quite challenge the supremacy of En Montceau. Drink from 2026-2032. Tasted: October 2023.In Bond£485.00 -
Jasper Morris Inside Burgundy (90-92)
Three plots which come from maternal grandmother Lucie. Mid lemon yellow, with a very pretty bouquet that gives an immediate desire to drink it. A salivating stony finish, beautifully done. Almost tannic says Damien, and even a little saline. Drink from 2025-2028. Tasted: October 2023.In Bond£368.00 -
(6x75cl) 2022
Vinous (92)
The 2022 Saint-Aubin Charmois 1er Cru, completely frosted in the previous vintage, has a tightly wound nose with crushed stone filtering through malic fruit. It is Puligny-like, terse as that is appealing, with touches of white tea and chamomile. The palate is well-balanced with impressive tension on the entry, gorgeous flecks of white peach and Satsuma with a prickle of ginger on the finish. Seek this out.In Bond£426.00 -
(3x75cl) 2022
Jasper Morris Inside Burgundy (92-94)
One new barrel in two, 80% whole bunch vinification. Mid crimson red. Quite a dense bouquet, even a little spicy. Brisk red, raspberry and cherry, with a fine depth of flavour and notable persistence. Some Vosne style headiness with Nuits-St-Georges depth. Drink from 2030-2038. Tasted: December 2023.In Bond£1,000.00 -
(6x75cl) 2022
Jasper Morris Inside Burgundy (92-94)
One new barrel in two, 80% whole bunch vinification. Mid crimson red. Quite a dense bouquet, even a little spicy. Brisk red, raspberry and cherry, with a fine depth of flavour and notable persistence. Some Vosne style headiness with Nuits-St-Georges depth. Drink from 2030-2038. Tasted: December 2023.In Bond£420.00 -
(6x75cl) 2022
Jasper Morris Inside Burgundy (90-91)
From both sides of the village, all destemmed, still in barrel, 20% new wood. Dark in colour with a suggestion of reduction on the nose. An even medium deep fruit on the palate, dark raspberry, quite elegant even, and certainly a clean finish. Drink from 2028-2034. Tasted: December 2023.In Bond£280.00 -
(6x75cl) 2022
Burghound (88-90)
(this includes the fruit from the domaine’s .6 ha parcel of Au Bas de Combe as well as fruit from Les Lavières and the villages portion of Aux Grandes Vignes). Here the expressive nose blends hints of cassis and red berry liqueur with those of soft spice and newly turned earth. There is a lovely texture to the solidly concentrated medium weight flavors that also conclude in a firm, mildly warm and serious but not especially rustic or youthfully austere finishIn Bond£348.00 -
(3x75cl) 2022
Burghound (90-93)
(from a .73 ha parcel of 40+ year old vines). A deft application of wood sets off the markedly ripe yet still nicely fresh nose of poached plum, black cherry liqueur and warm earth. As one would reasonably expect, there is better volume and density to the more powerful medium-bodied flavors that are at once rich and caressing before terminating in a palate soaking, very firm and sneaky long finish. Lovely and a wine that should be approachable after only 5-ish years yet easily reward a decade plus of cellaringIn Bond£390.00 -
(6x75cl) 2022
Jasper Morris Inside Burgundy (91-93)
A rich deep purple. At the moment, I am finding that the oak is playing too strong a hand, rather dumbing down the fruit which is certainly there. 45% new wood is not in itself excessive, but it makes the fruit darker and heavier. There is plenty of fruit weight here so this may be a severe rating. Drink from 2030-2036. Tasted: December 2023.In Bond£580.00 -
Discover an extraordinary expression of Burgundian terroir with the Nicolas Faure Nuits-Saint-Georges Herbues 2022. An exciting young talent, Nicolas Faure crafts this phenomenal red from a small patch of vines in the Nuits-Saint-Georges region of eastern France. Influenced by biodynamic practices, Faure works with old vines, ploughs with horses and eschews commercial yeasts, endeavouring to express the unique character of each vintage. The 2022 Herbues offers a complexity beyond its years, revealing layers of ripe dark fruit, damp earth, and aromatic spices. Hand-harvested, fermenting naturally with stems, then matured in oak for 18 months, it is a wine of richness and depth, seamlessly fused with vibrant acidity and supple tannins. The Nicolas Faure Nuits-Saint-Georges Herbues 2022 is a pure, captivating, and ethereal wine that memorably articulates its birthplace's distinctive geography and climate.
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(12x75cl) 2022
Experience the exceptional Philippe Pacalet Nuits Saint Georges 1er Cru Aux Argillas 2022. Hailing from the heart of Burgundy, France, this remarkable red is curated by natural wine expert, Philippe Pacalet. The winemaking process, unintervened by any chemical fertilisers or pesticides, is a homage to traditional viticulture and allows the true nature of the terroir to shine through. The vineyard where it originates, Nuits Saint Georges, is highly esteemed, a contributing factor to the wine's superb quality.
Tastefully presented in its simplistic, yet sophisticated packaging, the Philippe Pacalet Nuits Saint Georges 1er Cru Aux Argillas 2022 emanates a rich, ruby hue with aromas of red and blackcurrant, accompanied by distinctive, subtly spiced earthy undertones. Produced using Pinot Noir grapes, this fine wine exudes deep fruit flavours, rounded off with mild tannins, rendering an effortlessly balanced palate. The excellence encapsulated within every bottle makes for a luxurious treat, warranting the high regard assigned to it by connoisseurs worldwide.
In Bond£1,860.00 -
In Bond£1,000.00
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The Pierre Girardin Montrachet Grand Cru 2022 is a remarkable expression of French wine craftsmanship. Crafted in the heart of Burgundy's prestigious Côte de Beaune sub-region, this sumptuous Chardonnay is the work of Pierre Girardin - a young, meticulous winemaker from a long lineage of vignerons. This Grand Cru's unmatched intensity, elegance, and freshness are a testament to Girardin's skilful hand and the extraordinary terroir of Montrachet. The vineyards, planted on marl and chalk soil, imbue the grapes with distinct minerality and complexity.
This exceptional vintage exudes aromas of lemon, honeysuckle, and toasted almonds. On the palate, it offers opulent fruit intensity balanced by refreshing acidity and an enduring chalky finish. The Pierre Girardin Montrachet Grand Cru 2022's incomparable balance, depth and precision make it an unparalleled example of Burgundy's finest Chardonnay.
In Bond£5,202.00 -
The Pierre Girardin Montrachet Grand Cru 2022 is a remarkable expression of French wine craftsmanship. Crafted in the heart of Burgundy's prestigious Côte de Beaune sub-region, this sumptuous Chardonnay is the work of Pierre Girardin - a young, meticulous winemaker from a long lineage of vignerons. This Grand Cru's unmatched intensity, elegance, and freshness are a testament to Girardin's skilful hand and the extraordinary terroir of Montrachet. The vineyards, planted on marl and chalk soil, imbue the grapes with distinct minerality and complexity.
This exceptional vintage exudes aromas of lemon, honeysuckle, and toasted almonds. On the palate, it offers opulent fruit intensity balanced by refreshing acidity and an enduring chalky finish. The Pierre Girardin Montrachet Grand Cru 2022's incomparable balance, depth and precision make it an unparalleled example of Burgundy's finest Chardonnay.
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(1x150cl) 2022In Bond£1,000.00
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(1x75cl) 2022In Bond£1,000.00
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Jasper Morris Inside Burgundy (91-93)
40% whole bunch vinification. The lowest degree in alcohol. A good purple colour, but a nose which clearly gives less. There is a fine deep raspberry fruit which absolutely fills the palate, then a fresher finish, after which the fruit returns. Very successful. Tannins on their way to full resolution. Drink from 2029-2035. Tasted: November 2023.In Bond£330.00 -
Jasper Morris Inside Burgundy (93-96)
40% whole bunch vinification. Dense rich purple. The nose is startlingly fine in rich dark raspberry fruit. Les St-Georges was hailed on which seems just to concentrate the wine. A massive wealth of fruit, drier at the back than the super saturated front, but that will come better into focus by the end of the elevage. Very promising. A light coffee note? Drink from 2032-2040. Tasted: November 2023.In Bond£420.00 -
Jasper Morris Inside Burgundy (93-96)
40% whole bunch vinification. Dense rich purple. The nose is startlingly fine in rich dark raspberry fruit. Les St-Georges was hailed on which seems just to concentrate the wine. A massive wealth of fruit, drier at the back than the super saturated front, but that will come better into focus by the end of the elevage. Very promising. A light coffee note? Drink from 2032-2040. Tasted: November 2023.In Bond£1,000.00 -
(6x75cl) 2022
Jasper Morris Inside Burgundy (89-92)
50% whole bunch vinification. A dense purple, this stands up with a considerable powerful structure, perhaps not the same suavity all the way through, some strawberry notes, white pepper, medium length. Drink from 2028-2034. Tasted: November 2023.In Bond£330.00 -
Immerse yourself in the luxuriant experience presented by the Thomas Morey Saint Aubin 2022, a distinctively refined Burgundy wine birthed in France's prime wine region. Steeped in rich tradition, this esteemed vineyard is managed by Thomas Morey, a tenth-generation winemaker renowned for his exceptional craftsmanship.
Characterised by a fruity bouquet with tantalising apple and citrus notes, the wines exude freshness, complemented by an underpinning hint of minerality, traceable to the limestone-clay soils of Saint Aubin's hillside vineyards. The gentle kiss of oak, bestows the Thomas Morey Saint Aubin 2022 with delicate spice nuances, derived from a judicious 12-month maturation in oak barrels. Vivacity meets complexity in this vibrant Chardonnay, making it a stellar partner for white meat or seafood.
Capped off with an extended finish, each sip of the Thomas Morey Saint Aubin 2022 invites you to revel in the fine lineage of Morey's winemaking prowess. A splendid addition to any discerning wine collection.
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(6x75cl) 2022
Jasper Morris Inside Burgundy (94-98)
Two barrels made. A glowing pale lemon and lime colour. Though the barrels are not new they still lend a touch of coconut to this sublimely opulent Montrachet. The riches are properly balanced on the palate though, with waves of perfectly ripe fruit sweeping through the mouth. Some tropical notes, and lower in acidity to taste, thanks to the power of the fruit. Drink from 2030-2040. Tasted: November 2023.In Bond£5,250.00
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