Vosne-Romanee
Vosne-Romanee
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Wine Advocate (95)
The 2014 Romanée-Saint-Vivant Grand Cru was picked on 21, 22 and 23 September cropped at 31.6 hectoliters per hectare. Now this has a distinctly earthy bouquet, one that leads you into the dark woods. Yes, there is plenty of vivacious red berry fruit, here augmented with something autumnal, brown leaves on an October morning, moss and tree bark. Then with continued aeration, these shift away and are replaced by pure floral aromas. The palate is very precise on the entry with a touch of orange rind and mandarin complementing the crushed strawberry and raspberry fruit; there is a touch of spiciness towards the finish that exerts a gentle, yet insistent grip à la Richebourg. The persistence here is very impressive and it just seems to blossom in the glass until you have utterly succumbed to its charms. 1,756 cases produced. Tasted February 2017.Inc. VAT£12,342.02 -
Vinous (96)
The 2016 Romanée-Saint-Vivant Grand Cru, picked on September 27–28 at 27hL/ha, has a heavenly, perfumed nose of blackberry, briar, wet limestone, incense and pressed iris flowers, displaying much more fruit intensity than the Corton alongside. There are subtle graphite notes that develop with aeration - the old-school pencil box, though it is never more than a fleeting suggestion. The palate is medium-bodied with supple tannin and quite rounded in the mouth, and that graphite tincture builds toward the second half. I adore the energy and balletic poise of this Romanée-Saint-Vivant as it deftly fans out toward the finish, exerting grip, but with the softest of touches, and offering deceiving weight and depth. A wine that exudes panache and sophistication. 1,304 cases produced. Tasted at Corney & Barrow’s annual in-bottle tasting in London.Inc. VAT£13,231.22 -
Jancis Robinson (16)
This is the wine made from the results of a second passage through DRC’s Grands Crus, a week after the main harvest, which tends to be from the younger vines in the older vineyards. (It was also made in 1999, 2002, 2004 and 2006. ‘We make this wine only when we think it can announce the vintage,’ Aubert de Villiaine said, adding, ‘I’m equivocal about bottling it. There’s good fruit but it’s far from full.’) Very light, fresh nose but nothing like the usual DRC weight. Pretty but a little bit skinny.Inc. VAT£12,060.02 -
Vinous (94+)
The 2014 Vosne-Romanée Aux Brulées is a wine of raw, unbridled power. Dense and also deeply expressive, but very much in need of time to come together, the Brulées is super-impressive. Smoke, scorched earth and driven red-toned notes give the 2014 its distinctively pungent, bold personality.Inc. VAT£20,196.02 -
Wine Advocate (96+)
Domaine Dujac's 2015 Vosne-Romanée 1er Cru Aux Malconsorts is one of the highlights of a superb range, bursting from the glass with aromas of blackberry, cassis, plum, rose petal, licorice and spice. Despite its aromatic flamboyance, on the palate the wine is controlled—even reserved—with immense concentration and a bottomless core, its tannins fine-grained but firm, asserting themselves on the finish. The overriding impression is of depth and substance, but this Malconsorts is clearly shutting down; those with the patience to cellar it for a decade or more will reap the rewards.Inc. VAT£2,323.22 -
Wine Advocate (94)
Both more concentrated and more introverted than the preceding Beaux Monts, Dujac's 2017 Vosne-Romanée 1er Cru Aux Malconsorts opens in the glass with aromas of sweet red berries, plums, orange rind, smoked duck and peonies. On the palate, it's full-bodied, supple and elegantly muscular, with fine depth at the core, powdery tannins and mouthwatering acids, concluding with a perfumed finish.Inc. VAT£1,989.62 -
Vinous (95-97)
The 2019 Vosne-Romanée Aux Malconsorts 1er Cru has a more savory bouquet than the Les Beaux Monts, the whole bunch less integrated by direct comparison and yet it also delivers more terroir expression and mineralité. Touches of cracked black pepper and sage lend complexity to the dark berry fruit. The palate is medium-bodied with supple tannins, a fine bead of acidity, very harmonious with white pepper and clove, a lovely grainy texture and perhaps more refinement compared to the Echézeaux. The kind of Vosne-Romanée that you want to elope with.Inc. VAT£2,193.62 -
Jasper Morris Inside Burgundy (94-97)
The Malconsorts is still in barrel for a later bottling. Bright dense purple, this wine has a huge energy on the nose. Intense blossoming, fabulous in all regards even with a few peaches in the dark red fruit mix. Magical aftertaste. Doing its Malconsorts thing to a high degree. Tasted: December 2021Inc. VAT£1,953.62 -
Vinous (95-97)
The 2021 Vosne-Romanée Aux Malconsorts 1er Cru has a little more fruit intensity on the nose; it is slightly darker by direct comparison. Fine delineation, quite bold in the context of the vintage. The palate is very intense, fine acidity, very sensual with just a hint of dark chocolate and black truffle shavings on the finish. Wonderful.Inc. VAT£2,195.54 -
Vinous (94-96)
The 2019 Vosne-Romanée Les Beaux Monts 1er Cru has a perfumed and enticing bouquet with brambly black fruit, black truffle and Earl Grey aromas gently wafting from the glass. The palate is medium-bodied with fine-grain tannins. The whole bunch influence is discrete here but lends an attractive white pepper and clove note towards the finish that fans out wonderful whilst maintaining freshness and tension. Just outflanked by the Aux Malconsorts, nevertheless, this is a brilliant Les Beaux Monts.Inc. VAT£1,911.62 -
(3x75cl) 2020
Vinous (95-97)
The 2020 Vosne-Romanée Les Beaux Monts 1er Cru is so refined and focused on the nose, not a hair out of place, the oak seamlessly integrated. Real panache. The palate is medium-bodied with filigree tannins, perfectly pitched acidity, very pure and velvety with an expansive and detailed finish. Just beautiful.Inc. VAT£1,211.54 -
Vinous (87-89)
The 2021 Vosne-Romanée Village, which includes three climats plus younger vines, each pressed separately and with no whole bunches. It has quite an outgoing bouquet with vanilla-tinged red fruit, fine delineation, hints of orange blossom. The palate is medium-bodied with sappy red fruit, nice proportion, open-knit with a light breezy finish. Fine.Inc. VAT£483.14 -
Vinous (91-93)
The 2017 Vosne-Romanée Les Suchots 1er Cru has a lifted morello cherry and red currant bouquet that is very pure and sensual, with beautifully integrated oak. The palate is energetic on the entry, silky-smooth in texture and displays a perfect line of acidity that binds this Les Suchots together. You can feel the light spicy touch lingering 30 seconds after the wine has departed. This is a very seductive wine that is going to be difficult to resist after bottling.Inc. VAT£620.42 -
Vinous (90-92)
The 2018 Vosne-Romanée Les Suchots 1er Cru comes from 0.5811 hectares of vine (why not be accurate?) split over two plots on either side of the single-track road that traverses the vineyard. It has a delicate, floral bouquet of more of the pressed rose petal aromas one finds on the Vosne-Romanée Chaumes, though here a touch more orange pith and chalk emerges with time. The palate is medium-bodied with very supple tannins and fine acidity. A refined Suchots that eschews the opulent nature of this vineyard, aiming for something sleeker and more understated. There is a pleasant touch of black pepper right on the finish. Fine.Inc. VAT£699.62 -
Jasper Morris Inside Burgundy (90-92)
Pleasing mid crimson. There is less immediate fruit evident on the nose. Less ripe, stricter, firmer, some citrus notes, middleweight, as ever I don’t quite see the magic at least while this wine is young. More in acidity than tannin to finish. Tasted: December 2021Inc. VAT£1,305.62 -
Inc. VAT£838.34
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Vinous (89-91)
The 2017 Vosne-Romanée Les Chaumes 1er Cru has a tightly wound bouquet of crushed strawberry and touches of orange pith, nicely defined if not as vigorous as the 2016. The palate is medium-bodied with sappy red cherry and raspberry preserve on the entry, a slight tingle of licked limestone toward the second half and an easygoing but quite persistent finish. Enjoy this over the next decade.Inc. VAT£542.42 -
Vinous (89-91)
The 2018 Vosne-Romanée Les Chaumes 1er Cru comes from just over half a hectare of vine split over two parcels. It has a pretty bouquet of perfumed red berry fruit laced with pressed rose petals and light sous-bois scents. The palate commences with a fleshy opening, then offers pure red fruit laced with a pinch of spice. Gentle and caressing in the mouth, with a nicely delineated finish. The headline here is just "drinkability," and it will only require a couple of years in bottle.Inc. VAT£697.22 -
Vinous (86-88)
The 2019 Vosne-Romanée Village comes from all the domaine’s parcels except for La Colombière. This has a fragrant bouquet of rose-petal-tinged dark berry fruit; the 40% new oak is nicely integrated. The palate is medium-bodied with grainy tannins. A little pinched at the moment, but it will flesh out with aeration. Fine.Inc. VAT£1,165.22 -
Vinous (93-95)
The 2018 Vosne-Romanée Les Beaux Monts 1er Cru is matured entirely in new oak and is completely de-stemmed. The wood is dominating the nose at the moment, although there is sufficient fruit underneath to soak it up with time. The palate is medium-bodied with supple tannins, plenty of plush blueberry fruit and a sweet, almost candied finish that lingers in the mouth. Superb.Inc. VAT£822.02 -
Vinous (93-95)
The 2019 Vosne-Romanée Les Beaux Monts 1er Cru, matured in 80% new oak, has a very detailed, focused bouquet of blackberry, briar, raspberry jam and light orange peel aromas. The palate is medium-bodied with a slightly tarry opening, a smear of dark chocolate combining nicely with the dark berry fruit, but it is unapologetically backward and surly on the finish compared with the Echézeaux or the Vosne Les Chaumes, so give it some serious cellaring.Inc. VAT£812.42 -
Vinous (92-94)
The 2018 Vosne-Romanée Les Petit Monts 1er Cru is fully de-stemmed and matured in 75% new oak. It has a very pure, floral bouquet of black cherries, cassis and crushed violet scents on the nose, becoming more and more floral with aeration. The palate is medium-bodied with crisp tannins, sorbet-fresh from the start and culminating in an intense, almost vitamin-like finish. Excellent.Inc. VAT£1,048.82 -
Vinous (94-96)
The 2019 Vosne-Romanée Les Petit Monts 1er Cru has a wonderful, pure, elegant bouquet of vivid red berry fruit infused with perfumed rose petals; hints of orange blossom emerge with aeration. The palate is medium-bodied, very harmonious and superbly structured, with seamlessly integrated oak. Who made the best Les Petit Monts this vintage? Hands up... Yes, it's you, Maxime Chuerlin.Inc. VAT£1,196.42 -
The Gros Frere et Soeur Richebourg Grand Cru 2022 epitomises the subtlety and finesse of Burgundy’s renowned terroir. Produced by the esteemed Gros Frere et Soeur vineyard, nestled in the heart of Vosne-Romanée, this vintage represents the highest tier of Beaujolais winemaking. The grapes are selected with meticulous care, vinified using traditional techniques, and matured in oak barrels for extended durations, ensuring a spirit that teems with depth and complexity. The palate reveals a superb harmony of rich dark fruit, velvety tannin, and riveting acidity, culminating in a lasting, dignified finish. Liberally seasoned with spicy undertones, the Gros Frere et Soeur Richebourg Grand Cru 2022 indeed offers a lavish, lingering experience to the discerning oenophile. Trust this sophisticated Pinot Noir to yield extraordinary pleasure when paired with gourmet cuisine, or to age gracefully, enhancing its captivating allure over the years.
Inc. VAT£2,026.34 -
The Gros Frere et Soeur Vosne Romanee 1er Cru Les Chaumes 2022 is a masterstroke in fine French winemaking from the esteemed Côte de Nuits region, Burgundy. This exquisite Premier Cru red, harvested from acclaimed Les Chaumes vineyard, boasts meticulous vinification - handpicked grapes followed by traditional winemaking methods, detailing rigorous selection and oak-ageing. The producer, Gros Frère et Soeur, carries an esteemed Burgundian lineage, universally respected for its consistent, high-quality terroir-driven wines.
Expect an opulent nose of wild berries, hints of clove, and vital earthiness. Balanced acidity dovetails beautifully with the gracefully concentrated tannins and rich, succulent fruit, encapsulating the essence of Pinot Noir. The Gros Frere et Soeur Vosne Romanee 1er Cru Les Chaumes 2022 brings together the vineyard's distinctive minerality with robust fruit characters, grounding the wine in its coveted terroir. A sophisticated, cellar-worthy choice for the discerning collector.
Inc. VAT£635.54 -
Jasper Morris Inside Burgundy (94-96)
A deep bright purple. The nose has the characteristic (of Brûlées) smoky struck flint note to it, which adds complexity to the red fruit which is as abundant here as the other wines. Lush in the middle then a structure which tames the extrovert nature, a good point of acidity alongside ripe tannins, and some darker fruit to finish. Potentially extremely fine. Drink from 2028-2035.Inc. VAT£1,907.54 -
Jasper Morris Inside Burgundy (94-97)
(5 Star Wine) Deep ruby crimson colour. At this end of the scale the power of the fruit and the vineyard character completely outweigh the vinification. 100% new wood (Tronçais) is invisible. Instead, we find the slaty and singed character of the vineyard, plus an astonishing wealth of fruit. A thickness of texture which is extraordinary. Quite stunning this year with the blood red depth of fruit. Enough acidity behind and exceptional pure as well as concentrated. Drink from 2030-2038. Tasted: November 2023.Inc. VAT£1,961.54 -
Jasper Morris Inside Burgundy (92-95)
Not deeper in colour, perhaps just a touch brighter even than the village Vosne. An even finer detail, with more precision, still just a note too much of new oak. Broader shoulders, more structure behind, which tames the fruit and stops it getting soupy. An exceptional intensity of liquid raspberry with great persistence. Drink from 2027-2033.Inc. VAT£1,147.94 -
Decanter (98)
This 0.29ha parcel was planted (or replanted) in two stages - the 1930s and 1978 - so it has a high average age but plenty of concentration and complexity. It's one of my red wines of the vintage in 2017, with a heavenly perfume, lovely wild strawberry and summer orchard scents, fine-grained tannins, some sweet spices and refreshing minerality. Stunning.Inc. VAT£4,023.62 -
Vinous (97)
The 2018 Richebourg Grand Cru has a very intense, well-defined bouquet of blackberry and cassis aromas, hints of eucalyptus coming through with time; this is absolutely irresistible. The palate is very well balanced with fine delineation and poise and shows a subtle marine influence. Superb.Inc. VAT£4,022.42
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Wine Advocate (95)
The 2014 Romanée-Saint-Vivant Grand Cru was picked on 21, 22 and 23 September cropped at 31.6 hectoliters per hectare. Now this has a distinctly earthy bouquet, one that leads you into the dark woods. Yes, there is plenty of vivacious red berry fruit, here augmented with something autumnal, brown leaves on an October morning, moss and tree bark. Then with continued aeration, these shift away and are replaced by pure floral aromas. The palate is very precise on the entry with a touch of orange rind and mandarin complementing the crushed strawberry and raspberry fruit; there is a touch of spiciness towards the finish that exerts a gentle, yet insistent grip à la Richebourg. The persistence here is very impressive and it just seems to blossom in the glass until you have utterly succumbed to its charms. 1,756 cases produced. Tasted February 2017.In Bond£10,277.00 -
Vinous (96)
The 2016 Romanée-Saint-Vivant Grand Cru, picked on September 27–28 at 27hL/ha, has a heavenly, perfumed nose of blackberry, briar, wet limestone, incense and pressed iris flowers, displaying much more fruit intensity than the Corton alongside. There are subtle graphite notes that develop with aeration - the old-school pencil box, though it is never more than a fleeting suggestion. The palate is medium-bodied with supple tannin and quite rounded in the mouth, and that graphite tincture builds toward the second half. I adore the energy and balletic poise of this Romanée-Saint-Vivant as it deftly fans out toward the finish, exerting grip, but with the softest of touches, and offering deceiving weight and depth. A wine that exudes panache and sophistication. 1,304 cases produced. Tasted at Corney & Barrow’s annual in-bottle tasting in London.In Bond£11,018.00 -
Jancis Robinson (16)
This is the wine made from the results of a second passage through DRC’s Grands Crus, a week after the main harvest, which tends to be from the younger vines in the older vineyards. (It was also made in 1999, 2002, 2004 and 2006. ‘We make this wine only when we think it can announce the vintage,’ Aubert de Villiaine said, adding, ‘I’m equivocal about bottling it. There’s good fruit but it’s far from full.’) Very light, fresh nose but nothing like the usual DRC weight. Pretty but a little bit skinny.In Bond£10,042.00 -
Vinous (94+)
The 2014 Vosne-Romanée Aux Brulées is a wine of raw, unbridled power. Dense and also deeply expressive, but very much in need of time to come together, the Brulées is super-impressive. Smoke, scorched earth and driven red-toned notes give the 2014 its distinctively pungent, bold personality.In Bond£16,822.00 -
Wine Advocate (96+)
Domaine Dujac's 2015 Vosne-Romanée 1er Cru Aux Malconsorts is one of the highlights of a superb range, bursting from the glass with aromas of blackberry, cassis, plum, rose petal, licorice and spice. Despite its aromatic flamboyance, on the palate the wine is controlled—even reserved—with immense concentration and a bottomless core, its tannins fine-grained but firm, asserting themselves on the finish. The overriding impression is of depth and substance, but this Malconsorts is clearly shutting down; those with the patience to cellar it for a decade or more will reap the rewards.In Bond£1,928.00 -
Wine Advocate (94)
Both more concentrated and more introverted than the preceding Beaux Monts, Dujac's 2017 Vosne-Romanée 1er Cru Aux Malconsorts opens in the glass with aromas of sweet red berries, plums, orange rind, smoked duck and peonies. On the palate, it's full-bodied, supple and elegantly muscular, with fine depth at the core, powdery tannins and mouthwatering acids, concluding with a perfumed finish.In Bond£1,650.00 -
Vinous (95-97)
The 2019 Vosne-Romanée Aux Malconsorts 1er Cru has a more savory bouquet than the Les Beaux Monts, the whole bunch less integrated by direct comparison and yet it also delivers more terroir expression and mineralité. Touches of cracked black pepper and sage lend complexity to the dark berry fruit. The palate is medium-bodied with supple tannins, a fine bead of acidity, very harmonious with white pepper and clove, a lovely grainy texture and perhaps more refinement compared to the Echézeaux. The kind of Vosne-Romanée that you want to elope with.In Bond£1,820.00 -
Jasper Morris Inside Burgundy (94-97)
The Malconsorts is still in barrel for a later bottling. Bright dense purple, this wine has a huge energy on the nose. Intense blossoming, fabulous in all regards even with a few peaches in the dark red fruit mix. Magical aftertaste. Doing its Malconsorts thing to a high degree. Tasted: December 2021In Bond£1,620.00 -
Vinous (95-97)
The 2021 Vosne-Romanée Aux Malconsorts 1er Cru has a little more fruit intensity on the nose; it is slightly darker by direct comparison. Fine delineation, quite bold in the context of the vintage. The palate is very intense, fine acidity, very sensual with just a hint of dark chocolate and black truffle shavings on the finish. Wonderful.In Bond£1,820.00 -
Vinous (94-96)
The 2019 Vosne-Romanée Les Beaux Monts 1er Cru has a perfumed and enticing bouquet with brambly black fruit, black truffle and Earl Grey aromas gently wafting from the glass. The palate is medium-bodied with fine-grain tannins. The whole bunch influence is discrete here but lends an attractive white pepper and clove note towards the finish that fans out wonderful whilst maintaining freshness and tension. Just outflanked by the Aux Malconsorts, nevertheless, this is a brilliant Les Beaux Monts.In Bond£1,585.00 -
(3x75cl) 2020
Vinous (95-97)
The 2020 Vosne-Romanée Les Beaux Monts 1er Cru is so refined and focused on the nose, not a hair out of place, the oak seamlessly integrated. Real panache. The palate is medium-bodied with filigree tannins, perfectly pitched acidity, very pure and velvety with an expansive and detailed finish. Just beautiful.In Bond£1,000.00 -
Vinous (87-89)
The 2021 Vosne-Romanée Village, which includes three climats plus younger vines, each pressed separately and with no whole bunches. It has quite an outgoing bouquet with vanilla-tinged red fruit, fine delineation, hints of orange blossom. The palate is medium-bodied with sappy red fruit, nice proportion, open-knit with a light breezy finish. Fine.In Bond£393.00 -
Vinous (91-93)
The 2017 Vosne-Romanée Les Suchots 1er Cru has a lifted morello cherry and red currant bouquet that is very pure and sensual, with beautifully integrated oak. The palate is energetic on the entry, silky-smooth in texture and displays a perfect line of acidity that binds this Les Suchots together. You can feel the light spicy touch lingering 30 seconds after the wine has departed. This is a very seductive wine that is going to be difficult to resist after bottling.In Bond£509.00 -
Vinous (90-92)
The 2018 Vosne-Romanée Les Suchots 1er Cru comes from 0.5811 hectares of vine (why not be accurate?) split over two plots on either side of the single-track road that traverses the vineyard. It has a delicate, floral bouquet of more of the pressed rose petal aromas one finds on the Vosne-Romanée Chaumes, though here a touch more orange pith and chalk emerges with time. The palate is medium-bodied with very supple tannins and fine acidity. A refined Suchots that eschews the opulent nature of this vineyard, aiming for something sleeker and more understated. There is a pleasant touch of black pepper right on the finish. Fine.In Bond£575.00 -
Jasper Morris Inside Burgundy (90-92)
Pleasing mid crimson. There is less immediate fruit evident on the nose. Less ripe, stricter, firmer, some citrus notes, middleweight, as ever I don’t quite see the magic at least while this wine is young. More in acidity than tannin to finish. Tasted: December 2021In Bond£1,080.00 -
In Bond£689.00
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Vinous (89-91)
The 2017 Vosne-Romanée Les Chaumes 1er Cru has a tightly wound bouquet of crushed strawberry and touches of orange pith, nicely defined if not as vigorous as the 2016. The palate is medium-bodied with sappy red cherry and raspberry preserve on the entry, a slight tingle of licked limestone toward the second half and an easygoing but quite persistent finish. Enjoy this over the next decade.In Bond£444.00 -
Vinous (89-91)
The 2018 Vosne-Romanée Les Chaumes 1er Cru comes from just over half a hectare of vine split over two parcels. It has a pretty bouquet of perfumed red berry fruit laced with pressed rose petals and light sous-bois scents. The palate commences with a fleshy opening, then offers pure red fruit laced with a pinch of spice. Gentle and caressing in the mouth, with a nicely delineated finish. The headline here is just "drinkability," and it will only require a couple of years in bottle.In Bond£573.00 -
Vinous (86-88)
The 2019 Vosne-Romanée Village comes from all the domaine’s parcels except for La Colombière. This has a fragrant bouquet of rose-petal-tinged dark berry fruit; the 40% new oak is nicely integrated. The palate is medium-bodied with grainy tannins. A little pinched at the moment, but it will flesh out with aeration. Fine.In Bond£963.00 -
Vinous (93-95)
The 2018 Vosne-Romanée Les Beaux Monts 1er Cru is matured entirely in new oak and is completely de-stemmed. The wood is dominating the nose at the moment, although there is sufficient fruit underneath to soak it up with time. The palate is medium-bodied with supple tannins, plenty of plush blueberry fruit and a sweet, almost candied finish that lingers in the mouth. Superb.In Bond£677.00 -
Vinous (93-95)
The 2019 Vosne-Romanée Les Beaux Monts 1er Cru, matured in 80% new oak, has a very detailed, focused bouquet of blackberry, briar, raspberry jam and light orange peel aromas. The palate is medium-bodied with a slightly tarry opening, a smear of dark chocolate combining nicely with the dark berry fruit, but it is unapologetically backward and surly on the finish compared with the Echézeaux or the Vosne Les Chaumes, so give it some serious cellaring.In Bond£669.00 -
Vinous (92-94)
The 2018 Vosne-Romanée Les Petit Monts 1er Cru is fully de-stemmed and matured in 75% new oak. It has a very pure, floral bouquet of black cherries, cassis and crushed violet scents on the nose, becoming more and more floral with aeration. The palate is medium-bodied with crisp tannins, sorbet-fresh from the start and culminating in an intense, almost vitamin-like finish. Excellent.In Bond£866.00 -
Vinous (94-96)
The 2019 Vosne-Romanée Les Petit Monts 1er Cru has a wonderful, pure, elegant bouquet of vivid red berry fruit infused with perfumed rose petals; hints of orange blossom emerge with aeration. The palate is medium-bodied, very harmonious and superbly structured, with seamlessly integrated oak. Who made the best Les Petit Monts this vintage? Hands up... Yes, it's you, Maxime Chuerlin.In Bond£989.00 -
The Gros Frere et Soeur Richebourg Grand Cru 2022 epitomises the subtlety and finesse of Burgundy’s renowned terroir. Produced by the esteemed Gros Frere et Soeur vineyard, nestled in the heart of Vosne-Romanée, this vintage represents the highest tier of Beaujolais winemaking. The grapes are selected with meticulous care, vinified using traditional techniques, and matured in oak barrels for extended durations, ensuring a spirit that teems with depth and complexity. The palate reveals a superb harmony of rich dark fruit, velvety tannin, and riveting acidity, culminating in a lasting, dignified finish. Liberally seasoned with spicy undertones, the Gros Frere et Soeur Richebourg Grand Cru 2022 indeed offers a lavish, lingering experience to the discerning oenophile. Trust this sophisticated Pinot Noir to yield extraordinary pleasure when paired with gourmet cuisine, or to age gracefully, enhancing its captivating allure over the years.
In Bond£1,679.00 -
The Gros Frere et Soeur Vosne Romanee 1er Cru Les Chaumes 2022 is a masterstroke in fine French winemaking from the esteemed Côte de Nuits region, Burgundy. This exquisite Premier Cru red, harvested from acclaimed Les Chaumes vineyard, boasts meticulous vinification - handpicked grapes followed by traditional winemaking methods, detailing rigorous selection and oak-ageing. The producer, Gros Frère et Soeur, carries an esteemed Burgundian lineage, universally respected for its consistent, high-quality terroir-driven wines.
Expect an opulent nose of wild berries, hints of clove, and vital earthiness. Balanced acidity dovetails beautifully with the gracefully concentrated tannins and rich, succulent fruit, encapsulating the essence of Pinot Noir. The Gros Frere et Soeur Vosne Romanee 1er Cru Les Chaumes 2022 brings together the vineyard's distinctive minerality with robust fruit characters, grounding the wine in its coveted terroir. A sophisticated, cellar-worthy choice for the discerning collector.
In Bond£520.00 -
Jasper Morris Inside Burgundy (94-96)
A deep bright purple. The nose has the characteristic (of Brûlées) smoky struck flint note to it, which adds complexity to the red fruit which is as abundant here as the other wines. Lush in the middle then a structure which tames the extrovert nature, a good point of acidity alongside ripe tannins, and some darker fruit to finish. Potentially extremely fine. Drink from 2028-2035.In Bond£1,580.00 -
Jasper Morris Inside Burgundy (94-97)
(5 Star Wine) Deep ruby crimson colour. At this end of the scale the power of the fruit and the vineyard character completely outweigh the vinification. 100% new wood (Tronçais) is invisible. Instead, we find the slaty and singed character of the vineyard, plus an astonishing wealth of fruit. A thickness of texture which is extraordinary. Quite stunning this year with the blood red depth of fruit. Enough acidity behind and exceptional pure as well as concentrated. Drink from 2030-2038. Tasted: November 2023.In Bond£1,625.00 -
Jasper Morris Inside Burgundy (92-95)
Not deeper in colour, perhaps just a touch brighter even than the village Vosne. An even finer detail, with more precision, still just a note too much of new oak. Broader shoulders, more structure behind, which tames the fruit and stops it getting soupy. An exceptional intensity of liquid raspberry with great persistence. Drink from 2027-2033.In Bond£947.00 -
Decanter (98)
This 0.29ha parcel was planted (or replanted) in two stages - the 1930s and 1978 - so it has a high average age but plenty of concentration and complexity. It's one of my red wines of the vintage in 2017, with a heavenly perfume, lovely wild strawberry and summer orchard scents, fine-grained tannins, some sweet spices and refreshing minerality. Stunning.In Bond£3,345.00 -
Vinous (97)
The 2018 Richebourg Grand Cru has a very intense, well-defined bouquet of blackberry and cassis aromas, hints of eucalyptus coming through with time; this is absolutely irresistible. The palate is very well balanced with fine delineation and poise and shows a subtle marine influence. Superb.In Bond£3,344.00