Red Burgundy
Red Burgundy
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Vinous - Stephen Tanzer (91-94)
Good full red. Aromatic but tight nose hints at minerals, spices, pepper and earth. Concentrated, sweet and fine, with a tight kernel of fruit compressed today by strong, sappy acidity. This is backward today, but its intensity and incipient complexity are easy to see. Finishes very long and fine, with noteworthy energy.Inc. VAT£1,243.45 -
Burghound (96)
A gorgeously scented nose offers up layered aromas of spice, earth, tea, sandalwood, wild flowers and black currant. There is an unusually refined mouth feel to the focused, intense and sleekly muscular flavors that possess equally good depth while delivering flat out superb length on the impeccably well-balanced finale. This is still very much on the way up but it is so harmonious and pretty that it could be enjoyed for its nose alone. That said, this is a very serious effort that should peak in the range of 7 to 10 years from now and then be capable of holding for 3 to 4 decades thereafter. In a word, wonderful.Inc. VAT£3,284.65 -
Vinous - Stephen Tanzer (91-94)
Bright, deep red. Aromas of raspberry liqueur, blueberry, menthol and musky herbs. Rich, chewy and dry; comes across as quite austere after the last couple of grand crus. But then Jeremy Seysses finds this quality to be reassuring in the context of 2007. I'm drawn to austerity in this vintage, he told me, adding that he plans to lay down magnums of this wine in his personal cellar, along with the Clos de la Roche and Echezeaux. Finishes with dusty tannins and excellent thrust.Inc. VAT£9,064.84 -
Wine Advocate (95-97)
Unwinding in the glass with scents of rose petals, orange rind, sweet soil tones and red fruits, Dujac's 2019 Bonnes-Mares Grand Cru is, as usual, one of the most backward and reserved wines in the range. Full-bodied, bright and tightly wound, it's vibrant and mineral: the only missing ingredient is time.Inc. VAT£10,741.49 -
Wine Advocate (95-97)
Unwinding in the glass with scents of rose petals, orange rind, sweet soil tones and red fruits, Dujac's 2019 Bonnes-Mares Grand Cru is, as usual, one of the most backward and reserved wines in the range. Full-bodied, bright and tightly wound, it's vibrant and mineral: the only missing ingredient is time.Inc. VAT£4,966.82 -
Wine Advocate (95-97)
Unwinding in the glass with scents of rose petals, orange rind, sweet soil tones and red fruits, Dujac's 2019 Bonnes-Mares Grand Cru is, as usual, one of the most backward and reserved wines in the range. Full-bodied, bright and tightly wound, it's vibrant and mineral: the only missing ingredient is time.Inc. VAT£9,536.44 -
Burghound (89-92)
Mild reduction is enough to render the nose difficult to read. By contrast there is both good freshness and vibrancy to the sleek and focused middle weight flavors that possess good mid-palate concentration, all wrapped in a firm, serious and mildly austere finale. As is usually the case with Beaux Bruns this is not an elegant Chambolle but rather one of muscle and punch.Inc. VAT£760.84 -
As 1er Cru Chambolle-Musigny gos, it is difficult to beat this beauty from Faiveley for both value and classic style. Ethereal, elegant with refined red fruit and fresh flowers, this is exactly what you would want from both the village and this magnificent vineyard.Inc. VAT£744.04 -
Vinous (93-95)
(more than 50% of the potential crop was lost to frost; vinified in a new 3.5-hectoliter barrel with 50% whole clusters; one-third of these vines were planted in 2010): Bright, saturated medium red. Knockout perfume of cranberry, pomegranate, raspberry and white pepper. Vividly high-pitched and fine-grained in the mouth, with its penetrating, floral red fruit flavors accented by pungent crushed-stone minerality. Delivers outstanding intensity without weight, not to mention superb inner-mouth tension and saline complexity. This fabulously perfumed wine finishes with terrific rising length. This wine may not have the volume or power of the Combe d'Orveau but I suspect it will dance on its sibling's grave.Inc. VAT£1,189.24 -
Burghound (95-98)
A very pungent nose displays plenty of wood and menthol influences on the quite firmly reduced aromas. There is superb richness and intensity to the seductively textured mineral-inflected flavors that are at once powerful yet refined before culminating a very backward, concentrated and stunningly long finish that just goes on and on. This is exceptionally promising and should also live for decades. In a word, brilliant.Inc. VAT£2,976.80 -
Vinous (93-96)
(just a single new 150-liter barrel of this wine, vinified with 50% whole clusters): Bright, dark red. Captivating aromas of raspberry, coffee, mocha and pistachio. Plush, dense and deep, conveying more saline minerality and deep soil tones than primary dark fruits in the early going. But this wine boasts compelling sweetness and finishes with dusty, thoroughly ripe tannins and outstanding length. (Incidentally, Faiveley will actually have two different bottlings of Musigny from the 2015 vintage as they purchased a tiny parcel of vines from the Dufouleur family just after the harvest of 2015. The new wine will be bottled in magnums, which Faiveley plans to open in 2025 as part of the family's 200th-anniversary festivities. Beginning with 2016, there will be a single estate Musigny consisting of about 600 bottles.)Inc. VAT£7,513.61 -
Vinous (93-96)
(just a single new 150-liter barrel of this wine, vinified with 50% whole clusters): Bright, dark red. Captivating aromas of raspberry, coffee, mocha and pistachio. Plush, dense and deep, conveying more saline minerality and deep soil tones than primary dark fruits in the early going. But this wine boasts compelling sweetness and finishes with dusty, thoroughly ripe tannins and outstanding length. (Incidentally, Faiveley will actually have two different bottlings of Musigny from the 2015 vintage as they purchased a tiny parcel of vines from the Dufouleur family just after the harvest of 2015. The new wine will be bottled in magnums, which Faiveley plans to open in 2025 as part of the family's 200th-anniversary festivities. Beginning with 2016, there will be a single estate Musigny consisting of about 600 bottles.)Inc. VAT£3,803.60 -
Vinous (94-96)
(due to the tiny crop in 2016, Faiveley blended its two plots to make three-quarters of a barrel of wine; vinified with 50% whole clusters): Bright, dark red-ruby. Musky, smoky, reduced nose. Then wonderfully silky and rich on the palate, with its flavors of dark chocolate, black tea and cocoa powder conveying a powerful terroir character. Today the wine's fruit is in the deep background, yet this smoky, chocolatey Musigny conveys great breed. Not a wine, but a tasting experience for the connoisseur, says Jérôme Flous. Today I prefer the two Clos de Bèze cuvées and the Clos des Cortons for their pure fruit intensity. (Incidentally the 2015 Musigny Joseph Faiveley, made from Faiveley's recent purchase of a tiny parcel of vines from the Dufouleur family, was bottled in magnums.)Inc. VAT£4,163.60 -
Vinous (95-97)
The 2017 Musigny Grand Cru comprises a blend of the original parcel and the new postage-stamp-sized acquisition between de Vogüé and Roumier. Erwan Faiveley said that his father enjoyed tannic wines and that his only exception was Musigny - because it was so small, it was the only wine vinified using gravity. There is quite a hefty reduction on the nose that makes this difficult to read. The palate, though, is pure class, with filigreed tannin, wonderful focus, firm grip and a very mineral-driven finish. Outstanding.Inc. VAT£3,388.40 -
Inc. VAT£3,862.40 -
Inc. VAT£3,470.00 -
Tim Atkin MW (97)
Chocolate, cassis, black plums and pine needles... the list of aromatics goes on and on. This is dense in flavor yet buoyed by crackling acidity. It is complex and long, yet it is approachable as it is cerebral. The tannins stay silky smooth through the dreamy, long finish. This is aged entirely in "Musignettes", or 60-liter mini barrels hand-crafted for Faiveley by Fran ois Fr res. 2023-44Inc. VAT£3,333.20 -
Burghound (91-93)
A ripe and brooding nose offers up notes of both red and dark currant, raspberry and a really lovely array of floral elements. The mouthfeel of the medium-bodied flavors is at once finer and more delineated though notably less concentrated and powerful while the lingering and equally firmly structured finish possesses a different texture as the 100% whole cluster vinification is more obvious. Good stuff here as well in a built-to-age style.Inc. VAT£735.89 -
Vinous (90-92)
The 2017 Chambolle-Musigny Les Carrières 1er Cru comprises six barrels this year, plus one amphora that may or may not be blended. The barrel sample has a concentrated bouquet of ravishing red berry fruit mixed with iodine and violet aromas. The palate is medium-bodied with grainy tannin, a slightly chalky texture and a focused, quite Morey-like finish that lingers. There is something serious about this Les Carrières that suggests it will be for long-term consumption. I also tasted the wine from amphora. This has more sheen on the nose, more polish, perhaps. The palate is medium-bodied with black cherry and cassis fruit, the fruit profile similar but the texture silkier than the regular blend. There are touches of pain grillé here, and the wood element is just a little more marked on the finish.Inc. VAT£868.84 -
Wine Advocate (92+)
Another of the highlights of the range is the 2017 Chambolle-Musigny 1er Cru Les Combottes, a lovely wine that wafts from the glass with aromas of sweet wild berries, cherries, potpourri and a generous application of toasty new oak that will settle down with a bit of bottle age. On the palate, the wine is medium to full-bodied, velvety and nicely concentrated, structured around rich, powdery tannins and lively acids, concluding with good length on the finish.Inc. VAT£757.24 -
Vinous (91-93)
The 2017 Chambolle-Musigny Lavrottes 1er Cru, which sees 50% new oak, was showing some reduction when I visited the domaine, though there appears to be fine fruit concentration. The fresh, vibrant palate is vivid and tensile, offering crisp, slightly chalky tannin and crunchy red fruit mixed with blueberry toward the finish. There is good backbone here, and so this will deserve at least four to six years in bottle. Excellent.Inc. VAT£732.04 -
The Fougeray Beauclair Bonnes Mares Grand Cru 2016 is an exceptional vintage capturing the essence of its Burgundy origins. Produced in the highly esteemed vineyards overlooking the commune of Chambolle-Musigny, this wine reflects the rich diversity of the Bonnes Mares terroir. Every drop expresses the Fougeray Beauclair family's dedication to releasing wines of exceptional purity and finesse. A sumptuous blend of Pinot Noir grapes nurtured in limestone-rich soil, this exceptional vintage underwent a substantial maturation process in high-quality French oak casks. The result is a wine of remarkable complexity and balance, exhibiting luscious layers of dark fruit, interwoven with subtle undertones of earthy truffle and elegant spice. Indulge in the robust yet refined character of the Fougeray Beauclair Bonnes Mares Grand Cru 2016 - a distinguished offering that affirms France's reputation for unparalleled winemaking excellence.
Inc. VAT£2,398.18 -
Fougeray Beauclair Bonnes Mares Grand Cru 2017 is a masterpiece delicate Pinot Noir from the Côte de Nuits subregion of Burgundy, France. This vineyard, under the thoughtful stewardship of Patrice Olivier, produces only a limited quantity of this opulent wine that's redolent with complex aromas of ripe cherries, truffle, and earthy undertones.
The vineyard has an eastward exposure and limestone-clay soil, ideal for growing the Pinot Noir grapes that are manually picked before undergoing a traditional Burgundian winemaking process. The wine is aged in 100% new oak, for 18 months, enhancing its rich, palate-coating flavours of red fruit, spices and toasty notes.
The Fougeray Beauclair Bonnes Mares Grand Cru 2017 offers a long and grace-filled finish, a testament to the meticulous care and patience of its production. A remarkable display of Burgundian excellence, making it a coveted addition to any discerning connoisseur’s cellar.
Inc. VAT£2,352.58 -
Burghound (93)
A background hint of wood easily allows the cool and equally pure essence of red currant, plum and violet scents to be appreciated. There is a lovely sense of underlying tension to the tautly muscular flavors that are also shaped by relatively fine-grained tannins on the balanced and lingering finale. This is a Bonnes Mares of refinement and finesse that should age well on a base of balance.Inc. VAT£2,398.84 -
An exceptional vintage, the Francois Bertheau Bonnes-Mares Grand Cru 2018 reveals the remarkable craftsmanship of its Chambolle-Musigny winemaker. Hailing from one of the most prestigious vineyards in the Côte de Nuits, this superb Burgundy evinces a delicate yet rich bouquet, harmoniously intermingling ripe plum, wild strawberry, and an exquisite hint of exotic spice. Unfolding on the palate with an elegant tannic structure and profound depth of flavour unparalleled in more youthful vintages, it reinforces Francois Bertheau's irrefutable command of traditional winemaking techniques. The meticulous hand-harvesting and classic oak barrel maturation result in a wine that embodies the opulence and refinement true connoisseurs seek in a Grand Cru. Savour the Francois Bertheau Bonnes-Mares Grand Cru 2018 today, or lay it down to further develop its undeniably captivating complexity.
Inc. VAT£2,479.49 -
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.
Inc. VAT£6,296.98 -
Renowned for his artisanal approach, François Bertheau takes immense pride in crafting the exquisite Francois Bertheau Chambolle-Musigny 1er Cru Les Charmes 2017. Produced right in the heart of Burgundy, France, this wine is the epitome of elegant subtlety. Aged in seasoned French oak barrels for 20 months, the wine effortlessly blends the unique qualities of the Chambolle-Musigny terroir while maintaining the fine-grained, polished texture characteristic of the Les Charmes vineyard. The 2017 vintage is a harmonious cultivation of red fruit aromas like raspberry and cherry, underscored by a delicate touch of wild herbs. This Burgundy red boasts of a medium-bodied palate, enhanced by softened tannin structure and an enduring finish. Francois Bertheau's commitment to low-intervention winemaking essentially lends to the pure, authentic expression of the Pinot Noir grape in the Francois Bertheau Chambolle-Musigny 1er Cru Les Charmes 2017.
Inc. VAT£859.24 -
Vinous (90-92)
Bright dark red. Perfumed aromas of raspberry, spices and rose petal accented by white pepper. A lovely juicy midweight, with pure red fruit and spice flavors framed by harmonious acidity and a firm tannic spine. Penetrating but not at all hard.Inc. VAT£1,328.98 -
Vinous (92+)
Palish red with a hint of amber. A bit cooler and more peppery than the Clos Saint-Denis and Clos de la Roche, with its reticent red fruit aromas complicated by herbs and menthol. Then densely packed, savory and intense, more about soil tones than primary fruit. Not a sweet style but youthfully penetrating. Finishes sweet, slightly medicinal and classically dry, with lingering salty and spicy qualities. A rather rigorous wine in the context of the vintage, but then this is Bonnes-Mares, which has traditionally been one of Burgundy's longest-aging grand crus.Inc. VAT£1,003.24 -
The Georges Lignier Bonnes-Mares Grand Cru 2017 is an exquisite French wine from the vineyards of prestigious Côte de Nuits. This stellar wine renders a harmony of opulent tones, lavish texture, and an audacious structure, rightly embodying the skilled craftsmanship and meticulous nature of the legendary winemaker, Georges Lignier. The grapes were selectively handpicked at their peak maturity to enhance the complexity and depth of flavour. The wine portrays a melodious chorus of dark cherries, wild berries and hints of truffle, evoking the distinctive terroir of the region it originates from. Aged in fine oak barrels, it presents a delicate balance of fruit and acidity, leading to a long and memorable finish. Georges Lignier Bonnes-Mares Grand Cru 2017 offers raucous total poise, thus setting a benchmark in the realm of Burgundy wines.
Inc. VAT£1,335.64
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Vinous - Stephen Tanzer (91-94)
Good full red. Aromatic but tight nose hints at minerals, spices, pepper and earth. Concentrated, sweet and fine, with a tight kernel of fruit compressed today by strong, sappy acidity. This is backward today, but its intensity and incipient complexity are easy to see. Finishes very long and fine, with noteworthy energy.In Bond£1,033.00 -
Burghound (96)
A gorgeously scented nose offers up layered aromas of spice, earth, tea, sandalwood, wild flowers and black currant. There is an unusually refined mouth feel to the focused, intense and sleekly muscular flavors that possess equally good depth while delivering flat out superb length on the impeccably well-balanced finale. This is still very much on the way up but it is so harmonious and pretty that it could be enjoyed for its nose alone. That said, this is a very serious effort that should peak in the range of 7 to 10 years from now and then be capable of holding for 3 to 4 decades thereafter. In a word, wonderful.In Bond£2,734.00 -
Vinous - Stephen Tanzer (91-94)
Bright, deep red. Aromas of raspberry liqueur, blueberry, menthol and musky herbs. Rich, chewy and dry; comes across as quite austere after the last couple of grand crus. But then Jeremy Seysses finds this quality to be reassuring in the context of 2007. I'm drawn to austerity in this vintage, he told me, adding that he plans to lay down magnums of this wine in his personal cellar, along with the Clos de la Roche and Echezeaux. Finishes with dusty tannins and excellent thrust.In Bond£7,538.00 -
Wine Advocate (95-97)
Unwinding in the glass with scents of rose petals, orange rind, sweet soil tones and red fruits, Dujac's 2019 Bonnes-Mares Grand Cru is, as usual, one of the most backward and reserved wines in the range. Full-bodied, bright and tightly wound, it's vibrant and mineral: the only missing ingredient is time.In Bond£8,932.00 -
Wine Advocate (95-97)
Unwinding in the glass with scents of rose petals, orange rind, sweet soil tones and red fruits, Dujac's 2019 Bonnes-Mares Grand Cru is, as usual, one of the most backward and reserved wines in the range. Full-bodied, bright and tightly wound, it's vibrant and mineral: the only missing ingredient is time.In Bond£4,131.00 -
Wine Advocate (95-97)
Unwinding in the glass with scents of rose petals, orange rind, sweet soil tones and red fruits, Dujac's 2019 Bonnes-Mares Grand Cru is, as usual, one of the most backward and reserved wines in the range. Full-bodied, bright and tightly wound, it's vibrant and mineral: the only missing ingredient is time.In Bond£7,931.00 -
Burghound (89-92)
Mild reduction is enough to render the nose difficult to read. By contrast there is both good freshness and vibrancy to the sleek and focused middle weight flavors that possess good mid-palate concentration, all wrapped in a firm, serious and mildly austere finale. As is usually the case with Beaux Bruns this is not an elegant Chambolle but rather one of muscle and punch.In Bond£618.00 -
As 1er Cru Chambolle-Musigny gos, it is difficult to beat this beauty from Faiveley for both value and classic style. Ethereal, elegant with refined red fruit and fresh flowers, this is exactly what you would want from both the village and this magnificent vineyard.In Bond£604.00
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Vinous (93-95)
(more than 50% of the potential crop was lost to frost; vinified in a new 3.5-hectoliter barrel with 50% whole clusters; one-third of these vines were planted in 2010): Bright, saturated medium red. Knockout perfume of cranberry, pomegranate, raspberry and white pepper. Vividly high-pitched and fine-grained in the mouth, with its penetrating, floral red fruit flavors accented by pungent crushed-stone minerality. Delivers outstanding intensity without weight, not to mention superb inner-mouth tension and saline complexity. This fabulously perfumed wine finishes with terrific rising length. This wine may not have the volume or power of the Combe d'Orveau but I suspect it will dance on its sibling's grave.In Bond£975.00 -
Burghound (95-98)
A very pungent nose displays plenty of wood and menthol influences on the quite firmly reduced aromas. There is superb richness and intensity to the seductively textured mineral-inflected flavors that are at once powerful yet refined before culminating a very backward, concentrated and stunningly long finish that just goes on and on. This is exceptionally promising and should also live for decades. In a word, brilliant.In Bond£2,478.00 -
Vinous (93-96)
(just a single new 150-liter barrel of this wine, vinified with 50% whole clusters): Bright, dark red. Captivating aromas of raspberry, coffee, mocha and pistachio. Plush, dense and deep, conveying more saline minerality and deep soil tones than primary dark fruits in the early going. But this wine boasts compelling sweetness and finishes with dusty, thoroughly ripe tannins and outstanding length. (Incidentally, Faiveley will actually have two different bottlings of Musigny from the 2015 vintage as they purchased a tiny parcel of vines from the Dufouleur family just after the harvest of 2015. The new wine will be bottled in magnums, which Faiveley plans to open in 2025 as part of the family's 200th-anniversary festivities. Beginning with 2016, there will be a single estate Musigny consisting of about 600 bottles.)In Bond£6,256.00 -
Vinous (93-96)
(just a single new 150-liter barrel of this wine, vinified with 50% whole clusters): Bright, dark red. Captivating aromas of raspberry, coffee, mocha and pistachio. Plush, dense and deep, conveying more saline minerality and deep soil tones than primary dark fruits in the early going. But this wine boasts compelling sweetness and finishes with dusty, thoroughly ripe tannins and outstanding length. (Incidentally, Faiveley will actually have two different bottlings of Musigny from the 2015 vintage as they purchased a tiny parcel of vines from the Dufouleur family just after the harvest of 2015. The new wine will be bottled in magnums, which Faiveley plans to open in 2025 as part of the family's 200th-anniversary festivities. Beginning with 2016, there will be a single estate Musigny consisting of about 600 bottles.)In Bond£3,167.00 -
Vinous (94-96)
(due to the tiny crop in 2016, Faiveley blended its two plots to make three-quarters of a barrel of wine; vinified with 50% whole clusters): Bright, dark red-ruby. Musky, smoky, reduced nose. Then wonderfully silky and rich on the palate, with its flavors of dark chocolate, black tea and cocoa powder conveying a powerful terroir character. Today the wine's fruit is in the deep background, yet this smoky, chocolatey Musigny conveys great breed. Not a wine, but a tasting experience for the connoisseur, says Jérôme Flous. Today I prefer the two Clos de Bèze cuvées and the Clos des Cortons for their pure fruit intensity. (Incidentally the 2015 Musigny Joseph Faiveley, made from Faiveley's recent purchase of a tiny parcel of vines from the Dufouleur family, was bottled in magnums.)In Bond£3,467.00 -
Vinous (95-97)
The 2017 Musigny Grand Cru comprises a blend of the original parcel and the new postage-stamp-sized acquisition between de Vogüé and Roumier. Erwan Faiveley said that his father enjoyed tannic wines and that his only exception was Musigny - because it was so small, it was the only wine vinified using gravity. There is quite a hefty reduction on the nose that makes this difficult to read. The palate, though, is pure class, with filigreed tannin, wonderful focus, firm grip and a very mineral-driven finish. Outstanding.In Bond£2,821.00 -
In Bond£3,216.00
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In Bond£2,889.00
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Tim Atkin MW (97)
Chocolate, cassis, black plums and pine needles... the list of aromatics goes on and on. This is dense in flavor yet buoyed by crackling acidity. It is complex and long, yet it is approachable as it is cerebral. The tannins stay silky smooth through the dreamy, long finish. This is aged entirely in "Musignettes", or 60-liter mini barrels hand-crafted for Faiveley by Fran ois Fr res. 2023-44In Bond£2,775.00 -
Burghound (91-93)
A ripe and brooding nose offers up notes of both red and dark currant, raspberry and a really lovely array of floral elements. The mouthfeel of the medium-bodied flavors is at once finer and more delineated though notably less concentrated and powerful while the lingering and equally firmly structured finish possesses a different texture as the 100% whole cluster vinification is more obvious. Good stuff here as well in a built-to-age style.In Bond£594.00 -
Vinous (90-92)
The 2017 Chambolle-Musigny Les Carrières 1er Cru comprises six barrels this year, plus one amphora that may or may not be blended. The barrel sample has a concentrated bouquet of ravishing red berry fruit mixed with iodine and violet aromas. The palate is medium-bodied with grainy tannin, a slightly chalky texture and a focused, quite Morey-like finish that lingers. There is something serious about this Les Carrières that suggests it will be for long-term consumption. I also tasted the wine from amphora. This has more sheen on the nose, more polish, perhaps. The palate is medium-bodied with black cherry and cassis fruit, the fruit profile similar but the texture silkier than the regular blend. There are touches of pain grillé here, and the wood element is just a little more marked on the finish.In Bond£708.00 -
Wine Advocate (92+)
Another of the highlights of the range is the 2017 Chambolle-Musigny 1er Cru Les Combottes, a lovely wine that wafts from the glass with aromas of sweet wild berries, cherries, potpourri and a generous application of toasty new oak that will settle down with a bit of bottle age. On the palate, the wine is medium to full-bodied, velvety and nicely concentrated, structured around rich, powdery tannins and lively acids, concluding with good length on the finish.In Bond£615.00 -
Vinous (91-93)
The 2017 Chambolle-Musigny Lavrottes 1er Cru, which sees 50% new oak, was showing some reduction when I visited the domaine, though there appears to be fine fruit concentration. The fresh, vibrant palate is vivid and tensile, offering crisp, slightly chalky tannin and crunchy red fruit mixed with blueberry toward the finish. There is good backbone here, and so this will deserve at least four to six years in bottle. Excellent.In Bond£594.00 -
The Fougeray Beauclair Bonnes Mares Grand Cru 2016 is an exceptional vintage capturing the essence of its Burgundy origins. Produced in the highly esteemed vineyards overlooking the commune of Chambolle-Musigny, this wine reflects the rich diversity of the Bonnes Mares terroir. Every drop expresses the Fougeray Beauclair family's dedication to releasing wines of exceptional purity and finesse. A sumptuous blend of Pinot Noir grapes nurtured in limestone-rich soil, this exceptional vintage underwent a substantial maturation process in high-quality French oak casks. The result is a wine of remarkable complexity and balance, exhibiting luscious layers of dark fruit, interwoven with subtle undertones of earthy truffle and elegant spice. Indulge in the robust yet refined character of the Fougeray Beauclair Bonnes Mares Grand Cru 2016 - a distinguished offering that affirms France's reputation for unparalleled winemaking excellence.
In Bond£1,960.00 -
Fougeray Beauclair Bonnes Mares Grand Cru 2017 is a masterpiece delicate Pinot Noir from the Côte de Nuits subregion of Burgundy, France. This vineyard, under the thoughtful stewardship of Patrice Olivier, produces only a limited quantity of this opulent wine that's redolent with complex aromas of ripe cherries, truffle, and earthy undertones.
The vineyard has an eastward exposure and limestone-clay soil, ideal for growing the Pinot Noir grapes that are manually picked before undergoing a traditional Burgundian winemaking process. The wine is aged in 100% new oak, for 18 months, enhancing its rich, palate-coating flavours of red fruit, spices and toasty notes.
The Fougeray Beauclair Bonnes Mares Grand Cru 2017 offers a long and grace-filled finish, a testament to the meticulous care and patience of its production. A remarkable display of Burgundian excellence, making it a coveted addition to any discerning connoisseur’s cellar.
In Bond£1,922.00 -
Burghound (93)
A background hint of wood easily allows the cool and equally pure essence of red currant, plum and violet scents to be appreciated. There is a lovely sense of underlying tension to the tautly muscular flavors that are also shaped by relatively fine-grained tannins on the balanced and lingering finale. This is a Bonnes Mares of refinement and finesse that should age well on a base of balance.In Bond£1,983.00 -
An exceptional vintage, the Francois Bertheau Bonnes-Mares Grand Cru 2018 reveals the remarkable craftsmanship of its Chambolle-Musigny winemaker. Hailing from one of the most prestigious vineyards in the Côte de Nuits, this superb Burgundy evinces a delicate yet rich bouquet, harmoniously intermingling ripe plum, wild strawberry, and an exquisite hint of exotic spice. Unfolding on the palate with an elegant tannic structure and profound depth of flavour unparalleled in more youthful vintages, it reinforces Francois Bertheau's irrefutable command of traditional winemaking techniques. The meticulous hand-harvesting and classic oak barrel maturation result in a wine that embodies the opulence and refinement true connoisseurs seek in a Grand Cru. Savour the Francois Bertheau Bonnes-Mares Grand Cru 2018 today, or lay it down to further develop its undeniably captivating complexity.
In Bond£2,047.00 -
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.
In Bond£5,209.00 -
Renowned for his artisanal approach, François Bertheau takes immense pride in crafting the exquisite Francois Bertheau Chambolle-Musigny 1er Cru Les Charmes 2017. Produced right in the heart of Burgundy, France, this wine is the epitome of elegant subtlety. Aged in seasoned French oak barrels for 20 months, the wine effortlessly blends the unique qualities of the Chambolle-Musigny terroir while maintaining the fine-grained, polished texture characteristic of the Les Charmes vineyard. The 2017 vintage is a harmonious cultivation of red fruit aromas like raspberry and cherry, underscored by a delicate touch of wild herbs. This Burgundy red boasts of a medium-bodied palate, enhanced by softened tannin structure and an enduring finish. Francois Bertheau's commitment to low-intervention winemaking essentially lends to the pure, authentic expression of the Pinot Noir grape in the Francois Bertheau Chambolle-Musigny 1er Cru Les Charmes 2017.
In Bond£700.00 -
Vinous (90-92)
Bright dark red. Perfumed aromas of raspberry, spices and rose petal accented by white pepper. A lovely juicy midweight, with pure red fruit and spice flavors framed by harmonious acidity and a firm tannic spine. Penetrating but not at all hard.In Bond£1,069.00 -
Vinous (92+)
Palish red with a hint of amber. A bit cooler and more peppery than the Clos Saint-Denis and Clos de la Roche, with its reticent red fruit aromas complicated by herbs and menthol. Then densely packed, savory and intense, more about soil tones than primary fruit. Not a sweet style but youthfully penetrating. Finishes sweet, slightly medicinal and classically dry, with lingering salty and spicy qualities. A rather rigorous wine in the context of the vintage, but then this is Bonnes-Mares, which has traditionally been one of Burgundy's longest-aging grand crus.In Bond£820.00 -
The Georges Lignier Bonnes-Mares Grand Cru 2017 is an exquisite French wine from the vineyards of prestigious Côte de Nuits. This stellar wine renders a harmony of opulent tones, lavish texture, and an audacious structure, rightly embodying the skilled craftsmanship and meticulous nature of the legendary winemaker, Georges Lignier. The grapes were selectively handpicked at their peak maturity to enhance the complexity and depth of flavour. The wine portrays a melodious chorus of dark cherries, wild berries and hints of truffle, evoking the distinctive terroir of the region it originates from. Aged in fine oak barrels, it presents a delicate balance of fruit and acidity, leading to a long and memorable finish. Georges Lignier Bonnes-Mares Grand Cru 2017 offers raucous total poise, thus setting a benchmark in the realm of Burgundy wines.
In Bond£1,097.00
