Red Burgundy
Red Burgundy
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Hailing from the prestigious grand cru vineyards of Burgundy, France, the Bizot Vosne Romanee Vv 2009 is an epitome of delicacy and potency. Jean-Yves Bizot, renowned for his boutique and biodynamic approach, crafts this exceptional Pinot Noir using wild yeast fermentations in old barrels, preserving the expressiveness of terroir and fruit. The wine unfolds a stimulating kaleidoscope of red and dark cherries, wild strawberry, typical Vosne spice with an undercurrent of mineral input, a testament to its premier-cru roots. Aged for a commendable 10 years, the Bizot Vosne Romanee Vv 2009 closes with restrained power and a firm tannic grip, promising further potential for ageing. On the palate, it is astoundingly vibrant and structured, embroidered with a velvety texture. Each drop of the Bizot Vosne Romanee Vv 2009 echoes its extraordinary lineage, offering an almost spiritual experience for the fine wine aficionado.
Inc. VAT£4,798.09 -
Experience the pleasure of sipping the exquisite Castagnier Chambolle-Musigny 1er Cru Les Amoureuses 2015. This captivating Pinot Noir comes from the esteemed Burgundy region of France, harnessing the exceptional terroir presence of the Premier Crus vineyard. Produced by the revered Jerome Castagnier, a fifth-generation winemaker celebrated for his relentless dedication to capturing the unique character of each vintage. With signature meticulous grape selection, traditional vinification processes, and a careful 18-month maturation in French oak barrels, the wine achieves an inimitable depth and complexity. Fall for its bewitching aromas of ripe cherries and distinct forest floor, accompanied by its sensuous palate and unforgettable finish. Displaying a remarkable longevity and finesse, the Castagnier Chambolle-Musigny 1er Cru Les Amoureuses 2015 is an epitome of cultivated elegance and a treasure for any discerning collector. Savour this sophisticated offering from one of Burgundy's most illustrious Premier Cru appellations today.
Inc. VAT£1,016.89 -
Immerse yourself in the lavish profile of the Castagnier Chambolle-Musigny 1er Cru Les Amoureuses 2016. This exquisite red wine is meticulously nurtured within the esteemed Castagnier vineyards, nestled in the heart of French Burgundy region, Chambolle-Musigny. Renowned winegrower, Jerome Castagnier, applies precise, traditional techniques to extract the rich flavours synonymous with the area's limestone and chalk-rich soil.
The 2016 vintage presents an opulent blend of Pinot Noir, emanating complex aromas of ripe cherry, rose petals, and subtle earthy undertones. On the palate, the Castagnier Chambolle-Musigny 1er Cru Les Amoureuses 2016 is silky smooth with a quenching acidity and long-lasting finish, reflecting a splendid ripeness derived from the exceptional 2016 conditions.
Famed for its superior quality and age-worthiness, this wine makes a captivating addition to a discerning collector's cellar. Savour the Castagnier Chambolle-Musigny 1er Cru Les Amoureuses 2016 for an unforgettable journey to the celebrated terroir of Burgundy.
Inc. VAT£815.29 -
Vinous (92-94)
The Chambolle-Musigny Les Cabottes, picked over two tries through the vineyard, offers a mixture of red and black fruit, incense and light peony scents, just a faint tang of marmalade in the background. This feels very composed. The palate is medium-bodied with very fine tannins, crisp acidity, taut and fresh with a very elegant and poised finish. Excellent.Inc. VAT£1,266.41 -
Vinous (96-98)
The 2020 Chapelle-Chambertin Grand Cru is very intense on the nose, a mixture of red and blueber fruit, just a faint touch of peppermint. Plenty of energy here. The palate is medium-bodied with chiselled tannins, perfectly judged acidity, quite saline in the mouth with a mineral-driven finish that expands wonderfully. There is an abiding sense of completeness here. Outstanding.Inc. VAT£4,589.29 -
The Cecile Tremblay Nuits-Saint-Georges 1er Cru Les Murgers 2020 is an impeccable representation of Burgundy Pinot Noir. Cultivated by Cecile Tremblay, the granddaughter of Burgundy stalwart, Joannes Clavelier, she has unequivocally demonstrated the natural winemaking philosophy of low intervention. Hailing from the acclaimed Nuits-Saint-Georges 1er Cru vineyard, 'Les Murgers', this wine captures the essence of its terroir with finesse and spectacular depth.
Undergoing meticulous selection, the hand-picked grapes are subjected to indigenous fermentation, after careful partial destemming. Aged in a mix of used and new French oak barrels, it encompasses a graceful integration of rich fruitiness with gentle tannin structure. Suave notes of red cherries, forest floor, and spice greet the palate with an elegantly layered texture, bridging the gap between power and restraint.
Truly exemplifying Cecile Tremblay's artistry, the Nuits-Saint-Georges 1er Cru Les Murgers 2020 is a sublime choice for serious Burgundy connoisseurs.
Inc. VAT£1,868.81 -
Immerse yourself in a bottle of Cecile Tremblay Nuits-Saint-Georges Albuca 2013 - a fine Burgundian wine from one of the region's most illustrious winemakers. Crafted from grapes grown in the heart of Nuits-Saint-Georges, this vintage exhibits a beautiful dark cherry hue. Made by Cecile Tremblay, granddaughter of iconic Burgundy producer Henri Jayer, its provenance is certainly remarkable.
The traditional wine-making methods stand out; grapes handpicked and vinified in oak barrels for 18 months. These practices result in a complex yet balanced wine, rich in dense black fruit and earthy undertones, supported by firm tannins and a hint of spice. On the palate, it reveals a persistent finish that lingers, ensuring an unforgettable experience.
As you savour the Cecile Tremblay Nuits-Saint-Georges Albuca 2013, you're not just tasting a wine; you're experiencing a piece of Burgundy's rich wine heritage.
Inc. VAT£1,080.49 -
Vinous (91-93)
Bright red-ruby. Very pure, perfumed aromas and flavors of blackberry, boysenberry, minerals, violet and cocoa powder. Sappy and tightly wound, conveying a powerful impression of vinosity thanks to its pungent minerality. The pH here of 3. 45 is the lowest in the cellar in 2014. Indeed, this wine shows a distinctly cool quality in the context of the vintage, and finishes with excellent chewy length. Tremblay told me that the 2008 version of this wine was paired by a chef with a tuna dish during a trip to Tokyo and that the combination was perfect.Inc. VAT£2,731.61 -
Burghound (88-91)
A brooding and much more deeply pitched and sauvage-inflected nose offers up notes of red and dark currant along with more newly turned earth inferences. The slightly riper but still sleek and nicely rich middle weight flavors also possess outstanding delineation on the equally austere but longer finish. This needs to add depth, but it may well do so if allowed 6 to 8 years of bottle aging. (88-91)/2026+Inc. VAT£2,486.89 -
Vinous (96-98)
The 2020 Clos de Tart Grand Cru contains around 55% whole bunch this year with 65% new oak. It has a very limpid hue in the glass. The bouquet takes time to open but my word, it is beautiful, extraordinarily pure with black cherries, crushed stone, hints of pressed violet all exquisitely defined. The palate is medium-bodied with a velvety smooth texture, fine acidity, the neatly integrated. Very sleek and sensual on the finish, this is a very sophisticated and somehow "complete" Clos de Tart. Around 13,000 bottles produced.Inc. VAT£1,424.81 -
Vinous (90)
The 2019 Auxey-Duresses Village has a fragrant bouquet with red cherries and strawberry pastille scents. The palate is medium-bodied with light tannins, crisp red berry fruit laced with mulberry and very subtle sweet toffee-ish notes on the finish.Inc. VAT£628.09 -
Wine Advocate (98)
Unquestionably one of the glories of the vintage, the 2003 Musigny Vieilles Vignes brings forth a highly boisterous nose of spices, violets, roses, plums, blueberries, and black cherries. Deep, powerful, graceful, concentrated, and sensually textured, it slathers the mouth with plums, blueberries, and cherries. Notes of mocha are intermingled with licorice in its exquisitely long finish. This noble wine is crammed with tannin, yet it is sweet and ripe. Projected maturity: 2010-2025+.Inc. VAT£2,567.21 -
Vinous (90-93)
(from a single unfrosted parcel on the mid-slope on the Vosne-Romanée side, the yield was 35 hectoliters per hectare in 2016): Dark red with ruby highlights. The nose displays a rather cool aspect as well as some spicy oak to the aromas of black cherry, licorice and botanical herbs. Densely packed and very ripe but a bit disorganized in the early going, even brutal, with its medicinal cassis, black cherry, herb and bitter chocolate flavors enlivened by pungent minerality. Today the tannins come across as a bit tough and drying. This wine finished its malolactic fermentation very late and Liger-Belair told me that he may bottle it last, as he did with the 2015 Clos Vougeot.Inc. VAT£6,431.29 -
Vinous (98)
The 2018 La Romanée Grand Cru shows quite a bit of new oak on the nose at the moment and this slightly obscures the terroir expression. The palate is medium-bodied with pliant tannins, beautifully structured, silky-smooth with palpable energy, tension and precision towards the finish. The aromatics might be entering a dumb phase, but the palate evidences a Grand Cru with serious ambition. This is an ethereal La Romanée that seems to care little for the summer heat of that year and just goes about its job. Tasted blind at the Burgfest 2018 red tasting.Inc. VAT£15,254.81 -
Vinous - Neal Martin (94-96)
The 2018 Volnay Les Santenots-du-Milieu 1er Cru has the most intense bouquet of Dominique Lafon’s Volnays this year, intense black cherry scents intermingling with boysenberry and light cassis aromas, all delivered with the utmost detail. The palate offers black cherry and raspberry fruit infused with violets, very fine tannins and gentle grip. The silky-smooth finish fans out gloriously. Stunning.Inc. VAT£451.61 -
Vinous (92-94)
The 2019 Volnay Les Santenots-du-Milieu 1er Cru, matured in a little more new oak than the Clos des Chênes (around one-third, according to Lafon), offers a quintessential Santenots nose of almost brazen blueberry and cassis aromas mixed with raspberry and violets. The palate is rounded on the entry and exerts a gentle grip. Opulent but controlled, though this year I find more nuance and sensuality on the Champans, which would be my pick of Lafon’s reds.Inc. VAT£536.81 -
Presenting the exquisite David Duband Clos-Vougeot Grand Cru 2015, a splendid exemplification of esteemed Burgundian craftsmanship. This vintage wine hails from the hallowed Clos-Vougeot terroir, renowned for its superb diversity in microclimates. Steeped in a proud heritage, the winemaking process adheres to stringent biodynamic principles, embracing the purity of nature and propagating the utmost respect for the terroir.
David Duband, famed for his supple and beautifully refined wines, has crafted this premium red from meticulously handpicked Pinot Noir grapes, fermented with natural yeasts. The wine exudes enchanting aromas of dark currant, cherry, and an underlying hint of earthy complexity, well-articulated on the palate with remarkable intensity.
Having aged harmoniously in high-quality French oak barrels, the David Duband Clos-Vougeot Grand Cru 2015 offers velvety tannins and a striking minerality. This bottle promises a remarkable culmination of finesse, depth, and time-honoured winemaking tradition.
Inc. VAT£625.69 -
Vinous (94)
There are five instead of eight barrels of the 2020 Charmes-Chambertin Vieilles Vignes Grand Cru, which is still more than there will be next year. This takes its time to open, revealing wild strawberry and black cherry scents entwined with hints of graphite and crushed stone. The palate is framed by very fine tannins, the palate sweet and concentrated with dark cherries, fig and damson. Gentle grip on the finish with very long length, this should give 20-30 years drinking pleasure.Inc. VAT£2,002.09 -
Vinous (93-95)
The 2020 Gevrey-Chambertin Lavaux Saint-Jacques 1er Cru contains 30% whole bunch with 50% new oak. It has a vibrant, tightly wound bouquet with wet limestone/petrichor scents complementing the shimmering black cherry and orange zest scents. The palate is medium-bodied with smooth tannins, fine acidity, veering more towards the red fruit profile with a pinch of brown spices on the finish. Long in the mouth, very classy.Inc. VAT£737.29 -
Vinous (92)
(90% destemmed): Good deep red. Ethereal aromas of red berries, minerals and spicy oak. Juicy, spicy and penetrating, conveying a light touch and excellent energy to the flavors of red fruits, pepper, herbs and licorice. Finishes with firm, ripe tannins and a spicy perfume that leaves the mouth refreshed.Inc. VAT£5,706.41 -
Vinous (92-94)
The 2018 Corton Grand Cru contains fruit from plots of replanted vines for the first time this year, and also 80% whole bunches. Bertrand de Villaine told me that the blending was done a little later than their other crus. Matured in 100% new oak, it has an attractive bouquet of brambly red fruit, blueberry and scents of crushed stone, all nicely detailed. The palate is taut on the entry with an almost chalky texture and notes of bitter cherries and black currants. Fine symmetry toward the finish. Excellent.Inc. VAT£5,672.81 -
Vinous (94)
The 2017 Echézeaux Grand Cru is similarly lifted, with a bit darker fruit and more structure than the Corton. A deceptive, beguiling Burgundy, the 2017 shows the mid-weight structure of the year. Here too, time in the glass brings out the wine’s vertical feel and overall intensity. The 2017 needs time to soften, but it is incredibly persistent and impeccable in its balance. Readers should expect an especially austere Echézeaux that is going to require cellaring. The fruit was brought in on September 13 and 15, with a day’s break in between because of rain.Inc. VAT£6,080.81 -
Vinous (92-94)
The 2018 Echézeaux Grand Cru has a very deep hue. The extraordinarily pure bouquet features black cherries intermingling with blueberry and oyster shell, and later a hint of potpourri. The palate is medium-bodied with fine tannins, edgy and stony, with dark berry fruit and a little spicier than I recall apropos of previous Echézeaux at this stage. It might just need a little length, but otherwise it is a wine determined not to be outshone by its Grand Cru siblings.Inc. VAT£6,546.41 -
Vinous (91)
The 2020 Echézeaux Grand Cru was picked on 30 August and 1 September at 28.2hL/ha. The floral aspect of the vineyard is nicely accentuated on the nose. There's a mélange of red and black fruit, a slight creaminess coming through with time and then this ebbs to offer light sous-bois scents. The palate is medium-bodied with a vivid entry of wild strawberry and blackcurrant. A polished Echézeaux, nicely proportioned, not the most complex in recent years (I suspect the 2020 might surpass it in that respect), though there is ample weight and dimension. It gains delineation in the glass, though the Corton has a little more persistence at the moment. 1,280 cases produced. Tasted at Corney & Barrow’s annual in bottle tasting in London.Inc. VAT£6,301.61 -
Inc. VAT£4,681.69 -
Vinous (94)
I have been fortunate to taste the 1971 Grands Echézeaux four times now (always a privilege when it is your birth year). This 1971 bottle is as good as the best I have come across despite some turbidity in the glass. Yet the bouquet is divine and ethereal with vestiges of red cherry and strawberry, wild heather (again - just like previous bottles) and pressed flowers. The palate is fully mature with tart red fruit, brown spice and that telltale sense of transparency towards the finish. It is not a dense or powerful wine and I suspect it was better around 20 years of age. But it has aged gracefully and maintained such exceptional balance and poise that you cannot help surrendering to its charms. Tasted at a private lunch at Howard's Gourmet.Inc. VAT£9,347.29 -
Vinous (98)
The 2009 La Tâche Grand Cru is the most ethereal of the three wines in this flight. Whole cluster influence is especially marked here. A whole range of spice, dried flower, mint and savory overtones infuse the 2009 with layers of nuance. Next to the other wines in this flight, La Tâche is ethereal and harder to fully capture with words, an attribute many, if not most, of the world’s greatest wines share.Inc. VAT£11,910.41 -
Vinous (98+)
The 2005 Richebourg makes a strong argument that the answer to that question might be a resounding ‘yes!’ Huge beams of tannin are present but nearly covered by the sheer intensity the fruit. Black cherry, plum, mint, lavender and graphite give the 2005 much of its gravitas. Tonight, the 2005 is insanely beautiful and absolutely stellar, and I say that never having truly fallen for the domaine’s Richebourg. The 2005, though, well, it simply will not be denied.Inc. VAT£11,394.41 -
Inc. VAT£574.09 -
Vinous (95-98)
Deep bright ruby. Pungent, brilliant aromas of blackberry, cocoa powder, minerals and Oriental spices. Painfully intense flavors of incredible purity; thick but brilliantly delineated. Finishes with great palate-staining length and lift; firm tannins are buried in fruit. A knockout in the making.Inc. VAT£17,834.89
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Hailing from the prestigious grand cru vineyards of Burgundy, France, the Bizot Vosne Romanee Vv 2009 is an epitome of delicacy and potency. Jean-Yves Bizot, renowned for his boutique and biodynamic approach, crafts this exceptional Pinot Noir using wild yeast fermentations in old barrels, preserving the expressiveness of terroir and fruit. The wine unfolds a stimulating kaleidoscope of red and dark cherries, wild strawberry, typical Vosne spice with an undercurrent of mineral input, a testament to its premier-cru roots. Aged for a commendable 10 years, the Bizot Vosne Romanee Vv 2009 closes with restrained power and a firm tannic grip, promising further potential for ageing. On the palate, it is astoundingly vibrant and structured, embroidered with a velvety texture. Each drop of the Bizot Vosne Romanee Vv 2009 echoes its extraordinary lineage, offering an almost spiritual experience for the fine wine aficionado.
In Bond£3,992.00 -
Experience the pleasure of sipping the exquisite Castagnier Chambolle-Musigny 1er Cru Les Amoureuses 2015. This captivating Pinot Noir comes from the esteemed Burgundy region of France, harnessing the exceptional terroir presence of the Premier Crus vineyard. Produced by the revered Jerome Castagnier, a fifth-generation winemaker celebrated for his relentless dedication to capturing the unique character of each vintage. With signature meticulous grape selection, traditional vinification processes, and a careful 18-month maturation in French oak barrels, the wine achieves an inimitable depth and complexity. Fall for its bewitching aromas of ripe cherries and distinct forest floor, accompanied by its sensuous palate and unforgettable finish. Displaying a remarkable longevity and finesse, the Castagnier Chambolle-Musigny 1er Cru Les Amoureuses 2015 is an epitome of cultivated elegance and a treasure for any discerning collector. Savour this sophisticated offering from one of Burgundy's most illustrious Premier Cru appellations today.
In Bond£841.00 -
Immerse yourself in the lavish profile of the Castagnier Chambolle-Musigny 1er Cru Les Amoureuses 2016. This exquisite red wine is meticulously nurtured within the esteemed Castagnier vineyards, nestled in the heart of French Burgundy region, Chambolle-Musigny. Renowned winegrower, Jerome Castagnier, applies precise, traditional techniques to extract the rich flavours synonymous with the area's limestone and chalk-rich soil.
The 2016 vintage presents an opulent blend of Pinot Noir, emanating complex aromas of ripe cherry, rose petals, and subtle earthy undertones. On the palate, the Castagnier Chambolle-Musigny 1er Cru Les Amoureuses 2016 is silky smooth with a quenching acidity and long-lasting finish, reflecting a splendid ripeness derived from the exceptional 2016 conditions.
Famed for its superior quality and age-worthiness, this wine makes a captivating addition to a discerning collector's cellar. Savour the Castagnier Chambolle-Musigny 1er Cru Les Amoureuses 2016 for an unforgettable journey to the celebrated terroir of Burgundy.
In Bond£673.00 -
Vinous (92-94)
The Chambolle-Musigny Les Cabottes, picked over two tries through the vineyard, offers a mixture of red and black fruit, incense and light peony scents, just a faint tang of marmalade in the background. This feels very composed. The palate is medium-bodied with very fine tannins, crisp acidity, taut and fresh with a very elegant and poised finish. Excellent.In Bond£1,050.00 -
Vinous (96-98)
The 2020 Chapelle-Chambertin Grand Cru is very intense on the nose, a mixture of red and blueber fruit, just a faint touch of peppermint. Plenty of energy here. The palate is medium-bodied with chiselled tannins, perfectly judged acidity, quite saline in the mouth with a mineral-driven finish that expands wonderfully. There is an abiding sense of completeness here. Outstanding.In Bond£3,818.00 -
The Cecile Tremblay Nuits-Saint-Georges 1er Cru Les Murgers 2020 is an impeccable representation of Burgundy Pinot Noir. Cultivated by Cecile Tremblay, the granddaughter of Burgundy stalwart, Joannes Clavelier, she has unequivocally demonstrated the natural winemaking philosophy of low intervention. Hailing from the acclaimed Nuits-Saint-Georges 1er Cru vineyard, 'Les Murgers', this wine captures the essence of its terroir with finesse and spectacular depth.
Undergoing meticulous selection, the hand-picked grapes are subjected to indigenous fermentation, after careful partial destemming. Aged in a mix of used and new French oak barrels, it encompasses a graceful integration of rich fruitiness with gentle tannin structure. Suave notes of red cherries, forest floor, and spice greet the palate with an elegantly layered texture, bridging the gap between power and restraint.
Truly exemplifying Cecile Tremblay's artistry, the Nuits-Saint-Georges 1er Cru Les Murgers 2020 is a sublime choice for serious Burgundy connoisseurs.
In Bond£1,552.00 -
Immerse yourself in a bottle of Cecile Tremblay Nuits-Saint-Georges Albuca 2013 - a fine Burgundian wine from one of the region's most illustrious winemakers. Crafted from grapes grown in the heart of Nuits-Saint-Georges, this vintage exhibits a beautiful dark cherry hue. Made by Cecile Tremblay, granddaughter of iconic Burgundy producer Henri Jayer, its provenance is certainly remarkable.
The traditional wine-making methods stand out; grapes handpicked and vinified in oak barrels for 18 months. These practices result in a complex yet balanced wine, rich in dense black fruit and earthy undertones, supported by firm tannins and a hint of spice. On the palate, it reveals a persistent finish that lingers, ensuring an unforgettable experience.
As you savour the Cecile Tremblay Nuits-Saint-Georges Albuca 2013, you're not just tasting a wine; you're experiencing a piece of Burgundy's rich wine heritage.
In Bond£894.00 -
Vinous (91-93)
Bright red-ruby. Very pure, perfumed aromas and flavors of blackberry, boysenberry, minerals, violet and cocoa powder. Sappy and tightly wound, conveying a powerful impression of vinosity thanks to its pungent minerality. The pH here of 3. 45 is the lowest in the cellar in 2014. Indeed, this wine shows a distinctly cool quality in the context of the vintage, and finishes with excellent chewy length. Tremblay told me that the 2008 version of this wine was paired by a chef with a tuna dish during a trip to Tokyo and that the combination was perfect.In Bond£2,271.00 -
Burghound (88-91)
A brooding and much more deeply pitched and sauvage-inflected nose offers up notes of red and dark currant along with more newly turned earth inferences. The slightly riper but still sleek and nicely rich middle weight flavors also possess outstanding delineation on the equally austere but longer finish. This needs to add depth, but it may well do so if allowed 6 to 8 years of bottle aging. (88-91)/2026+In Bond£2,066.00 -
Vinous (96-98)
The 2020 Clos de Tart Grand Cru contains around 55% whole bunch this year with 65% new oak. It has a very limpid hue in the glass. The bouquet takes time to open but my word, it is beautiful, extraordinarily pure with black cherries, crushed stone, hints of pressed violet all exquisitely defined. The palate is medium-bodied with a velvety smooth texture, fine acidity, the neatly integrated. Very sleek and sensual on the finish, this is a very sophisticated and somehow "complete" Clos de Tart. Around 13,000 bottles produced.In Bond£1,182.00 -
Vinous (90)
The 2019 Auxey-Duresses Village has a fragrant bouquet with red cherries and strawberry pastille scents. The palate is medium-bodied with light tannins, crisp red berry fruit laced with mulberry and very subtle sweet toffee-ish notes on the finish.In Bond£517.00 -
Wine Advocate (98)
Unquestionably one of the glories of the vintage, the 2003 Musigny Vieilles Vignes brings forth a highly boisterous nose of spices, violets, roses, plums, blueberries, and black cherries. Deep, powerful, graceful, concentrated, and sensually textured, it slathers the mouth with plums, blueberries, and cherries. Notes of mocha are intermingled with licorice in its exquisitely long finish. This noble wine is crammed with tannin, yet it is sweet and ripe. Projected maturity: 2010-2025+.In Bond£2,134.00 -
Vinous (90-93)
(from a single unfrosted parcel on the mid-slope on the Vosne-Romanée side, the yield was 35 hectoliters per hectare in 2016): Dark red with ruby highlights. The nose displays a rather cool aspect as well as some spicy oak to the aromas of black cherry, licorice and botanical herbs. Densely packed and very ripe but a bit disorganized in the early going, even brutal, with its medicinal cassis, black cherry, herb and bitter chocolate flavors enlivened by pungent minerality. Today the tannins come across as a bit tough and drying. This wine finished its malolactic fermentation very late and Liger-Belair told me that he may bottle it last, as he did with the 2015 Clos Vougeot.In Bond£5,353.00 -
Vinous (98)
The 2018 La Romanée Grand Cru shows quite a bit of new oak on the nose at the moment and this slightly obscures the terroir expression. The palate is medium-bodied with pliant tannins, beautifully structured, silky-smooth with palpable energy, tension and precision towards the finish. The aromatics might be entering a dumb phase, but the palate evidences a Grand Cru with serious ambition. This is an ethereal La Romanée that seems to care little for the summer heat of that year and just goes about its job. Tasted blind at the Burgfest 2018 red tasting.In Bond£12,707.00 -
Vinous - Neal Martin (94-96)
The 2018 Volnay Les Santenots-du-Milieu 1er Cru has the most intense bouquet of Dominique Lafon’s Volnays this year, intense black cherry scents intermingling with boysenberry and light cassis aromas, all delivered with the utmost detail. The palate offers black cherry and raspberry fruit infused with violets, very fine tannins and gentle grip. The silky-smooth finish fans out gloriously. Stunning.In Bond£371.00 -
Vinous (92-94)
The 2019 Volnay Les Santenots-du-Milieu 1er Cru, matured in a little more new oak than the Clos des Chênes (around one-third, according to Lafon), offers a quintessential Santenots nose of almost brazen blueberry and cassis aromas mixed with raspberry and violets. The palate is rounded on the entry and exerts a gentle grip. Opulent but controlled, though this year I find more nuance and sensuality on the Champans, which would be my pick of Lafon’s reds.In Bond£442.00 -
Presenting the exquisite David Duband Clos-Vougeot Grand Cru 2015, a splendid exemplification of esteemed Burgundian craftsmanship. This vintage wine hails from the hallowed Clos-Vougeot terroir, renowned for its superb diversity in microclimates. Steeped in a proud heritage, the winemaking process adheres to stringent biodynamic principles, embracing the purity of nature and propagating the utmost respect for the terroir.
David Duband, famed for his supple and beautifully refined wines, has crafted this premium red from meticulously handpicked Pinot Noir grapes, fermented with natural yeasts. The wine exudes enchanting aromas of dark currant, cherry, and an underlying hint of earthy complexity, well-articulated on the palate with remarkable intensity.
Having aged harmoniously in high-quality French oak barrels, the David Duband Clos-Vougeot Grand Cru 2015 offers velvety tannins and a striking minerality. This bottle promises a remarkable culmination of finesse, depth, and time-honoured winemaking tradition.
In Bond£515.00 -
Vinous (94)
There are five instead of eight barrels of the 2020 Charmes-Chambertin Vieilles Vignes Grand Cru, which is still more than there will be next year. This takes its time to open, revealing wild strawberry and black cherry scents entwined with hints of graphite and crushed stone. The palate is framed by very fine tannins, the palate sweet and concentrated with dark cherries, fig and damson. Gentle grip on the finish with very long length, this should give 20-30 years drinking pleasure.In Bond£1,662.00 -
Vinous (93-95)
The 2020 Gevrey-Chambertin Lavaux Saint-Jacques 1er Cru contains 30% whole bunch with 50% new oak. It has a vibrant, tightly wound bouquet with wet limestone/petrichor scents complementing the shimmering black cherry and orange zest scents. The palate is medium-bodied with smooth tannins, fine acidity, veering more towards the red fruit profile with a pinch of brown spices on the finish. Long in the mouth, very classy.In Bond£608.00 -
Vinous (92)
(90% destemmed): Good deep red. Ethereal aromas of red berries, minerals and spicy oak. Juicy, spicy and penetrating, conveying a light touch and excellent energy to the flavors of red fruits, pepper, herbs and licorice. Finishes with firm, ripe tannins and a spicy perfume that leaves the mouth refreshed.In Bond£4,750.00 -
Vinous (92-94)
The 2018 Corton Grand Cru contains fruit from plots of replanted vines for the first time this year, and also 80% whole bunches. Bertrand de Villaine told me that the blending was done a little later than their other crus. Matured in 100% new oak, it has an attractive bouquet of brambly red fruit, blueberry and scents of crushed stone, all nicely detailed. The palate is taut on the entry with an almost chalky texture and notes of bitter cherries and black currants. Fine symmetry toward the finish. Excellent.In Bond£4,722.00 -
Vinous (94)
The 2017 Echézeaux Grand Cru is similarly lifted, with a bit darker fruit and more structure than the Corton. A deceptive, beguiling Burgundy, the 2017 shows the mid-weight structure of the year. Here too, time in the glass brings out the wine’s vertical feel and overall intensity. The 2017 needs time to soften, but it is incredibly persistent and impeccable in its balance. Readers should expect an especially austere Echézeaux that is going to require cellaring. The fruit was brought in on September 13 and 15, with a day’s break in between because of rain.In Bond£5,062.00 -
Vinous (92-94)
The 2018 Echézeaux Grand Cru has a very deep hue. The extraordinarily pure bouquet features black cherries intermingling with blueberry and oyster shell, and later a hint of potpourri. The palate is medium-bodied with fine tannins, edgy and stony, with dark berry fruit and a little spicier than I recall apropos of previous Echézeaux at this stage. It might just need a little length, but otherwise it is a wine determined not to be outshone by its Grand Cru siblings.In Bond£5,450.00 -
Vinous (91)
The 2020 Echézeaux Grand Cru was picked on 30 August and 1 September at 28.2hL/ha. The floral aspect of the vineyard is nicely accentuated on the nose. There's a mélange of red and black fruit, a slight creaminess coming through with time and then this ebbs to offer light sous-bois scents. The palate is medium-bodied with a vivid entry of wild strawberry and blackcurrant. A polished Echézeaux, nicely proportioned, not the most complex in recent years (I suspect the 2020 might surpass it in that respect), though there is ample weight and dimension. It gains delineation in the glass, though the Corton has a little more persistence at the moment. 1,280 cases produced. Tasted at Corney & Barrow’s annual in bottle tasting in London.In Bond£5,246.00 -
In Bond£3,895.00
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Vinous (94)
I have been fortunate to taste the 1971 Grands Echézeaux four times now (always a privilege when it is your birth year). This 1971 bottle is as good as the best I have come across despite some turbidity in the glass. Yet the bouquet is divine and ethereal with vestiges of red cherry and strawberry, wild heather (again - just like previous bottles) and pressed flowers. The palate is fully mature with tart red fruit, brown spice and that telltale sense of transparency towards the finish. It is not a dense or powerful wine and I suspect it was better around 20 years of age. But it has aged gracefully and maintained such exceptional balance and poise that you cannot help surrendering to its charms. Tasted at a private lunch at Howard's Gourmet.In Bond£7,783.00 -
Vinous (98)
The 2009 La Tâche Grand Cru is the most ethereal of the three wines in this flight. Whole cluster influence is especially marked here. A whole range of spice, dried flower, mint and savory overtones infuse the 2009 with layers of nuance. Next to the other wines in this flight, La Tâche is ethereal and harder to fully capture with words, an attribute many, if not most, of the world’s greatest wines share.In Bond£9,920.00 -
Vinous (98+)
The 2005 Richebourg makes a strong argument that the answer to that question might be a resounding ‘yes!’ Huge beams of tannin are present but nearly covered by the sheer intensity the fruit. Black cherry, plum, mint, lavender and graphite give the 2005 much of its gravitas. Tonight, the 2005 is insanely beautiful and absolutely stellar, and I say that never having truly fallen for the domaine’s Richebourg. The 2005, though, well, it simply will not be denied.In Bond£9,490.00 -
In Bond£472.00
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Vinous (95-98)
Deep bright ruby. Pungent, brilliant aromas of blackberry, cocoa powder, minerals and Oriental spices. Painfully intense flavors of incredible purity; thick but brilliantly delineated. Finishes with great palate-staining length and lift; firm tannins are buried in fruit. A knockout in the making.In Bond£14,856.00
