Red Burgundy
Red Burgundy
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Vinous (93)
The 2019 Clos de Vougeot Grand Cru "Cuvée Classique" has a fragrant nose with red berry fruit, still that touch of struck flint, fine focus with just a touch of reduction at the moment. The palate is medium-bodied with fine grip on the entry, quite chalky tannins, white pepper towards the prolonged finish. Just as I expected having tasted this in barrel last year, this Cuvée Classique is ageing with style.Inc. VAT£1,044.04 -
Impeccably crafted, Chateau de la Tour Clos-Vougeot Grand Cru Hommage a Jean Morin 2019 is an eloquent tribute to the legendary winemaker, Jean Morin. This fine wine hails from the iconic vineyards of Burgundy, France, in the famed Clos de Vougeot appellation. As the largest proprietor within this prestigious area, Chateau de la Tour astounds with their traditional, non-interventionist philosophy and prudent use of oak in maturation.
The 2019 vintage unfurls a symphony of complexity, revealing layers of ripe, red and black fruits punctuated by notes of spice and earth, elegantly structured by superb tannins. This wine illustrates a profound persistency, owing to the exceptional terroir, verrucose Pinot Noir clones, and well-versed vinification. With renowned critics such as Allen Meadows and Neal Martin singing praises, Chateau de la Tour Clos-Vougeot Grand Cru Hommage a Jean Morin 2019 promises an exquisite tasting experience. Its longevity is remarkable, ensuring several years of cellaring potential.
Inc. VAT£3,390.29 -
Immerse yourself in the singular elegance of the Chateau Pommard Clos Marey-Monge Simone 2019. Cultivated in the storied vineyards of Burgundy, France, this exclusive Pinot Noir is named for Simone Veillot, the tenacious matriarch at the realm of Chateau Pommard. The wine's vivid, scarlet hue heralds a sumptuous symphony of red fruit, roses, and spices, typifying the terrain's complex clay and iron-rich soils. Meticulously vinified utilising organic and biodynamic practices, the end product exudes nuance and an opulent, velvety texture. This exceptional vintage offers a profound, lingering finish - a testament to the winemakers' virtuosity and the hallowed terroir of Clos Marey-Monge. Matured over 20 months in French oak, Chateau Pommard Clos Marey-Monge Simone 2019 is a wine of generous structure and superb ageing potential. Savour it now or preserve it for future enjoyment - an illustrious addition to any discerning connoisseur's collection.
Inc. VAT£3,644.44 -
All of the fruit is 100% destemmed, and fermentations take place in concrete tanks with gentle punch-downs twice a day, which they prefer over pump-overs to limit the amount of oxygen ingress. The juice is left in the tank for about two weeks before being racked to barrel for malolactic and ageing; the juice is left to settle for two days prior to being racked to barrel. A fair amount of new oak is used in the wines; the village wine, for example, is aged in 60% new François’ Frères oak barrels for an average of 16 months before bottling without filtration. Each label is a benchmark for quality, and they are often hallmarked by a generous and elegant style.
The Gevrey Chambertin we have on offer today is a village wine from the Négoce business. This village bottling from a “grand” (BH) vintage and illustrious winemaking family offers extraordinary value. For clients who wish to savour the house style without spending a considerable fortune (HK$1,000 per bottle for a Domaine village bottling), Claude Dugat La Gibryotte Gevrey-Chambertin 2019 is the perfect place to start.
Inc. VAT£985.27 -
Vinous (93-95)
The 2019 Volnay Clos de Verseuil 1er Cru, a monopole of the domaine, is completely de-stemmed and matured in 30% new oak. It has one of my favourite bouquets with gorgeous shimmering red fruit laced with rose petal and light incense aromas, all beautifully defined. The palate is slightly reduced but that does not disguise the intense, mineral-driven red fruit that merges into darker fruit and more saline notes towards the finish. A superb Volnay that will deserve 4 or 5 years in bottle. Ten barrels produced.Inc. VAT£902.44 -
Wine Advocate (97)
The 2019 Clos de Tart Grand Cru has turned out brilliantly. Mingling notes of wild berries and cherries with hints of peonies, rose petal, orange rind, exotic spices and musk, it's full-bodied, layered and multidimensional, with a velvety attack that segues into a fleshy, textural mid-palate defined by depth and purity of fruit, concluding with a long and penetrating finish.Inc. VAT£2,023.22 -
Wine Advocate (97)
The 2019 Clos de Tart Grand Cru has turned out brilliantly. Mingling notes of wild berries and cherries with hints of peonies, rose petal, orange rind, exotic spices and musk, it's full-bodied, layered and multidimensional, with a velvety attack that segues into a fleshy, textural mid-palate defined by depth and purity of fruit, concluding with a long and penetrating finish.Inc. VAT£4,411.24 -
Vinous (92)
The 2019 Morey-Saint-Denis La Forge de Tart 1er Cru has an open nose with touches of potpourri infusing the red berry fruit, brown spices and just a faint hint of espresso. The palate is medium-bodied with supple tannins, a fine bead of acidity, quite fresh and tensile towards the finish that feels very precise. This is very promising.Inc. VAT£1,404.04 -
Vinous (95)
The 2019 Clos Vougeot Grand Cru has a composed bouquet with a mixture of red and black fruit, tobacco, forest floor, a touch of wild mint and much more clarity than its peers. Fleshy, ripe and beautifully balanced, the palate is medium-bodied and supple, building succinctly toward the focused and complex finish. Wow...where did this come from??? Tasted blind at the Burgfest tasting.Inc. VAT£1,348.84 -
Vinous (92-94)
The 2019 Echézeaux Grand Cru, which comes from the lieu-dit of Les Champs Traversins, has a well-defined bouquet of raspberry and wild strawberry fruit, loamy/sous-bois scents and a touch of wilted iris petals. The palate is medium-bodied with fine-boned tannins, crisp acidity and a lightly spiced finish. This is a well-crafted Echézeaux from Bichot/Clos Frantin, and it should give 15–20 years’ drinking pleasure, possibly more.Inc. VAT£1,484.44 -
Burghound (92-94)
(from a large 1.76 ha parcel). Here too there is enough wood to notice but not to intrude on the exceptionally spicy and overtly floral-suffused nose of dark currant and plum. There is outstanding intensity, muscle and power to the broad-shouldered flavors that brim with both minerality and dry extract on the sappy, mouth coating, robust and youthfully austere finish that goes on and on. This is excellent and worth checking out. (92-94)/2037+Inc. VAT£796.24 -
Vinous (91)
The 2019 Monthélie Village is a little more backward on the nose compared to the Auxey-Duresses, well defined but just a bit timid at the moment. The palate is medium-bodied with firm tannin, nicely structured with dark berry fruit towards the finish.Inc. VAT£2,762.98 -
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£617.29 -
Vinous (89-91)
The 2019 Auxey-Duresses 1er Cru, a blend of two vineyards Les Beautrains and Les Bas des Duresses as usual, matured in around 25% new oak. It has a refined bouquet with a little more purity and sensuality compared to the Auxey Village. The palate is well balanced with gentle grip on the entry, quite rich but fresh in style with candied orange peel infusing the mixture of black and blueberry fruit. Crunchy, almost brittle texture towards the finish which is surprising given the type of growing season. Recommended.Inc. VAT£284.44 -
Vinous (86-88)
The 2019 Auxey-Duresses Village, which sees no new oak, has a ripe bouquet with opulent dark cherries, iodine and light violet aromas that soar from the glass. The palate is well balanced with a succulent, almost confit-like entry, fine acidity with a sweet pastille-like finish. This should drink well over the decade.Inc. VAT£357.89 -
Vinous (95)
The 2019 Pommard Clos des Epeneaux 1er Cru was bottled in June and July ‘21. Very perfumed and floral scents on the nose, dark cherries, bergamot, damp earth and touches of clove, later hints of violet and blood orange (traits that I observed out of barrel). This is nicely detailed. The palate is medium-bodied with succulent tannins, fine acidity, lightly spiced with a classy espresso-tinged finish that lingers in the mouth. Excellent.Inc. VAT£471.62 -
Vinous (95)
The 2019 Pommard Clos des Epeneaux 1er Cru was bottled in June and July ‘21. Very perfumed and floral scents on the nose, dark cherries, bergamot, damp earth and touches of clove, later hints of violet and blood orange (traits that I observed out of barrel). This is nicely detailed. The palate is medium-bodied with succulent tannins, fine acidity, lightly spiced with a classy espresso-tinged finish that lingers in the mouth. Excellent.Inc. VAT£919.24 -
Burghound (93-95)
(from a 2.67 ha parcel situated entirely in terres rouges soil in the far southern portion of the vineyard). A riper and more restrained nose requires some swirling to reveal its aromas of plum liqueur, blue berry, earth and a more restricted range of spice elements. The bigger and richer flavors possess an opulent richness and a velvety texture that coats the palate and enrobes the firmer tannic spine shaping the powerful, tautly muscular and strikingly persistent finale. This offers a completely different expression compared to the Amoureuses but one that is equally interesting. This too possesses superb development potential though patience definitely advised. (93-95)/2039+Inc. VAT£7,662.86 -
Burghound (93-95)
(from a 2.67 ha parcel situated entirely in terres rouges soil in the far southern portion of the vineyard). A riper and more restrained nose requires some swirling to reveal its aromas of plum liqueur, blue berry, earth and a more restricted range of spice elements. The bigger and richer flavors possess an opulent richness and a velvety texture that coats the palate and enrobes the firmer tannic spine shaping the powerful, tautly muscular and strikingly persistent finale. This offers a completely different expression compared to the Amoureuses but one that is equally interesting. This too possesses superb development potential though patience definitely advised. (93-95)/2039+Inc. VAT£3,572.44 -
Burghound (95-98)
(from an incredible 6.46 ha parcel, which doesn’t include the .67 ha section planted to chardonnay). This too is quite aromatically restrained though aggressive swirling does eventually coax the pure and elegant aromas to emerge and when they do, they are almost a hypothetical blend of the Amoureuses and the Bonnes Mares. The concentrated, powerful and decidedly muscular flavors retain plenty of refinement and minerality that conclude in a wonderfully complex and superbly long finale. The mid-palate texture is akin to rolling rocks around in the mouth and the finish just goes on and on. This too is brilliant, and the word Zen definitely comes to mind. (95-98)/2041+Inc. VAT£2,075.21 -
Burghound (95-98)
(from an incredible 6.46 ha parcel, which doesn’t include the .67 ha section planted to chardonnay). This too is quite aromatically restrained though aggressive swirling does eventually coax the pure and elegant aromas to emerge and when they do, they are almost a hypothetical blend of the Amoureuses and the Bonnes Mares. The concentrated, powerful and decidedly muscular flavors retain plenty of refinement and minerality that conclude in a wonderfully complex and superbly long finale. The mid-palate texture is akin to rolling rocks around in the mouth and the finish just goes on and on. This too is brilliant, and the word Zen definitely comes to mind. (95-98)/2041+Inc. VAT£1,001.60 -
Burghound (95-98)
(from an incredible 6.46 ha parcel, which doesn’t include the .67 ha section planted to chardonnay). This too is quite aromatically restrained though aggressive swirling does eventually coax the pure and elegant aromas to emerge and when they do, they are almost a hypothetical blend of the Amoureuses and the Bonnes Mares. The concentrated, powerful and decidedly muscular flavors retain plenty of refinement and minerality that conclude in a wonderfully complex and superbly long finale. The mid-palate texture is akin to rolling rocks around in the mouth and the finish just goes on and on. This too is brilliant, and the word Zen definitely comes to mind. (95-98)/2041+Inc. VAT£3,480.02 -
Vinous (96-98)
The 2019 La Romanée Grand Cru has a predictably exquisite bouquet of beguiling delineation, featuring macerated red cherries, crushed violet, incense and a touch of iodine. The palate is medium-bodied with sensual, quite lush tannins that frame the pure black and blue fruit. There is gentle build in the mouth, and it fans out gloriously toward the cashmere finish. Crystalline.Inc. VAT£11,243.60 -
Vinous (94-96)
The 2019 Vosne-Romanée Aux Reignots 1er Cru was showing just a small reduction on the nose, but that is shaken off with some aeration to reveal intense dark plum and citrus fruit plus touches of blood orange. The palate is velvety-smooth with finely pitched acidity and good tension. Quite sappy toward the finish, with the structure and persistence one expects from such a noble Premier Cru. Superb.Inc. VAT£3,911.05 -
Emanating from the regal slopes of Corton hill in Burgundy's Côte de Beaune, the Comte Senard Corton Clos du Roi Grand Cru 2019 reflects the expertise of a noble lineage steeped in viticulture since 1857. This exceptional Pinot Noir-based vintage is deftly crafted with a delicate intervention, cherishing traditions of preservation and artful management aimed at expressive terroir. The hand-picked grapes undergo minimal handling, expressing a perfectly poised translation of the coveted calcareous-clay soil.
This Grand Cru 2019 seduces with a panoply of intricate flavours, its robust red berry core unravelling into complex notes of forest floor and floral grace. Expect poised tannins imparting a supple structure, and a resonating finish that seals its reputation as a paragon of Burgundian elegance. Savour the craft and legacy offered by Comte Senard Corton Clos du Roi Grand Cru 2019, truly one of the venerable vinous aristocrats of France.
Inc. VAT£1,789.78 -
Immerse yourself in the exquisite experience of the Comte Senard Corton Grand Cru Clos des Meix 2019. As a symbol of French wine engineering, it hails from the acclaimed vineyards of Corton in the heart of Burgundy, meticulously crafted by the esteemed Comte Senard. Renowned for their dedication to traditional winemaking techniques balanced with modern understanding, Comte Senard guarantees the highest possible quality. The vineyard's limestone-rich soil lends this Grand Cru a complex mineral quality, complementing an opulent undertone of sweet berries and sophisticated notes of spices.
Matured in fine-grained new oak barrels, the Comte Senard Corton Grand Cru Clos des Meix 2019 breathes an enchanting bouquet of ripe fruit and toasted spices. Defined by its luxuriously rich texture and a lingering finish, this Grand Cru is a testament to the refined extraction and fermentation methods practised by Comte Senard. Enjoy the depth, elegance and voluptuous character of this extraordinary wine.
Inc. VAT£1,891.78 -
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£522.41 -
Vinous (88-90)
The 2019 Nuits Saint-Georges Les Vignes Rondes has a perfumed, floral bouquet, a mixture of red cherries, cranberry and rose petal that open nicely with aeration. The palate is medium-bodied with grippy red berry fruit and chalky textured with a stern and rather rigid finish. It is just a little too dry on the end but maybe it will gain some flesh with bottle age?Inc. VAT£989.09 -
Vinous (90-92)
The 2019 Vosne-Romanée Les Suchots 1er Cru has a gorgeous bouquet with perfumed black cherry and blueberry fruit, wilted iris petals and just a faint of lavender scent. The palate is rounded on the entry with juicy ripe red fruit laced with clove and white peppers, quite savory towards the finish that just lacks the sophistication of other Les Suchots that I tasted. Not a bad Vosne-Romanée by any means, but it needs more finesse in the final quarter.Inc. VAT£1,113.89 -
Vinous (89-91)
The 2019 Chambolle-Musigny Village, which contains 40% whole bunch, takes a few swirls of the glass to meld together, finally delivering airy blackberry and bilberry scents, perhaps more Morey in style than the titular village. The palate is medium-bodied with crunchy black fruit, a granular texture and a salty, slightly brusque but fresh finish. Fine, but it will need some bottle age to smooth its edges. A second cuvée without the stems is perhaps just a little less interesting on the nose. Thomas Collardot is not sure what the final blend will constitute but I suspect there will be a few stems in there.Inc. VAT£507.64
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Vinous (93)
The 2019 Clos de Vougeot Grand Cru "Cuvée Classique" has a fragrant nose with red berry fruit, still that touch of struck flint, fine focus with just a touch of reduction at the moment. The palate is medium-bodied with fine grip on the entry, quite chalky tannins, white pepper towards the prolonged finish. Just as I expected having tasted this in barrel last year, this Cuvée Classique is ageing with style.In Bond£854.00 -
Impeccably crafted, Chateau de la Tour Clos-Vougeot Grand Cru Hommage a Jean Morin 2019 is an eloquent tribute to the legendary winemaker, Jean Morin. This fine wine hails from the iconic vineyards of Burgundy, France, in the famed Clos de Vougeot appellation. As the largest proprietor within this prestigious area, Chateau de la Tour astounds with their traditional, non-interventionist philosophy and prudent use of oak in maturation.
The 2019 vintage unfurls a symphony of complexity, revealing layers of ripe, red and black fruits punctuated by notes of spice and earth, elegantly structured by superb tannins. This wine illustrates a profound persistency, owing to the exceptional terroir, verrucose Pinot Noir clones, and well-versed vinification. With renowned critics such as Allen Meadows and Neal Martin singing praises, Chateau de la Tour Clos-Vougeot Grand Cru Hommage a Jean Morin 2019 promises an exquisite tasting experience. Its longevity is remarkable, ensuring several years of cellaring potential.
In Bond£2,806.00 -
Immerse yourself in the singular elegance of the Chateau Pommard Clos Marey-Monge Simone 2019. Cultivated in the storied vineyards of Burgundy, France, this exclusive Pinot Noir is named for Simone Veillot, the tenacious matriarch at the realm of Chateau Pommard. The wine's vivid, scarlet hue heralds a sumptuous symphony of red fruit, roses, and spices, typifying the terrain's complex clay and iron-rich soils. Meticulously vinified utilising organic and biodynamic practices, the end product exudes nuance and an opulent, velvety texture. This exceptional vintage offers a profound, lingering finish - a testament to the winemakers' virtuosity and the hallowed terroir of Clos Marey-Monge. Matured over 20 months in French oak, Chateau Pommard Clos Marey-Monge Simone 2019 is a wine of generous structure and superb ageing potential. Savour it now or preserve it for future enjoyment - an illustrious addition to any discerning connoisseur's collection.
In Bond£3,021.00 -
All of the fruit is 100% destemmed, and fermentations take place in concrete tanks with gentle punch-downs twice a day, which they prefer over pump-overs to limit the amount of oxygen ingress. The juice is left in the tank for about two weeks before being racked to barrel for malolactic and ageing; the juice is left to settle for two days prior to being racked to barrel. A fair amount of new oak is used in the wines; the village wine, for example, is aged in 60% new François’ Frères oak barrels for an average of 16 months before bottling without filtration. Each label is a benchmark for quality, and they are often hallmarked by a generous and elegant style.
The Gevrey Chambertin we have on offer today is a village wine from the Négoce business. This village bottling from a “grand” (BH) vintage and illustrious winemaking family offers extraordinary value. For clients who wish to savour the house style without spending a considerable fortune (HK$1,000 per bottle for a Domaine village bottling), Claude Dugat La Gibryotte Gevrey-Chambertin 2019 is the perfect place to start.
In Bond£789.00 -
Vinous (93-95)
The 2019 Volnay Clos de Verseuil 1er Cru, a monopole of the domaine, is completely de-stemmed and matured in 30% new oak. It has one of my favourite bouquets with gorgeous shimmering red fruit laced with rose petal and light incense aromas, all beautifully defined. The palate is slightly reduced but that does not disguise the intense, mineral-driven red fruit that merges into darker fruit and more saline notes towards the finish. A superb Volnay that will deserve 4 or 5 years in bottle. Ten barrels produced.In Bond£736.00 -
Wine Advocate (97)
The 2019 Clos de Tart Grand Cru has turned out brilliantly. Mingling notes of wild berries and cherries with hints of peonies, rose petal, orange rind, exotic spices and musk, it's full-bodied, layered and multidimensional, with a velvety attack that segues into a fleshy, textural mid-palate defined by depth and purity of fruit, concluding with a long and penetrating finish.In Bond£1,678.00 -
Wine Advocate (97)
The 2019 Clos de Tart Grand Cru has turned out brilliantly. Mingling notes of wild berries and cherries with hints of peonies, rose petal, orange rind, exotic spices and musk, it's full-bodied, layered and multidimensional, with a velvety attack that segues into a fleshy, textural mid-palate defined by depth and purity of fruit, concluding with a long and penetrating finish.In Bond£3,660.00 -
Vinous (92)
The 2019 Morey-Saint-Denis La Forge de Tart 1er Cru has an open nose with touches of potpourri infusing the red berry fruit, brown spices and just a faint hint of espresso. The palate is medium-bodied with supple tannins, a fine bead of acidity, quite fresh and tensile towards the finish that feels very precise. This is very promising.In Bond£1,154.00 -
Vinous (95)
The 2019 Clos Vougeot Grand Cru has a composed bouquet with a mixture of red and black fruit, tobacco, forest floor, a touch of wild mint and much more clarity than its peers. Fleshy, ripe and beautifully balanced, the palate is medium-bodied and supple, building succinctly toward the focused and complex finish. Wow...where did this come from??? Tasted blind at the Burgfest tasting.In Bond£1,108.00 -
Vinous (92-94)
The 2019 Echézeaux Grand Cru, which comes from the lieu-dit of Les Champs Traversins, has a well-defined bouquet of raspberry and wild strawberry fruit, loamy/sous-bois scents and a touch of wilted iris petals. The palate is medium-bodied with fine-boned tannins, crisp acidity and a lightly spiced finish. This is a well-crafted Echézeaux from Bichot/Clos Frantin, and it should give 15–20 years’ drinking pleasure, possibly more.In Bond£1,221.00 -
Burghound (92-94)
(from a large 1.76 ha parcel). Here too there is enough wood to notice but not to intrude on the exceptionally spicy and overtly floral-suffused nose of dark currant and plum. There is outstanding intensity, muscle and power to the broad-shouldered flavors that brim with both minerality and dry extract on the sappy, mouth coating, robust and youthfully austere finish that goes on and on. This is excellent and worth checking out. (92-94)/2037+In Bond£647.50 -
Vinous (91)
The 2019 Monthélie Village is a little more backward on the nose compared to the Auxey-Duresses, well defined but just a bit timid at the moment. The palate is medium-bodied with firm tannin, nicely structured with dark berry fruit towards the finish.In Bond£2,264.00 -
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£508.00 -
Vinous (89-91)
The 2019 Auxey-Duresses 1er Cru, a blend of two vineyards Les Beautrains and Les Bas des Duresses as usual, matured in around 25% new oak. It has a refined bouquet with a little more purity and sensuality compared to the Auxey Village. The palate is well balanced with gentle grip on the entry, quite rich but fresh in style with candied orange peel infusing the mixture of black and blueberry fruit. Crunchy, almost brittle texture towards the finish which is surprising given the type of growing season. Recommended.In Bond£221.00 -
Vinous (86-88)
The 2019 Auxey-Duresses Village, which sees no new oak, has a ripe bouquet with opulent dark cherries, iodine and light violet aromas that soar from the glass. The palate is well balanced with a succulent, almost confit-like entry, fine acidity with a sweet pastille-like finish. This should drink well over the decade.In Bond£279.00 -
Vinous (95)
The 2019 Pommard Clos des Epeneaux 1er Cru was bottled in June and July ‘21. Very perfumed and floral scents on the nose, dark cherries, bergamot, damp earth and touches of clove, later hints of violet and blood orange (traits that I observed out of barrel). This is nicely detailed. The palate is medium-bodied with succulent tannins, fine acidity, lightly spiced with a classy espresso-tinged finish that lingers in the mouth. Excellent.In Bond£385.00 -
Vinous (95)
The 2019 Pommard Clos des Epeneaux 1er Cru was bottled in June and July ‘21. Very perfumed and floral scents on the nose, dark cherries, bergamot, damp earth and touches of clove, later hints of violet and blood orange (traits that I observed out of barrel). This is nicely detailed. The palate is medium-bodied with succulent tannins, fine acidity, lightly spiced with a classy espresso-tinged finish that lingers in the mouth. Excellent.In Bond£750.00 -
Burghound (93-95)
(from a 2.67 ha parcel situated entirely in terres rouges soil in the far southern portion of the vineyard). A riper and more restrained nose requires some swirling to reveal its aromas of plum liqueur, blue berry, earth and a more restricted range of spice elements. The bigger and richer flavors possess an opulent richness and a velvety texture that coats the palate and enrobes the firmer tannic spine shaping the powerful, tautly muscular and strikingly persistent finale. This offers a completely different expression compared to the Amoureuses but one that is equally interesting. This too possesses superb development potential though patience definitely advised. (93-95)/2039+In Bond£6,359.00 -
Burghound (93-95)
(from a 2.67 ha parcel situated entirely in terres rouges soil in the far southern portion of the vineyard). A riper and more restrained nose requires some swirling to reveal its aromas of plum liqueur, blue berry, earth and a more restricted range of spice elements. The bigger and richer flavors possess an opulent richness and a velvety texture that coats the palate and enrobes the firmer tannic spine shaping the powerful, tautly muscular and strikingly persistent finale. This offers a completely different expression compared to the Amoureuses but one that is equally interesting. This too possesses superb development potential though patience definitely advised. (93-95)/2039+In Bond£2,961.00 -
Burghound (95-98)
(from an incredible 6.46 ha parcel, which doesn’t include the .67 ha section planted to chardonnay). This too is quite aromatically restrained though aggressive swirling does eventually coax the pure and elegant aromas to emerge and when they do, they are almost a hypothetical blend of the Amoureuses and the Bonnes Mares. The concentrated, powerful and decidedly muscular flavors retain plenty of refinement and minerality that conclude in a wonderfully complex and superbly long finale. The mid-palate texture is akin to rolling rocks around in the mouth and the finish just goes on and on. This too is brilliant, and the word Zen definitely comes to mind. (95-98)/2041+In Bond£1,724.00 -
Burghound (95-98)
(from an incredible 6.46 ha parcel, which doesn’t include the .67 ha section planted to chardonnay). This too is quite aromatically restrained though aggressive swirling does eventually coax the pure and elegant aromas to emerge and when they do, they are almost a hypothetical blend of the Amoureuses and the Bonnes Mares. The concentrated, powerful and decidedly muscular flavors retain plenty of refinement and minerality that conclude in a wonderfully complex and superbly long finale. The mid-palate texture is akin to rolling rocks around in the mouth and the finish just goes on and on. This too is brilliant, and the word Zen definitely comes to mind. (95-98)/2041+In Bond£832.00 -
Burghound (95-98)
(from an incredible 6.46 ha parcel, which doesn’t include the .67 ha section planted to chardonnay). This too is quite aromatically restrained though aggressive swirling does eventually coax the pure and elegant aromas to emerge and when they do, they are almost a hypothetical blend of the Amoureuses and the Bonnes Mares. The concentrated, powerful and decidedly muscular flavors retain plenty of refinement and minerality that conclude in a wonderfully complex and superbly long finale. The mid-palate texture is akin to rolling rocks around in the mouth and the finish just goes on and on. This too is brilliant, and the word Zen definitely comes to mind. (95-98)/2041+In Bond£2,892.00 -
Vinous (96-98)
The 2019 La Romanée Grand Cru has a predictably exquisite bouquet of beguiling delineation, featuring macerated red cherries, crushed violet, incense and a touch of iodine. The palate is medium-bodied with sensual, quite lush tannins that frame the pure black and blue fruit. There is gentle build in the mouth, and it fans out gloriously toward the cashmere finish. Crystalline.In Bond£9,367.00 -
Vinous (94-96)
The 2019 Vosne-Romanée Aux Reignots 1er Cru was showing just a small reduction on the nose, but that is shaken off with some aeration to reveal intense dark plum and citrus fruit plus touches of blood orange. The palate is velvety-smooth with finely pitched acidity and good tension. Quite sappy toward the finish, with the structure and persistence one expects from such a noble Premier Cru. Superb.In Bond£3,256.00 -
Emanating from the regal slopes of Corton hill in Burgundy's Côte de Beaune, the Comte Senard Corton Clos du Roi Grand Cru 2019 reflects the expertise of a noble lineage steeped in viticulture since 1857. This exceptional Pinot Noir-based vintage is deftly crafted with a delicate intervention, cherishing traditions of preservation and artful management aimed at expressive terroir. The hand-picked grapes undergo minimal handling, expressing a perfectly poised translation of the coveted calcareous-clay soil.
This Grand Cru 2019 seduces with a panoply of intricate flavours, its robust red berry core unravelling into complex notes of forest floor and floral grace. Expect poised tannins imparting a supple structure, and a resonating finish that seals its reputation as a paragon of Burgundian elegance. Savour the craft and legacy offered by Comte Senard Corton Clos du Roi Grand Cru 2019, truly one of the venerable vinous aristocrats of France.
In Bond£1,453.00 -
Immerse yourself in the exquisite experience of the Comte Senard Corton Grand Cru Clos des Meix 2019. As a symbol of French wine engineering, it hails from the acclaimed vineyards of Corton in the heart of Burgundy, meticulously crafted by the esteemed Comte Senard. Renowned for their dedication to traditional winemaking techniques balanced with modern understanding, Comte Senard guarantees the highest possible quality. The vineyard's limestone-rich soil lends this Grand Cru a complex mineral quality, complementing an opulent undertone of sweet berries and sophisticated notes of spices.
Matured in fine-grained new oak barrels, the Comte Senard Corton Grand Cru Clos des Meix 2019 breathes an enchanting bouquet of ripe fruit and toasted spices. Defined by its luxuriously rich texture and a lingering finish, this Grand Cru is a testament to the refined extraction and fermentation methods practised by Comte Senard. Enjoy the depth, elegance and voluptuous character of this extraordinary wine.
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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£430.00 -
Vinous (88-90)
The 2019 Nuits Saint-Georges Les Vignes Rondes has a perfumed, floral bouquet, a mixture of red cherries, cranberry and rose petal that open nicely with aeration. The palate is medium-bodied with grippy red berry fruit and chalky textured with a stern and rather rigid finish. It is just a little too dry on the end but maybe it will gain some flesh with bottle age?In Bond£805.00 -
Vinous (90-92)
The 2019 Vosne-Romanée Les Suchots 1er Cru has a gorgeous bouquet with perfumed black cherry and blueberry fruit, wilted iris petals and just a faint of lavender scent. The palate is rounded on the entry with juicy ripe red fruit laced with clove and white peppers, quite savory towards the finish that just lacks the sophistication of other Les Suchots that I tasted. Not a bad Vosne-Romanée by any means, but it needs more finesse in the final quarter.In Bond£909.00 -
Vinous (89-91)
The 2019 Chambolle-Musigny Village, which contains 40% whole bunch, takes a few swirls of the glass to meld together, finally delivering airy blackberry and bilberry scents, perhaps more Morey in style than the titular village. The palate is medium-bodied with crunchy black fruit, a granular texture and a salty, slightly brusque but fresh finish. Fine, but it will need some bottle age to smooth its edges. A second cuvée without the stems is perhaps just a little less interesting on the nose. Thomas Collardot is not sure what the final blend will constitute but I suspect there will be a few stems in there.In Bond£407.00
