Red Burgundy
Red Burgundy
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(12x75cl) 2022Vinous (95-97)
The 2022 Vosne-Romanée Cros Parantoux 1er Cru is matured entirely in new oak. It has a brutally backward bouquet that only reluctantly begins to unfurl. I almost asked Emmanuel Rouget to run upstairs and give my glass a decant! The palate is silky smooth on the entry, beautifully focused and citrus-fresh. Blood orange and hints of crème de cassis appear towards the crystalline finish. Superb.Inc. VAT£28,246.18 -
Vinous (91-93)
(Rouget ages his crus in 100% new oak): Bright red. Aromas of redcurrant, spicy oak and violet. Dense and sappy in the mouth, offering attractive spicy lift to the cranberry and redcurrant flavors. Subtler and finer than the village wine, and showing a firm mineral underpinning, but also oakier in the early going. This will need patience.Inc. VAT£801.59 -
(1x75cl) 2016Inc. VAT£975.85 -
Vinous (92-94)
The 2017 Vosne-Romanée Les Beaumonts 1er Cru, matured entirely in new oak, offers a mixture of red and black fruit on a nose that is harmonious yet reserved, revealing hints of mushroom and sous-bois in the background. The lightly spiced palate is smooth on the entry, offering silky tannin and a fine bead of acidity, leading to a precise, harmonious finish. Hints of cassis and crushed stone linger on the finish. A classy Les Beaumonts.Inc. VAT£912.53 -
Inc. VAT£4,959.89 -
(1x75cl) 2007Vinous - Stephen Tanzer (87-89)
Medium-deep red; less ruby than the Nuits. Sappy cherry aroma lifted by a floral topnote. Suppler and finer in texture than the Nuits if a bit youthfully reserved. This boasts more concentrated fruit and spreads out nicely on the back, finishing suave and perfumed.Inc. VAT£399.85 -
Inc. VAT£5,209.61 -
(12x75cl) 2020Vinous (90-92)
The 2020 Vosne-Romanée Village has a quintessential floral bouquet with pressed violet infusing the red fruit, veins of blood orange emerging with time. The palate is medium-bodied with palpable energy. Taut and fresh, this is a Vosne-Romanée Village that displays wonderful focus and might be my pick of Rouget’s wines if price is factored in. Recommended.Inc. VAT£4,838.98 -
Vinous (89-91)
The 2021 Vosne-Romanée Village is perfumed, floral and pure on the nose with wilted violet petals infusing the red fruit - très Vosne. The palate is silky smooth with a fine body. This sample is taken from a new barrel so it has some François Frères imprint on the finish, but there is appreciable focus and length.Inc. VAT£1,949.60 -
Inc. VAT£3,062.98 -
(12x75cl) 2002Eric Suremain Monthelie 1er Cru Sur Velle 2002 exemplifies the pinnacle of Burgundy's Côte de Beaune. Crafted meticulously from Chardonnay grapes harvested in the premier cru vineyard Sur Velle, this vintage reveals the dedication and expertise of Eric Suremain, a respected producer renowned for his commitment to terroir expression. The 2002 harvest benefited from optimal climatic conditions, allowing the grapes to develop exceptional concentration and complexity. Fermented in a combination of stainless steel and oak barrels, the wine balances crisp minerality with elegant notes of ripe orchard fruits, subtle citrus, and delicate toasty nuances from barrel aging. Mature yet vibrant, Eric Suremain Monthelie 1er Cru Sur Velle 2002 offers a harmonious structure with a lingering finish, making it a distinguished choice for connoisseurs seeking refinement and depth. This wine not only reflects the unique character of the Sur Velle vineyard but also the unwavering quality that Eric Suremain consistently delivers.
Inc. VAT£524.81 -
(1x150cl) 2009Behold the elegant Eric Suremain Monthelie 1er Cru Sur Velle 2009, a testament to Burgundy's viticulture finesse. Crafted by the distinguished Eric Suremain, renowned for biodynamic farming at his family's century-old estate in Monthelie. This Pinot Noir varietal is distinguished by its velvety tannins and rich flavours. The wine-making process involved meticulous handpicking of grapes followed by a traditional vinification in aged oak barrels, highlighting the unique terroir characteristics of the premier cru 'Sur Velle' vineyard.
The 2009 vintage basks in the glory of an exceptional year, producing a wine with an alluring nose of ripe cherries and a touch of earthy notes. On the palate, it unfolds gracefully, layered with enticing flavours of red fruits, spices and balanced acidity. It's a flourishing, full-bodied red, reflective of Eric Suremain's commitment to harmony and complexity that makes the Eric Suremain Monthelie 1er Cru Sur Velle 2009 a genuine treasure of its lineage.
Inc. VAT£130.67 -
Behold the Esprit Leflaive Nuits-Saint-Georges 2018, a timeless French treasure produced by the acclaimed Domaine Leflaive. Originating in the prestigious Burgundy region, this noteworthy Pinot Noir encapsulates the essence of its famed terre de Nuits. Vineyards, shielded by Combe Lavaux, benefit from a unique microclimate, facilitating the production of this stunning vintage. The fruit is rigorously sorted and entirely de-stemmed before a cold maceration and fermentation, utilising natural yeasts in temperature-controlled vats. Post-fermentation, the wine matures for 16 months in French oak barrels.
The Esprit Leflaive Nuits-Saint-Georges 2018 stands as a testament to Leflaive's commitment to biodynamic practices, exuding organic elegance and layered complexity. Intricate notes of ripe cherries, violets and spices unfold on the palate, orchestrated with supple tannins and weighty depth. Leflaive's mastery culminates in a long, gracefully toasted finish. Truly, a sublime expression of Nuits-Saint-Georges' splendour.
Inc. VAT£828.72 -
(2x75cl) 2018Esprit Leflaive Pommard 1er Cru Les Arvelets 2018 is one of the finest vintages from Burgundy's renowned Leflaive family. Drawing on over three centuries of winemaking expertise, it is produced through painstakingly meticulous viticulture and traditional vinification in oak casks. Earthy yet refined, this silky Burgundian beauty manifests notes of ripe cherry, currant, and earth spice, characteristic to its origin in the internationally-respected Pommard commune vineyards. Aged for 15 months in French oak barrels, it achieves a perfect balance between fruit to oak ratio, lending it a complexity relished by connoisseurs worldwide. Produced in limited quantities, Esprit Leflaive Pommard 1er Cru Les Arvelets 2018 simultaneously embodies elegance and strength, revealing a remarkable ageing potential. This exceptional Pinot Noir reaffirms the Leflaive family’s reputation for peerlessly capturing the essence of terroir and transcending it into wines of inimitable depth and character.
Inc. VAT£391.20 -
(6x75cl) 2006Wine Spectator (92)
Rich and generous, with vanilla and milk chocolate accenting black cherry, plum and mineral flavors. A powerful red, this is balanced and long, with a sweet, spicy aftertaste. Best from 2011 through 2024. 35 cases imported. -BSInc. VAT£2,133.24 -
(6x75cl) 2008Vinous (94+)
Good medium red. Subtle, pure, high-pitched aromas of black cherry, blackberry, violet and licorice. Chewy, intense and penetrating, with plenty of stem-driven energy behind the saline, soil-driven flavors of minerals, dark berries and graphite. There's no easy sweetness here, but this builds impressively in the glass and leaves the taste buds quivering on the very long, lightly peppery back end. These firm tannins will need a decade of patience. Like the Grands-Echezeaux, this wine was aged in 80% to 90% new oak.Inc. VAT£1,645.82 -
(6x75cl) 2010Vinous - Stephen Tanzer (93-96)
(a blend of two tanks, one vinified with destemmed fruit, the other with 50% whole clusters): Red-ruby. Black cherry, licorice and oaky torrefaction on the nose, lifted by minty and peppery nuances. Very sweet and energetic on entry, then sappy and gripping in the middle, combining impressive thickness for the year with noteworthy finesse. Finishes with suave, dusty, fine tannins and subtle notes of spices and wild herbs. Great potential here.Inc. VAT£1,931.59 -
Vinous - Stephen Tanzer (93-95)
(25% vendange entier): Good bright red with ruby tones. Precise aromas of black cherry, licorice and herbs. Spicy and penetrating on the palate; a bit strict but offers a great combination of sweetness and minerality. At once classy and powerful, finishing with a lingering element of saline minerality and firm, noble tannins that saturate the entire mouth.Inc. VAT£1,466.29 -
Vinous (95)
(25 hectoliters per hectare): Full, dark red. Tight, primary, slightly reduced aromas of blackberry, blueberry, licorice and minerals. Densely packed, rich and broad; a distinctly horizontal, pliant style of Clos Vougeot, no doubt a function of the very warm, sunny vintage. Today this is sweeter and more open-knit than the Grands-Echézeaux but both of these wines should easily age for two decades or more. (Mallard noted that on some days this wine comes across as stricter, more Cistercian.) Finishes with spicy, ripe tannins and terrific energy and length.Inc. VAT£430.92 -
(6x75cl) 2016Decanter (96)
Last tasted in 2022, the 2016 Clos de Vougeot from Domaine d’Eugenie was a bit forbidding, with the fresh acidity and firm grip still very apparent. With a few more years in bottle, the edges have smoothed, rounded, and filled out. There are still profuse aromas of mulberry and pomegranate fruit, but there are more notes of earth, mineral, and spice; the texture is more dense than angular, but the finish has lost none of its length – this is maturing well, and should last another another 20 to 30 years.Inc. VAT£2,432.22 -
(6x75cl) 2017Vinous (94)
The 2017 Clos Vougeot Grand Cru is well defined and precise, with cranberry, raspberry and vibrant red cherry scents that soar from the glass. The oak here is very well assimilated. The well-balanced palate offers fine but firm tannins that frame the black cherry and raspberry fruit. Lovely tension and mineralité on the finish, which delivers just the right amount of spice and length. Excellent. Tasted blind at the Burgfest 2017 tasting.Inc. VAT£1,723.36 -
Decanter (97)
Powerful dark plum and cassis fruit, with impressive structure and power. Despite the stuffing, this wine never loses sight of its elegance. Bravo! Domaine d’Eugénie is the current proprietor of this parcel which was once owned by Domaine René Engel. It is a 1.34ha plot that averages 60-70 years of age even with some interplanting; the youngest vines are all declassified. The parcel is not far from the Mugneret-Gibourg vines, but the style is very different. 70% whole-cluster.Inc. VAT£1,167.84 -
Decanter (97)
Powerful dark plum and cassis fruit, with impressive structure and power. Despite the stuffing, this wine never loses sight of its elegance. Bravo! Domaine d’Eugénie is the current proprietor of this parcel which was once owned by Domaine René Engel. It is a 1.34ha plot that averages 60-70 years of age even with some interplanting; the youngest vines are all declassified. The parcel is not far from the Mugneret-Gibourg vines, but the style is very different. 70% whole-cluster.Inc. VAT£2,076.72 -
(3x75cl) 2021Vinous - Neal Martin (91)
The 2021 Clos de Vougeot Grand Cru has a quietly impressive nose with precise, minerally red berry fruit and hints of tomato vine in the background. Returning after ten minutes, the whole clusters come through strongly and might be off-putting to some as they impart a greenness. The palate is medium-bodied with grainy tannins. Again, quite raw and herbaceous (stemmy) towards the finish, although if you like your Clos Vougeot on the "peppery" side, then you might like this more. This is all about conjecture. If those stems do manage to fully assimilate, then this could be blindingly good but if not… Tasted blind at the Burgfest tasting.Inc. VAT£1,194.74 -
Vinous - Stephen Tanzer (91-93)
Ruby-red. Perfumed, inviting aromas of bitter chocolate, blood orange and Moroccan spices. Round, concentrated and ripe, with sappy density to the flavors of dark fruits and spices. This is much easier to taste today than the Brulees. Finishes with sweet, ripe, even tannins and excellent length. Should be superb.Inc. VAT£2,012.44 -
(6x75cl) 2020Vinous (94-96)
The 2020 Echézeaux Grand Cru includes 70% whole bunch and matured in 80% new oak. This is very refined on the nose with brambly red berry fruit, crushed stone, wilted rose petal and a touch of spice. The palate is tensile on the entry with a slightly granular texture, fine depth, real precision and poise on the finish. This really is a top-notch Echézeaux.Inc. VAT£2,515.12 -
Vinous (92-94)
The 2021 Echézeaux Grand Cru, which was protected by the frost with candles, hence there are seven barrels this year compared to the five barrels of the previous year. Red and black fruit on the nose, graphite coming through with aeration. The palate is medium-bodied with firm tannins. The partial whole clusters lend a discrete pepperiness, very nicely focused with sour cherry and clove towards quite a structured finish that will require time to absorb the new oak. Quite serious. Patience required.Inc. VAT£1,325.87 -
Vinous (92-94)
The 2021 Echézeaux Grand Cru, which was protected by the frost with candles, hence there are seven barrels this year compared to the five barrels of the previous year. Red and black fruit on the nose, graphite coming through with aeration. The palate is medium-bodied with firm tannins. The partial whole clusters lend a discrete pepperiness, very nicely focused with sour cherry and clove towards quite a structured finish that will require time to absorb the new oak. Quite serious. Patience required.Inc. VAT£1,222.00 -
Vinous (93+)
Good full, deep red. Complex aromas of black raspberry, cherry, coffee and game. Silky, spicy and fresh, with lovely lift and definition to the rather lush fruit. A lightly peppery quality perks up the wine without introducing greenness. Best on the very long, building finish, which features suave tannins and lingering sweetness. Seems every bit as long as the 2009 version. This was vinified with one-third whole clusters, and that percentage seems struck me as just right.Inc. VAT£2,836.40 -
Vinous (96-98)
The 2020 Grands Echézeaux Grand Cru includes three-quarters whole cluster fruit. It has a beautifully-defined bouquet with a mixture of red and black fruit, wilted rose petals, incredibly precise and focused. The palate has an unerring symmetry, a fine bead of acidity, precise and crisp, the whole bunch seamlessly integrated with an assiduous sprinkling of white pepper on the finish. This magnificent Grands Echézeaux is very persistent in the mouth and it should be afforded around a decade in bottle to witness it at full flight. Magnificent.Inc. VAT£1,675.16
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(12x75cl) 2022
Vinous (95-97)
The 2022 Vosne-Romanée Cros Parantoux 1er Cru is matured entirely in new oak. It has a brutally backward bouquet that only reluctantly begins to unfurl. I almost asked Emmanuel Rouget to run upstairs and give my glass a decant! The palate is silky smooth on the entry, beautifully focused and citrus-fresh. Blood orange and hints of crème de cassis appear towards the crystalline finish. Superb.In Bond£23,500.00 -
Vinous (91-93)
(Rouget ages his crus in 100% new oak): Bright red. Aromas of redcurrant, spicy oak and violet. Dense and sappy in the mouth, offering attractive spicy lift to the cranberry and redcurrant flavors. Subtler and finer than the village wine, and showing a firm mineral underpinning, but also oakier in the early going. This will need patience.In Bond£665.00 -
(1x75cl) 2016In Bond£810.00
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Vinous (92-94)
The 2017 Vosne-Romanée Les Beaumonts 1er Cru, matured entirely in new oak, offers a mixture of red and black fruit on a nose that is harmonious yet reserved, revealing hints of mushroom and sous-bois in the background. The lightly spiced palate is smooth on the entry, offering silky tannin and a fine bead of acidity, leading to a precise, harmonious finish. Hints of cassis and crushed stone linger on the finish. A classy Les Beaumonts.In Bond£757.00 -
In Bond£4,114.00
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(1x75cl) 2007
Vinous - Stephen Tanzer (87-89)
Medium-deep red; less ruby than the Nuits. Sappy cherry aroma lifted by a floral topnote. Suppler and finer in texture than the Nuits if a bit youthfully reserved. This boasts more concentrated fruit and spreads out nicely on the back, finishing suave and perfumed.In Bond£330.00 -
In Bond£4,300.00
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(12x75cl) 2020
Vinous (90-92)
The 2020 Vosne-Romanée Village has a quintessential floral bouquet with pressed violet infusing the red fruit, veins of blood orange emerging with time. The palate is medium-bodied with palpable energy. Taut and fresh, this is a Vosne-Romanée Village that displays wonderful focus and might be my pick of Rouget’s wines if price is factored in. Recommended.In Bond£3,994.00 -
Vinous (89-91)
The 2021 Vosne-Romanée Village is perfumed, floral and pure on the nose with wilted violet petals infusing the red fruit - très Vosne. The palate is silky smooth with a fine body. This sample is taken from a new barrel so it has some François Frères imprint on the finish, but there is appreciable focus and length.In Bond£1,604.00 -
In Bond£2,514.00
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(12x75cl) 2002
Eric Suremain Monthelie 1er Cru Sur Velle 2002 exemplifies the pinnacle of Burgundy's Côte de Beaune. Crafted meticulously from Chardonnay grapes harvested in the premier cru vineyard Sur Velle, this vintage reveals the dedication and expertise of Eric Suremain, a respected producer renowned for his commitment to terroir expression. The 2002 harvest benefited from optimal climatic conditions, allowing the grapes to develop exceptional concentration and complexity. Fermented in a combination of stainless steel and oak barrels, the wine balances crisp minerality with elegant notes of ripe orchard fruits, subtle citrus, and delicate toasty nuances from barrel aging. Mature yet vibrant, Eric Suremain Monthelie 1er Cru Sur Velle 2002 offers a harmonious structure with a lingering finish, making it a distinguished choice for connoisseurs seeking refinement and depth. This wine not only reflects the unique character of the Sur Velle vineyard but also the unwavering quality that Eric Suremain consistently delivers.
In Bond£396.00 -
(1x150cl) 2009
Behold the elegant Eric Suremain Monthelie 1er Cru Sur Velle 2009, a testament to Burgundy's viticulture finesse. Crafted by the distinguished Eric Suremain, renowned for biodynamic farming at his family's century-old estate in Monthelie. This Pinot Noir varietal is distinguished by its velvety tannins and rich flavours. The wine-making process involved meticulous handpicking of grapes followed by a traditional vinification in aged oak barrels, highlighting the unique terroir characteristics of the premier cru 'Sur Velle' vineyard.
The 2009 vintage basks in the glory of an exceptional year, producing a wine with an alluring nose of ripe cherries and a touch of earthy notes. On the palate, it unfolds gracefully, layered with enticing flavours of red fruits, spices and balanced acidity. It's a flourishing, full-bodied red, reflective of Eric Suremain's commitment to harmony and complexity that makes the Eric Suremain Monthelie 1er Cru Sur Velle 2009 a genuine treasure of its lineage.
In Bond£102.00 -
Behold the Esprit Leflaive Nuits-Saint-Georges 2018, a timeless French treasure produced by the acclaimed Domaine Leflaive. Originating in the prestigious Burgundy region, this noteworthy Pinot Noir encapsulates the essence of its famed terre de Nuits. Vineyards, shielded by Combe Lavaux, benefit from a unique microclimate, facilitating the production of this stunning vintage. The fruit is rigorously sorted and entirely de-stemmed before a cold maceration and fermentation, utilising natural yeasts in temperature-controlled vats. Post-fermentation, the wine matures for 16 months in French oak barrels.
The Esprit Leflaive Nuits-Saint-Georges 2018 stands as a testament to Leflaive's commitment to biodynamic practices, exuding organic elegance and layered complexity. Intricate notes of ripe cherries, violets and spices unfold on the palate, orchestrated with supple tannins and weighty depth. Leflaive's mastery culminates in a long, gracefully toasted finish. Truly, a sublime expression of Nuits-Saint-Georges' splendour.
In Bond£672.00 -
(2x75cl) 2018
Esprit Leflaive Pommard 1er Cru Les Arvelets 2018 is one of the finest vintages from Burgundy's renowned Leflaive family. Drawing on over three centuries of winemaking expertise, it is produced through painstakingly meticulous viticulture and traditional vinification in oak casks. Earthy yet refined, this silky Burgundian beauty manifests notes of ripe cherry, currant, and earth spice, characteristic to its origin in the internationally-respected Pommard commune vineyards. Aged for 15 months in French oak barrels, it achieves a perfect balance between fruit to oak ratio, lending it a complexity relished by connoisseurs worldwide. Produced in limited quantities, Esprit Leflaive Pommard 1er Cru Les Arvelets 2018 simultaneously embodies elegance and strength, revealing a remarkable ageing potential. This exceptional Pinot Noir reaffirms the Leflaive family’s reputation for peerlessly capturing the essence of terroir and transcending it into wines of inimitable depth and character.
In Bond£319.59 -
(6x75cl) 2006
Wine Spectator (92)
Rich and generous, with vanilla and milk chocolate accenting black cherry, plum and mineral flavors. A powerful red, this is balanced and long, with a sweet, spicy aftertaste. Best from 2011 through 2024. 35 cases imported. -BSIn Bond£1,759.79 -
(6x75cl) 2008
Vinous (94+)
Good medium red. Subtle, pure, high-pitched aromas of black cherry, blackberry, violet and licorice. Chewy, intense and penetrating, with plenty of stem-driven energy behind the saline, soil-driven flavors of minerals, dark berries and graphite. There's no easy sweetness here, but this builds impressively in the glass and leaves the taste buds quivering on the very long, lightly peppery back end. These firm tannins will need a decade of patience. Like the Grands-Echezeaux, this wine was aged in 80% to 90% new oak.In Bond£1,353.61 -
(6x75cl) 2010
Vinous - Stephen Tanzer (93-96)
(a blend of two tanks, one vinified with destemmed fruit, the other with 50% whole clusters): Red-ruby. Black cherry, licorice and oaky torrefaction on the nose, lifted by minty and peppery nuances. Very sweet and energetic on entry, then sappy and gripping in the middle, combining impressive thickness for the year with noteworthy finesse. Finishes with suave, dusty, fine tannins and subtle notes of spices and wild herbs. Great potential here.In Bond£1,591.75 -
Vinous - Stephen Tanzer (93-95)
(25% vendange entier): Good bright red with ruby tones. Precise aromas of black cherry, licorice and herbs. Spicy and penetrating on the palate; a bit strict but offers a great combination of sweetness and minerality. At once classy and powerful, finishing with a lingering element of saline minerality and firm, noble tannins that saturate the entire mouth.In Bond£1,204.00 -
Vinous (95)
(25 hectoliters per hectare): Full, dark red. Tight, primary, slightly reduced aromas of blackberry, blueberry, licorice and minerals. Densely packed, rich and broad; a distinctly horizontal, pliant style of Clos Vougeot, no doubt a function of the very warm, sunny vintage. Today this is sweeter and more open-knit than the Grands-Echézeaux but both of these wines should easily age for two decades or more. (Mallard noted that on some days this wine comes across as stricter, more Cistercian.) Finishes with spicy, ripe tannins and terrific energy and length.In Bond£356.00 -
(6x75cl) 2016
Decanter (96)
Last tasted in 2022, the 2016 Clos de Vougeot from Domaine d’Eugenie was a bit forbidding, with the fresh acidity and firm grip still very apparent. With a few more years in bottle, the edges have smoothed, rounded, and filled out. There are still profuse aromas of mulberry and pomegranate fruit, but there are more notes of earth, mineral, and spice; the texture is more dense than angular, but the finish has lost none of its length – this is maturing well, and should last another another 20 to 30 years.In Bond£2,008.25 -
(6x75cl) 2017
Vinous (94)
The 2017 Clos Vougeot Grand Cru is well defined and precise, with cranberry, raspberry and vibrant red cherry scents that soar from the glass. The oak here is very well assimilated. The well-balanced palate offers fine but firm tannins that frame the black cherry and raspberry fruit. Lovely tension and mineralité on the finish, which delivers just the right amount of spice and length. Excellent. Tasted blind at the Burgfest 2017 tasting.In Bond£1,417.53 -
Decanter (97)
Powerful dark plum and cassis fruit, with impressive structure and power. Despite the stuffing, this wine never loses sight of its elegance. Bravo! Domaine d’Eugénie is the current proprietor of this parcel which was once owned by Domaine René Engel. It is a 1.34ha plot that averages 60-70 years of age even with some interplanting; the youngest vines are all declassified. The parcel is not far from the Mugneret-Gibourg vines, but the style is very different. 70% whole-cluster.In Bond£967.00 -
Decanter (97)
Powerful dark plum and cassis fruit, with impressive structure and power. Despite the stuffing, this wine never loses sight of its elegance. Bravo! Domaine d’Eugénie is the current proprietor of this parcel which was once owned by Domaine René Engel. It is a 1.34ha plot that averages 60-70 years of age even with some interplanting; the youngest vines are all declassified. The parcel is not far from the Mugneret-Gibourg vines, but the style is very different. 70% whole-cluster.In Bond£1,712.00 -
(3x75cl) 2021
Vinous - Neal Martin (91)
The 2021 Clos de Vougeot Grand Cru has a quietly impressive nose with precise, minerally red berry fruit and hints of tomato vine in the background. Returning after ten minutes, the whole clusters come through strongly and might be off-putting to some as they impart a greenness. The palate is medium-bodied with grainy tannins. Again, quite raw and herbaceous (stemmy) towards the finish, although if you like your Clos Vougeot on the "peppery" side, then you might like this more. This is all about conjecture. If those stems do manage to fully assimilate, then this could be blindingly good but if not… Tasted blind at the Burgfest tasting.In Bond£986.00 -
Vinous - Stephen Tanzer (91-93)
Ruby-red. Perfumed, inviting aromas of bitter chocolate, blood orange and Moroccan spices. Round, concentrated and ripe, with sappy density to the flavors of dark fruits and spices. This is much easier to taste today than the Brulees. Finishes with sweet, ripe, even tannins and excellent length. Should be superb.In Bond£1,661.00 -
(6x75cl) 2020
Vinous (94-96)
The 2020 Echézeaux Grand Cru includes 70% whole bunch and matured in 80% new oak. This is very refined on the nose with brambly red berry fruit, crushed stone, wilted rose petal and a touch of spice. The palate is tensile on the entry with a slightly granular texture, fine depth, real precision and poise on the finish. This really is a top-notch Echézeaux.In Bond£2,075.26 -
Vinous (92-94)
The 2021 Echézeaux Grand Cru, which was protected by the frost with candles, hence there are seven barrels this year compared to the five barrels of the previous year. Red and black fruit on the nose, graphite coming through with aeration. The palate is medium-bodied with firm tannins. The partial whole clusters lend a discrete pepperiness, very nicely focused with sour cherry and clove towards quite a structured finish that will require time to absorb the new oak. Quite serious. Patience required.In Bond£1,098.00 -
Vinous (92-94)
The 2021 Echézeaux Grand Cru, which was protected by the frost with candles, hence there are seven barrels this year compared to the five barrels of the previous year. Red and black fruit on the nose, graphite coming through with aeration. The palate is medium-bodied with firm tannins. The partial whole clusters lend a discrete pepperiness, very nicely focused with sour cherry and clove towards quite a structured finish that will require time to absorb the new oak. Quite serious. Patience required.In Bond£1,008.00 -
Vinous (93+)
Good full, deep red. Complex aromas of black raspberry, cherry, coffee and game. Silky, spicy and fresh, with lovely lift and definition to the rather lush fruit. A lightly peppery quality perks up the wine without introducing greenness. Best on the very long, building finish, which features suave tannins and lingering sweetness. Seems every bit as long as the 2009 version. This was vinified with one-third whole clusters, and that percentage seems struck me as just right.In Bond£2,343.00 -
Vinous (96-98)
The 2020 Grands Echézeaux Grand Cru includes three-quarters whole cluster fruit. It has a beautifully-defined bouquet with a mixture of red and black fruit, wilted rose petals, incredibly precise and focused. The palate has an unerring symmetry, a fine bead of acidity, precise and crisp, the whole bunch seamlessly integrated with an assiduous sprinkling of white pepper on the finish. This magnificent Grands Echézeaux is very persistent in the mouth and it should be afforded around a decade in bottle to witness it at full flight. Magnificent.In Bond£1,390.00
