2014
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Burghound (96)
A gorgeously spiced and perfumed nose is intensely floral in character while offering up notes of both red and dark currant, sandalwood, exotic Asian-style tea and discreet dried rose petal nuances. The muscular yet refined big-bodied flavors exude ample minerality onto the powerful, focused and once again compact, focused and explosively long finish. This too is indisputably built-to-age and I wouldn't be surprised if it required fully 20 years before it is fully ready. In sum this Richebourg is one of the finest wines of the 2014 vintage.Inc. VAT£1,035.72 -
(1x75cl) 2014Vinous (90)
Moderately saturated medium red. Livelier on the nose than the Charmois, with scents of black cherry, graphite and dark chocolate lifted by a floral quality. At once sweet and savory on the palate, with lovely acidity framing the red berry and cherry fruit flavors and extending the finish. Suaver and more pliant than the Charmois but the wine's more serious tannins and an element of peppery lift on the back end call for at least a couple years of patience.Inc. VAT£164.00 -
(6x75cl) 2014Jean Marc Brocard Chablis 1er Cru Vau de Vey 2014 exemplifies the pinnacle of terroir-driven elegance. Cultivated in the esteemed Vau de Vey vineyard, this exquisite Chardonnay benefits from the unique Kimmeridgian limestone soils, imparting a distinct minerality. Hand-harvested and meticulously vinified, Brocard employs traditional fermentation techniques in stainless steel to preserve the wine's refined purity and vibrant acidity. The 2014 vintage showcases delicate golden hues with complex aromas of citrus blossom, white peach, and subtle hints of flint. On the palate, it reveals a harmonious balance of freshness and depth, with a lingering, mineral-rich finish that reflects the vineyard's exceptional provenance. Jean Marc Brocard, a respected name in Chablis, upholds a legacy of craftsmanship and dedication to expressing the authentic character of each terroir. This 1er Cru Vau de Vey is a distinguished choice for connoisseurs seeking sophistication and finesse in every sip.
Inc. VAT£422.00 -
(6x75cl) 2014The Jean Marc Brocard Chablis Grand Cru Les Preuses 2014 is a benchmark of true class in winemaking. Hailing from the renowned Chablis terroir in Burgundy, France, this extraordinary Chardonnay is the epitome of Jean-Marc Brocard's unwavering adherence to organic and biodynamic principles. Strict hand harvesting contributes to a rich, complex, and stunningly pure expression of its grand cru origins.
The 2014 vintage highlights an exhilarating balance of vibrant acidity and opulent layers of green apple, lemon, and a hint of white peach, all underpinned with distinctive Les Preuses mineral tones. Matured on lees in old oak casks for 15 months offer an intricacy of texture, while never veering away from the pristine fruit. Ageing potential is considerable, promising further evolution of depth over time.
Illuminating both the mastery of Jean Marc Brocard and the distinctiveness of its terroir, the Chablis Grand Cru Les Preuses 2014 remains a prized gem for discerning palates.
Inc. VAT£499.24 -
(3x150cl) 2014Inc. VAT£1,660.27 -
Vinous (89)
Good bright red with ruby tones. Rather wild aromas of black raspberry, smoke and leather. Supple, smooth and approachable; offers good volume for Chambolle and comes across as edge-free. A late dusting of tannins is nicely supported by mid-palate material. Not especially nuanced but this wine, too, will offer early drinkability.Inc. VAT£532.40 -
(6x75cl) 2014Indulge in the exquisite experience of the Jean-Marc Blain-Gagnard Batard-Montrachet Grand Cru 2014. A product of the prestigious Blain-Gagnard family in the celebrated Batard-Montrachet region of Burgundy, France, this white wine exudes finesse and sophistication. Expertly crafted from Chardonnay grapes that have been meticulously harvested by hand, every bottle is a testament to generations of winemaking mastery. In its lifetime, it has had a 15-month maturation period in oak barrels, imbuing it with a rich complexity and remarkable depth. Opening with an alluring nose of ripe fruits and white flowers, this wine moves effortlessly into a vibrant finished palate of well-rounded acidity and mineral undertones that linger impressively. Savour the craftsmanship and tradition that imbues every sip of the Jean-Marc Blain-Gagnard Batard-Montrachet Grand Cru 2014.
Inc. VAT£3,330.36 -
Wine Advocate (94)
Tasted blind at the annual Burgfest tasting, the 2014 Puligny Montrachet 1Er Cru Champ Canet from Boillot has a very fine stony, gunflint and pressed flower-scented bouquet. There is a soupçon of broodiness here although it does open nicely on the palate with pretty dried apricot and Clementine notes. This is a very subtle Puligny, not overt and really open at the moment, but you have to stand back and admire the precision and detail on the finish.Inc. VAT£224.93 -
Wine Advocate (93)
Tasted blind at the annual Burgfest tasting, the 2014 Puligny-Montrachet 1er Cru la Truffière is initially a little awkward on the nose, but it coalesces in the glass, gaining more intensity and eventually unveiling fine pressed flower scents with a hint of marmalade. The palate is well balanced with crisp acidity, very focused and poised, saline in the mouth with a brisk, poised and energetic finish, a touch of blackcurrant leaf on the aftertaste. This is a well-crafted and quite compelling wine from J-M Boillot.Inc. VAT£220.79 -
Vinous (92)
Bright medium red. Sexy perfume of redcurrant, dark cherry, dried herbs and spices. Spicy, juicy and very dry but shows more floral lift than the Volnay Clos des Chènes. Precise and penetrating thanks to its strong mineral energy. Finishes with noble tannins that avoid the toughness of the Clos des Chènes and slowly building, savory persistence. Bouley told me that 55% of the crop was lost to hail and that partly for this reason he destemmed all of his fruit.Inc. VAT£191.09 -
Vinous (90)
(100% destemmed): Bright medium red. Subdued on the nose but clearly darker than the Caillerets, conveying fresh, higher-pitched aromas of black cherry, violet and licorice. This wine's sweetness and richness give it lovely early appeal. Generous on the front half but then distinctly more linear on the back end, finishing with a firm spine of tannins and a lingering redcurrant suggestion of red soil. Bouley noted that these vines were hit hard by hail but today it's the wine's sweetness that stands out, rather than any dryness.Inc. VAT£478.40 -
Hailing from the famed terroirs of Burgundy, Jean-Marc Millot Echezeaux Grand Cru 2014 showcases the artisanal prowess of its eponymous producer. The wine originates in the Echezeaux area in Burgundy, France, where the ideal climatic conditions and superb terroirs are elemental to its making. Jean-Marc Millot, the master vintner himself, adopts traditional winemaking techniques blended with precision and a discerning palate to curate this Grand Cru wine.
Exuding an intense ruby colour, this exquisite Grand Cru offers an expressive nose of dark berries and alluring spicy undertones. On the palate, it unveils a remarkable tannin structure, finely grained and rich, encapsulating the true nature of Pinot Noir. A graceful harmonious palate and a lingering finish augment the confounding experience.
It not only exemplifies time-honoured French viticulture but is also a proud representation of the esteemed vineyards from which it derives. The Jean-Marc Millot Echezeaux Grand Cru 2014 is indeed a rare vinous treasure, perfectly designed for the discerning oenophile.
Inc. VAT£339.72 -
Hailing from the famed terroirs of Burgundy, Jean-Marc Millot Echezeaux Grand Cru 2014 showcases the artisanal prowess of its eponymous producer. The wine originates in the Echezeaux area in Burgundy, France, where the ideal climatic conditions and superb terroirs are elemental to its making. Jean-Marc Millot, the master vintner himself, adopts traditional winemaking techniques blended with precision and a discerning palate to curate this Grand Cru wine.
Exuding an intense ruby colour, this exquisite Grand Cru offers an expressive nose of dark berries and alluring spicy undertones. On the palate, it unveils a remarkable tannin structure, finely grained and rich, encapsulating the true nature of Pinot Noir. A graceful harmonious palate and a lingering finish augment the confounding experience.
It not only exemplifies time-honoured French viticulture but is also a proud representation of the esteemed vineyards from which it derives. The Jean-Marc Millot Echezeaux Grand Cru 2014 is indeed a rare vinous treasure, perfectly designed for the discerning oenophile.
Inc. VAT£1,375.92 -
Vinous (92)
Bright, pale yellow. Highly aromatic nose combines orange zest and crushed stone. The broadest of these 2014 samples but energized by mineral-driven acidity and a strong salty quality. Finishes firm-edged and long, with subtle orange-y sweetness and crushed-rock minerality.Inc. VAT£1,458.07 -
Vinous (92)
Very closed nose hints at citrus peel, stone fruits and minerals. In a more corpulent style than the Vaudésir but youthfully brooding, with its peach and yeasty flavors conveying an impression of power. This wine was made from young vines (14 and 7 years old) planted at a dense meter-by- meter spacing. Seriously rich but still a baby, finishing with serious slow-mounting length. Very impressive for young vines.Inc. VAT£157.58 -
(12x75cl) 2014Inc. VAT£432.41 -
(6x75cl) 2014The Jerome Castagnier Clos de la Roche Grand Cru 2014 is a testament to the exquisite craftsmanship of the Castagnier family. Jerome Castangnier, a fifth-generation winemaker, hails from the prestigious Burgundy region in France. He leverages century-old practices to cultivate and harvest the vines for the Grand Cru 2014 wine. With meticulously selected Pinot Noir grapes, this ruby-hued nectar boasts an enviable aromatic intensity with notes of ripe red fruits, forest floor, and subtle spicy undertones confirming its Burgundy heritage.
Aged in French oak barrels for 18 long months, the Jerome Castagnier Clos de la Roche Grand Cru 2014 presents you a perfect blend of power, grace and longevity, a signature mark of the Castagnier devotion. The palate remains engaged with fine complexity, balanced acidity and integrated tannins leading to a persistent finish, making this vintage a spectacular choice for the discerning connoisseur.
Inc. VAT£816.80 -
```htmlJerome Castagnier Echezeaux 2014 epitomises the elegance and complexity of the renowned Echezeaux appellation in Burgundy. Crafted with precision in Domaine Castagnier’s esteemed vineyards, this Pinot Noir benefits from meticulous vineyard management and sustainable viticultural practices. The 2014 vintage showcases grapes handpicked from optimal parcels, ensuring exceptional quality and expression. Fermentation takes place in temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks, allowing the fruit’s purity to shine, followed by ageing in a selection of French oak barrels to impart subtle complexity and structure. Jerome Castagnier, a respected name in fine wine circles, employs traditional techniques combined with contemporary expertise to produce a wine of remarkable depth and finesse. On the nose, the Echezeaux 2014 reveals vibrant aromas of red cherries, earthy undertones, and delicate floral notes. The palate is harmoniously balanced with silky tannins and a persistent, elegant finish. This vintage is a testament to Castagnier’s dedication to excellence, offering connoisseurs a sublime Burgundy experience.
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Wine Advocate (89-91)
The 2014 Chambolle Musigny 1er Cru les Baudes was picked on September 16 and includes 15% whole cluster. It has a very perfumed bouquet, refined and elegant with hints of violet and blueberry tincturing the red cherry fruit. The palate is crisp on the entry, a little tighter and sharper than the nose was implying and perhaps I was expecting a little more substance on the finish. Hopefully that will develop in time once bottled.Inc. VAT£1,910.64 -
Wine Advocate (94)
Tasted blind at the Burgfest 2014 tasting, Drouhin's 2014 Clos de Vougeot Grand Cru is a wine that I might have underestimated from barrel, or perhaps it has just blossomed in bottle. It has a conservative bouquet that needs coaxing from the glass: red cherries, strawberry, scorched earth and just a touch of vanilla from the residual new oak waiting to be subsumed. The palate is medium-bodied with finely tuned tannin and bright red fruit, tensile and poised with a taut, quite linear finish that has class and refinement. This was one of the best in the flight of Clos de Vougeot, and I scored this even higher than Etienne Grivot's. Tasted September 2017.Inc. VAT£1,176.04 -
Vinous (90+)
(bottled in August):Bright medium red. Reticent raspberry and menthol aromas are complicated by smoky minerality. Very dry and a bit awkward four months after the bottling, showing a solid underpinning of minerality but not quite the flesh to buffer its slightly edgy acids and tannins. This will need time to harmonize and expand in bottle, but it appears to be a rather delicate style of Grands-Echézeaux.Inc. VAT£1,288.84 -
(3x150cl) 2014Vinous (92+)
Pale, bright yellow. Tight, bright aromas of lemon-lime, grapefruit pith and crushed stone. Pliant on entry, then adamantly minerally and firm in the middle palate and dominated by its structure. But this very intense, fine-grained wine really resounds on the finish. Very closed today but has the balance and backbone to age gracefully.Inc. VAT£1,555.73 -
Burghound (96)
A broad-ranging and more expressive nose consists of a wonderful range of spice elements together with notes of black tea, earth and floral hints. There is strikingly good intensity and real power to the overtly muscular big-bodied flavors that ooze a fine dry extract that imparts a suave, even velvety mouth feel to the robust finale that also delivers superb persistence. As the best examples of Musigny always are, this delivers that inimitable combination of power and finesse and in doing so deserves the high compliment of being a 'wow' wine.Inc. VAT£2,444.35 -
Burghound (96)
A broad-ranging and more expressive nose consists of a wonderful range of spice elements together with notes of black tea, earth and floral hints. There is strikingly good intensity and real power to the overtly muscular big-bodied flavors that ooze a fine dry extract that imparts a suave, even velvety mouth feel to the robust finale that also delivers superb persistence. As the best examples of Musigny always are, this delivers that inimitable combination of power and finesse and in doing so deserves the high compliment of being a 'wow' wine.Inc. VAT£4,341.64 -
(6x75cl) 2014Indulge in the luxurious taste of Joseph Paget Criots-Batard-Montrachet Grand Cru 2014, a distinctive fine French wine praised by connoisseurs worldwide. This notable vintage hails from the renowned estate of Joseph Paget, located in the esteemed Burgundy wine region of France. The exceptional Chardonnay grapes used in producing this delightful Grand Cru are carefully nurtured under the Burgundy sun to yield an exquisite wine of sterling quality. Skilfully blended and elegantly aged in French oak barrels, this opulent vintage boasts of rich aromatic complexity with hints of pear, apple, and vanilla, beautifully wrapped in a silky texture. Joseph Paget Criots-Batard-Montrachet Grand Cru 2014 exudes a captivating full-bodied flavour profile of blossoming fruit complemented by an elegant mineral core, leaving an impressively long finish. An undeniable gem of the 2014 cultivation, this highly lauded Grand Cru promises a captivating fine wine experience.
Inc. VAT£2,082.12 -
Wine Advocate (96)
The 2014 Griotte-Chambertin Grand Cru has a very refined nose not a million miles away from the Mazis-Chambertin, perhaps with even more delineation and mineralité. The palate is very refined with ripe tannin, lively and energetic; it is blessed with super-fine tannin and immense purity of fruit, as well as sensual and captivating on the finish. This is just a divine Griotte - divine. I expect it to ultimately rest at the top of my banded score. Returning to Domaine Joseph Roty two weeks after the untimely passing of Philippe Roty at 46 after a three year battle against cancer, as you would expect, one is filled with emotion far beyond that of appraising a new vintage. However, regretfully I have been in this same situation two or three times before and found that after obligatory condolences, there is always a desire to get back to some kind of normality and restore that sense of life going on. The blood stops running but the sap will always keep rising. And in a sense, Philippe is a strong spirit, a guiding influence at the domaine. Chatting with Pierre-Jean Roty, he told me how his brother had never relinquished until the very end, constantly asking him about the 2015 vintage. Photos and videos of the vines were bought in to his hospital and up until his last visits, he was still inspecting the vines and doing his best to continue as if he didn't have a matter of days left on this Earth. Perhaps one small consolation is that he died knowing that the domaine had been blessed with the 2015 vintage.Inc. VAT£3,087.12 -
(12x75cl) 2014Wine Advocate (91-93)
The 2014 Volnay 1er Cru les Caillerets has a very expressive bouquet, dark plum mixed with sous-bois and undergrowth. There is just a hint of cola here. The palate is refined and focused, a beautiful line of acidity here, gentle, so much so that is belies that power and persistence on the finish. Utterly charming, this will delight over many years.Inc. VAT£920.81 -
Burghound (91-94)
A gentle application of wood sets off the intensely earthy dark currant and slightly gamy aromas. This resembles the Malconsorts in terms of its robust muscularity on the broad-shouldered flavors that possess excellent punch while delivering a touch of animale character on the youthfully austere and persistent finish. This isn't a wine of finesse but it is impressively scaled and clearly built-to-age.Inc. VAT£153.59 -
(1x75cl) 2014Wine Advocate (92-94)
The 2014 Echézeaux Grand Cru has a very composed bouquet, conservative at first but opening nicely in the glass, here a mixture of red and dark fruit with an undertow of mineralité. The palate is medium-bodied with fine tannin. There is still some oak to be absorbed towards the finish, but it is very harmonious, silky smooth with good depth on the finish. This has great potential - a classy Echézeaux.Inc. VAT£213.20 -
(6x75cl) 2014Wine Advocate (93-95)
The 2014 La Grande Rue Grand Cru has a wonderful bouquet similar to the Grands Echézeaux, though at the moment albeit without the same degree of complexity. Perhaps this is just more backward at the moment. The palate is very well balanced with a keen line of acidity, nicely structured, perhaps just a little more conservative than the Grands Echézeaux, but maybe that means it will offer more once in bottle. One has the sense of a La Grande Rue just biding its time. Hopefully one day I will find out its qualities once in bottle.Inc. VAT£3,209.52
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Burghound (96)
A gorgeously spiced and perfumed nose is intensely floral in character while offering up notes of both red and dark currant, sandalwood, exotic Asian-style tea and discreet dried rose petal nuances. The muscular yet refined big-bodied flavors exude ample minerality onto the powerful, focused and once again compact, focused and explosively long finish. This too is indisputably built-to-age and I wouldn't be surprised if it required fully 20 years before it is fully ready. In sum this Richebourg is one of the finest wines of the 2014 vintage.In Bond£860.00 -
(1x75cl) 2014
Vinous (90)
Moderately saturated medium red. Livelier on the nose than the Charmois, with scents of black cherry, graphite and dark chocolate lifted by a floral quality. At once sweet and savory on the palate, with lovely acidity framing the red berry and cherry fruit flavors and extending the finish. Suaver and more pliant than the Charmois but the wine's more serious tannins and an element of peppery lift on the back end call for at least a couple years of patience.In Bond£134.00 -
(6x75cl) 2014
Jean Marc Brocard Chablis 1er Cru Vau de Vey 2014 exemplifies the pinnacle of terroir-driven elegance. Cultivated in the esteemed Vau de Vey vineyard, this exquisite Chardonnay benefits from the unique Kimmeridgian limestone soils, imparting a distinct minerality. Hand-harvested and meticulously vinified, Brocard employs traditional fermentation techniques in stainless steel to preserve the wine's refined purity and vibrant acidity. The 2014 vintage showcases delicate golden hues with complex aromas of citrus blossom, white peach, and subtle hints of flint. On the palate, it reveals a harmonious balance of freshness and depth, with a lingering, mineral-rich finish that reflects the vineyard's exceptional provenance. Jean Marc Brocard, a respected name in Chablis, upholds a legacy of craftsmanship and dedication to expressing the authentic character of each terroir. This 1er Cru Vau de Vey is a distinguished choice for connoisseurs seeking sophistication and finesse in every sip.
In Bond£331.00 -
(6x75cl) 2014
The Jean Marc Brocard Chablis Grand Cru Les Preuses 2014 is a benchmark of true class in winemaking. Hailing from the renowned Chablis terroir in Burgundy, France, this extraordinary Chardonnay is the epitome of Jean-Marc Brocard's unwavering adherence to organic and biodynamic principles. Strict hand harvesting contributes to a rich, complex, and stunningly pure expression of its grand cru origins.
The 2014 vintage highlights an exhilarating balance of vibrant acidity and opulent layers of green apple, lemon, and a hint of white peach, all underpinned with distinctive Les Preuses mineral tones. Matured on lees in old oak casks for 15 months offer an intricacy of texture, while never veering away from the pristine fruit. Ageing potential is considerable, promising further evolution of depth over time.
Illuminating both the mastery of Jean Marc Brocard and the distinctiveness of its terroir, the Chablis Grand Cru Les Preuses 2014 remains a prized gem for discerning palates.
In Bond£400.00 -
(3x150cl) 2014In Bond£1,362.89
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Vinous (89)
Good bright red with ruby tones. Rather wild aromas of black raspberry, smoke and leather. Supple, smooth and approachable; offers good volume for Chambolle and comes across as edge-free. A late dusting of tannins is nicely supported by mid-palate material. Not especially nuanced but this wine, too, will offer early drinkability.In Bond£423.00 -
(6x75cl) 2014
Indulge in the exquisite experience of the Jean-Marc Blain-Gagnard Batard-Montrachet Grand Cru 2014. A product of the prestigious Blain-Gagnard family in the celebrated Batard-Montrachet region of Burgundy, France, this white wine exudes finesse and sophistication. Expertly crafted from Chardonnay grapes that have been meticulously harvested by hand, every bottle is a testament to generations of winemaking mastery. In its lifetime, it has had a 15-month maturation period in oak barrels, imbuing it with a rich complexity and remarkable depth. Opening with an alluring nose of ripe fruits and white flowers, this wine moves effortlessly into a vibrant finished palate of well-rounded acidity and mineral undertones that linger impressively. Savour the craftsmanship and tradition that imbues every sip of the Jean-Marc Blain-Gagnard Batard-Montrachet Grand Cru 2014.
In Bond£2,756.70 -
Wine Advocate (94)
Tasted blind at the annual Burgfest tasting, the 2014 Puligny Montrachet 1Er Cru Champ Canet from Boillot has a very fine stony, gunflint and pressed flower-scented bouquet. There is a soupçon of broodiness here although it does open nicely on the palate with pretty dried apricot and Clementine notes. This is a very subtle Puligny, not overt and really open at the moment, but you have to stand back and admire the precision and detail on the finish.In Bond£184.00 -
Wine Advocate (93)
Tasted blind at the annual Burgfest tasting, the 2014 Puligny-Montrachet 1er Cru la Truffière is initially a little awkward on the nose, but it coalesces in the glass, gaining more intensity and eventually unveiling fine pressed flower scents with a hint of marmalade. The palate is well balanced with crisp acidity, very focused and poised, saline in the mouth with a brisk, poised and energetic finish, a touch of blackcurrant leaf on the aftertaste. This is a well-crafted and quite compelling wine from J-M Boillot.In Bond£181.00 -
Vinous (92)
Bright medium red. Sexy perfume of redcurrant, dark cherry, dried herbs and spices. Spicy, juicy and very dry but shows more floral lift than the Volnay Clos des Chènes. Precise and penetrating thanks to its strong mineral energy. Finishes with noble tannins that avoid the toughness of the Clos des Chènes and slowly building, savory persistence. Bouley told me that 55% of the crop was lost to hail and that partly for this reason he destemmed all of his fruit.In Bond£156.00 -
Vinous (90)
(100% destemmed): Bright medium red. Subdued on the nose but clearly darker than the Caillerets, conveying fresh, higher-pitched aromas of black cherry, violet and licorice. This wine's sweetness and richness give it lovely early appeal. Generous on the front half but then distinctly more linear on the back end, finishing with a firm spine of tannins and a lingering redcurrant suggestion of red soil. Bouley noted that these vines were hit hard by hail but today it's the wine's sweetness that stands out, rather than any dryness.In Bond£378.00 -
Hailing from the famed terroirs of Burgundy, Jean-Marc Millot Echezeaux Grand Cru 2014 showcases the artisanal prowess of its eponymous producer. The wine originates in the Echezeaux area in Burgundy, France, where the ideal climatic conditions and superb terroirs are elemental to its making. Jean-Marc Millot, the master vintner himself, adopts traditional winemaking techniques blended with precision and a discerning palate to curate this Grand Cru wine.
Exuding an intense ruby colour, this exquisite Grand Cru offers an expressive nose of dark berries and alluring spicy undertones. On the palate, it unveils a remarkable tannin structure, finely grained and rich, encapsulating the true nature of Pinot Noir. A graceful harmonious palate and a lingering finish augment the confounding experience.
It not only exemplifies time-honoured French viticulture but is also a proud representation of the esteemed vineyards from which it derives. The Jean-Marc Millot Echezeaux Grand Cru 2014 is indeed a rare vinous treasure, perfectly designed for the discerning oenophile.
In Bond£280.00 -
Hailing from the famed terroirs of Burgundy, Jean-Marc Millot Echezeaux Grand Cru 2014 showcases the artisanal prowess of its eponymous producer. The wine originates in the Echezeaux area in Burgundy, France, where the ideal climatic conditions and superb terroirs are elemental to its making. Jean-Marc Millot, the master vintner himself, adopts traditional winemaking techniques blended with precision and a discerning palate to curate this Grand Cru wine.
Exuding an intense ruby colour, this exquisite Grand Cru offers an expressive nose of dark berries and alluring spicy undertones. On the palate, it unveils a remarkable tannin structure, finely grained and rich, encapsulating the true nature of Pinot Noir. A graceful harmonious palate and a lingering finish augment the confounding experience.
It not only exemplifies time-honoured French viticulture but is also a proud representation of the esteemed vineyards from which it derives. The Jean-Marc Millot Echezeaux Grand Cru 2014 is indeed a rare vinous treasure, perfectly designed for the discerning oenophile.
In Bond£1,128.00 -
Vinous (92)
Bright, pale yellow. Highly aromatic nose combines orange zest and crushed stone. The broadest of these 2014 samples but energized by mineral-driven acidity and a strong salty quality. Finishes firm-edged and long, with subtle orange-y sweetness and crushed-rock minerality.In Bond£1,183.00 -
Vinous (92)
Very closed nose hints at citrus peel, stone fruits and minerals. In a more corpulent style than the Vaudésir but youthfully brooding, with its peach and yeasty flavors conveying an impression of power. This wine was made from young vines (14 and 7 years old) planted at a dense meter-by- meter spacing. Seriously rich but still a baby, finishing with serious slow-mounting length. Very impressive for young vines.In Bond£128.00 -
(12x75cl) 2014In Bond£319.00
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(6x75cl) 2014
The Jerome Castagnier Clos de la Roche Grand Cru 2014 is a testament to the exquisite craftsmanship of the Castagnier family. Jerome Castangnier, a fifth-generation winemaker, hails from the prestigious Burgundy region in France. He leverages century-old practices to cultivate and harvest the vines for the Grand Cru 2014 wine. With meticulously selected Pinot Noir grapes, this ruby-hued nectar boasts an enviable aromatic intensity with notes of ripe red fruits, forest floor, and subtle spicy undertones confirming its Burgundy heritage.
Aged in French oak barrels for 18 long months, the Jerome Castagnier Clos de la Roche Grand Cru 2014 presents you a perfect blend of power, grace and longevity, a signature mark of the Castagnier devotion. The palate remains engaged with fine complexity, balanced acidity and integrated tannins leading to a persistent finish, making this vintage a spectacular choice for the discerning connoisseur.
In Bond£660.00 -
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Jerome Castagnier Echezeaux 2014 epitomises the elegance and complexity of the renowned Echezeaux appellation in Burgundy. Crafted with precision in Domaine Castagnier’s esteemed vineyards, this Pinot Noir benefits from meticulous vineyard management and sustainable viticultural practices. The 2014 vintage showcases grapes handpicked from optimal parcels, ensuring exceptional quality and expression. Fermentation takes place in temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks, allowing the fruit’s purity to shine, followed by ageing in a selection of French oak barrels to impart subtle complexity and structure. Jerome Castagnier, a respected name in fine wine circles, employs traditional techniques combined with contemporary expertise to produce a wine of remarkable depth and finesse. On the nose, the Echezeaux 2014 reveals vibrant aromas of red cherries, earthy undertones, and delicate floral notes. The palate is harmoniously balanced with silky tannins and a persistent, elegant finish. This vintage is a testament to Castagnier’s dedication to excellence, offering connoisseurs a sublime Burgundy experience.
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Wine Advocate (89-91)
The 2014 Chambolle Musigny 1er Cru les Baudes was picked on September 16 and includes 15% whole cluster. It has a very perfumed bouquet, refined and elegant with hints of violet and blueberry tincturing the red cherry fruit. The palate is crisp on the entry, a little tighter and sharper than the nose was implying and perhaps I was expecting a little more substance on the finish. Hopefully that will develop in time once bottled.In Bond£1,555.00 -
Wine Advocate (94)
Tasted blind at the Burgfest 2014 tasting, Drouhin's 2014 Clos de Vougeot Grand Cru is a wine that I might have underestimated from barrel, or perhaps it has just blossomed in bottle. It has a conservative bouquet that needs coaxing from the glass: red cherries, strawberry, scorched earth and just a touch of vanilla from the residual new oak waiting to be subsumed. The palate is medium-bodied with finely tuned tannin and bright red fruit, tensile and poised with a taut, quite linear finish that has class and refinement. This was one of the best in the flight of Clos de Vougeot, and I scored this even higher than Etienne Grivot's. Tasted September 2017.In Bond£964.00 -
Vinous (90+)
(bottled in August):Bright medium red. Reticent raspberry and menthol aromas are complicated by smoky minerality. Very dry and a bit awkward four months after the bottling, showing a solid underpinning of minerality but not quite the flesh to buffer its slightly edgy acids and tannins. This will need time to harmonize and expand in bottle, but it appears to be a rather delicate style of Grands-Echézeaux.In Bond£1,058.00 -
(3x150cl) 2014
Vinous (92+)
Pale, bright yellow. Tight, bright aromas of lemon-lime, grapefruit pith and crushed stone. Pliant on entry, then adamantly minerally and firm in the middle palate and dominated by its structure. But this very intense, fine-grained wine really resounds on the finish. Very closed today but has the balance and backbone to age gracefully.In Bond£1,280.41 -
Burghound (96)
A broad-ranging and more expressive nose consists of a wonderful range of spice elements together with notes of black tea, earth and floral hints. There is strikingly good intensity and real power to the overtly muscular big-bodied flavors that ooze a fine dry extract that imparts a suave, even velvety mouth feel to the robust finale that also delivers superb persistence. As the best examples of Musigny always are, this delivers that inimitable combination of power and finesse and in doing so deserves the high compliment of being a 'wow' wine.In Bond£2,028.00 -
Burghound (96)
A broad-ranging and more expressive nose consists of a wonderful range of spice elements together with notes of black tea, earth and floral hints. There is strikingly good intensity and real power to the overtly muscular big-bodied flavors that ooze a fine dry extract that imparts a suave, even velvety mouth feel to the robust finale that also delivers superb persistence. As the best examples of Musigny always are, this delivers that inimitable combination of power and finesse and in doing so deserves the high compliment of being a 'wow' wine.In Bond£3,602.00 -
(6x75cl) 2014
Indulge in the luxurious taste of Joseph Paget Criots-Batard-Montrachet Grand Cru 2014, a distinctive fine French wine praised by connoisseurs worldwide. This notable vintage hails from the renowned estate of Joseph Paget, located in the esteemed Burgundy wine region of France. The exceptional Chardonnay grapes used in producing this delightful Grand Cru are carefully nurtured under the Burgundy sun to yield an exquisite wine of sterling quality. Skilfully blended and elegantly aged in French oak barrels, this opulent vintage boasts of rich aromatic complexity with hints of pear, apple, and vanilla, beautifully wrapped in a silky texture. Joseph Paget Criots-Batard-Montrachet Grand Cru 2014 exudes a captivating full-bodied flavour profile of blossoming fruit complemented by an elegant mineral core, leaving an impressively long finish. An undeniable gem of the 2014 cultivation, this highly lauded Grand Cru promises a captivating fine wine experience.
In Bond£1,714.43 -
Wine Advocate (96)
The 2014 Griotte-Chambertin Grand Cru has a very refined nose not a million miles away from the Mazis-Chambertin, perhaps with even more delineation and mineralité. The palate is very refined with ripe tannin, lively and energetic; it is blessed with super-fine tannin and immense purity of fruit, as well as sensual and captivating on the finish. This is just a divine Griotte - divine. I expect it to ultimately rest at the top of my banded score. Returning to Domaine Joseph Roty two weeks after the untimely passing of Philippe Roty at 46 after a three year battle against cancer, as you would expect, one is filled with emotion far beyond that of appraising a new vintage. However, regretfully I have been in this same situation two or three times before and found that after obligatory condolences, there is always a desire to get back to some kind of normality and restore that sense of life going on. The blood stops running but the sap will always keep rising. And in a sense, Philippe is a strong spirit, a guiding influence at the domaine. Chatting with Pierre-Jean Roty, he told me how his brother had never relinquished until the very end, constantly asking him about the 2015 vintage. Photos and videos of the vines were bought in to his hospital and up until his last visits, he was still inspecting the vines and doing his best to continue as if he didn't have a matter of days left on this Earth. Perhaps one small consolation is that he died knowing that the domaine had been blessed with the 2015 vintage.In Bond£2,554.00 -
(12x75cl) 2014
Wine Advocate (91-93)
The 2014 Volnay 1er Cru les Caillerets has a very expressive bouquet, dark plum mixed with sous-bois and undergrowth. There is just a hint of cola here. The palate is refined and focused, a beautiful line of acidity here, gentle, so much so that is belies that power and persistence on the finish. Utterly charming, this will delight over many years.In Bond£726.00 -
Burghound (91-94)
A gentle application of wood sets off the intensely earthy dark currant and slightly gamy aromas. This resembles the Malconsorts in terms of its robust muscularity on the broad-shouldered flavors that possess excellent punch while delivering a touch of animale character on the youthfully austere and persistent finish. This isn't a wine of finesse but it is impressively scaled and clearly built-to-age.In Bond£125.00 -
(1x75cl) 2014
Wine Advocate (92-94)
The 2014 Echézeaux Grand Cru has a very composed bouquet, conservative at first but opening nicely in the glass, here a mixture of red and dark fruit with an undertow of mineralité. The palate is medium-bodied with fine tannin. There is still some oak to be absorbed towards the finish, but it is very harmonious, silky smooth with good depth on the finish. This has great potential - a classy Echézeaux.In Bond£175.00 -
(6x75cl) 2014
Wine Advocate (93-95)
The 2014 La Grande Rue Grand Cru has a wonderful bouquet similar to the Grands Echézeaux, though at the moment albeit without the same degree of complexity. Perhaps this is just more backward at the moment. The palate is very well balanced with a keen line of acidity, nicely structured, perhaps just a little more conservative than the Grands Echézeaux, but maybe that means it will offer more once in bottle. One has the sense of a La Grande Rue just biding its time. Hopefully one day I will find out its qualities once in bottle.In Bond£2,656.00
The 2014 vintage in Burgundy has been rung in with a great deal of local optimism and excitement. After three successive vintages of incredibly low yield and quantities, the growers of the Cote de Nuits were ready to welcome an easy vintage and the chance to make a bit more wine. Easy seemed to be the word on everyone's lips as the growing season presented few climatic challenges and viticultural decisions were by and large straightforward.
Tasting the wines from barrel, we quickly learned that the reds were easy to taste, forward and classical, while the whites were truly remarkable. More than one winemaker came forward to declare that 2014 saw the best white wines in a lifetime. Good levels of acidity kept the bundles of ripe fruit lovely, while the overall character of the vintage was in such good balance that the wines will be approachable from a relatively young age, while the best will age very well indeed.
In general the Cote de Nuits fared a bit better than the Cote de Beaune by virtue of having escaped the savage hail which effected the latter. As much as the hail devastated yields, it fortunately did not impact on quality and many producers managed to make some truly exceptional wines with great forward fruit and firm structure.
Overall this is a vintage with a lot to offer and for Burgundy lovers, it is one to celebrate. Each appellaton was true to style and the winemakers had room to impart their own subtle influence on the finish product. Freshness, flavour and verve are the keyword this year and they come together in bundles.
