2015
2015
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Wine Advocate (91-93)
The 2015 Saint-Aubin 1er Cru Le Charmois was aged in 20% new oak without any foudres. It has a slightly more involving bouquet compared to the Saint Aubin La Combe, with notes of green apple, sea spray, something saline and perhaps even a distant tang of kelp. The palate is very well balanced with a fine thread of acidity. Focused and beautifully poised, it leaves it to the last moment to fan out and deliver the concentration that the growing season bestowed. It kind of plays with you, but that just makes you love it more. This is superb.Inc. VAT£140.93 -
Vinous (89-91)
(picked on September 12): Dark red. Raspberry, minerals and smoked meat on the nose. Plush, silky and very ripe, although a bit lacking in definition and lift. Much smokier than the Etelois, this plush village wine finishes with building tannins.Inc. VAT£101.33 -
Vinous (90-92)
(30% vendange entier; from 60-year-old vines): Medium red. Higher-toned strawberry and game aromas. Tactile and alive in the mouth, with lovely lift to the sweet flavors of raspberry, strawberry and brown spices. This seriously structured wine finishes fresh and persistent, with lingering brown spices, harmonious tannins and a suggestion of saline mineralityInc. VAT£104.93 -
The Mark Haisma Morey-Saint-Denis 1er Cru Chaffots 2015 embodies the exquisite craftsmanship of a seasoned Burgundy vintner. Sourced from the esteemed Chaffots vineyard in Morey-Saint-Denis, this 1er Cru selection showcases the terroir’s unique limestone-rich soil and optimal microclimate. Mark Haisma, renowned for his commitment to biodynamic farming, meticulously cultivates the Pinot Noir grapes, ensuring minimal intervention and maximum expression of the vineyard’s character. Fermented in traditional oak vats, the wine undergoes an extended maceration, enhancing its depth and complexity. The 2015 vintage delivers a vibrant ruby hue, complemented by aromas of ripe red berries, subtle earthiness, and delicate spice notes. On the palate, it offers a harmonious balance of elegance and structure, with silky tannins and a lingering finish. Ideal for pairing with refined dishes, this Morey-Saint-Denis 1er Cru exemplifies Mark Haisma’s dedication to producing exceptional, terroir-driven wines.
Inc. VAT£123.59 -
(1x75cl) 2015Wine Advocate (88-90)
The 2015 Pommard 1er Cru Combes Dessus has a ripe blackberry, cola and spice-tinged bouquet that is actually quite Volnay in style thanks to its precocity. The palate is well balanced with succulent ripe tannin, plenty of black cherry and raspberry fruit, almost confit in style with fine balance towards the spicy finish that displays a touch of sinew. It should drink well over several years.Inc. VAT£210.31 -
Wine Advocate (93)
The 2015 Volnay 1er Cru Fremiets was showing very well from bottle, wafting from the glass with notes of raspberry, cherry, spice and orange rind that offer little hint of the savory complexity to come with bottle age. On the palate, the wine is medium to full-bodied, structured around juicy acids and a fine-grained but firm chassis of tannins that asserts itself on the finish. Fremiets sits above the Clos des Angles, and its shallower soils tend to issue in wines with notable crunch and tension.Inc. VAT£571.24 -
Wine Advocate (85)
The 2015 Bourgogne Rouge has a pleasant crushed strawberry and red cherry nose that is candied in style. The palate is medium-bodied with grainy tannin, just a little coarseness on the finish, but another racking and it will be fine.Inc. VAT£295.92 -
(1x75cl) 2015Vinous (93+)
Bright dark red. Very ripe but laid-back aromas of black cherry, licorice and mocha. Impressive dense and powerful but rather refined for Clos Vougeot, conveying a youthfully medicinal quality to its black cherry, dark berry and licorice flavors. This this classically dry, deep wine is less strict and severe than Clos Vougeot can often be, but it's still more Clos-Vougeot than 2015 in character. Finishes very long and alive, but I still give the edge to its young 2016 sibling today for that wine's charm and elegance.Inc. VAT£478.92 -
(3x150cl) 2015Vinous (94)
Healthy dark red. Pure but reticent aromas of black cherry, dark chocolate and violet. Intensely flavored and sharply delineated, displaying terrific energy to its sappy flavors of blackberry, licorice and violet. Conveys an impression of strong acidity for the year, which the inclusion of some of the stems no doubt amplifies. Beautifully balanced Nuits-Saint-Georges with a firm tannic spine and lingering salty minerality. I'm not sure I would have identified this wine as a 2015.Inc. VAT£2,345.52 -
Vinous (91-93)
(14% alcohol!): Dark red with ruby tones. Deep, musky scents of black raspberry, smoke and game; very ripe but reserved. Dense, tactile and concentrated, with its raspberry, animal fur, chocolate and saline flavors communicating an impression of strong dry extract. More than enough stuffing here to support the ripe tannins.Inc. VAT£217.73 -
(1x150cl) 2015Burghound (95-98)
(Don't Miss!) Here too there is enough reduction present to push the underlying fruit to the background. Otherwise there is breathtakingly good concentration to the broad-shouldered, succulent and lavishly rich flavors that also possess an almost haunting inner mouth perfume of spice and floral elements. There is superb power and buckets of dry extract and despite the imposing size and weight this remains refined and immaculately well-balanced on the massively long finale. I was knocked out by the potential this demonstrated but note well that it is a wine to buy and forget as this is going to need 20 to 30 years to reach its full apogee.Inc. VAT£7,016.21 -
Burghound (95-98)
(Don't Miss!) Here too there is enough reduction present to push the underlying fruit to the background. Otherwise there is breathtakingly good concentration to the broad-shouldered, succulent and lavishly rich flavors that also possess an almost haunting inner mouth perfume of spice and floral elements. There is superb power and buckets of dry extract and despite the imposing size and weight this remains refined and immaculately well-balanced on the massively long finale. I was knocked out by the potential this demonstrated but note well that it is a wine to buy and forget as this is going to need 20 to 30 years to reach its full apogee.Inc. VAT£2,594.52 -
(1x75cl) 2015Jancis Robinson (17.5)
Pure pleasure on the nose. Masses of ripe fruit. Lots of polish. Fruit trumps tannin in no uncertain manner. Long and dramatic.Inc. VAT£320.65 -
(3x150cl) 2015
Jancis Robinson (17.5)
Pure pleasure on the nose. Masses of ripe fruit. Lots of polish. Fruit trumps tannin in no uncertain manner. Long and dramatic.Inc. VAT£1,958.69 -
(1x75cl) 2015Inc. VAT£124.13 -
Inc. VAT£1,652.64 -
Wine Advocate (96+)
Tasted blind, the 2015 Volnay 1er Cru Clos des Chênes is utterly superb, unfurling in the glass with a complex bouquet of raw cocoa, rose petal, orange rind and red berries that's already very nuanced. On the palate, the wine is full-bodied, multidimensional and incredibly deep, with supple, satiny tannins, juicy acids and considerable concentration. Tasted among its peers, this Clos des Chênes is in a different class and confirms its status as one of a small handful of red wines of the vintage in the Côte de Beaune. It's a profound Volnay that will be incredibly long-lived.Inc. VAT£2,116.69 -
Vinous (90-92)
(vinified with 60% whole clusters): Bright, dark red. Restrained aromas of black cherry and licorice show a slightly medicinal aspect. Fatter than the premier crus but less showy today, conveying an impression of medicinal reserve and little easy early sweetness. This rather backward wine finishes with plush, palate-saturating tannins and a strong repeating licorice quality, but some emerging dryness limited my enthusiasm.Inc. VAT£1,222.40 -
Vinous (94)
Bright, moderately saturated medium red. A touch of reduction to the pure but withdrawn aromas and flavors of wild strawberry, flowers and spices. Bigger, richer and sweeter than the Clos Saint-Denis, showing a captivating sappy ripeness and serious concentration. The wine's rocky minerality really clamps down on the finish, with the horizontal, integrated tannins spreading out to saturate the mouth and front teeth. Quite powerful but an infant today, with all the elements for long-term aging.Inc. VAT£1,408.32 -
Vinous (93)
Bright, full medium red. Very ripe aromas of cherry and strawberry. Then surprisingly sappy and stylish on the palate, displaying lovely finesse of texture without any undue weight. Wonderfully broad and deep for premier cru, but with spicy high notes contributing to the wine's impression of definition and its light touch; there's also an element of medicinal reserve that I did not find in the Millandes. Best today on the very long finish, which features noble, fine-grained tannins and terrific rising perfume. I'm not sure I would have picked this blind as a 2015, in spite of the almost candied ripeness shown by the nose.Inc. VAT£1,087.61 -
Vinous (93)
Bright, full medium red. Very ripe aromas of cherry and strawberry. Then surprisingly sappy and stylish on the palate, displaying lovely finesse of texture without any undue weight. Wonderfully broad and deep for premier cru, but with spicy high notes contributing to the wine's impression of definition and its light touch; there's also an element of medicinal reserve that I did not find in the Millandes. Best today on the very long finish, which features noble, fine-grained tannins and terrific rising perfume. I'm not sure I would have picked this blind as a 2015, in spite of the almost candied ripeness shown by the nose.Inc. VAT£524.00 -
Wine Advocate (94)
The 2015 Bâtard-Montrachet Grand Cru is a valedictory wine as the 90-year-old vines were pulled up after the fruit was picked (see producer introduction). You know, it actually surpasses the Chevalier-Montrachet in terms of mineralité and complexity, very refined with hints of orange blossom developing with time. The palate is very well balanced with a keen line of acidity, good tension and particular fine salinity here that urges you back for another sip. There is just a barrel and a half of this Bâtard-Montrachet so grab one now because it will not reappear for a long time.Inc. VAT£2,808.04 -
Vinous (88-90)
Pale yellow. Fresh aromas of lemon, white pepper, caraway seed and oak spices, plus a whiff of honey. A ripe, honeyed midweight but less lively and agreeable in the early going than the Vergers. Finishes with a touch of bitterness.Inc. VAT£1,075.10 -
(6x75cl) 2015Wine Advocate (94)
Niellon's 2015 Chevalier Montrachet Grand Cru is superb, opening with a lovely nose of pastry cream, preserved lemon, beeswax and toasted nuts, framed by new oak. On the palate, the wine is full-bodied, concentrated and textural, with a glossy attack, a deep mid-palate, and a bright, lightly grippy finish. While this is a powerful, dramatic Chevalier Montrachet it's very nicely balanced.Inc. VAT£3,123.16 -
Vinous (93)
The 2015 Nuits Saint-Georges Clos des Argillières 1er Cru certainly sports one of the better aromatics from the flight of wines from Prémeaux, offering detailed black and red fruit, pressed flowers (iris) and subtle mineral scents. The palate is medium-bodied with fine tannin, beautifully integrated new oak, impressive depth and genuine finesse and complexity on the finish. Wonderful. Tasted blind at the annual Burgfest tasting.Inc. VAT£98.65 -
Vinous (91+)
The 2015 Nuits Saint-Georges Clos St Marc 1er Cru is showing some reduction on the nose, like many of its NSG compadres. This seems to dissipate with aeration, although the nuance and detail of Gouges's Les Pruliers tasted alongside do not materialize. The palate is well balanced with crisp acidity, a little chewiness on the entry and good grip. There is a firmness here, a little obduracy that should be tamed with bottle age, so give it five years in the cellar, because there is potential. Tasted blind at the annual Burgfest tasting.Inc. VAT£140.00 -
(6x75cl) 2015Truly a product of fine artistry, Mischief & Mayhem Gevrey Chambertin 2015 is a distinguished Burgundy wine hailing from the esteemed vineyards of Gevrey-Chambertin, France. Created under the masterful guidance of wine experts Michael and Fiona Ragg, the wine embodies the blend of depth and elegance fostered by its unique terroir. This exceptional Pinot Noir champions the duo's philosophy of minimal intervention, bestowing it with a rich, untamed character.
Reflecting the perfect 2015 vintage, the wine boasts notes of juicy cherry and tangy raspberry, with a final elegant hint of Asian spices. Aged for a significant period in French oak, Mischief & Mayhem Gevrey Chambertin 2015 unravels further to reveal a refined tannic structure, underlined by a prolongated finish. An emblem of its creators' restless pursuit of excellence, Mischief & Mayhem Gevrey Chambertin 2015 stands tall among its contemporaries, offering a genuine taste of Burgundy's finest.
Inc. VAT£658.40 -
Immerse in the aromatic symphony of the Mischief Mayhem Chambolle Musigny Cras 2015. Produced in the acclaimed vineyards of Chambolle Musigny in the Burgundy region of France, this exceptional wine mirrors the in-depth knowledge and passion of its creators, Mischief and Mayhem. This superior vintage, gloriously resonates the quintessential characteristics of this revered terroir.
Perfected over time, the Pinot Noir grapes were hand-harvested at optimal ripeness and underwent careful cold maceration to enhance flavour depth. The wine was matured in French oak barrels for 18 months, contributing to an elegant, balanced structure with fine-grained tannins.
Mischief Mayhem Chambolle Musigny Cras 2015 offers an enticing bouquet of red cherries interspersed with violet undertones. The palate is intriguing, with a pleasant acidity prolonging a nuanced finish of earthy mineral notes. Celebrate this tour de force of winemaking innovation - Mischief Mayhem Chambolle Musigny Cras 2015, the epitome of Burgundian finesse and terroir expression.
Inc. VAT£720.80 -
(12x75cl) 2015Inc. VAT£2,243.21 -
Crafted with utmost precision, Mugneret Gibourg Bourgogne Rouge 2015 is a true embodiment of Burgundy's rich character. This quaint, family-run domaine in Vosne-Romanée meticulously practices organic viticulture since 2001, never compromising on quality. Revered for their pure yet complex creations, sisters Marie-Christine and Marie-Andrée orchestrate the production of this wine with remarkable artistry.
A harmonious blend of old and young vine Pinot Noir, it's made with carefully hand-harvested grapes for optimal ripeness. The cellar work is minimalistic, with light fining and no filtration used, boasting an unadulterated expression of terroir. This medium-bodied wine enthralls your palate with its vibrant red fruit notes, intertwined with earthy undertones.
The Mugneret Gibourg Bourgogne Rouge 2015's potential to evolve beautifully with age is tantalizing, making it an exquisite find for any fine wine aficionado.
Inc. VAT£212.93
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Wine Advocate (91-93)
The 2015 Saint-Aubin 1er Cru Le Charmois was aged in 20% new oak without any foudres. It has a slightly more involving bouquet compared to the Saint Aubin La Combe, with notes of green apple, sea spray, something saline and perhaps even a distant tang of kelp. The palate is very well balanced with a fine thread of acidity. Focused and beautifully poised, it leaves it to the last moment to fan out and deliver the concentration that the growing season bestowed. It kind of plays with you, but that just makes you love it more. This is superb.In Bond£114.00 -
Vinous (89-91)
(picked on September 12): Dark red. Raspberry, minerals and smoked meat on the nose. Plush, silky and very ripe, although a bit lacking in definition and lift. Much smokier than the Etelois, this plush village wine finishes with building tannins.In Bond£81.00 -
Vinous (90-92)
(30% vendange entier; from 60-year-old vines): Medium red. Higher-toned strawberry and game aromas. Tactile and alive in the mouth, with lovely lift to the sweet flavors of raspberry, strawberry and brown spices. This seriously structured wine finishes fresh and persistent, with lingering brown spices, harmonious tannins and a suggestion of saline mineralityIn Bond£84.00 -
The Mark Haisma Morey-Saint-Denis 1er Cru Chaffots 2015 embodies the exquisite craftsmanship of a seasoned Burgundy vintner. Sourced from the esteemed Chaffots vineyard in Morey-Saint-Denis, this 1er Cru selection showcases the terroir’s unique limestone-rich soil and optimal microclimate. Mark Haisma, renowned for his commitment to biodynamic farming, meticulously cultivates the Pinot Noir grapes, ensuring minimal intervention and maximum expression of the vineyard’s character. Fermented in traditional oak vats, the wine undergoes an extended maceration, enhancing its depth and complexity. The 2015 vintage delivers a vibrant ruby hue, complemented by aromas of ripe red berries, subtle earthiness, and delicate spice notes. On the palate, it offers a harmonious balance of elegance and structure, with silky tannins and a lingering finish. Ideal for pairing with refined dishes, this Morey-Saint-Denis 1er Cru exemplifies Mark Haisma’s dedication to producing exceptional, terroir-driven wines.
In Bond£100.00 -
(1x75cl) 2015
Wine Advocate (88-90)
The 2015 Pommard 1er Cru Combes Dessus has a ripe blackberry, cola and spice-tinged bouquet that is actually quite Volnay in style thanks to its precocity. The palate is well balanced with succulent ripe tannin, plenty of black cherry and raspberry fruit, almost confit in style with fine balance towards the spicy finish that displays a touch of sinew. It should drink well over several years.In Bond£172.16 -
Wine Advocate (93)
The 2015 Volnay 1er Cru Fremiets was showing very well from bottle, wafting from the glass with notes of raspberry, cherry, spice and orange rind that offer little hint of the savory complexity to come with bottle age. On the palate, the wine is medium to full-bodied, structured around juicy acids and a fine-grained but firm chassis of tannins that asserts itself on the finish. Fremiets sits above the Clos des Angles, and its shallower soils tend to issue in wines with notable crunch and tension.In Bond£460.00 -
Wine Advocate (85)
The 2015 Bourgogne Rouge has a pleasant crushed strawberry and red cherry nose that is candied in style. The palate is medium-bodied with grainy tannin, just a little coarseness on the finish, but another racking and it will be fine.In Bond£228.00 -
(1x75cl) 2015
Vinous (93+)
Bright dark red. Very ripe but laid-back aromas of black cherry, licorice and mocha. Impressive dense and powerful but rather refined for Clos Vougeot, conveying a youthfully medicinal quality to its black cherry, dark berry and licorice flavors. This this classically dry, deep wine is less strict and severe than Clos Vougeot can often be, but it's still more Clos-Vougeot than 2015 in character. Finishes very long and alive, but I still give the edge to its young 2016 sibling today for that wine's charm and elegance.In Bond£396.00 -
(3x150cl) 2015
Vinous (94)
Healthy dark red. Pure but reticent aromas of black cherry, dark chocolate and violet. Intensely flavored and sharply delineated, displaying terrific energy to its sappy flavors of blackberry, licorice and violet. Conveys an impression of strong acidity for the year, which the inclusion of some of the stems no doubt amplifies. Beautifully balanced Nuits-Saint-Georges with a firm tannic spine and lingering salty minerality. I'm not sure I would have identified this wine as a 2015.In Bond£1,936.00 -
Vinous (91-93)
(14% alcohol!): Dark red with ruby tones. Deep, musky scents of black raspberry, smoke and game; very ripe but reserved. Dense, tactile and concentrated, with its raspberry, animal fur, chocolate and saline flavors communicating an impression of strong dry extract. More than enough stuffing here to support the ripe tannins.In Bond£178.00 -
(1x150cl) 2015
Burghound (95-98)
(Don't Miss!) Here too there is enough reduction present to push the underlying fruit to the background. Otherwise there is breathtakingly good concentration to the broad-shouldered, succulent and lavishly rich flavors that also possess an almost haunting inner mouth perfume of spice and floral elements. There is superb power and buckets of dry extract and despite the imposing size and weight this remains refined and immaculately well-balanced on the massively long finale. I was knocked out by the potential this demonstrated but note well that it is a wine to buy and forget as this is going to need 20 to 30 years to reach its full apogee.In Bond£5,841.50 -
Burghound (95-98)
(Don't Miss!) Here too there is enough reduction present to push the underlying fruit to the background. Otherwise there is breathtakingly good concentration to the broad-shouldered, succulent and lavishly rich flavors that also possess an almost haunting inner mouth perfume of spice and floral elements. There is superb power and buckets of dry extract and despite the imposing size and weight this remains refined and immaculately well-balanced on the massively long finale. I was knocked out by the potential this demonstrated but note well that it is a wine to buy and forget as this is going to need 20 to 30 years to reach its full apogee.In Bond£2,159.00 -
(1x75cl) 2015
Jancis Robinson (17.5)
Pure pleasure on the nose. Masses of ripe fruit. Lots of polish. Fruit trumps tannin in no uncertain manner. Long and dramatic.In Bond£264.00 -
(3x150cl) 2015
Jancis Robinson (17.5)
Pure pleasure on the nose. Masses of ripe fruit. Lots of polish. Fruit trumps tannin in no uncertain manner. Long and dramatic.In Bond£1,613.00 -
(1x75cl) 2015In Bond£100.00
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In Bond£1,340.00
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Wine Advocate (96+)
Tasted blind, the 2015 Volnay 1er Cru Clos des Chênes is utterly superb, unfurling in the glass with a complex bouquet of raw cocoa, rose petal, orange rind and red berries that's already very nuanced. On the palate, the wine is full-bodied, multidimensional and incredibly deep, with supple, satiny tannins, juicy acids and considerable concentration. Tasted among its peers, this Clos des Chênes is in a different class and confirms its status as one of a small handful of red wines of the vintage in the Côte de Beaune. It's a profound Volnay that will be incredibly long-lived.In Bond£1,746.00 -
Vinous (90-92)
(vinified with 60% whole clusters): Bright, dark red. Restrained aromas of black cherry and licorice show a slightly medicinal aspect. Fatter than the premier crus but less showy today, conveying an impression of medicinal reserve and little easy early sweetness. This rather backward wine finishes with plush, palate-saturating tannins and a strong repeating licorice quality, but some emerging dryness limited my enthusiasm.In Bond£998.00 -
Vinous (94)
Bright, moderately saturated medium red. A touch of reduction to the pure but withdrawn aromas and flavors of wild strawberry, flowers and spices. Bigger, richer and sweeter than the Clos Saint-Denis, showing a captivating sappy ripeness and serious concentration. The wine's rocky minerality really clamps down on the finish, with the horizontal, integrated tannins spreading out to saturate the mouth and front teeth. Quite powerful but an infant today, with all the elements for long-term aging.In Bond£1,155.00 -
Vinous (93)
Bright, full medium red. Very ripe aromas of cherry and strawberry. Then surprisingly sappy and stylish on the palate, displaying lovely finesse of texture without any undue weight. Wonderfully broad and deep for premier cru, but with spicy high notes contributing to the wine's impression of definition and its light touch; there's also an element of medicinal reserve that I did not find in the Millandes. Best today on the very long finish, which features noble, fine-grained tannins and terrific rising perfume. I'm not sure I would have picked this blind as a 2015, in spite of the almost candied ripeness shown by the nose.In Bond£865.00 -
Vinous (93)
Bright, full medium red. Very ripe aromas of cherry and strawberry. Then surprisingly sappy and stylish on the palate, displaying lovely finesse of texture without any undue weight. Wonderfully broad and deep for premier cru, but with spicy high notes contributing to the wine's impression of definition and its light touch; there's also an element of medicinal reserve that I did not find in the Millandes. Best today on the very long finish, which features noble, fine-grained tannins and terrific rising perfume. I'm not sure I would have picked this blind as a 2015, in spite of the almost candied ripeness shown by the nose.In Bond£416.00 -
Wine Advocate (94)
The 2015 Bâtard-Montrachet Grand Cru is a valedictory wine as the 90-year-old vines were pulled up after the fruit was picked (see producer introduction). You know, it actually surpasses the Chevalier-Montrachet in terms of mineralité and complexity, very refined with hints of orange blossom developing with time. The palate is very well balanced with a keen line of acidity, good tension and particular fine salinity here that urges you back for another sip. There is just a barrel and a half of this Bâtard-Montrachet so grab one now because it will not reappear for a long time.In Bond£2,324.00 -
Vinous (88-90)
Pale yellow. Fresh aromas of lemon, white pepper, caraway seed and oak spices, plus a whiff of honey. A ripe, honeyed midweight but less lively and agreeable in the early going than the Vergers. Finishes with a touch of bitterness.In Bond£877.32 -
(6x75cl) 2015
Wine Advocate (94)
Niellon's 2015 Chevalier Montrachet Grand Cru is superb, opening with a lovely nose of pastry cream, preserved lemon, beeswax and toasted nuts, framed by new oak. On the palate, the wine is full-bodied, concentrated and textural, with a glossy attack, a deep mid-palate, and a bright, lightly grippy finish. While this is a powerful, dramatic Chevalier Montrachet it's very nicely balanced.In Bond£2,586.60 -
Vinous (93)
The 2015 Nuits Saint-Georges Clos des Argillières 1er Cru certainly sports one of the better aromatics from the flight of wines from Prémeaux, offering detailed black and red fruit, pressed flowers (iris) and subtle mineral scents. The palate is medium-bodied with fine tannin, beautifully integrated new oak, impressive depth and genuine finesse and complexity on the finish. Wonderful. Tasted blind at the annual Burgfest tasting.In Bond£79.00 -
Vinous (91+)
The 2015 Nuits Saint-Georges Clos St Marc 1er Cru is showing some reduction on the nose, like many of its NSG compadres. This seems to dissipate with aeration, although the nuance and detail of Gouges's Les Pruliers tasted alongside do not materialize. The palate is well balanced with crisp acidity, a little chewiness on the entry and good grip. There is a firmness here, a little obduracy that should be tamed with bottle age, so give it five years in the cellar, because there is potential. Tasted blind at the annual Burgfest tasting.In Bond£114.00 -
(6x75cl) 2015
Truly a product of fine artistry, Mischief & Mayhem Gevrey Chambertin 2015 is a distinguished Burgundy wine hailing from the esteemed vineyards of Gevrey-Chambertin, France. Created under the masterful guidance of wine experts Michael and Fiona Ragg, the wine embodies the blend of depth and elegance fostered by its unique terroir. This exceptional Pinot Noir champions the duo's philosophy of minimal intervention, bestowing it with a rich, untamed character.
Reflecting the perfect 2015 vintage, the wine boasts notes of juicy cherry and tangy raspberry, with a final elegant hint of Asian spices. Aged for a significant period in French oak, Mischief & Mayhem Gevrey Chambertin 2015 unravels further to reveal a refined tannic structure, underlined by a prolongated finish. An emblem of its creators' restless pursuit of excellence, Mischief & Mayhem Gevrey Chambertin 2015 stands tall among its contemporaries, offering a genuine taste of Burgundy's finest.
In Bond£528.00 -
Immerse in the aromatic symphony of the Mischief Mayhem Chambolle Musigny Cras 2015. Produced in the acclaimed vineyards of Chambolle Musigny in the Burgundy region of France, this exceptional wine mirrors the in-depth knowledge and passion of its creators, Mischief and Mayhem. This superior vintage, gloriously resonates the quintessential characteristics of this revered terroir.
Perfected over time, the Pinot Noir grapes were hand-harvested at optimal ripeness and underwent careful cold maceration to enhance flavour depth. The wine was matured in French oak barrels for 18 months, contributing to an elegant, balanced structure with fine-grained tannins.
Mischief Mayhem Chambolle Musigny Cras 2015 offers an enticing bouquet of red cherries interspersed with violet undertones. The palate is intriguing, with a pleasant acidity prolonging a nuanced finish of earthy mineral notes. Celebrate this tour de force of winemaking innovation - Mischief Mayhem Chambolle Musigny Cras 2015, the epitome of Burgundian finesse and terroir expression.
In Bond£580.00 -
(12x75cl) 2015In Bond£1,828.00
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Crafted with utmost precision, Mugneret Gibourg Bourgogne Rouge 2015 is a true embodiment of Burgundy's rich character. This quaint, family-run domaine in Vosne-Romanée meticulously practices organic viticulture since 2001, never compromising on quality. Revered for their pure yet complex creations, sisters Marie-Christine and Marie-Andrée orchestrate the production of this wine with remarkable artistry.
A harmonious blend of old and young vine Pinot Noir, it's made with carefully hand-harvested grapes for optimal ripeness. The cellar work is minimalistic, with light fining and no filtration used, boasting an unadulterated expression of terroir. This medium-bodied wine enthralls your palate with its vibrant red fruit notes, intertwined with earthy undertones.
The Mugneret Gibourg Bourgogne Rouge 2015's potential to evolve beautifully with age is tantalizing, making it an exquisite find for any fine wine aficionado.
In Bond£174.00
We found the wines in 2015 very easy and forward to taste, with as much focus on freshness as concentration, so there wasn’t a complete break from the 2014s in that sense. The hope is that as the wines mature they will continue to show the balance and classicism they displayed from the barrel. Our expectation is that they will do so and the best wines will live for a very long time with a genuinely satisfying pattern of maturation throughout their life.
