2015
2015
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(12x75cl) 2015Inc. VAT£1,250.42 -
(1x75cl) 2015Vinous (94)
The 2015 Latricières-Chambertin Grand Cru has a very attractive bouquet of red berry fruit, brown spices, cold stone, and a touch of sous-bois, all well defined and endowed with a surfeit of charm. The palate is medium-bodied with very fine tannin, conveying the more masculine nature of this grand cru vineyard, yet with precision and detail flowing through the finish. Excellent, but it needs several years in bottle. Tasted blind at the annual Burgfest tasting.Inc. VAT£187.19 -
(1x75cl) 2015The Samuel Billaud Chablis1er Cru Butteaux 2015 epitomises the distinguished terroir of Chablis through its exquisite Chardonnay expression. Cultivated in the esteemed Butteaux vineyard, the grapes thrive on Kimmeridgian limestone soils, bestowing a distinctive mineral complexity and elegance. Under the expert guidance of the Billaud family, traditional sustainable viticulture practices were diligently applied, ensuring authentic and high-quality fruit. Hand-harvested, the grapes were gently pressed, followed by fermentation in temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks to preserve the wine’s vibrant acidity and nuanced flavours. Matured in neutral oak barrels, the wine gains structural depth without compromising its inherent purity. The exceptional 2015 vintage, marked by favourable weather conditions, delivers a harmonious blend of citrus notes, white floral aromas, and subtle flinty undertones, culminating in a long, refined finish. Samuel Billaud Chablis1er Cru Butteaux 2015 stands as a testament to masterful craftsmanship and the enduring prestige of Chablis.
Inc. VAT£99.85 -
Experience the exquisite elegance of Seguin Manuel Chambolle Musigny Charmes 2015, a quintessential expression from the heart of Burgundy's prestigious Chambolle-Musigny appellation. Crafted meticulously by the esteemed producer Seguin Manuel, this Pinot Noir benefits from the region's renowned limestone-rich terroir, which imparts a distinctive minerality and finesse. Hand-harvested grapes from meticulously tended vineyards undergo careful vinification, including gentle fermentation and precise aging in French oak barrels, enhancing the wine's complex structure and silky texture. The 2015 vintage showcases a harmonious bouquet of red berries, delicate floral notes, and subtle spice, culminating in a long, refined finish. Renowned for its balance and depth, Seguin Manuel Chambolle Musigny Charmes 2015 is a testament to artisanal winemaking and the sublime character of Burgundian wines. Perfectly suited for discerning connoisseurs, this wine promises an unforgettable tasting experience.
Inc. VAT£952.40 -
(1x75cl) 2015The sensational Stephane Magnien Chambolle-Musigny 1er Cru Les Sentiers 2015 is a marvel of French winemaking. This supremely elegant Pinot Noir hails from Premier Cru vineyards in Chambolle-Musigny, a distinguished appellation in France's renowned Burgundy region. Born out of the delicate care and knowledge of fourth-generation vintner Stephane Magnien, this wine reflects the artistry that characterises his Burgundian lineage.
Meticulously cultivated and hand-harvested, the 2015 vintage displays a graceful complexity with brilliant ruby undertones. It unfolds in multiple layers of dark cherry and blackcurrant, enlivened with subtle hints of oriental spices and a lingering mineral finish. Its rich palette and silky, round tannins make it a splendid addition to any collection.
A worthy testament to Magnien's dedication, this gem embodies the spirit of its terroir with striking precision and finesse, instantly showcasing why 'Stephane Magnien Chambolle-Musigny 1er Cru Les Sentiers 2015' deserves to be savoured and celebrated.
Inc. VAT£123.20 -
(6x75cl) 2015The sensational Stephane Magnien Chambolle-Musigny 1er Cru Les Sentiers 2015 is a marvel of French winemaking. This supremely elegant Pinot Noir hails from Premier Cru vineyards in Chambolle-Musigny, a distinguished appellation in France's renowned Burgundy region. Born out of the delicate care and knowledge of fourth-generation vintner Stephane Magnien, this wine reflects the artistry that characterises his Burgundian lineage.
Meticulously cultivated and hand-harvested, the 2015 vintage displays a graceful complexity with brilliant ruby undertones. It unfolds in multiple layers of dark cherry and blackcurrant, enlivened with subtle hints of oriental spices and a lingering mineral finish. Its rich palette and silky, round tannins make it a splendid addition to any collection.
A worthy testament to Magnien's dedication, this gem embodies the spirit of its terroir with striking precision and finesse, instantly showcasing why 'Stephane Magnien Chambolle-Musigny 1er Cru Les Sentiers 2015' deserves to be savoured and celebrated.
Inc. VAT£492.29 -
Vinous (89)
The 2015 Morey-Saint-Denis Les Faconnières 1er Cru has a slightly reduced bouquet that feels smudged and lacks the grace and harmony of its peers. The palate is medium-bodied with grainy tannins and rather dry in the mouth. The aggressive finish tastes as if the oak were mishandled. Tough going at the moment, although it will soften with time. Tasted blind at the annual Burgfest tasting.Inc. VAT£572.44 -
(1x75cl) 2015Inc. VAT£197.33 -
(3x75cl) 2015Wine Advocate (91-93)
The 2015 Chambolle-Musigny Clos de l'Orme, raised in 50% new oak, has a slightly more backward bouquet than the Nuits Saint Georges Villages, even though the malolactic finished a little earlier. The palate is medium-bodied with fine, slightly grainy tannin. There is a slight reduction here, but it dissipates and there is wonderful freshness and precision here. Superb, especially for a mere village cru.Inc. VAT£1,195.22 -
Vinous (89-91)
(two-thirds new oak; from 70-year-old vines in a parcel next to Vosne-Romanée): Good dark red. Crushed blackberry and blueberry aromas convey a sweet oak quality. Dense, sappy wine with intense dark fruit and spice flavors. The tannins are a bit aggressive today but there's plenty of buffering fruit. This seriously structured, persistent village wine has the structure for aging.Inc. VAT£1,288.69 -
Wine Advocate (96-98)
As usual, there are three barrels of Cathiard's 2015 Romanée-Saint-Vivant Grand Cru, though whereas historically it was 100% new oak, there are two new and a single one-year-old barrel maturing this wine. It finished its malolactic in June. It has a very composed and pure bouquet that gains in volume with time, with aeration bunches of wilted violet. The palate is medium-bodied with silky tannin, great structure and freshness here, the judicious use of new oak allowing the terroir to show through. It feels correct and strict on the finish, no bravura climax, rather finishing in more understated fashion and keeping you hooked.Inc. VAT£3,691.32 -
Wine Advocate (96-98)
As usual, there are three barrels of Cathiard's 2015 Romanée-Saint-Vivant Grand Cru, though whereas historically it was 100% new oak, there are two new and a single one-year-old barrel maturing this wine. It finished its malolactic in June. It has a very composed and pure bouquet that gains in volume with time, with aeration bunches of wilted violet. The palate is medium-bodied with silky tannin, great structure and freshness here, the judicious use of new oak allowing the terroir to show through. It feels correct and strict on the finish, no bravura climax, rather finishing in more understated fashion and keeping you hooked.Inc. VAT£8,657.16 -
Wine Advocate (96-98)
The 2015 Vosne-Romanée 1er Cru Aux Malconsorts has just a little less new oak than the Les Suchots this year. The aromatics are more backward and recalcitrant than the Les Suchots and demanded more coaxing from the glass. There is a sense of depth to the fruit, almost an opacity that suggests the fruit will only gradually open up. It was difficult wrenching your nose away from the glass! The palate is beautifully balanced with succulent fleshy tannin, voluminous in the mouth with immense concentration counterbalanced by a keen line of acidity. Very persistent in the mouth, this will be immense once in bottle. Cellar for as long as you can.Inc. VAT£1,228.92 -
Wine Advocate (96-98)
The 2015 Vosne-Romanée 1er Cru Aux Malconsorts has just a little less new oak than the Les Suchots this year. The aromatics are more backward and recalcitrant than the Les Suchots and demanded more coaxing from the glass. There is a sense of depth to the fruit, almost an opacity that suggests the fruit will only gradually open up. It was difficult wrenching your nose away from the glass! The palate is beautifully balanced with succulent fleshy tannin, voluminous in the mouth with immense concentration counterbalanced by a keen line of acidity. Very persistent in the mouth, this will be immense once in bottle. Cellar for as long as you can.Inc. VAT£6,820.32 -
Wine Advocate (92-94)
The 2015 Vosne-Romanée 1er Cru Aux Reignots has a gorgeous bouquet with mineral-rich red cherry, kirsch and strawberry fruit, quite open and expressive yet still beautifully defined. The palate is medium-bodied with crisp acidity, sorbet-fresh with hints of orange rind permeating the vibrant, fresh, tensile, almost tart red fruit, with a crisp and vivacious, animated finish. This barrel sample had so much energy that I almost asked Sebastien Cathiard for a leash. Electric!Inc. VAT£1,192.92 -
(3x75cl) 2015Wine Advocate (95-97)
The 2015 Vosne-Romanée 1er Cru Les Suchots, matured in two-thirds new oak, has a bewitching bouquet that is very pure and intense, layers of dark cherry and wild strawberry fruit tinged with iodine that seems to blossom in the glass. The palate is medium-bodied with quite firm tannin and structured, underneath those intense dark berry fruit, a touch of salinity towards the finish that keeps the senses searching and eager for the next sip. Typical of Cathiard's style of winemaking, this is just a brilliant Les Suchots from one of its finest exponents.Inc. VAT£4,047.96 -
(3x75cl) 2015Wine Advocate (89-91)
The 2015 Vosne-Romanée, matured in 50% new oak, finished its malolactic in October. It has a perfumed, quite floral bouquet, a mixture of blackberry and blueberry fruit with just a hint of crushed violet. The palate is medium-bodied with sappy red berry fruit, a subtle marine influence with a touch of sea salt on the vibrant finish. I expect this will land at the top of my banded score once in bottle.Inc. VAT£999.62 -
Wine Advocate (89-91)
The 2015 Auxey Duresses 1er Cru comes from two parcels in Les Duresses and Les Grands Champs. It has a very satisfying bouquet with lifted blackberry, briary and light earthy notes. There is a light floral note developing. The palate is medium-bodied with crisp acidity, very well balanced with tart red cherry and cranberry leaf, nicely structured with a brisk, lively finish.Inc. VAT£121.32 -
Vinous (93)
Healthy dark red. Piquant high-pitched scents of raspberry, bitter cherry and crushed rock. Wonderfully dense, bright and light on its feet, offering terrific rose petal lift to its pungent red berry and saline mineral flavors. A pure expression of crushed-stone terroir, and yet there's also a silkiness here that suggests a gentle extraction. The tannins are very suave but the wine shows signs of closing down in the bottle and will need patience. I'm not sure if I'd pick this brisk, sharply delineated beauty as a 2015.Inc. VAT£144.12 -
Wine Advocate (93-95)
The 2015 Charmes Chambertin Grand Cru has an expressive bouquet with redcurrant, raspberry coulis, a touch of honey and a hint of Seville orange marmalade. It opens nicely in the glass, though does not slip into fifth gear at the moment. The palate is medium-bodied with supple tannin, cohesive in the mouth and quite saline and spicy. There is generosity here, a trait of Charmes-Chambertin, with the mineral core surfacing right at the finish as it fans out. This is an impressive follow-up to the superb 2014 and it should give 20+ years of pleasure.Inc. VAT£210.12 -
Wine Advocate (93-95)
The 2015 Charmes Chambertin Grand Cru has an expressive bouquet with redcurrant, raspberry coulis, a touch of honey and a hint of Seville orange marmalade. It opens nicely in the glass, though does not slip into fifth gear at the moment. The palate is medium-bodied with supple tannin, cohesive in the mouth and quite saline and spicy. There is generosity here, a trait of Charmes-Chambertin, with the mineral core surfacing right at the finish as it fans out. This is an impressive follow-up to the superb 2014 and it should give 20+ years of pleasure.Inc. VAT£1,074.72 -
Wine Advocate (93-95)
The 2015 Corton-Rognet Grand Cru has a fragrant bouquet with blackberry, raspberry preserve, crushed rose petals and just a hint of blood orange, quite sophisticated in style for a Corton-Rognet. The palate is medium-bodied with juicy tannin on the entry. This does not shortchange you on fruit: blackberry, raspberry and a pinch of white pepper, leading to a structured and quite grippy finish that like Taupernot-Merme's other 2015s, manages to retain impressive freshness and elegance. It has an incredibly long aftertaste, over a minute in the mouth and you can still feel this. Highly recommended.Inc. VAT£144.12 -
Wine Advocate (93-95)
The 2015 Corton-Rognet Grand Cru has a fragrant bouquet with blackberry, raspberry preserve, crushed rose petals and just a hint of blood orange, quite sophisticated in style for a Corton-Rognet. The palate is medium-bodied with juicy tannin on the entry. This does not shortchange you on fruit: blackberry, raspberry and a pinch of white pepper, leading to a structured and quite grippy finish that like Taupernot-Merme's other 2015s, manages to retain impressive freshness and elegance. It has an incredibly long aftertaste, over a minute in the mouth and you can still feel this. Highly recommended.Inc. VAT£799.92 -
Burghound (89-91)
A completely different aromatic profile is present here with much more sauvage character to the earthy red and dark currant scents. The sleek, cool and beautifully well-detailed middle weight flavors possess both a bit more volume and noticeably more punch on the delicious yet entirely serious finish that is at once well-balanced and persistent. This lovely Gevrey villages is worth checking out.Inc. VAT£99.59 -
Vinous (93)
The 2015 Morey-Saint-Denis La Riotte 1er Cru has a very refined bouquet, offering more obvious red berry fruit than the 2014 if not quite the same degree of precision. The palate is medium-bodied, very pure and refined with a fine delineation, harmonious from start to finish with lightly spiced red fruit and that same disarming clarity that I discerned on the finish when I tasted this 2015 in barrel. Superb. Tasted at Flint Wines’ Taupenot-Merme retrospective.Inc. VAT£534.72 -
Vinous (94)
The 2015 Nuits Saint-Georges Les Pruliers 1er Cru has a temptress of a nose, with open, welcoming red cherry, crushed strawberry and subtle mineral scents. The palate is medium-bodied with fine-grained tannin. There is plenty of tightly knitted fruit here, and a patina of oak that is still to be assimilated, but also wonderful detail and subtlety on the sublime, sophisticated finish. This has enormous potential. Tasted blind at the annual Burgfest tasting. (DIAM 10 closure)Inc. VAT£503.52 -
Wine Advocate (96-98)
The 2015 Mazis-Chambertin Grand Cru, which includes 40% stems, has a gorgeous, engaging bouquet with a conspicuous oyster shell/marine influence running through the crystalline red berry fruit. There is outstanding aromatics, tension and energy here. The palate is medium-bodied with crisp acidity, harmonious and candied with finer tannin than the Mazoyères-Chambertin that one used to find with Bertrand Maume's wines, blessed with superb salinity and precision on the finish. This is a brilliant wine from Domaine Tawse, probably the best that has been made under the new ownership.Inc. VAT£283.32 -
Vinous (90-93)
(40% vendange entier; 50% new oak; this wine was not made in 2016 owing to the frost): Bright, dark red. Terrific crushed-rock lift to the red berry and floral aromas. Suave and fine-grained on entry, then larger-scaled on the back half, opening out and building on the finish. Tannins are dusty and broad. Very shy now but leaves behind a lovely perfume in the empty glass.Inc. VAT£1,090.36 -
(6x75cl) 2015Vinous (92)
The 2015 Corton-Renardes Grand Cru has a ripe, earthy, mushroom-tinged bouquet with plenty of red fruit, slightly savory in style. The palate is well balanced and full in the mouth. This is a voluminous and prodigious Corton but manages to retain fine balance, with satisfying purity and tension on the finish. Excellent. Tasted blind at the annual Burgfest tasting.Inc. VAT£1,475.09 -
(6x75cl) 2015Vinous (93)
Bright ruby-red. Black raspberry, licorice and dark chocolate on the slightly reduced nose, with a spicy quality emerging with air. Wonderfully plush, concentrated and velvety, conveying a spherical impression of volume that has something in common with the Saint-Georges. The black cherry flavor is complicated by hints of earth and flowers and enlivened by saline minerality. This edge-free wine maintains its freshness on the back end, finishing with fine, dusty, building tannins and lovely perfume. At this point in our tasting, Liger-Belair noted that in some vineyards in 2016, he lost 40% of his grapes to frost and another 20% to galloping mildew, noting that he was late on one vineyard treatment and spent the following weeks in reaction mode.Inc. VAT£1,639.63
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(12x75cl) 2015In Bond£1,006.19
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(1x75cl) 2015
Vinous (94)
The 2015 Latricières-Chambertin Grand Cru has a very attractive bouquet of red berry fruit, brown spices, cold stone, and a touch of sous-bois, all well defined and endowed with a surfeit of charm. The palate is medium-bodied with very fine tannin, conveying the more masculine nature of this grand cru vineyard, yet with precision and detail flowing through the finish. Excellent, but it needs several years in bottle. Tasted blind at the annual Burgfest tasting.In Bond£153.00 -
(1x75cl) 2015
The Samuel Billaud Chablis1er Cru Butteaux 2015 epitomises the distinguished terroir of Chablis through its exquisite Chardonnay expression. Cultivated in the esteemed Butteaux vineyard, the grapes thrive on Kimmeridgian limestone soils, bestowing a distinctive mineral complexity and elegance. Under the expert guidance of the Billaud family, traditional sustainable viticulture practices were diligently applied, ensuring authentic and high-quality fruit. Hand-harvested, the grapes were gently pressed, followed by fermentation in temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks to preserve the wine’s vibrant acidity and nuanced flavours. Matured in neutral oak barrels, the wine gains structural depth without compromising its inherent purity. The exceptional 2015 vintage, marked by favourable weather conditions, delivers a harmonious blend of citrus notes, white floral aromas, and subtle flinty undertones, culminating in a long, refined finish. Samuel Billaud Chablis1er Cru Butteaux 2015 stands as a testament to masterful craftsmanship and the enduring prestige of Chablis.
In Bond£80.00 -
Experience the exquisite elegance of Seguin Manuel Chambolle Musigny Charmes 2015, a quintessential expression from the heart of Burgundy's prestigious Chambolle-Musigny appellation. Crafted meticulously by the esteemed producer Seguin Manuel, this Pinot Noir benefits from the region's renowned limestone-rich terroir, which imparts a distinctive minerality and finesse. Hand-harvested grapes from meticulously tended vineyards undergo careful vinification, including gentle fermentation and precise aging in French oak barrels, enhancing the wine's complex structure and silky texture. The 2015 vintage showcases a harmonious bouquet of red berries, delicate floral notes, and subtle spice, culminating in a long, refined finish. Renowned for its balance and depth, Seguin Manuel Chambolle Musigny Charmes 2015 is a testament to artisanal winemaking and the sublime character of Burgundian wines. Perfectly suited for discerning connoisseurs, this wine promises an unforgettable tasting experience.
In Bond£773.00 -
(1x75cl) 2015
The sensational Stephane Magnien Chambolle-Musigny 1er Cru Les Sentiers 2015 is a marvel of French winemaking. This supremely elegant Pinot Noir hails from Premier Cru vineyards in Chambolle-Musigny, a distinguished appellation in France's renowned Burgundy region. Born out of the delicate care and knowledge of fourth-generation vintner Stephane Magnien, this wine reflects the artistry that characterises his Burgundian lineage.
Meticulously cultivated and hand-harvested, the 2015 vintage displays a graceful complexity with brilliant ruby undertones. It unfolds in multiple layers of dark cherry and blackcurrant, enlivened with subtle hints of oriental spices and a lingering mineral finish. Its rich palette and silky, round tannins make it a splendid addition to any collection.
A worthy testament to Magnien's dedication, this gem embodies the spirit of its terroir with striking precision and finesse, instantly showcasing why 'Stephane Magnien Chambolle-Musigny 1er Cru Les Sentiers 2015' deserves to be savoured and celebrated.
In Bond£100.00 -
(6x75cl) 2015
The sensational Stephane Magnien Chambolle-Musigny 1er Cru Les Sentiers 2015 is a marvel of French winemaking. This supremely elegant Pinot Noir hails from Premier Cru vineyards in Chambolle-Musigny, a distinguished appellation in France's renowned Burgundy region. Born out of the delicate care and knowledge of fourth-generation vintner Stephane Magnien, this wine reflects the artistry that characterises his Burgundian lineage.
Meticulously cultivated and hand-harvested, the 2015 vintage displays a graceful complexity with brilliant ruby undertones. It unfolds in multiple layers of dark cherry and blackcurrant, enlivened with subtle hints of oriental spices and a lingering mineral finish. Its rich palette and silky, round tannins make it a splendid addition to any collection.
A worthy testament to Magnien's dedication, this gem embodies the spirit of its terroir with striking precision and finesse, instantly showcasing why 'Stephane Magnien Chambolle-Musigny 1er Cru Les Sentiers 2015' deserves to be savoured and celebrated.
In Bond£391.00 -
Vinous (89)
The 2015 Morey-Saint-Denis Les Faconnières 1er Cru has a slightly reduced bouquet that feels smudged and lacks the grace and harmony of its peers. The palate is medium-bodied with grainy tannins and rather dry in the mouth. The aggressive finish tastes as if the oak were mishandled. Tough going at the moment, although it will soften with time. Tasted blind at the annual Burgfest tasting.In Bond£461.00 -
(1x75cl) 2015In Bond£161.00
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(3x75cl) 2015
Wine Advocate (91-93)
The 2015 Chambolle-Musigny Clos de l'Orme, raised in 50% new oak, has a slightly more backward bouquet than the Nuits Saint Georges Villages, even though the malolactic finished a little earlier. The palate is medium-bodied with fine, slightly grainy tannin. There is a slight reduction here, but it dissipates and there is wonderful freshness and precision here. Superb, especially for a mere village cru.In Bond£988.00 -
Vinous (89-91)
(two-thirds new oak; from 70-year-old vines in a parcel next to Vosne-Romanée): Good dark red. Crushed blackberry and blueberry aromas convey a sweet oak quality. Dense, sappy wine with intense dark fruit and spice flavors. The tannins are a bit aggressive today but there's plenty of buffering fruit. This seriously structured, persistent village wine has the structure for aging.In Bond£1,056.00 -
Wine Advocate (96-98)
As usual, there are three barrels of Cathiard's 2015 Romanée-Saint-Vivant Grand Cru, though whereas historically it was 100% new oak, there are two new and a single one-year-old barrel maturing this wine. It finished its malolactic in June. It has a very composed and pure bouquet that gains in volume with time, with aeration bunches of wilted violet. The palate is medium-bodied with silky tannin, great structure and freshness here, the judicious use of new oak allowing the terroir to show through. It feels correct and strict on the finish, no bravura climax, rather finishing in more understated fashion and keeping you hooked.In Bond£3,073.00 -
Wine Advocate (96-98)
As usual, there are three barrels of Cathiard's 2015 Romanée-Saint-Vivant Grand Cru, though whereas historically it was 100% new oak, there are two new and a single one-year-old barrel maturing this wine. It finished its malolactic in June. It has a very composed and pure bouquet that gains in volume with time, with aeration bunches of wilted violet. The palate is medium-bodied with silky tannin, great structure and freshness here, the judicious use of new oak allowing the terroir to show through. It feels correct and strict on the finish, no bravura climax, rather finishing in more understated fashion and keeping you hooked.In Bond£7,205.00 -
Wine Advocate (96-98)
The 2015 Vosne-Romanée 1er Cru Aux Malconsorts has just a little less new oak than the Les Suchots this year. The aromatics are more backward and recalcitrant than the Les Suchots and demanded more coaxing from the glass. There is a sense of depth to the fruit, almost an opacity that suggests the fruit will only gradually open up. It was difficult wrenching your nose away from the glass! The palate is beautifully balanced with succulent fleshy tannin, voluminous in the mouth with immense concentration counterbalanced by a keen line of acidity. Very persistent in the mouth, this will be immense once in bottle. Cellar for as long as you can.In Bond£1,021.00 -
Wine Advocate (96-98)
The 2015 Vosne-Romanée 1er Cru Aux Malconsorts has just a little less new oak than the Les Suchots this year. The aromatics are more backward and recalcitrant than the Les Suchots and demanded more coaxing from the glass. There is a sense of depth to the fruit, almost an opacity that suggests the fruit will only gradually open up. It was difficult wrenching your nose away from the glass! The palate is beautifully balanced with succulent fleshy tannin, voluminous in the mouth with immense concentration counterbalanced by a keen line of acidity. Very persistent in the mouth, this will be immense once in bottle. Cellar for as long as you can.In Bond£5,665.00 -
Wine Advocate (92-94)
The 2015 Vosne-Romanée 1er Cru Aux Reignots has a gorgeous bouquet with mineral-rich red cherry, kirsch and strawberry fruit, quite open and expressive yet still beautifully defined. The palate is medium-bodied with crisp acidity, sorbet-fresh with hints of orange rind permeating the vibrant, fresh, tensile, almost tart red fruit, with a crisp and vivacious, animated finish. This barrel sample had so much energy that I almost asked Sebastien Cathiard for a leash. Electric!In Bond£991.00 -
(3x75cl) 2015
Wine Advocate (95-97)
The 2015 Vosne-Romanée 1er Cru Les Suchots, matured in two-thirds new oak, has a bewitching bouquet that is very pure and intense, layers of dark cherry and wild strawberry fruit tinged with iodine that seems to blossom in the glass. The palate is medium-bodied with quite firm tannin and structured, underneath those intense dark berry fruit, a touch of salinity towards the finish that keeps the senses searching and eager for the next sip. Typical of Cathiard's style of winemaking, this is just a brilliant Les Suchots from one of its finest exponents.In Bond£3,364.00 -
(3x75cl) 2015
Wine Advocate (89-91)
The 2015 Vosne-Romanée, matured in 50% new oak, finished its malolactic in October. It has a perfumed, quite floral bouquet, a mixture of blackberry and blueberry fruit with just a hint of crushed violet. The palate is medium-bodied with sappy red berry fruit, a subtle marine influence with a touch of sea salt on the vibrant finish. I expect this will land at the top of my banded score once in bottle.In Bond£825.00 -
Wine Advocate (89-91)
The 2015 Auxey Duresses 1er Cru comes from two parcels in Les Duresses and Les Grands Champs. It has a very satisfying bouquet with lifted blackberry, briary and light earthy notes. There is a light floral note developing. The palate is medium-bodied with crisp acidity, very well balanced with tart red cherry and cranberry leaf, nicely structured with a brisk, lively finish.In Bond£98.00 -
Vinous (93)
Healthy dark red. Piquant high-pitched scents of raspberry, bitter cherry and crushed rock. Wonderfully dense, bright and light on its feet, offering terrific rose petal lift to its pungent red berry and saline mineral flavors. A pure expression of crushed-stone terroir, and yet there's also a silkiness here that suggests a gentle extraction. The tannins are very suave but the wine shows signs of closing down in the bottle and will need patience. I'm not sure if I'd pick this brisk, sharply delineated beauty as a 2015.In Bond£117.00 -
Wine Advocate (93-95)
The 2015 Charmes Chambertin Grand Cru has an expressive bouquet with redcurrant, raspberry coulis, a touch of honey and a hint of Seville orange marmalade. It opens nicely in the glass, though does not slip into fifth gear at the moment. The palate is medium-bodied with supple tannin, cohesive in the mouth and quite saline and spicy. There is generosity here, a trait of Charmes-Chambertin, with the mineral core surfacing right at the finish as it fans out. This is an impressive follow-up to the superb 2014 and it should give 20+ years of pleasure.In Bond£172.00 -
Wine Advocate (93-95)
The 2015 Charmes Chambertin Grand Cru has an expressive bouquet with redcurrant, raspberry coulis, a touch of honey and a hint of Seville orange marmalade. It opens nicely in the glass, though does not slip into fifth gear at the moment. The palate is medium-bodied with supple tannin, cohesive in the mouth and quite saline and spicy. There is generosity here, a trait of Charmes-Chambertin, with the mineral core surfacing right at the finish as it fans out. This is an impressive follow-up to the superb 2014 and it should give 20+ years of pleasure.In Bond£877.00 -
Wine Advocate (93-95)
The 2015 Corton-Rognet Grand Cru has a fragrant bouquet with blackberry, raspberry preserve, crushed rose petals and just a hint of blood orange, quite sophisticated in style for a Corton-Rognet. The palate is medium-bodied with juicy tannin on the entry. This does not shortchange you on fruit: blackberry, raspberry and a pinch of white pepper, leading to a structured and quite grippy finish that like Taupernot-Merme's other 2015s, manages to retain impressive freshness and elegance. It has an incredibly long aftertaste, over a minute in the mouth and you can still feel this. Highly recommended.In Bond£117.00 -
Wine Advocate (93-95)
The 2015 Corton-Rognet Grand Cru has a fragrant bouquet with blackberry, raspberry preserve, crushed rose petals and just a hint of blood orange, quite sophisticated in style for a Corton-Rognet. The palate is medium-bodied with juicy tannin on the entry. This does not shortchange you on fruit: blackberry, raspberry and a pinch of white pepper, leading to a structured and quite grippy finish that like Taupernot-Merme's other 2015s, manages to retain impressive freshness and elegance. It has an incredibly long aftertaste, over a minute in the mouth and you can still feel this. Highly recommended.In Bond£648.00 -
Burghound (89-91)
A completely different aromatic profile is present here with much more sauvage character to the earthy red and dark currant scents. The sleek, cool and beautifully well-detailed middle weight flavors possess both a bit more volume and noticeably more punch on the delicious yet entirely serious finish that is at once well-balanced and persistent. This lovely Gevrey villages is worth checking out.In Bond£80.00 -
Vinous (93)
The 2015 Morey-Saint-Denis La Riotte 1er Cru has a very refined bouquet, offering more obvious red berry fruit than the 2014 if not quite the same degree of precision. The palate is medium-bodied, very pure and refined with a fine delineation, harmonious from start to finish with lightly spiced red fruit and that same disarming clarity that I discerned on the finish when I tasted this 2015 in barrel. Superb. Tasted at Flint Wines’ Taupenot-Merme retrospective.In Bond£427.00 -
Vinous (94)
The 2015 Nuits Saint-Georges Les Pruliers 1er Cru has a temptress of a nose, with open, welcoming red cherry, crushed strawberry and subtle mineral scents. The palate is medium-bodied with fine-grained tannin. There is plenty of tightly knitted fruit here, and a patina of oak that is still to be assimilated, but also wonderful detail and subtlety on the sublime, sophisticated finish. This has enormous potential. Tasted blind at the annual Burgfest tasting. (DIAM 10 closure)In Bond£401.00 -
Wine Advocate (96-98)
The 2015 Mazis-Chambertin Grand Cru, which includes 40% stems, has a gorgeous, engaging bouquet with a conspicuous oyster shell/marine influence running through the crystalline red berry fruit. There is outstanding aromatics, tension and energy here. The palate is medium-bodied with crisp acidity, harmonious and candied with finer tannin than the Mazoyères-Chambertin that one used to find with Bertrand Maume's wines, blessed with superb salinity and precision on the finish. This is a brilliant wine from Domaine Tawse, probably the best that has been made under the new ownership.In Bond£233.00 -
Vinous (90-93)
(40% vendange entier; 50% new oak; this wine was not made in 2016 owing to the frost): Bright, dark red. Terrific crushed-rock lift to the red berry and floral aromas. Suave and fine-grained on entry, then larger-scaled on the back half, opening out and building on the finish. Tannins are dusty and broad. Very shy now but leaves behind a lovely perfume in the empty glass.In Bond£890.72 -
(6x75cl) 2015
Vinous (92)
The 2015 Corton-Renardes Grand Cru has a ripe, earthy, mushroom-tinged bouquet with plenty of red fruit, slightly savory in style. The palate is well balanced and full in the mouth. This is a voluminous and prodigious Corton but manages to retain fine balance, with satisfying purity and tension on the finish. Excellent. Tasted blind at the annual Burgfest tasting.In Bond£1,210.00 -
(6x75cl) 2015
Vinous (93)
Bright ruby-red. Black raspberry, licorice and dark chocolate on the slightly reduced nose, with a spicy quality emerging with air. Wonderfully plush, concentrated and velvety, conveying a spherical impression of volume that has something in common with the Saint-Georges. The black cherry flavor is complicated by hints of earth and flowers and enlivened by saline minerality. This edge-free wine maintains its freshness on the back end, finishing with fine, dusty, building tannins and lovely perfume. At this point in our tasting, Liger-Belair noted that in some vineyards in 2016, he lost 40% of his grapes to frost and another 20% to galloping mildew, noting that he was late on one vineyard treatment and spent the following weeks in reaction mode.In Bond£1,348.45
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.
