Burgundy
When it comes to the world of fine wines, Burgundy stands tall as one of the most revered and sought-after regions. Renowned for its exceptional terroir and commitment to quality, Burgundy has long captivated enthusiasts with its exquisite and highly prized wines. Today, let us delve into the realm of the best and most expensive wines that Burgundy has to offer, a realm where true wine aficionados can indulge in the pinnacle of winemaking excellence.
At the heart of Burgundy's prestige lie its renowned vineyards, which have garnered global acclaim for their exceptional wines. The names that resonate in the world of Burgundy are Domaine de la Romanée-Conti, Domaine Leroy, Domaine Armand Rousseau, and Domaine Georges Roumier. These vineyards have become synonymous with greatness, crafting wines that define elegance, complexity, and longevity.
Burgundy's most esteemed wines are crafted from two noble grape varieties: Pinot Noir and Chardonnay. The region's red wines, made predominantly from Pinot Noir, display a finesse and purity of fruit that are unmatched. Vineyards such as Romanée-Conti, La Tâche, and Richebourg produce red wines that command astronomical prices due to their exceptional quality and limited production.
For white wine enthusiasts, Burgundy's Chardonnay-based wines are a true revelation. Vineyards like Montrachet, Corton-Charlemagne, and Meursault showcase the full potential of this noble grape, producing wines of unparalleled richness, depth, and complexity. These whites epitomize the artistry of winemaking, with each sip revealing layers of flavors and a harmonious balance between fruit, minerality, and oak.
In the world of fine wines, Burgundy stands as an epitome of elegance, complexity, and refined craftsmanship. Its best and most expensive wines are a testament to the region's unwavering commitment to excellence, terroir-driven winemaking, and the artistry of the winemakers.
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Delicately sculpted from the prestigious vineyards of Combe d'Orveau in Burgundy, France, 'Anne Gros Chambolle-Musigny Combe d'Orveau 2022' is the epitome of fine winemaking. The vintner, Anne Gros, meticulously oversees the entire process, from hand-harvesting the grapes at peak ripeness to ensuring minimum intervention in the aging process, which takes place in French oak barriques to enhance its multidimensional character.
This exquisite red wine offers a harmonious melody of red cherries, wild strawberries and earthy undertones, vibrantly supported by silky tannins and a beautifully balanced acidity. The long, sophisticated finish leaves an indelible impression on the palate, reflected in its exceptional critics' scores.
Anne Gros' dedication, paired with her exceptional winemaking prowess, results in a wine of inspiring elegance and complexity. 'Anne Gros Chambolle-Musigny Combe d'Orveau 2022' offers an unparalleled drinking experience that hymns the true class of Burgundy's terroir.
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Vinous (93-95)
The 2017 Clos de Vougeot le Grand Maupertui Grand Cru may well be the domaine’s best wine this vintage. It is endowed with more fruit intensity and presence on the nose, offering vigorous raspberry and crushed strawberry scents, superb mineralité and hints of orange blossom developing in the glass. The well-balanced palate is medium-bodied with fine grip and impressive substance and tension toward the finish. An excellent Clos de Vougeot from Anne and Julie Gros.Inc. VAT£1,580.44 -
Vinous (92-94)
The 2020 Clos de Vougeot le Grand Maupertui Grand Cru has an intense, quite penetrating bouquet with copious black cherry and cassis scents interwoven with rose petal and violet aromas. The palate is quite dense and multi-layered with dark berry fruit laced with white pepper and bay leaf that builds towards quite a backward finish that will requite 8-10 years to reach its drinking window. A lot of wine in this Clos Vougeot.Inc. VAT£2,018.44 -
Vinous (91-93)
The 2021 Clos de Vougeot le Grand Maupertui Grand Cru has an earthier bouquet with touches of wild mint percolating through the transparent red fruit. The palate is medium-bodied with rounded tannins, velvety smooth, moderate depth though not a complex finish. Yet it is surfeit with charm and like the Echézeaux, will not need an enormous amount of cellaring.Inc. VAT£1,946.69 -
Exude the sophisticated indulgence of French winemaking with Anne Gros Echezeaux Grand Cru Les Loachausses 2017. Grown in the revered vineyards of Echezeaux, this Grand Cru proves why Anne Gros, a fourth-generation vigneron, is considered a Burgundy master. This particular vineyard found its remarkable individuality and complex expressions through full organic and biodynamic practices, enhancing the provenance of each bottle. The 2017 vintage delivers an intense bouquet of ripe red and black fruit combined with delicate touches of oak and spices. The powerful sensual taste with velvety tannins exhibits an impressive vintage maturity, resulting in an unparalleled luxurious taste, hallmarks of the Anne Gros Echezeaux Grand Cru Les Loachausses 2017 vintage. This wine is aged for 18 months in oak barrels, enhancing the richly complex experience. It's not just a wine; it's an intimate encounter with Burgundy's revered terroir.
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Indulge in the splendour of Anne Gros Echezeaux Grand Cru Les Loachausses 2018, a sublime classic from Burgundy, crafted by one of the region's highly-respected female winemakers. From the fortified 'Les Loachausses' enclave of Echezeaux, this grand cru exhibits exceptional quality and expert production.
Delicately hand-picked and sorted, Pinot Noir grapes are carefully de-stemmed prior to meticulous fermentation. The resultant wine is then matured in oak barrels for a period, lending signature complexity and depth.
A charming blend of sophistication and nuance, this ruby elixir captivates your palate with red and dark fruits, exuding spiciness, and ending with a lengthy finish. Awarded 93 points by respected Robert Parker's Wine Advocate, Anne Gros Echezeaux Grand Cru Les Loachausses 2018 is a harmonious tribute to Anne Gros' winemaking prowess and the region's illustrious terroir. A must-add to the discerning oenophile's collection.
Inc. VAT£2,604.04 -
Vinous (90-92)
The 2021 Echézeaux Les Loachausses Grand Cru is understated and well-defined on the nose: brambly red fruit and crushed stone, touches of pressed flower. Again, this has a transparence that I admire. The palate is medium-bodied with fine tannins, elegant and poised, gently building towards a cohesive, harmonious finish. Nicely poised and whilst not built for long-term ageing, it will dish out mid-term pleasure.Inc. VAT£2,173.49 -
Wine Advocate (87)
The 2016 Hautes Côtes de Nuits offers up aromas of sweet red berries and rich soil tones, followed by a medium-bodied, tangy palate that can't match the 2017 rendition's explosive fruit.Inc. VAT£487.24 -
Wine Advocate (92-94+)
The 2017 Richebourg Grand Cru reveals a lovely bouquet of Asian spices, plums, raspberries and rose petal, with only subtle hints of the savory nuances of soil and espresso to come with bottle age. On the palate, the wine is full-bodied, ample and fleshy, with satiny tannins and a broad, open-knit profile. This is a precocious, dramatic Richebourg in the making, and while it will never rival the depth and concentration Gros achieved in 2016 and 2015, it will certainly turn heads in its youth.Inc. VAT£5,587.24 -
Vinous (94-96)
The 2018 Richebourg Grand Cru has a gorgeous bouquet of ebullient blackberry, raspberry and cranberry fruit entwined with crushed stone and wild hedgerow aromas. The palate is medium-bodied with crisp, firm tannins and well-integrated new oak. Fresh and lightly spiced with black pepper and savory notes toward a finish that is tremendously persistent. Bon vin!Inc. VAT£15,579.64 -
Vinous (86-88)
The 2018 Vosne-Romanée Les Barreaux felt quite closed on the nose, maybe a little disjointed compared to the other crus from Anne Gros. The palate is medium-bodied with supple tannins and fine acidity, but it does not quite fan out or achieve a higher level toward the finish. So-so.Inc. VAT£1,498.84 -
Vinous (91-93)
The 2019 Vosne-Romanée Les Barreaux comes from a single 0.39-hectare parcel. This has a lovely bouquet of pure dark cherry fruit, cassis and subtle violet aromas that pinpoint the commune. The palate is medium-bodied with supple tannins and gentle grip. Silky-smooth with a persistent finish. Elegant and sensual.Inc. VAT£2,155.24 -
Vinous (91-93)
The 2020 Vosne-Romanée Les Barreaux, from vines planted back in 1903, has a beautifully-defined bouquet that unfurls in the glass, black plum and cranberry, touches of sea spray coming through with time. The palate is well balanced with fresh red fruit on the entry, lightly spiced, quite cohesive with a velvety finish. Lovely.Inc. VAT£1,498.84 -
Vinous (90-92)
The 2021 Vosne-Romanée Les Barreaux offers dark berry fruit on the nose, a touch of wild thyme and hints of rosemary. The palate is smooth and caressing, fine tannins, redcurrant and wild strawberry with a dab of black pepper on the finish. One of the more successful wines from the Domaine - a treat. Four barrels produced.Inc. VAT£1,257.89 -
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Vinous (89-91)
The 2021 Beaune Les Boucherottes 1er Cru was completely de-stemmed as the vines naturally produce acidity. The malo had not finished on this cuvée but there appears to be fine concentration on the nose considering the vintage. The palate is sweet, slightly candied on the entry with blood orange and tangerine infusing the red fruit. Ripe and energetic on the simple yet effective finish. Fine.Inc. VAT£573.89 -
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Vinous (88-90)
The 2021 Chambolle-Musigny Village, a blend of five plots, has a well-defined bouquet, red and black fruit intermixed with blood orange. The stems are neatly assimilate here. The palate is well balanced with crunchy spicy red fruit laced with pain d'epices, nicely focused on the slightly brittle finish. Fine.Inc. VAT£716.69 -
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Admire the riveting intricacies of the Anne-Francoise Gros Cote de Nuits-Villages 2021, a striking embodiment of Burgundy's esteemed heritage. This exceptional wine, crafted by Anne-Francoise Gros, hails from the illustrious wine region of Côte de Nuits-Villages. With a sublime attention to detail, Gros handpicks only the finest pinot noir grapes, which are then meticulously sorted and de-stemmed to preserve their unadulterated purity. The resulting potion showcases an exquisite balance of structure and supple tannins.
Defined by a vibrant accord of red fruit underscored by subtle earthy undertones, this wine is synonymous with the renowned terroir of its origin. The Anne-Francoise Gros Cote de Nuits-Villages 2021 proffers a captivating sensory voyage, its sublime complexity and grace a testament to the time-honoured techniques of this legendary vintner. Experience a beguiling symphony of flavours and aromas that is the epitome of refined indulgence. A quintessential addition to any discerning connoisseur's collection.
Inc. VAT£481.49 -
Vinous (92-94)
The 2017 Echézeaux Grand Cru comes from vines over 90 years old and is matured entirely in new oak. It has a very pure, seductive bouquet of black cherry and raspberry fruit infused with pressed iris and hints of India ink. The palate is medium-bodied with sappy red fruit and gentle grip, stiffening a little toward the finish, which just needs a little more flesh to come through. Afford this five years in bottle if possible, because it shows fine balance.Inc. VAT£2,533.24 -
Vinous (91-93)
The 2018 Echézeaux Grand Cru has a broody bouquet with dark berry fruit laced with black tea and touches of leather. The palate is medium-bodied with firm, almost "chunky" tannins. This is not a graceful Echézeaux but there is plenty of substance with a judicious touch of spice on the finish. Fine, but give it time.Inc. VAT£2,721.64 -
Introducing the Anne-Francoise Gros Ladoix La Toppe d'Avignon 2021, an exquisite French wine produced in the renowned Burgundy region. Crafted by the prestigious Anne-Francoise Gros, this ethereal expression derives its unique character from the celebrated terroirs of Ladoix-Serrigny. Following stringent, traditional vinification processes, the wine matures in oak barrels, accentuating its rich, nuanced palate. This vintage reveals complex layers of dark fruit, balanced by an exquisite minerality and delicate tannins. The virtuosic savoir-faire of the Gros family shines through every bottle of Anne-Francoise Gros Ladoix La Toppe d'Avignon 2021, attesting to their vast lineage in winemaking, dating back to the 19th century. It’s indeed a sophisticated choice for seasoned oenophiles looking to relish the poetic harmony of Burgundy's well-preserved craft and the modern expertise of the acclaimed Anne-Francoise Gros. A testament to timeless skill and taste, savour this wine as a centrepiece of an unforgettable meal or a covetable addition to any discerning collector's cellar.
Inc. VAT£395.09 -
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Vinous (89-91)
The 2018 Pommard Les Chanlins 1er Cru offers brambly black fruit on the nose, a little more tertiary in style compared to Gros’s other cuvées. The palate is medium-bodied with slightly chewy tannins on the entry. Good grip here, quite sappy in style even if it just misses some finesse and detail on the finish. Not bad, but I would give this 3-4 years in bottle.Inc. VAT£608.44
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Delicately sculpted from the prestigious vineyards of Combe d'Orveau in Burgundy, France, 'Anne Gros Chambolle-Musigny Combe d'Orveau 2022' is the epitome of fine winemaking. The vintner, Anne Gros, meticulously oversees the entire process, from hand-harvesting the grapes at peak ripeness to ensuring minimum intervention in the aging process, which takes place in French oak barriques to enhance its multidimensional character.
This exquisite red wine offers a harmonious melody of red cherries, wild strawberries and earthy undertones, vibrantly supported by silky tannins and a beautifully balanced acidity. The long, sophisticated finish leaves an indelible impression on the palate, reflected in its exceptional critics' scores.
Anne Gros' dedication, paired with her exceptional winemaking prowess, results in a wine of inspiring elegance and complexity. 'Anne Gros Chambolle-Musigny Combe d'Orveau 2022' offers an unparalleled drinking experience that hymns the true class of Burgundy's terroir.
In Bond£1,060.00 -
Vinous (93-95)
The 2017 Clos de Vougeot le Grand Maupertui Grand Cru may well be the domaine’s best wine this vintage. It is endowed with more fruit intensity and presence on the nose, offering vigorous raspberry and crushed strawberry scents, superb mineralité and hints of orange blossom developing in the glass. The well-balanced palate is medium-bodied with fine grip and impressive substance and tension toward the finish. An excellent Clos de Vougeot from Anne and Julie Gros.In Bond£1,301.00 -
Vinous (92-94)
The 2020 Clos de Vougeot le Grand Maupertui Grand Cru has an intense, quite penetrating bouquet with copious black cherry and cassis scents interwoven with rose petal and violet aromas. The palate is quite dense and multi-layered with dark berry fruit laced with white pepper and bay leaf that builds towards quite a backward finish that will requite 8-10 years to reach its drinking window. A lot of wine in this Clos Vougeot.In Bond£1,666.00 -
Vinous (91-93)
The 2021 Clos de Vougeot le Grand Maupertui Grand Cru has an earthier bouquet with touches of wild mint percolating through the transparent red fruit. The palate is medium-bodied with rounded tannins, velvety smooth, moderate depth though not a complex finish. Yet it is surfeit with charm and like the Echézeaux, will not need an enormous amount of cellaring.In Bond£1,603.00 -
Exude the sophisticated indulgence of French winemaking with Anne Gros Echezeaux Grand Cru Les Loachausses 2017. Grown in the revered vineyards of Echezeaux, this Grand Cru proves why Anne Gros, a fourth-generation vigneron, is considered a Burgundy master. This particular vineyard found its remarkable individuality and complex expressions through full organic and biodynamic practices, enhancing the provenance of each bottle. The 2017 vintage delivers an intense bouquet of ripe red and black fruit combined with delicate touches of oak and spices. The powerful sensual taste with velvety tannins exhibits an impressive vintage maturity, resulting in an unparalleled luxurious taste, hallmarks of the Anne Gros Echezeaux Grand Cru Les Loachausses 2017 vintage. This wine is aged for 18 months in oak barrels, enhancing the richly complex experience. It's not just a wine; it's an intimate encounter with Burgundy's revered terroir.
In Bond£1,617.00 -
Indulge in the splendour of Anne Gros Echezeaux Grand Cru Les Loachausses 2018, a sublime classic from Burgundy, crafted by one of the region's highly-respected female winemakers. From the fortified 'Les Loachausses' enclave of Echezeaux, this grand cru exhibits exceptional quality and expert production.
Delicately hand-picked and sorted, Pinot Noir grapes are carefully de-stemmed prior to meticulous fermentation. The resultant wine is then matured in oak barrels for a period, lending signature complexity and depth.
A charming blend of sophistication and nuance, this ruby elixir captivates your palate with red and dark fruits, exuding spiciness, and ending with a lengthy finish. Awarded 93 points by respected Robert Parker's Wine Advocate, Anne Gros Echezeaux Grand Cru Les Loachausses 2018 is a harmonious tribute to Anne Gros' winemaking prowess and the region's illustrious terroir. A must-add to the discerning oenophile's collection.
In Bond£2,154.00 -
Vinous (90-92)
The 2021 Echézeaux Les Loachausses Grand Cru is understated and well-defined on the nose: brambly red fruit and crushed stone, touches of pressed flower. Again, this has a transparence that I admire. The palate is medium-bodied with fine tannins, elegant and poised, gently building towards a cohesive, harmonious finish. Nicely poised and whilst not built for long-term ageing, it will dish out mid-term pleasure.In Bond£1,792.00 -
Wine Advocate (87)
The 2016 Hautes Côtes de Nuits offers up aromas of sweet red berries and rich soil tones, followed by a medium-bodied, tangy palate that can't match the 2017 rendition's explosive fruit.In Bond£390.00 -
Wine Advocate (92-94+)
The 2017 Richebourg Grand Cru reveals a lovely bouquet of Asian spices, plums, raspberries and rose petal, with only subtle hints of the savory nuances of soil and espresso to come with bottle age. On the palate, the wine is full-bodied, ample and fleshy, with satiny tannins and a broad, open-knit profile. This is a precocious, dramatic Richebourg in the making, and while it will never rival the depth and concentration Gros achieved in 2016 and 2015, it will certainly turn heads in its youth.In Bond£4,640.00 -
Vinous (94-96)
The 2018 Richebourg Grand Cru has a gorgeous bouquet of ebullient blackberry, raspberry and cranberry fruit entwined with crushed stone and wild hedgerow aromas. The palate is medium-bodied with crisp, firm tannins and well-integrated new oak. Fresh and lightly spiced with black pepper and savory notes toward a finish that is tremendously persistent. Bon vin!In Bond£12,967.00 -
Vinous (86-88)
The 2018 Vosne-Romanée Les Barreaux felt quite closed on the nose, maybe a little disjointed compared to the other crus from Anne Gros. The palate is medium-bodied with supple tannins and fine acidity, but it does not quite fan out or achieve a higher level toward the finish. So-so.In Bond£1,233.00 -
Vinous (91-93)
The 2019 Vosne-Romanée Les Barreaux comes from a single 0.39-hectare parcel. This has a lovely bouquet of pure dark cherry fruit, cassis and subtle violet aromas that pinpoint the commune. The palate is medium-bodied with supple tannins and gentle grip. Silky-smooth with a persistent finish. Elegant and sensual.In Bond£1,780.00 -
Vinous (91-93)
The 2020 Vosne-Romanée Les Barreaux, from vines planted back in 1903, has a beautifully-defined bouquet that unfurls in the glass, black plum and cranberry, touches of sea spray coming through with time. The palate is well balanced with fresh red fruit on the entry, lightly spiced, quite cohesive with a velvety finish. Lovely.In Bond£1,233.00 -
Vinous (90-92)
The 2021 Vosne-Romanée Les Barreaux offers dark berry fruit on the nose, a touch of wild thyme and hints of rosemary. The palate is smooth and caressing, fine tannins, redcurrant and wild strawberry with a dab of black pepper on the finish. One of the more successful wines from the Domaine - a treat. Four barrels produced.In Bond£1,029.00 -
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Vinous (89-91)
The 2021 Beaune Les Boucherottes 1er Cru was completely de-stemmed as the vines naturally produce acidity. The malo had not finished on this cuvée but there appears to be fine concentration on the nose considering the vintage. The palate is sweet, slightly candied on the entry with blood orange and tangerine infusing the red fruit. Ripe and energetic on the simple yet effective finish. Fine.In Bond£459.00 -
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Vinous (88-90)
The 2021 Chambolle-Musigny Village, a blend of five plots, has a well-defined bouquet, red and black fruit intermixed with blood orange. The stems are neatly assimilate here. The palate is well balanced with crunchy spicy red fruit laced with pain d'epices, nicely focused on the slightly brittle finish. Fine.In Bond£578.00 -
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Admire the riveting intricacies of the Anne-Francoise Gros Cote de Nuits-Villages 2021, a striking embodiment of Burgundy's esteemed heritage. This exceptional wine, crafted by Anne-Francoise Gros, hails from the illustrious wine region of Côte de Nuits-Villages. With a sublime attention to detail, Gros handpicks only the finest pinot noir grapes, which are then meticulously sorted and de-stemmed to preserve their unadulterated purity. The resulting potion showcases an exquisite balance of structure and supple tannins.
Defined by a vibrant accord of red fruit underscored by subtle earthy undertones, this wine is synonymous with the renowned terroir of its origin. The Anne-Francoise Gros Cote de Nuits-Villages 2021 proffers a captivating sensory voyage, its sublime complexity and grace a testament to the time-honoured techniques of this legendary vintner. Experience a beguiling symphony of flavours and aromas that is the epitome of refined indulgence. A quintessential addition to any discerning connoisseur's collection.
In Bond£382.00 -
Vinous (92-94)
The 2017 Echézeaux Grand Cru comes from vines over 90 years old and is matured entirely in new oak. It has a very pure, seductive bouquet of black cherry and raspberry fruit infused with pressed iris and hints of India ink. The palate is medium-bodied with sappy red fruit and gentle grip, stiffening a little toward the finish, which just needs a little more flesh to come through. Afford this five years in bottle if possible, because it shows fine balance.In Bond£2,095.00 -
Vinous (91-93)
The 2018 Echézeaux Grand Cru has a broody bouquet with dark berry fruit laced with black tea and touches of leather. The palate is medium-bodied with firm, almost "chunky" tannins. This is not a graceful Echézeaux but there is plenty of substance with a judicious touch of spice on the finish. Fine, but give it time.In Bond£2,252.00 -
Introducing the Anne-Francoise Gros Ladoix La Toppe d'Avignon 2021, an exquisite French wine produced in the renowned Burgundy region. Crafted by the prestigious Anne-Francoise Gros, this ethereal expression derives its unique character from the celebrated terroirs of Ladoix-Serrigny. Following stringent, traditional vinification processes, the wine matures in oak barrels, accentuating its rich, nuanced palate. This vintage reveals complex layers of dark fruit, balanced by an exquisite minerality and delicate tannins. The virtuosic savoir-faire of the Gros family shines through every bottle of Anne-Francoise Gros Ladoix La Toppe d'Avignon 2021, attesting to their vast lineage in winemaking, dating back to the 19th century. It’s indeed a sophisticated choice for seasoned oenophiles looking to relish the poetic harmony of Burgundy's well-preserved craft and the modern expertise of the acclaimed Anne-Francoise Gros. A testament to timeless skill and taste, savour this wine as a centrepiece of an unforgettable meal or a covetable addition to any discerning collector's cellar.
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Vinous (89-91)
The 2018 Pommard Les Chanlins 1er Cru offers brambly black fruit on the nose, a little more tertiary in style compared to Gros’s other cuvées. The palate is medium-bodied with slightly chewy tannins on the entry. Good grip here, quite sappy in style even if it just misses some finesse and detail on the finish. Not bad, but I would give this 3-4 years in bottle.In Bond£491.00
