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.
Burgundy
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Burgundy | 1 | 93 (VN) |
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£867.64 |
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Vinous (93)The 2019 Chassagne-Montrachet Les Caillerets 1er Cru has a crisp, more understated bouquet with more earthy overtones that the domaine's other cuvées. The palate is one of the most terroir-expressive from the domaine, very well defined with a lightly spiced finish. This has a real spring in its step. |
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Burgundy | 2 | 93+ (VN) |
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£867.64 |
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Vinous (93+)The 2020 Chassagne-Montrachet Les Caillerets 1er Cru has wonderful terroir expression on the nose, very nicely balanced, touches of lemon verbena, white peach and a light walnut aroma. The palate is very taut and linear, a fine spine of acidity with impressive salinity, especially on the finish. Great length and poise, this may warrant a higher score in the future. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 17.5 (JR) |
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£3,217.24 |
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Jancis Robinson (17.5)Bottled. A little more subdued on the nose than the Bâtard-Montrachet. But more intense on the palate. Deeper, creamier and more opulent and still with the right balance between zippy fruit and creamy oak. |
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Burgundy | 9 | 84-86 (VN) |
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£529.24 |
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Vinous (84-86)From purchased grapes in the Côte de Nuits, the 2018 Bourgogne Rouge has a slightly tarry bouquet of ripe summer fruit. The palate is medium-bodied with ripe tannins, fine acidity and a slightly compact finish. Give it a year once in bottle. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 89-91 (VN) |
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£1,147.24 |
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Vinous (89-91)The 2018 Vosne-Romanée Aux Réas has a detailed, finely proportioned bouquet of red cherry and crushed strawberry fruit. The palate is fresh and almost citric on the entry, with a fine bead of acidity and an attractive peppery finish. Drink over the next 6–8 years. |
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Burgundy | 2 | 89-92 (BH) |
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£709.24 |
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Burghound (89-92)Outstanding Top Value. This is more aromatically elegant still with its nose of acacia blossom, just sliced apple, mandarin orange peel and a whiff of anise. There is superb density for a villages-level Puligny with a caressing if not necessarily sophisticated mouthfeel while delivering impressive depth and persistence. This is quite satisfying and offers excellent value. |
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Burgundy | 2 | - |
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£393.89 |
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Burgundy | 1 | 93-95 (VN) |
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£4,246.84 |
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Vinous (93-95)The 2018 La Grande Rue Grand Cru is the famous 1.65-hectare monopole of the domaine that runs parallel to Romanée-Conti and La Romanée on the other side of the road. It has a well-defined bouquet of dark cherries, raspberry, wild hedgerow and traces of Chinese tea, developing tertiary notes after a couple of minutes in the glass. The palate is medium-bodied with fine-grained tannins, a satin-like texture and just the right amount of acidity. The caressing, slightly gourmand finish displays hints of meat juices and a subtle savory aspect lends complexity. Very fine. |
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Burgundy | 1 | - |
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£1,429.49 |
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Experience the splendour of the Frederic Esmonin Ruchottes-Chambertin Grand Cru 2014. Expertly crafted offering an intoxicating bouquet of ripe cherries, profound black fruits, and truffle undertones. Grown in the esteemed Ruchottes-Chambertin vineyard of Burgundy, France, the terroir's excellence shines through in every sip, reflecting the unique blend of limestone and clay soil imparting a velvety tannin structure and a robust concentration. This exquisite Grand Cru is assembled by none other than Frederic Esmonin, a celebrated winemaker renowned for his meticulous attention to detail. Handpicked and matured in French oak barrels, this Pinot Noir reveals a delicate balance of fruit, acidity, and minerality, evolving beautifully with time. The alluring complexity and sensual depth of the Frederic Esmonin Ruchottes-Chambertin Grand Cru 2014 offers a sublime journey, unmatched in the world of fine wine. |
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Burgundy | 1 | - |
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£1,219.24 |
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Burgundy | 1 | 91-93 (VN) |
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£1,149.64 |
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Vinous (91-93)The 2019 Nuits Saint-Georges Aux Boudots 1er Cru, aged in 50% new oak, has an intense bouquet of floral and violet aromas joined by dark berry fruit and a touch of tobacco. The palate is medium-bodied and quite mineral-driven, with gentle grip and a savory, earthy, quite broody finish. This should be fascinating to watch evolve in bottle. |
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Burgundy | 1 | - |
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£1,511.09 |
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Crafted by the renowned Maxime Cheurlin, the inimitable Georges Noellat Chambolle-Musigny 1er Cru Les Feusselottes 2015 is a stunning example of meticulous wine making. Hailing from the famed Burgundy region in France, this radiant ruby potion encapsulates the terrain's unique terroir with exceptional grace, complexity and depth. Matured meticulously in aged oak barrels for 12-15 months, the vibrant aromas of raspberry, redcurrant and delicate spice permeate from the glass with an alluring charm. Cheurlin, a sixth-generation vintner, meticulously tends his vines to ensure utmost quality. The Feusselottes plot is a mere 0.45 hectares, adding exclusivity to this already prestigious cuvée. A sorcerer of balance, Cheurlin marries vibrant acidity with subtle tannins to produce a harmonious symphony of flavours that dances across the palate. True to form, the Georges Noellat Chambolle-Musigny 1er Cru Les Feusselottes 2015 captivates with its finesse, culminating in a lingering finish that entices sip after heavenly sip. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 93-95 (VN) |
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£3,516.04 |
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Vinous (93-95)The 2019 Echézeaux Grand Cru, which comes from vines with an average age of 80 years in the Les Creots lieu-dit, has a wonderfully detailed bouquet of precise black cherries, raspberry and wild strawberry fruit laced with minerals. The palate brims over with energy. Very focused and structured, with a black-pepper-tinged, slightly savory finish that lingers in the mouth. The 100% new oak is neatly assimilated here, although it will need 4–5 years in bottle. |
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Burgundy | 2 | 95 (WA) |
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£3,571.24 |
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Wine Advocate (95)Cropped at a mere ten hectoliters per hectare thanks to devastating spring frosts, the 2016 Grands Echezeaux Grand Cru is one of the finest wines Maxim Cheurlin has produced to date. Unfurling in the glass with complex aromas of cherries, cassis, dark chocolate, grilled venison, loamy soil and black truffle, it's full-bodied, deep and multidimensional, with searing levels of concentration, rich structuring tannins and bright acids, concluding with a long and expansive finish. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 96-98 (VN) |
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£3,865.24 |
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Vinous (96-98)For the first time, Maxime Chuerlin decided to use stems in his crown jewel, the 2019 Grands Echézeaux Grand Cru, settling on 25% whole bunch for this year. This was an astute decision, because it lends freshness and more complexity to the bouquet of blackberry, undergrowth, tobacco and crushed limestone aromas. The palate is medium-bodied with fine tannins, hints of peppermint behind the black fruit and touches of white pepper and sage toward a finish that fans out wonderfully. A slam-dunk for Maxime Churlin. Five barrels produced, matured entirely in new oak. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 93-95 (VN) |
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£1,789.24 |
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Vinous (93-95)The 2019 Vosne-Romanée Les Beaux Monts 1er Cru, matured in 80% new oak, has a very detailed, focused bouquet of blackberry, briar, raspberry jam and light orange peel aromas. The palate is medium-bodied with a slightly tarry opening, a smear of dark chocolate combining nicely with the dark berry fruit, but it is unapologetically backward and surly on the finish compared with the Echézeaux or the Vosne Les Chaumes, so give it some serious cellaring. |
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Burgundy | 2 | 93 (VN) |
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£1,518.04 |
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Vinous (93)The 2015 Vosne-Romanée Les Chaumes 1er Cru has a cohesive, focused bouquet of pure red cherries, bergamot and undergrowth scents and nicely integrated oak. The palate is medium-bodied with svelte tannin and well-judged acidity. Touches of spice and blood orange toward the sustained finish complete a really quite joyful 2015 Burgundy. Tasted blind at the annual Burgfest tasting. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 92-94 (VN) |
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£1,368.04 |
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Vinous (92-94)Matured in 50% new oak, the 2019 Vosne-Romanée Les Chaumes 1er Cru has a complex bouquet of red currant, crushed strawberry, licorice and light floral aromas. The palate is medium-bodied with supple tannins, and lightly spiced with touches of cracked black pepper toward the grainy finish. More masculine than other Vosne cuvées, it will require 4–5 years to show its best. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 92-94 (VN) |
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£1,399.24 |
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Vinous (92-94)The 2018 Vosne-Romanée Les Petit Monts 1er Cru is fully de-stemmed and matured in 75% new oak. It has a very pure, floral bouquet of black cherries, cassis and crushed violet scents on the nose, becoming more and more floral with aeration. The palate is medium-bodied with crisp tannins, sorbet-fresh from the start and culminating in an intense, almost vitamin-like finish. Excellent. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 94-96 (VN) |
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£2,355.64 |
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Vinous (94-96)The 2019 Vosne-Romanée Les Petit Monts 1er Cru has a wonderful, pure, elegant bouquet of vivid red berry fruit infused with perfumed rose petals; hints of orange blossom emerge with aeration. The palate is medium-bodied, very harmonious and superbly structured, with seamlessly integrated oak. Who made the best Les Petit Monts this vintage? Hands up... Yes, it's you, Maxime Chuerlin. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 90-92 (VN (ST)) |
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£2,432.69 |
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Vinous - Stephen Tanzer (90-92)Good red-ruby. Complex, wild aromas of blackberry, violet, minerals, smoke and underbrush. Very dense and sappy, with impressively intense flavors of blackberry and crushed stone. The strongest but also the most austere of these young 2003s, with the explosive finish featuring a whiplash of black fruits and crushed stone. |
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Burgundy | 2 | - |
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£281.09 |
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Emanating from the famed vineyards of Burgundy, the Guilhem et Jean-Hugues Goisot Cotes d'Auxerre Corps Garde Blanc 2015, a robust and refreshing Chardonnay, is an embodiment of precision viticulture. Expertly produced by father-son duo Guilhem & Jean-Hugues Goisot. The vineyards are biodynamically managed, reflecting a staunch adherence to sustainable, organic practices. This remarkable wine exhibits a wonderful balance, boasting the terroir's rich minerality, layered with an essence of ripe fruits and subtle notes of white flowers; a distinctive aromatic complexity achieved through maturation on lees, giving it the ability to age gracefully. This 2015 vintage comes from vines aged 45-70 years, grown on Kimmeridgian marl-limestone soils, a distinct terroir known for producing top-quality Chardonnay. Impress your palate with the Guilhem et Jean-Hugues Goisot Cotes d'Auxerre Corps Garde Blanc 2015, a testament to the prowess of exquisite French winemaking. |
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Burgundy | 1 | - |
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£3,571.24 |
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Exuding elegance and sophistication, the Guy Roulot Meursault Les Tessons Clos de Mon Plaisir 2018 offers an unparalleled wine experience. Sourced from Meursault, known as the heart of the finest white wine region in Burgundy, this outstanding wine is a testament to the mastery of renowned producer, Guy Roulot. The expression of the 2018 vintage is distinctly characterised by fine acidity, impressive complexity and harmonious balance. With Roulot's rigorous and exacting approach to vine cultivation and traditional vinification methods, this wine is expertly crafted to respect terroir and vintage. Extracted from meticulously tended 45-year-old vines, the delightful wine combines intense fruit concentration with a beautiful mineral core, coalescing into a lingering, satisfying finish. As a matchless representation of its prestigious origin, the Guy Roulot Meursault Les Tessons Clos de Mon Plaisir 2018 affirms its rightful place among discerning wine collections worldwide. |
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Burgundy | 1 | - |
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£872.69 |
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A masterpiece of Burgundian viticulture, the Harmand Geoffroy Gevrey-Chambertin 1er Cru Lavaux St Jacques 2017 embodies the producer's remarkable command over the terroir of Gevrey-Chambertin. Renowned for transforming complex geological strata into a symphony of flavour, Harmand Geoffroy harvested the ripe fruit for this vintage of Pinot Noir with great precision. The wine was traditionally vinified, using wild yeast for fermentation, and expertly matured in French oak to accentuate its distinguished profile. The enticing bouquet unravels luscious notes of black cherry, raspberry, and underlying hint of earthiness, reminiscent of the estate's clay-limestone soils. The mature palate mirrors these aromas, further enriched by vibrant acidity and sophisticated tannins. The Harmand Geoffroy Gevrey-Chambertin 1er Cru Lavaux St Jacques 2017 truly is a testament to the artful finesse of this accomplished vigneron, from one of Burgundy's most revered Premier Cru vineyards. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 94-96 (IB) |
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£7,000.84 |
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Jasper Morris Inside Burgundy (94-96)Pale primrose, oak and ripe fruit to the nose. Intense concentration here, lively fruit, crystalline notes, lively orange blossom, very high quality. This also needs much longer elevage to show its paces but the quality is already apparent. |
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Burgundy | 1 | - |
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£1,051.24 |
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Burgundy | 1 | 94-97 (VN) |
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£10,142.69 |
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Vinous (94-97)Slightly hazy due to a recent stirring of the lees. Highly complex nose combines candied lemon, pineapple, menthol, linden tea, ginger and caramel. Thick and seamless in texture and showing a slightly exotic candied quality, but racy acidity gives sharp relief to the intense orange and lemon zest fruit. Really echoes on the gripping finish, showing a whiplash of citrus and saline flavors. These were the latest-picked vines in 2012, along with the Batard and Corton-Charlemagne, but this stunning wine remains just on the right side of surmaturite. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 95 (WA) |
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£1,333.20 |
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Wine Advocate (95)Boillot's emblematic 2018 Puligny-Montrachet 1er Cru Clos de la Mouchère has turned out brilliantly, wafting from the glass with aromas of pear, hazelnut, dried white flowers, citrus oil, blanched almonds and smoke. On the palate, the wine is medium to full-bodied, deep and multidimensional, with terrific concentration, searing levels of extract and a long, mineral finish. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 91-94 (VN) |
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£1,177.24 |
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Vinous (91-94)More oaky and less open on the nose than the Combettes: always the least exuberant of these premier crus, notes Boillot. Dense but tightly wound, showing terrific energy to its chewy flavors of lemon oil, flowers and salty minerals. The slowly building, chewy, gripping finish suggests that this wine will blossom with time in bottle. The pH here is 3.19 and the acidity relatively high at 4.7 grams per liter, according to Boillot. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 94 (WA) |
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£891.64 |
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Wine Advocate (94)Invariably a highlight of the portfolio, Boillot's 2018 Volnay 1er Cru Les Caillerets derives from a low-yielding 60-are parcel of 55-year-old vines. Unfurling in the glass with a deep bouquet of wild berries, plums, raw cocoa and sweet soil tones, it's medium to full-bodied, deep and multidimensional, its concentrated core of vibrant fruit underlined by succulent acids and framed by chalky tannins. This is a brilliant wine that's worth a special effort to seek out. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 93 (VN) |
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£707.00 |
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Vinous (93)The 2019 Chassagne-Montrachet Les Caillerets 1er Cru has a crisp, more understated bouquet with more earthy overtones that the domaine's other cuvées. The palate is one of the most terroir-expressive from the domaine, very well defined with a lightly spiced finish. This has a real spring in its step. |
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Burgundy | 2 | 93+ (VN) |
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£707.00 |
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Vinous (93+)The 2020 Chassagne-Montrachet Les Caillerets 1er Cru has wonderful terroir expression on the nose, very nicely balanced, touches of lemon verbena, white peach and a light walnut aroma. The palate is very taut and linear, a fine spine of acidity with impressive salinity, especially on the finish. Great length and poise, this may warrant a higher score in the future. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 17.5 (JR) |
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£2,665.00 |
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Jancis Robinson (17.5)Bottled. A little more subdued on the nose than the Bâtard-Montrachet. But more intense on the palate. Deeper, creamier and more opulent and still with the right balance between zippy fruit and creamy oak. |
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Burgundy | 9 | 84-86 (VN) |
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£425.00 |
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Vinous (84-86)From purchased grapes in the Côte de Nuits, the 2018 Bourgogne Rouge has a slightly tarry bouquet of ripe summer fruit. The palate is medium-bodied with ripe tannins, fine acidity and a slightly compact finish. Give it a year once in bottle. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 89-91 (VN) |
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£940.00 |
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Vinous (89-91)The 2018 Vosne-Romanée Aux Réas has a detailed, finely proportioned bouquet of red cherry and crushed strawberry fruit. The palate is fresh and almost citric on the entry, with a fine bead of acidity and an attractive peppery finish. Drink over the next 6–8 years. |
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Burgundy | 2 | 89-92 (BH) |
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£575.00 |
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Burghound (89-92)Outstanding Top Value. This is more aromatically elegant still with its nose of acacia blossom, just sliced apple, mandarin orange peel and a whiff of anise. There is superb density for a villages-level Puligny with a caressing if not necessarily sophisticated mouthfeel while delivering impressive depth and persistence. This is quite satisfying and offers excellent value. |
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Burgundy | 2 | - |
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£309.00 |
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Burgundy | 1 | 93-95 (VN) |
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£3,523.00 |
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Vinous (93-95)The 2018 La Grande Rue Grand Cru is the famous 1.65-hectare monopole of the domaine that runs parallel to Romanée-Conti and La Romanée on the other side of the road. It has a well-defined bouquet of dark cherries, raspberry, wild hedgerow and traces of Chinese tea, developing tertiary notes after a couple of minutes in the glass. The palate is medium-bodied with fine-grained tannins, a satin-like texture and just the right amount of acidity. The caressing, slightly gourmand finish displays hints of meat juices and a subtle savory aspect lends complexity. Very fine. |
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Burgundy | 1 | - |
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£1,172.00 |
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Experience the splendour of the Frederic Esmonin Ruchottes-Chambertin Grand Cru 2014. Expertly crafted offering an intoxicating bouquet of ripe cherries, profound black fruits, and truffle undertones. Grown in the esteemed Ruchottes-Chambertin vineyard of Burgundy, France, the terroir's excellence shines through in every sip, reflecting the unique blend of limestone and clay soil imparting a velvety tannin structure and a robust concentration. This exquisite Grand Cru is assembled by none other than Frederic Esmonin, a celebrated winemaker renowned for his meticulous attention to detail. Handpicked and matured in French oak barrels, this Pinot Noir reveals a delicate balance of fruit, acidity, and minerality, evolving beautifully with time. The alluring complexity and sensual depth of the Frederic Esmonin Ruchottes-Chambertin Grand Cru 2014 offers a sublime journey, unmatched in the world of fine wine. |
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Burgundy | 1 | - |
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£1,000.00 |
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Burgundy | 1 | 91-93 (VN) |
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£942.00 |
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Vinous (91-93)The 2019 Nuits Saint-Georges Aux Boudots 1er Cru, aged in 50% new oak, has an intense bouquet of floral and violet aromas joined by dark berry fruit and a touch of tobacco. The palate is medium-bodied and quite mineral-driven, with gentle grip and a savory, earthy, quite broody finish. This should be fascinating to watch evolve in bottle. |
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Burgundy | 1 | - |
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£1,240.00 |
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Crafted by the renowned Maxime Cheurlin, the inimitable Georges Noellat Chambolle-Musigny 1er Cru Les Feusselottes 2015 is a stunning example of meticulous wine making. Hailing from the famed Burgundy region in France, this radiant ruby potion encapsulates the terrain's unique terroir with exceptional grace, complexity and depth. Matured meticulously in aged oak barrels for 12-15 months, the vibrant aromas of raspberry, redcurrant and delicate spice permeate from the glass with an alluring charm. Cheurlin, a sixth-generation vintner, meticulously tends his vines to ensure utmost quality. The Feusselottes plot is a mere 0.45 hectares, adding exclusivity to this already prestigious cuvée. A sorcerer of balance, Cheurlin marries vibrant acidity with subtle tannins to produce a harmonious symphony of flavours that dances across the palate. True to form, the Georges Noellat Chambolle-Musigny 1er Cru Les Feusselottes 2015 captivates with its finesse, culminating in a lingering finish that entices sip after heavenly sip. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 93-95 (VN) |
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£2,914.00 |
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Vinous (93-95)The 2019 Echézeaux Grand Cru, which comes from vines with an average age of 80 years in the Les Creots lieu-dit, has a wonderfully detailed bouquet of precise black cherries, raspberry and wild strawberry fruit laced with minerals. The palate brims over with energy. Very focused and structured, with a black-pepper-tinged, slightly savory finish that lingers in the mouth. The 100% new oak is neatly assimilated here, although it will need 4–5 years in bottle. |
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Burgundy | 2 | 95 (WA) |
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£2,960.00 |
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Wine Advocate (95)Cropped at a mere ten hectoliters per hectare thanks to devastating spring frosts, the 2016 Grands Echezeaux Grand Cru is one of the finest wines Maxim Cheurlin has produced to date. Unfurling in the glass with complex aromas of cherries, cassis, dark chocolate, grilled venison, loamy soil and black truffle, it's full-bodied, deep and multidimensional, with searing levels of concentration, rich structuring tannins and bright acids, concluding with a long and expansive finish. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 96-98 (VN) |
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£3,205.00 |
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Vinous (96-98)For the first time, Maxime Chuerlin decided to use stems in his crown jewel, the 2019 Grands Echézeaux Grand Cru, settling on 25% whole bunch for this year. This was an astute decision, because it lends freshness and more complexity to the bouquet of blackberry, undergrowth, tobacco and crushed limestone aromas. The palate is medium-bodied with fine tannins, hints of peppermint behind the black fruit and touches of white pepper and sage toward a finish that fans out wonderfully. A slam-dunk for Maxime Churlin. Five barrels produced, matured entirely in new oak. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 93-95 (VN) |
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£1,475.00 |
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Vinous (93-95)The 2019 Vosne-Romanée Les Beaux Monts 1er Cru, matured in 80% new oak, has a very detailed, focused bouquet of blackberry, briar, raspberry jam and light orange peel aromas. The palate is medium-bodied with a slightly tarry opening, a smear of dark chocolate combining nicely with the dark berry fruit, but it is unapologetically backward and surly on the finish compared with the Echézeaux or the Vosne Les Chaumes, so give it some serious cellaring. |
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Burgundy | 2 | 93 (VN) |
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£1,249.00 |
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Vinous (93)The 2015 Vosne-Romanée Les Chaumes 1er Cru has a cohesive, focused bouquet of pure red cherries, bergamot and undergrowth scents and nicely integrated oak. The palate is medium-bodied with svelte tannin and well-judged acidity. Touches of spice and blood orange toward the sustained finish complete a really quite joyful 2015 Burgundy. Tasted blind at the annual Burgfest tasting. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 92-94 (VN) |
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£1,124.00 |
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Vinous (92-94)Matured in 50% new oak, the 2019 Vosne-Romanée Les Chaumes 1er Cru has a complex bouquet of red currant, crushed strawberry, licorice and light floral aromas. The palate is medium-bodied with supple tannins, and lightly spiced with touches of cracked black pepper toward the grainy finish. More masculine than other Vosne cuvées, it will require 4–5 years to show its best. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 92-94 (VN) |
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£1,150.00 |
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Vinous (92-94)The 2018 Vosne-Romanée Les Petit Monts 1er Cru is fully de-stemmed and matured in 75% new oak. It has a very pure, floral bouquet of black cherries, cassis and crushed violet scents on the nose, becoming more and more floral with aeration. The palate is medium-bodied with crisp tannins, sorbet-fresh from the start and culminating in an intense, almost vitamin-like finish. Excellent. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 94-96 (VN) |
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£1,947.00 |
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Vinous (94-96)The 2019 Vosne-Romanée Les Petit Monts 1er Cru has a wonderful, pure, elegant bouquet of vivid red berry fruit infused with perfumed rose petals; hints of orange blossom emerge with aeration. The palate is medium-bodied, very harmonious and superbly structured, with seamlessly integrated oak. Who made the best Les Petit Monts this vintage? Hands up... Yes, it's you, Maxime Chuerlin. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 90-92 (VN (ST)) |
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£2,008.00 |
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Vinous - Stephen Tanzer (90-92)Good red-ruby. Complex, wild aromas of blackberry, violet, minerals, smoke and underbrush. Very dense and sappy, with impressively intense flavors of blackberry and crushed stone. The strongest but also the most austere of these young 2003s, with the explosive finish featuring a whiplash of black fruits and crushed stone. |
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Emanating from the famed vineyards of Burgundy, the Guilhem et Jean-Hugues Goisot Cotes d'Auxerre Corps Garde Blanc 2015, a robust and refreshing Chardonnay, is an embodiment of precision viticulture. Expertly produced by father-son duo Guilhem & Jean-Hugues Goisot. The vineyards are biodynamically managed, reflecting a staunch adherence to sustainable, organic practices. This remarkable wine exhibits a wonderful balance, boasting the terroir's rich minerality, layered with an essence of ripe fruits and subtle notes of white flowers; a distinctive aromatic complexity achieved through maturation on lees, giving it the ability to age gracefully. This 2015 vintage comes from vines aged 45-70 years, grown on Kimmeridgian marl-limestone soils, a distinct terroir known for producing top-quality Chardonnay. Impress your palate with the Guilhem et Jean-Hugues Goisot Cotes d'Auxerre Corps Garde Blanc 2015, a testament to the prowess of exquisite French winemaking. |
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Exuding elegance and sophistication, the Guy Roulot Meursault Les Tessons Clos de Mon Plaisir 2018 offers an unparalleled wine experience. Sourced from Meursault, known as the heart of the finest white wine region in Burgundy, this outstanding wine is a testament to the mastery of renowned producer, Guy Roulot. The expression of the 2018 vintage is distinctly characterised by fine acidity, impressive complexity and harmonious balance. With Roulot's rigorous and exacting approach to vine cultivation and traditional vinification methods, this wine is expertly crafted to respect terroir and vintage. Extracted from meticulously tended 45-year-old vines, the delightful wine combines intense fruit concentration with a beautiful mineral core, coalescing into a lingering, satisfying finish. As a matchless representation of its prestigious origin, the Guy Roulot Meursault Les Tessons Clos de Mon Plaisir 2018 affirms its rightful place among discerning wine collections worldwide. |
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A masterpiece of Burgundian viticulture, the Harmand Geoffroy Gevrey-Chambertin 1er Cru Lavaux St Jacques 2017 embodies the producer's remarkable command over the terroir of Gevrey-Chambertin. Renowned for transforming complex geological strata into a symphony of flavour, Harmand Geoffroy harvested the ripe fruit for this vintage of Pinot Noir with great precision. The wine was traditionally vinified, using wild yeast for fermentation, and expertly matured in French oak to accentuate its distinguished profile. The enticing bouquet unravels luscious notes of black cherry, raspberry, and underlying hint of earthiness, reminiscent of the estate's clay-limestone soils. The mature palate mirrors these aromas, further enriched by vibrant acidity and sophisticated tannins. The Harmand Geoffroy Gevrey-Chambertin 1er Cru Lavaux St Jacques 2017 truly is a testament to the artful finesse of this accomplished vigneron, from one of Burgundy's most revered Premier Cru vineyards. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 94-96 (IB) |
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£5,818.00 |
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Jasper Morris Inside Burgundy (94-96)Pale primrose, oak and ripe fruit to the nose. Intense concentration here, lively fruit, crystalline notes, lively orange blossom, very high quality. This also needs much longer elevage to show its paces but the quality is already apparent. |
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£860.00 |
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Burgundy | 1 | 94-97 (VN) |
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£8,433.00 |
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Vinous (94-97)Slightly hazy due to a recent stirring of the lees. Highly complex nose combines candied lemon, pineapple, menthol, linden tea, ginger and caramel. Thick and seamless in texture and showing a slightly exotic candied quality, but racy acidity gives sharp relief to the intense orange and lemon zest fruit. Really echoes on the gripping finish, showing a whiplash of citrus and saline flavors. These were the latest-picked vines in 2012, along with the Batard and Corton-Charlemagne, but this stunning wine remains just on the right side of surmaturite. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 95 (WA) |
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£1,333.20 |
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Wine Advocate (95)Boillot's emblematic 2018 Puligny-Montrachet 1er Cru Clos de la Mouchère has turned out brilliantly, wafting from the glass with aromas of pear, hazelnut, dried white flowers, citrus oil, blanched almonds and smoke. On the palate, the wine is medium to full-bodied, deep and multidimensional, with terrific concentration, searing levels of extract and a long, mineral finish. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 91-94 (VN) |
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£965.00 |
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Vinous (91-94)More oaky and less open on the nose than the Combettes: always the least exuberant of these premier crus, notes Boillot. Dense but tightly wound, showing terrific energy to its chewy flavors of lemon oil, flowers and salty minerals. The slowly building, chewy, gripping finish suggests that this wine will blossom with time in bottle. The pH here is 3.19 and the acidity relatively high at 4.7 grams per liter, according to Boillot. |
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£727.00 |
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Wine Advocate (94)Invariably a highlight of the portfolio, Boillot's 2018 Volnay 1er Cru Les Caillerets derives from a low-yielding 60-are parcel of 55-year-old vines. Unfurling in the glass with a deep bouquet of wild berries, plums, raw cocoa and sweet soil tones, it's medium to full-bodied, deep and multidimensional, its concentrated core of vibrant fruit underlined by succulent acids and framed by chalky tannins. This is a brilliant wine that's worth a special effort to seek out. |
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