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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Jasper Morris Inside Burgundy (91-94)
5 stars. Crisp clear lemon and lime, Excellent energy om the nose. Fresh plum, sweels on the palate, this si excellent, full but not heavy, very well judged oak, and exceptionally long. Top stuff! Tasted: November 2021Inc. VAT£511.22 -
Inc. VAT£503.09
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The Labruyere Prieur Selection Chassagne-Montrachet 1er Cru Morgeot Blanc 2018, a jewel of Burgundy, reflects the incredible savoir-faire of the Labruyere family. Made in Chassagne-Montrachet, it's crafted meticulously from 100% Chardonnay, grown on limestone soils, lending it a distinct minerality. With aging in French oak for 12 months adding depth and structure, this wine is an opulent expression of its terroir.
Behind the wine are the vineyards of Labruyere, a renowned family, having cultivated vines since 1850. Demonstrating their unwavering commitment to quality, the wine manifests an awe-inspiring balance of floral notes, prominent stone fruit and understated hint of vanilla.
A bottle of Labruyere Prieur Selection Chassagne-Montrachet 1er Cru Morgeot Blanc 2018 is a masterstroke of winemaking tradition and innovation, sure to enchant any fine wine lover with its elegant layers and complex, lingering finish.
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Delectably steeped in Burgundy's noble lineage, the lavish Labruyere Prieur Selection, Chassagne-Montrachet Premier Cru, Morgeot Rouge 2018 reflects the esteemed wine-making prowess of the Labruyere Family. Crafted from the precious terroir in the sun-kissed slopes of Chassagne-Montrachet, this red wine is a tantalising amalgamation of the illustrious Pinot Noir varietal's depth and the mineral-rich climat of Morgeot's vineyards. Each grape is meticulously hand-picked and aged in French oak barrels, conferring a captivating bouquet of luscious red berries and warm spices. An unyielding commitment to sustainable viticulture practices coupled with the impeccable blending finesse of Nadine Gublin, Head Winemaker, ensures a wine that equally impresses the nose and palate. The Labruyere Prieur Selection, Chassagne-Montrachet Premier Cru, Morgeot Rouge 2018 is a sophisticated articulation of finesse and complexity, promising to age incredibly well in your cellar, much like Burgundian royalty it emulates.
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The Lacroix Chassagne-Montrachet 1er Cru La Boudriotte 2019 is an exquisite manifestation of the Burgundy region's illustrious viticulture. Crafted in France's famed Lacroix vineyards, this premium Chardonnay carries the vibrant expressivity of its Montrachet terroir in an impressive balance of intensity and finesse. The vintage revels in a meticulous vinification process, aged in oak barrels to impart a delectable smoky note.
Boasting a radiant golden hue, this wine is an olfactory symphony of ripe orchard fruit interlaced with elegant mineral touches. The palate is bathed in a rich fulfilment of flavours embodying both depth and length, whilst the underlying acidity gives an invigorating lift to its complex character. The finish, lingering and harmonious, will undeniably leave a lasting impression.
A testament to the winemaking prowess of the prestigious Lacroix estate, the Chassagne-Montrachet 1er Cru La Boudriotte 2019 will astound the palates of discerning oenophiles and collectors alike.
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Wine Advocate (95+)
Unwinding in the glass with notes of Anjou pear, spring flowers, blanched almonds, citrus zest and white peach, the 2017 Chassagne-Montrachet 1er Cru Les Caillerets is full-bodied, deep and incisive, with a layered but tight-knit core that's built around racy acids and chalky dry extract, concluding with a long, searingly mineral finish. This might be the finest wine produced at Domaine Lamy-Caillat to date.Inc. VAT£7,197.64 -
Wine Advocate (95)
The 2018 Chassagne-Montrachet 1er Cru Les Caillerets has turned out brilliantly, revealing an incipiently complex bouquet featuring scents of white flowers, Anjou pear, fresh peach, fresh pastry and flinty reduction. Medium to full-bodied, deep and satiny, it's a lively, concentrated wine with lovely mid-palate amplitude and a lively, saline finish. Inherently more open and immediate than the superb 2017 rendition, it will nevertheless merit and reward some bottle age.Inc. VAT£2,012.81 -
Wine Advocate (95)
The 2018 Chassagne-Montrachet 1er Cru Les Caillerets has turned out brilliantly, revealing an incipiently complex bouquet featuring scents of white flowers, Anjou pear, fresh peach, fresh pastry and flinty reduction. Medium to full-bodied, deep and satiny, it's a lively, concentrated wine with lovely mid-palate amplitude and a lively, saline finish. Inherently more open and immediate than the superb 2017 rendition, it will nevertheless merit and reward some bottle age.Inc. VAT£6,387.64 -
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Jancis Robinson (16.5+)
Cask sample. Sweet and round on the nose. Perhaps just a bit sweet and simple? May become more interesting. There’s a cool chewy element on the palate that promises well for the future although at the moment it manifests itself in a note of grapefruit-peel bitterness.Inc. VAT£549.64 -
Jancis Robinson (16++)
Cask sample. Just a little fragile on the nose. A bit brutal in terms of astringency. Not a charmer but there is certainly enough acidity and tannin. Hard work at the moment.Inc. VAT£475.49 -
Vinous (91-93)
The 2021 Chassagne-Montrachet Abbaye de Morgeot 1er Cru has the best, most complex and well-defined bouquet amongst Jadot's Chassagne, demonstrating more mineralité and nuance. The palate is well-balanced with a fine bead of acidity. It's pretty saline in the mouth, with impressive depth and extract on the finish. This should drink beautifully over the next 15-20 years.Inc. VAT£660.29 -
Jasper Morris Inside Burgundy (92-95)
A blend of Abbaye de Morgeot and Francemont. Medium deep yellow. The nose is a little biscuity and a little backward. Then there is surprising weight, largely yellow plum fruit, very good fruit/acid integration, and fair length. This wine does indeed show the power of the Morgeot terroir. Drink from 2030-2038. Tasted: October 2023.Inc. VAT£840.29 -
Inc. VAT£722.69
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Vinous (91-94)
(fairly late malo here): Aromas of pear, green apple, menthol, mint leaf and rosemary, complicated by warm southern herbs. Very rich, even opulent wine with noteworthy sucrosité and lowish acidity. This very tactile, smooth wine boasts excellent breadth without any rough edges. Finishes quite dry and rich, with palate-staining length and an emerging impression of lemon drop acidity.Inc. VAT£738.02 -
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Vinous (93-96)
(just 34 hectoliters per hectare produced from vines dating back to 1937): Very reduced nose hints at celery seed. Hugely thick, ripe and deep; this conveys the fullness of a Montrachet. And yet this wine stands out more for its complexity and verve today, with its tactile mouthfeel accentuated by chewy minerality. The superb, slowly mounting finish stains the palate with beurre blanc and salted caramel. Has all the elements to make a monumental premier cru.Inc. VAT£3,606.29 -
Inc. VAT£1,945.49
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Vinous (93-95)
The 2020 Chassagne-Montrachet Les Vides Bourses 1er Cru presents a complex nose of citrus fruit, popcorn and a touch of grilled walnut, all very well defined and terroir-expressive. The well-balanced palate delivers the same concentration and verve as the Les Champs Gain, and turns quite saline toward the finish, which lingers wonderfully. This is a class act, but try to resist temptation for the first 4–5 years.Inc. VAT£743.09 -
Vinous (90-92)
The 2019 Chassagne-Montrachet Vieilles Vignes Rouge comes from low-yielding 80-year-old vines that offered just 30hl/ha in this vintage. It has a lovely nose of dark cherries, raspberry and bergamot, nicely defined and more elegant than the other two reds that I tasted from Damien Colin. The palate is well balanced with a fine bead of acidity, gentle and unimposing with a mixture of red and black fruit laced with chalk towards the finish. Fine and quite nuanced.Inc. VAT£322.84
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Jasper Morris Inside Burgundy (91-94)
5 stars. Crisp clear lemon and lime, Excellent energy om the nose. Fresh plum, sweels on the palate, this si excellent, full but not heavy, very well judged oak, and exceptionally long. Top stuff! Tasted: November 2021In Bond£409.99 -
In Bond£400.00
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The Labruyere Prieur Selection Chassagne-Montrachet 1er Cru Morgeot Blanc 2018, a jewel of Burgundy, reflects the incredible savoir-faire of the Labruyere family. Made in Chassagne-Montrachet, it's crafted meticulously from 100% Chardonnay, grown on limestone soils, lending it a distinct minerality. With aging in French oak for 12 months adding depth and structure, this wine is an opulent expression of its terroir.
Behind the wine are the vineyards of Labruyere, a renowned family, having cultivated vines since 1850. Demonstrating their unwavering commitment to quality, the wine manifests an awe-inspiring balance of floral notes, prominent stone fruit and understated hint of vanilla.
A bottle of Labruyere Prieur Selection Chassagne-Montrachet 1er Cru Morgeot Blanc 2018 is a masterstroke of winemaking tradition and innovation, sure to enchant any fine wine lover with its elegant layers and complex, lingering finish.
In Bond£628.00 -
Delectably steeped in Burgundy's noble lineage, the lavish Labruyere Prieur Selection, Chassagne-Montrachet Premier Cru, Morgeot Rouge 2018 reflects the esteemed wine-making prowess of the Labruyere Family. Crafted from the precious terroir in the sun-kissed slopes of Chassagne-Montrachet, this red wine is a tantalising amalgamation of the illustrious Pinot Noir varietal's depth and the mineral-rich climat of Morgeot's vineyards. Each grape is meticulously hand-picked and aged in French oak barrels, conferring a captivating bouquet of luscious red berries and warm spices. An unyielding commitment to sustainable viticulture practices coupled with the impeccable blending finesse of Nadine Gublin, Head Winemaker, ensures a wine that equally impresses the nose and palate. The Labruyere Prieur Selection, Chassagne-Montrachet Premier Cru, Morgeot Rouge 2018 is a sophisticated articulation of finesse and complexity, promising to age incredibly well in your cellar, much like Burgundian royalty it emulates.
In Bond£488.00 -
The Lacroix Chassagne-Montrachet 1er Cru La Boudriotte 2019 is an exquisite manifestation of the Burgundy region's illustrious viticulture. Crafted in France's famed Lacroix vineyards, this premium Chardonnay carries the vibrant expressivity of its Montrachet terroir in an impressive balance of intensity and finesse. The vintage revels in a meticulous vinification process, aged in oak barrels to impart a delectable smoky note.
Boasting a radiant golden hue, this wine is an olfactory symphony of ripe orchard fruit interlaced with elegant mineral touches. The palate is bathed in a rich fulfilment of flavours embodying both depth and length, whilst the underlying acidity gives an invigorating lift to its complex character. The finish, lingering and harmonious, will undeniably leave a lasting impression.
A testament to the winemaking prowess of the prestigious Lacroix estate, the Chassagne-Montrachet 1er Cru La Boudriotte 2019 will astound the palates of discerning oenophiles and collectors alike.
In Bond£192.00 -
In Bond£5,586.00
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Wine Advocate (95+)
Unwinding in the glass with notes of Anjou pear, spring flowers, blanched almonds, citrus zest and white peach, the 2017 Chassagne-Montrachet 1er Cru Les Caillerets is full-bodied, deep and incisive, with a layered but tight-knit core that's built around racy acids and chalky dry extract, concluding with a long, searingly mineral finish. This might be the finest wine produced at Domaine Lamy-Caillat to date.In Bond£5,982.00 -
Wine Advocate (95)
The 2018 Chassagne-Montrachet 1er Cru Les Caillerets has turned out brilliantly, revealing an incipiently complex bouquet featuring scents of white flowers, Anjou pear, fresh peach, fresh pastry and flinty reduction. Medium to full-bodied, deep and satiny, it's a lively, concentrated wine with lovely mid-palate amplitude and a lively, saline finish. Inherently more open and immediate than the superb 2017 rendition, it will nevertheless merit and reward some bottle age.In Bond£1,672.00 -
Wine Advocate (95)
The 2018 Chassagne-Montrachet 1er Cru Les Caillerets has turned out brilliantly, revealing an incipiently complex bouquet featuring scents of white flowers, Anjou pear, fresh peach, fresh pastry and flinty reduction. Medium to full-bodied, deep and satiny, it's a lively, concentrated wine with lovely mid-palate amplitude and a lively, saline finish. Inherently more open and immediate than the superb 2017 rendition, it will nevertheless merit and reward some bottle age.In Bond£5,307.00 -
In Bond£2,842.00
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In Bond£3,430.00
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Jancis Robinson (16.5+)
Cask sample. Sweet and round on the nose. Perhaps just a bit sweet and simple? May become more interesting. There’s a cool chewy element on the palate that promises well for the future although at the moment it manifests itself in a note of grapefruit-peel bitterness.In Bond£442.00 -
Jancis Robinson (16++)
Cask sample. Just a little fragile on the nose. A bit brutal in terms of astringency. Not a charmer but there is certainly enough acidity and tannin. Hard work at the moment.In Bond£377.00 -
Vinous (91-93)
The 2021 Chassagne-Montrachet Abbaye de Morgeot 1er Cru has the best, most complex and well-defined bouquet amongst Jadot's Chassagne, demonstrating more mineralité and nuance. The palate is well-balanced with a fine bead of acidity. It's pretty saline in the mouth, with impressive depth and extract on the finish. This should drink beautifully over the next 15-20 years.In Bond£531.00 -
Jasper Morris Inside Burgundy (92-95)
A blend of Abbaye de Morgeot and Francemont. Medium deep yellow. The nose is a little biscuity and a little backward. Then there is surprising weight, largely yellow plum fruit, very good fruit/acid integration, and fair length. This wine does indeed show the power of the Morgeot terroir. Drink from 2030-2038. Tasted: October 2023.In Bond£681.00 -
In Bond£583.00
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Vinous (91-94)
(fairly late malo here): Aromas of pear, green apple, menthol, mint leaf and rosemary, complicated by warm southern herbs. Very rich, even opulent wine with noteworthy sucrosité and lowish acidity. This very tactile, smooth wine boasts excellent breadth without any rough edges. Finishes quite dry and rich, with palate-staining length and an emerging impression of lemon drop acidity.In Bond£607.00 -
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In Bond£710.00
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Vinous (93-96)
(just 34 hectoliters per hectare produced from vines dating back to 1937): Very reduced nose hints at celery seed. Hugely thick, ripe and deep; this conveys the fullness of a Montrachet. And yet this wine stands out more for its complexity and verve today, with its tactile mouthfeel accentuated by chewy minerality. The superb, slowly mounting finish stains the palate with beurre blanc and salted caramel. Has all the elements to make a monumental premier cru.In Bond£2,986.00 -
In Bond£1,602.00
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Vinous (93-95)
The 2020 Chassagne-Montrachet Les Vides Bourses 1er Cru presents a complex nose of citrus fruit, popcorn and a touch of grilled walnut, all very well defined and terroir-expressive. The well-balanced palate delivers the same concentration and verve as the Les Champs Gain, and turns quite saline toward the finish, which lingers wonderfully. This is a class act, but try to resist temptation for the first 4–5 years.In Bond£600.00 -
Vinous (90-92)
The 2019 Chassagne-Montrachet Vieilles Vignes Rouge comes from low-yielding 80-year-old vines that offered just 30hl/ha in this vintage. It has a lovely nose of dark cherries, raspberry and bergamot, nicely defined and more elegant than the other two reds that I tasted from Damien Colin. The palate is well balanced with a fine bead of acidity, gentle and unimposing with a mixture of red and black fruit laced with chalk towards the finish. Fine and quite nuanced.In Bond£253.00