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 | 2 | 91-94 (VN) |
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£5,746.18 |
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Vinous (91-94)(13.3 alcohol; 40% vendange entier; 80% new oak; no frost): Good dark red. A bit redder and more showy in its fruit character and less medicinal on the nose than the Petits Monts. Rounder and sweeter in the mouth, with a palate-saturating flavor of dark cherry confiture. Builds impressively on the ripely tannic back end, with a strong violet note emerging. Very different from the Petits Monts in shape and style: this is rounder while the Petits Monts is more minerally and upright. |
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Burgundy | 2 | - |
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£2,389.78 |
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The Fougeray Beauclair Bonnes Mares Grand Cru 2016 is an exceptional vintage capturing the essence of its Burgundy origins. Produced in the highly esteemed vineyards overlooking the commune of Chambolle-Musigny, this wine reflects the rich diversity of the Bonnes Mares terroir. Every drop expresses the Fougeray Beauclair family's dedication to releasing wines of exceptional purity and finesse. A sumptuous blend of Pinot Noir grapes nurtured in limestone-rich soil, this exceptional vintage underwent a substantial maturation process in high-quality French oak casks. The result is a wine of remarkable complexity and balance, exhibiting luscious layers of dark fruit, interwoven with subtle undertones of earthy truffle and elegant spice. Indulge in the robust yet refined character of the Fougeray Beauclair Bonnes Mares Grand Cru 2016 - a distinguished offering that affirms France's reputation for unparalleled winemaking excellence. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 92 (WA) |
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£1,855.24 |
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Wine Advocate (92)The 2016 Gevrey-Chambertin 1er Cru Cherbaudes is excellent, unfurling in the glass with a complex bouquet of dark chocolate, cassis, wild berries and plums. On the palate, the wine is medium to full-bodied, deep and concentrated, with a layered core of crunchy fruit, fine structuring tannins and a long, sapid finish. While this is very elegant in style this year, it has more than enough substance to evolve in bottle for two decades or more. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 91-93 (VN) |
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£1,644.04 |
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Vinous (91-93)Good bright-medium red. Tight, dark aromas of black fruits and licorice pastille lifted by a whiff of cranberry. Ripe and broad, but with terrific inner-mouth floral lift and a rocky pungency. Tannins are fully ripe and fine-grained. Offers a rather exhilarating--and uncommon--combination of cooler flavors and full phenolic ripeness. This wine comes from a very cool, east-facing site planted on rock, which had difficulty ripening its fruit prior to global warming. A tighter, more intellectual style than the Champeaux: Fourrier loves the Goulots with sushi, while he'd pair the Champeaux with a rib-eye steak. |
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Burgundy | 1 | - |
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£912.04 |
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Indulge in an exquisite sensory experience with the Francois Bertheau Chambolle-Musigny 2016, a testament to the virtuosity of one of Burgundy's finest vintners. Hailing from the prestigious appellation of Chambolle-Musigny, this red wine embodies the quintessence of the region's terroir, a testament to Francois Bertheau's meticulous attention to detail. Crafted from meticulously selected Pinot Noir grapes, it delights with an enchanting bouquet of dark cherries, wild berries and whispers of earthy undertones. Followed by a delightful palate of balanced tannins and lingering finish, it promises a thrilling journey of enological discovery. As a fifth-generation winemaker, Francois Bertheau champions traditional winemaking techniques, ensuring necessarily low yields to attain the paramount expression of character and complexity. This limited production wine renders itself an unmissable addition to the discerning collector's cellar. With the Francois Bertheau Chambolle-Musigny 2016, you are not merely investing in a fine wine, but a superb articulation of Burgundy's most cherished terroir. |
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Burgundy | 1 | - |
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£598.84 |
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Introducing the illustrious Francois Confuron-Gindre Vosne Romanee 2016, an exceptional vintage of acclaimed provenance. This wine is the brainchild of the distinguished Confuron-Gindre family, who have been wine growers in Vosne Romanee, the heart of Burgundy's finest vineyards, since the 16th century. This exemplary 2016 vintage has been exquisitely crafted from hand-picked Pinot Noir grapes, grown on the limestone-clay soil, well-known for its contribution to the complexity and elegance in Burgundy wines. The grapes were meticulously crushed and fermented employing traditional winemaking methods, which enhanced the wine’s distinction. Francois Confuron-Gindre Vosne Romanee 2016 offers a mesmerising palate of red and black fruit, layered with a touch of spice, displaying finesse and balance. This vintage exhibits the quintessence of Vosne Romanee through its impressively concentrated, silky texture and enduring finish. A bottle of Francois Confuron-Gindre Vosne Romanee 2016 promises an unforgettable drinking experience. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 89+ (VN) |
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£629.09 |
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Vinous (89+)(from four different plantings, ranging in age from about 20 to 50 years): Reticent minerally nose. Juicy, tight and aromatic, but a bit linear and austere, conveying a stronger impression of acidity but only modest body. This very dry, slightly saline wine stands out more for its inner-mouth tension than for its flesh and will need a few years in bottle to fill out. Jobard produced 11 barrels, vs. a normal 15 to 17, which he described as not bad for the vintage. He told me that his vines at the top of the vineyard near the forest were hit hard by the frost, which is very unusual here. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 95 (VN) |
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£6,451.27 |
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Vinous (95)The 2016 La Grande Rue Grand Cru has a very pure, almost pastille-like bouquet with copious red cherry fruit mixed with crushed strawberry and a little cassis. La Grande Rue? [Post script: Bingo!] The palate is very pretty with fine-grain tannin. This is surfeit with freshness and vitality, although it does not quite have the depth and structure of other Grand Crus from the appellation. It does fan out towards the finish. The persistence, and the saline aftertaste are very appealing. Excellent. Tasted blind at the 2016 Burgfest tasting. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 95 (VN) |
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£1,938.02 |
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Vinous (95)The 2016 La Grande Rue Grand Cru has a very pure, almost pastille-like bouquet with copious red cherry fruit mixed with crushed strawberry and a little cassis. La Grande Rue? [Post script: Bingo!] The palate is very pretty with fine-grain tannin. This is surfeit with freshness and vitality, although it does not quite have the depth and structure of other Grand Crus from the appellation. It does fan out towards the finish. The persistence, and the saline aftertaste are very appealing. Excellent. Tasted blind at the 2016 Burgfest tasting. |
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Burgundy | 2 | - |
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£528.29 |
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The Genot Boulanger Meursault Meix Chavaux 2016 is a carefully crafted Burgundy, born out of the respected French wine-making region of Meursault. This exceptional white wine emanates from the family-owned estate, Genot-Boulanger, known for their devotion to expressing the terroir through diligent wine-making traditions. The 2016 vintage shows the winemaker's expertise in dealing with an unpredictable year, brilliantly capturing the character of the Chardonnay grape. This wine is biodynamically farmed, handpicked, and masterfully aged in oak barrels, revealing an enticing balance of minerality and creaminess, with a vivid citrus finish. The nose is abundant with yellow fruits, white flowers and subtle hints of caramel. On the palate, the Genot Boulanger Meursault Meix Chavaux 2016 is intriguingly layered, full-bodied, and boasts long, sophisticated finishes. It's not only a testament to the purity of the Meursault Meix Chavaux vineyard, but also a celebration of the mastery of Genot-Boulanger's winemaking genius. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 91-94 (VN) |
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£768.04 |
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Vinous (91-94)(half of these vines are 70 years old, the other half 60): Moderately saturated medium red. Musky, soil-driven scents of fresh red fruits, crushed rock, flint and rose petal. Penetrating and sharply delineated, offering terrific intensity to its flavors of red berries, sappy cherry, minerals and blood orange. At once salty and juicy, this very long wine leaves the palate perfumed. Stehly compares this wine to a Musigny in its youthful strictness, and it strikes me as a classic young Clos Saint-Denis that will need time in bottle to expand. Stehly used to work mostly with spicy Cadus barrels for this wine but now uses one-third each Berthomieu and Tonnelerie du Val du Loire for his Clos Saint-Denis, as he feels these barrels are at once sweeter and more delicate. |
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Burgundy | 4 | - |
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£599.09 |
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Discover the exceptional Georges Lignier Gevrey-Chambertin 1er Cru Aux Combottes 2016. Cultivated in the celebrated vineyards of Burgundy, France, this red wine captures the essence of its terroir. It hails from the Lignier family estate, famed for their dedication to traditional winemaking practices, producing wines of enviable finesse and complexity. Hand-harvested and aged for 16 months in French oak barrels, it offers an exquisite amalgamation of blackcurrant and cherry aromas, balanced with subtle undertones of earthy spices. Rich and structured, the Georges Lignier Gevrey-Chambertin 1er Cru Aux Combottes 2016 truly manifests the prodigious clout of Pinot Noir when cultivated and vinified with meticulous care. Honoured reviewers praise its strikingly long and distinguished finish. It's a perfect testament to the Lignier family's rigorous attention to detail, allowing for a memorable, transcendent wine-drinking experience. A symbol of superior craftsmanship, this wine is an ideal addition to any fine wine collection. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 89-91 (VN) |
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£832.87 |
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Vinous (89-91)(25% new oak): Palish bright medium red. Nose dominated by musky, rocky, smoky calcaire. A step up in silkiness, sweetness and depth from the village Morey but a bit reduced, displaying very good intensity to its flavors of redcurrant, tobacco, spices and saline minerality. Finishes with very good spine and length, with a lingering note of dried flowers. This wine comes from vines on very poor subsoil below Clos de la Roche; Stehly notes that it is always strict when young and poor in color. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 87-90 (VN) |
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£535.24 |
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Vinous (87-90)(no new oak used here or in the foregoing wines): Palish medium red. Spicy redcurrant and raspberry aromas are complemented by a suggestion of smoke. Subtly sweet and a touch reduced, showing good intensity and verve to its flavors of red fruits, brown spices and underbrush. Finishes with rather fine-grained tannins and a slightly rustic peppery nuance. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 95 (WA) |
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£1,798.40 |
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Wine Advocate (95)The 2016 Ruchottes-Chambertin Grand Cru was also showing very well indeed from bottle, revealing a lovely bouquet of wild berries, spicy forest floor, dark chocolate and wild rose. On the palate, the wine is full-bodied, deep and satiny, with an elegantly textural attack, a bright core of fruit and a bright line of animating acidity, concluding with a mineral finish. Having escaped the year's frosts, this was cropped at more normal yields than the Clos Vougeot and Echezeaux, so it's no surprise it is more charming but less concentrated than those two special wines. |
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Burgundy | 5 | 91+ (WA) |
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£582.80 |
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Wine Advocate (91+)The superb 2016 Vosne-Romanée Village unfurls in the glass with a lovely bouquet of raspberries, cherries, dark chocolate, grilled game and spicy new wood. On the palate, it's medium to full-bodied, deep and concentrated, with a tight-knit core, fine-grained but firm structuring tannins and juicy balancing acids. This has closed down since the days of its comparatively expressive showing from barrel, and it's now clear that this is a vintage that will demand some time. |
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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 | 95 (WA) |
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£3,448.84 |
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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 | 2 | 93 (WA) |
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£2,064.04 |
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Wine Advocate (93)The 2016 Vosne-Romanée 1er Cru Les Beaux Monts is showing well from bottle, unwinding in the glass to offer up a youthfully reserved bouquet of blackberries, cherries, plums, grilled game bird, rich soil and smoky new oak. On the palate, the wine is medium to full-bodied, rich and voluptuous, with a succulent core of fruit, vibrant fruit flavors and a fine-grained framing of structuring tannins. It's appreciably more reserved than earlier renditions of this cuvée, perhaps because Maxime Cheurlin now has an air-conditioned cellar and is maturing his wine for two winters in barrel. It will be interesting to follow its evolution over the coming decade. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 19 (JR) |
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£2,229.20 |
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Jancis Robinson (19)Dark crimson. Juicy and alluring on the nose. And then wonderfully rich and exciting on the palate. Great intensity and majesty. Woo hoo! Long and gorgeous. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 94 (VN) |
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£6,183.67 |
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Vinous (94)The 2016 Morey-Saint-Denis 1er Cru Clos de la Bussière is tightly-wound on the nose with blackberry, raspberry, hints of singed leather and spice. I appreciate the delineation here. The palate is medium-bodied with grippy tannin, a fine bead of acidity, chalky in texture with a grip and certainly impressive focus on the finish. This is an excellent Morey-Saint-Denis. Tasted blind at the 2016 Burgfest tasting. |
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Burgundy | 1 | - |
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£2,005.78 |
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Experience the sumptuous luxury of the Gerard Raphet Charmes-Chambertin Grand Cru 2016. Crafted in Burgundy’s elevated Côte-d'Or region, this extraordinary red wine is a splendid expression of Raphet family's devoted artisanship that extends across four generations. The Charmes-Chambertin Grand Cru 2016 is a profound embodiment of this commitment. The wine unfolds with an exquisite allure, offering a luxuriously complex bouquet dominated by ripe red fruits and a tantalising hint of earthy undertones. Grown on centuries-old limestone and clay soils, the hand-picked Pinot Noir grapes elicit deep, vibrant notes of red and black fruits, elegantly blended with spicy undertones. Using traditional vinification methods coupled with half-century old vines, the Gerard Raphet Charmes-Chambertin Grand Cru 2016 retains its inherent elegance and structure, aging in French oak barrels over 18 months. This limited-production Grand Cru delivers an enthralling drinking experience, unparalleled in intensity and fascination. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 90-92 (VN) |
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£1,639.24 |
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Vinous (90-92)Bright red with ruby tones. Crushed black fruits and cherry on the nose, lifted by notes of mint, rock and orange zest. Pliant but firm wine with thickness, clarity and lift. Sappy flavors of medicinal dark cherry, spices and red licorice display excellent balance and depth. A strong performance for this cuvée, from a crop that was off by 50% due to the frost. This reminded me of the superb 1993 bottling. |
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Burgundy | 2 | - |
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£1,237.78 |
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Marvel at the excellence of the Glantenay Pommard 1er Les Rugiens 2016 – a refined treasure born in the privileged vineyards of Burgundy, France. Cultivated by the esteemed Glantenay family, reputed for their supreme winemaking heritage, this Pinot Noir reveals the depth of their expertise. Hand-harvested from 70-year-old vineyards, the grapes are delicately de-stemmed, then traditionally fermented in wooden vats to enhance complexity. Maturation in oak barrels for 18 months ensures distinct aromas of dark fruit, spice and earthy undertones. On the palate, anticipate smooth tannins layered with blackberry and raspberry notes, presented with an overall elegance and lasting finish. Such elegance is testament to the Rugiens region’s unique clay-limestone soil, providing the ideal terroir for this stunning vintage. Have your senses enchanted by the distinctive allure of the Glantenay Pommard 1er Les Rugiens 2016, a captivating embodiment of Burgundy's exceptional wine heritage. |
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Burgundy | 2 | - |
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£878.98 |
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Savour the exquisite experience of Glantenay Volnay 1er Cru Les Brouillards 2016, hailing from the historic vineyards of Côte de Beaune, Burgundy. This illustrious red wine is created by Domaine Bernard & Thierry Glantenay, a family estate prided on their dynamic winemaking practices. Characterised by diverse and refined pinot noir, this heralded 2016 vintage strikes a balanced combination of resilience, ripeness, and regality. Meticulous vinification in oak casks ensures each bottle possesses a velvety texture underpinned by a robust structure, evoking flavours of ripe red and black fruits. The unmistakable rouge hue holds a complex blend of earthiness and minerality, typical of Volnay wines, along with expressive notes of cherry and plum. Inheriting its name from the 'misty' parcel of land it originates from, Glantenay Volnay 1er Cru Les Brouillards 2016 is sure to enrapture any wine aficionado. Its unique aromas and refined palate make it an incontestably compelling wine, certainly worth indulgence. |
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Burgundy | 4 | - |
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£379.24 |
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Burgundy | 4 | - |
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£358.84 |
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Guillard's parcel of 1er Cru Les Corbeaux is in a spectacular position bordered on one side by Mazis Chambertin and the village of Gevrey. It is a deeply coloured, bright and vibrant wine with juicy and vibrant fruit characteristics of cherry and plum, with fine, firm tannins. There is classic ripe focussed Gevrey fruit here that celebrates both the village and vintage. A fine combination that makes this a uniquely impressive value for drinkers and collectors.
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Burgundy | 8 | - |
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£358.84 |
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The 1er Cru ‘Poissenot’ is situated above Lavaux St Jacques on the northern ridge of Gevrey. The Poissenot is deeply coloured, with a deep, intensely alluring nose to match, showing a profile of black fruits, spice and just a touch of new wood. Not only a classic for the village and the vineyard, this shows the quintessential characteristics of the 2016 vintage, with concentrated tannic structure and fine-grained acidity with enough layering of deep-pitched fruit to convey lengthy ageing potential.
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Burgundy | 7 | - |
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£279.64 |
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£864.29 |
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Unveiling an exquisite offering from the world-renowned vineyards of Burgundy is the Guy Amiot Chassagne-Montrachet 1er Cru Les Vergers 2016. This French delight is crafted by the prestigious Guy Amiot winery, acclaimed for their meticulous attention to detail. Pinot Noir grapes, nurtured in limestone-rich soils, undergo a traditional vinification process that filters their robust, natural flavours. The resulting wine is a flawless blend of intensity and finesse, embodying a vibrant palette of delectable apple, pear and honey tones, intertwined with traces of toasted nut. The aged French oak barrels contribute to a lengthy, creamy finish, leaving a lasting elegance on the palate. This luminous, golden-hued tipple with a velvety texture exemplifies white Burgundy at its finest. Sip the Guy Amiot Chassagne-Montrachet 1er Cru Les Vergers 2016 and indulge in a luxurious, ethereal experience that transcends the realm of ordinary wines. |
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Burgundy | 2 | 91-94 (VN) |
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£4,750.00 |
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Vinous (91-94)(13.3 alcohol; 40% vendange entier; 80% new oak; no frost): Good dark red. A bit redder and more showy in its fruit character and less medicinal on the nose than the Petits Monts. Rounder and sweeter in the mouth, with a palate-saturating flavor of dark cherry confiture. Builds impressively on the ripely tannic back end, with a strong violet note emerging. Very different from the Petits Monts in shape and style: this is rounder while the Petits Monts is more minerally and upright. |
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Burgundy | 2 | - |
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£1,953.00 |
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The Fougeray Beauclair Bonnes Mares Grand Cru 2016 is an exceptional vintage capturing the essence of its Burgundy origins. Produced in the highly esteemed vineyards overlooking the commune of Chambolle-Musigny, this wine reflects the rich diversity of the Bonnes Mares terroir. Every drop expresses the Fougeray Beauclair family's dedication to releasing wines of exceptional purity and finesse. A sumptuous blend of Pinot Noir grapes nurtured in limestone-rich soil, this exceptional vintage underwent a substantial maturation process in high-quality French oak casks. The result is a wine of remarkable complexity and balance, exhibiting luscious layers of dark fruit, interwoven with subtle undertones of earthy truffle and elegant spice. Indulge in the robust yet refined character of the Fougeray Beauclair Bonnes Mares Grand Cru 2016 - a distinguished offering that affirms France's reputation for unparalleled winemaking excellence. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 92 (WA) |
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£1,530.00 |
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Wine Advocate (92)The 2016 Gevrey-Chambertin 1er Cru Cherbaudes is excellent, unfurling in the glass with a complex bouquet of dark chocolate, cassis, wild berries and plums. On the palate, the wine is medium to full-bodied, deep and concentrated, with a layered core of crunchy fruit, fine structuring tannins and a long, sapid finish. While this is very elegant in style this year, it has more than enough substance to evolve in bottle for two decades or more. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 91-93 (VN) |
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£1,354.00 |
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Vinous (91-93)Good bright-medium red. Tight, dark aromas of black fruits and licorice pastille lifted by a whiff of cranberry. Ripe and broad, but with terrific inner-mouth floral lift and a rocky pungency. Tannins are fully ripe and fine-grained. Offers a rather exhilarating--and uncommon--combination of cooler flavors and full phenolic ripeness. This wine comes from a very cool, east-facing site planted on rock, which had difficulty ripening its fruit prior to global warming. A tighter, more intellectual style than the Champeaux: Fourrier loves the Goulots with sushi, while he'd pair the Champeaux with a rib-eye steak. |
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£744.00 |
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Indulge in an exquisite sensory experience with the Francois Bertheau Chambolle-Musigny 2016, a testament to the virtuosity of one of Burgundy's finest vintners. Hailing from the prestigious appellation of Chambolle-Musigny, this red wine embodies the quintessence of the region's terroir, a testament to Francois Bertheau's meticulous attention to detail. Crafted from meticulously selected Pinot Noir grapes, it delights with an enchanting bouquet of dark cherries, wild berries and whispers of earthy undertones. Followed by a delightful palate of balanced tannins and lingering finish, it promises a thrilling journey of enological discovery. As a fifth-generation winemaker, Francois Bertheau champions traditional winemaking techniques, ensuring necessarily low yields to attain the paramount expression of character and complexity. This limited production wine renders itself an unmissable addition to the discerning collector's cellar. With the Francois Bertheau Chambolle-Musigny 2016, you are not merely investing in a fine wine, but a superb articulation of Burgundy's most cherished terroir. |
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£483.00 |
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Introducing the illustrious Francois Confuron-Gindre Vosne Romanee 2016, an exceptional vintage of acclaimed provenance. This wine is the brainchild of the distinguished Confuron-Gindre family, who have been wine growers in Vosne Romanee, the heart of Burgundy's finest vineyards, since the 16th century. This exemplary 2016 vintage has been exquisitely crafted from hand-picked Pinot Noir grapes, grown on the limestone-clay soil, well-known for its contribution to the complexity and elegance in Burgundy wines. The grapes were meticulously crushed and fermented employing traditional winemaking methods, which enhanced the wine’s distinction. Francois Confuron-Gindre Vosne Romanee 2016 offers a mesmerising palate of red and black fruit, layered with a touch of spice, displaying finesse and balance. This vintage exhibits the quintessence of Vosne Romanee through its impressively concentrated, silky texture and enduring finish. A bottle of Francois Confuron-Gindre Vosne Romanee 2016 promises an unforgettable drinking experience. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 89+ (VN) |
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£505.00 |
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Vinous (89+)(from four different plantings, ranging in age from about 20 to 50 years): Reticent minerally nose. Juicy, tight and aromatic, but a bit linear and austere, conveying a stronger impression of acidity but only modest body. This very dry, slightly saline wine stands out more for its inner-mouth tension than for its flesh and will need a few years in bottle to fill out. Jobard produced 11 barrels, vs. a normal 15 to 17, which he described as not bad for the vintage. He told me that his vines at the top of the vineyard near the forest were hit hard by the frost, which is very unusual here. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 95 (VN) |
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£5,344.00 |
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Vinous (95)The 2016 La Grande Rue Grand Cru has a very pure, almost pastille-like bouquet with copious red cherry fruit mixed with crushed strawberry and a little cassis. La Grande Rue? [Post script: Bingo!] The palate is very pretty with fine-grain tannin. This is surfeit with freshness and vitality, although it does not quite have the depth and structure of other Grand Crus from the appellation. It does fan out towards the finish. The persistence, and the saline aftertaste are very appealing. Excellent. Tasted blind at the 2016 Burgfest tasting. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 95 (VN) |
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£1,607.00 |
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Vinous (95)The 2016 La Grande Rue Grand Cru has a very pure, almost pastille-like bouquet with copious red cherry fruit mixed with crushed strawberry and a little cassis. La Grande Rue? [Post script: Bingo!] The palate is very pretty with fine-grain tannin. This is surfeit with freshness and vitality, although it does not quite have the depth and structure of other Grand Crus from the appellation. It does fan out towards the finish. The persistence, and the saline aftertaste are very appealing. Excellent. Tasted blind at the 2016 Burgfest tasting. |
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Burgundy | 2 | - |
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The Genot Boulanger Meursault Meix Chavaux 2016 is a carefully crafted Burgundy, born out of the respected French wine-making region of Meursault. This exceptional white wine emanates from the family-owned estate, Genot-Boulanger, known for their devotion to expressing the terroir through diligent wine-making traditions. The 2016 vintage shows the winemaker's expertise in dealing with an unpredictable year, brilliantly capturing the character of the Chardonnay grape. This wine is biodynamically farmed, handpicked, and masterfully aged in oak barrels, revealing an enticing balance of minerality and creaminess, with a vivid citrus finish. The nose is abundant with yellow fruits, white flowers and subtle hints of caramel. On the palate, the Genot Boulanger Meursault Meix Chavaux 2016 is intriguingly layered, full-bodied, and boasts long, sophisticated finishes. It's not only a testament to the purity of the Meursault Meix Chavaux vineyard, but also a celebration of the mastery of Genot-Boulanger's winemaking genius. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 91-94 (VN) |
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£624.00 |
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Vinous (91-94)(half of these vines are 70 years old, the other half 60): Moderately saturated medium red. Musky, soil-driven scents of fresh red fruits, crushed rock, flint and rose petal. Penetrating and sharply delineated, offering terrific intensity to its flavors of red berries, sappy cherry, minerals and blood orange. At once salty and juicy, this very long wine leaves the palate perfumed. Stehly compares this wine to a Musigny in its youthful strictness, and it strikes me as a classic young Clos Saint-Denis that will need time in bottle to expand. Stehly used to work mostly with spicy Cadus barrels for this wine but now uses one-third each Berthomieu and Tonnelerie du Val du Loire for his Clos Saint-Denis, as he feels these barrels are at once sweeter and more delicate. |
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£480.00 |
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Discover the exceptional Georges Lignier Gevrey-Chambertin 1er Cru Aux Combottes 2016. Cultivated in the celebrated vineyards of Burgundy, France, this red wine captures the essence of its terroir. It hails from the Lignier family estate, famed for their dedication to traditional winemaking practices, producing wines of enviable finesse and complexity. Hand-harvested and aged for 16 months in French oak barrels, it offers an exquisite amalgamation of blackcurrant and cherry aromas, balanced with subtle undertones of earthy spices. Rich and structured, the Georges Lignier Gevrey-Chambertin 1er Cru Aux Combottes 2016 truly manifests the prodigious clout of Pinot Noir when cultivated and vinified with meticulous care. Honoured reviewers praise its strikingly long and distinguished finish. It's a perfect testament to the Lignier family's rigorous attention to detail, allowing for a memorable, transcendent wine-drinking experience. A symbol of superior craftsmanship, this wine is an ideal addition to any fine wine collection. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 89-91 (VN) |
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£662.00 |
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Vinous (89-91)(25% new oak): Palish bright medium red. Nose dominated by musky, rocky, smoky calcaire. A step up in silkiness, sweetness and depth from the village Morey but a bit reduced, displaying very good intensity to its flavors of redcurrant, tobacco, spices and saline minerality. Finishes with very good spine and length, with a lingering note of dried flowers. This wine comes from vines on very poor subsoil below Clos de la Roche; Stehly notes that it is always strict when young and poor in color. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 87-90 (VN) |
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£430.00 |
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Vinous (87-90)(no new oak used here or in the foregoing wines): Palish medium red. Spicy redcurrant and raspberry aromas are complemented by a suggestion of smoke. Subtly sweet and a touch reduced, showing good intensity and verve to its flavors of red fruits, brown spices and underbrush. Finishes with rather fine-grained tannins and a slightly rustic peppery nuance. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 95 (WA) |
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£1,496.00 |
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Wine Advocate (95)The 2016 Ruchottes-Chambertin Grand Cru was also showing very well indeed from bottle, revealing a lovely bouquet of wild berries, spicy forest floor, dark chocolate and wild rose. On the palate, the wine is full-bodied, deep and satiny, with an elegantly textural attack, a bright core of fruit and a bright line of animating acidity, concluding with a mineral finish. Having escaped the year's frosts, this was cropped at more normal yields than the Clos Vougeot and Echezeaux, so it's no surprise it is more charming but less concentrated than those two special wines. |
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Burgundy | 5 | 91+ (WA) |
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£483.00 |
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Wine Advocate (91+)The superb 2016 Vosne-Romanée Village unfurls in the glass with a lovely bouquet of raspberries, cherries, dark chocolate, grilled game and spicy new wood. On the palate, it's medium to full-bodied, deep and concentrated, with a tight-knit core, fine-grained but firm structuring tannins and juicy balancing acids. This has closed down since the days of its comparatively expressive showing from barrel, and it's now clear that this is a vintage that will demand some time. |
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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 | 95 (WA) |
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£2,858.00 |
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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 | 2 | 93 (WA) |
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£1,704.00 |
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Wine Advocate (93)The 2016 Vosne-Romanée 1er Cru Les Beaux Monts is showing well from bottle, unwinding in the glass to offer up a youthfully reserved bouquet of blackberries, cherries, plums, grilled game bird, rich soil and smoky new oak. On the palate, the wine is medium to full-bodied, rich and voluptuous, with a succulent core of fruit, vibrant fruit flavors and a fine-grained framing of structuring tannins. It's appreciably more reserved than earlier renditions of this cuvée, perhaps because Maxime Cheurlin now has an air-conditioned cellar and is maturing his wine for two winters in barrel. It will be interesting to follow its evolution over the coming decade. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 19 (JR) |
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£1,855.00 |
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Jancis Robinson (19)Dark crimson. Juicy and alluring on the nose. And then wonderfully rich and exciting on the palate. Great intensity and majesty. Woo hoo! Long and gorgeous. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 94 (VN) |
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£5,121.00 |
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Vinous (94)The 2016 Morey-Saint-Denis 1er Cru Clos de la Bussière is tightly-wound on the nose with blackberry, raspberry, hints of singed leather and spice. I appreciate the delineation here. The palate is medium-bodied with grippy tannin, a fine bead of acidity, chalky in texture with a grip and certainly impressive focus on the finish. This is an excellent Morey-Saint-Denis. Tasted blind at the 2016 Burgfest tasting. |
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£1,633.00 |
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Experience the sumptuous luxury of the Gerard Raphet Charmes-Chambertin Grand Cru 2016. Crafted in Burgundy’s elevated Côte-d'Or region, this extraordinary red wine is a splendid expression of Raphet family's devoted artisanship that extends across four generations. The Charmes-Chambertin Grand Cru 2016 is a profound embodiment of this commitment. The wine unfolds with an exquisite allure, offering a luxuriously complex bouquet dominated by ripe red fruits and a tantalising hint of earthy undertones. Grown on centuries-old limestone and clay soils, the hand-picked Pinot Noir grapes elicit deep, vibrant notes of red and black fruits, elegantly blended with spicy undertones. Using traditional vinification methods coupled with half-century old vines, the Gerard Raphet Charmes-Chambertin Grand Cru 2016 retains its inherent elegance and structure, aging in French oak barrels over 18 months. This limited-production Grand Cru delivers an enthralling drinking experience, unparalleled in intensity and fascination. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 90-92 (VN) |
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£1,350.00 |
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Vinous (90-92)Bright red with ruby tones. Crushed black fruits and cherry on the nose, lifted by notes of mint, rock and orange zest. Pliant but firm wine with thickness, clarity and lift. Sappy flavors of medicinal dark cherry, spices and red licorice display excellent balance and depth. A strong performance for this cuvée, from a crop that was off by 50% due to the frost. This reminded me of the superb 1993 bottling. |
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£993.00 |
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Marvel at the excellence of the Glantenay Pommard 1er Les Rugiens 2016 – a refined treasure born in the privileged vineyards of Burgundy, France. Cultivated by the esteemed Glantenay family, reputed for their supreme winemaking heritage, this Pinot Noir reveals the depth of their expertise. Hand-harvested from 70-year-old vineyards, the grapes are delicately de-stemmed, then traditionally fermented in wooden vats to enhance complexity. Maturation in oak barrels for 18 months ensures distinct aromas of dark fruit, spice and earthy undertones. On the palate, anticipate smooth tannins layered with blackberry and raspberry notes, presented with an overall elegance and lasting finish. Such elegance is testament to the Rugiens region’s unique clay-limestone soil, providing the ideal terroir for this stunning vintage. Have your senses enchanted by the distinctive allure of the Glantenay Pommard 1er Les Rugiens 2016, a captivating embodiment of Burgundy's exceptional wine heritage. |
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£694.00 |
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Savour the exquisite experience of Glantenay Volnay 1er Cru Les Brouillards 2016, hailing from the historic vineyards of Côte de Beaune, Burgundy. This illustrious red wine is created by Domaine Bernard & Thierry Glantenay, a family estate prided on their dynamic winemaking practices. Characterised by diverse and refined pinot noir, this heralded 2016 vintage strikes a balanced combination of resilience, ripeness, and regality. Meticulous vinification in oak casks ensures each bottle possesses a velvety texture underpinned by a robust structure, evoking flavours of ripe red and black fruits. The unmistakable rouge hue holds a complex blend of earthiness and minerality, typical of Volnay wines, along with expressive notes of cherry and plum. Inheriting its name from the 'misty' parcel of land it originates from, Glantenay Volnay 1er Cru Les Brouillards 2016 is sure to enrapture any wine aficionado. Its unique aromas and refined palate make it an incontestably compelling wine, certainly worth indulgence. |
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£300.00 |
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£283.00 |
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Guillard's parcel of 1er Cru Les Corbeaux is in a spectacular position bordered on one side by Mazis Chambertin and the village of Gevrey. It is a deeply coloured, bright and vibrant wine with juicy and vibrant fruit characteristics of cherry and plum, with fine, firm tannins. There is classic ripe focussed Gevrey fruit here that celebrates both the village and vintage. A fine combination that makes this a uniquely impressive value for drinkers and collectors.
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£283.00 |
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The 1er Cru ‘Poissenot’ is situated above Lavaux St Jacques on the northern ridge of Gevrey. The Poissenot is deeply coloured, with a deep, intensely alluring nose to match, showing a profile of black fruits, spice and just a touch of new wood. Not only a classic for the village and the vineyard, this shows the quintessential characteristics of the 2016 vintage, with concentrated tannic structure and fine-grained acidity with enough layering of deep-pitched fruit to convey lengthy ageing potential.
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£217.00 |
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£701.00 |
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Unveiling an exquisite offering from the world-renowned vineyards of Burgundy is the Guy Amiot Chassagne-Montrachet 1er Cru Les Vergers 2016. This French delight is crafted by the prestigious Guy Amiot winery, acclaimed for their meticulous attention to detail. Pinot Noir grapes, nurtured in limestone-rich soils, undergo a traditional vinification process that filters their robust, natural flavours. The resulting wine is a flawless blend of intensity and finesse, embodying a vibrant palette of delectable apple, pear and honey tones, intertwined with traces of toasted nut. The aged French oak barrels contribute to a lengthy, creamy finish, leaving a lasting elegance on the palate. This luminous, golden-hued tipple with a velvety texture exemplifies white Burgundy at its finest. Sip the Guy Amiot Chassagne-Montrachet 1er Cru Les Vergers 2016 and indulge in a luxurious, ethereal experience that transcends the realm of ordinary wines. |
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