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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The de Montille Puligny-Montrachet 1er Cru Les Chalumeaux 2018 is a sublime expression of Chardonnay from the renowned Burgundy region of France. A legacy of the esteemed de Montille winery, established in the 17th century, this premier cru demonstrates the perfect amalgamation of the tradition and innovation integral to de Montille's winemaking approach. Grown in the idyllic Les Chalumeaux vineyard, the grapes are meticulously handpicked and sorted for optimum quality, followed by a natural fermentation that brings out their vibrant character. On the palate, this elegant yet complex wine reveals layers of ripe stone fruit, subtle floral notes, and a distinctive minerality sustained by a refined acidity. The 2018 vintage in particular stands out for its balance and longevity, evoking the classic Puligny-Montrachet style. A true reflection of its terroir, the de Montille Puligny-Montrachet 1er Cru Les Chalumeaux 2018 is a timeless classic every fine wine connoisseur should have in their collection.
Inc. VAT£1,346.94 -
The de Montille Puligny-Montrachet 1er Cru Les Chalumeaux 2018 is an exquisite white burgundy, epitomising the traditional melange of purity, elegance, and terroir character. Produced within the famed Puligny-Montrachet appellation in France's Burgundy region, it encapsulates the choice, hand-harvested Chardonnay grapes' distinct flavours. Famed winemakers, de Montille, have applied traditional vinification methods, predominantly utilising aged French oak barrels, imbuing the wine with character and complexity.
This 2018 vintage enjoys a delicate balance of luscious fruitiness and crisp minerality. Remarkably expressive on the nose, this wine presents a bouquet of honeyed pear, crisp apple, and subtle vanilla. On the palate, it carries a vibrant acidity, buttery texture, and an impressive long-lasting finish.
de Montille, a globally esteemed wine estate, has been faultlessly producing this sophisticated nectar since 1951. Their Puligny-Montrachet 1er Cru Les Chalumeaux 2018 is an undoubted testament to their commitment to crafting world-class wines. This is a must-have addition for any serious wine collection.
Inc. VAT£691.46 -
Vinous - Neal Martin (91-93)
The 2017 Puligny-Montrachet Les Folatières 1er Cru matures in just over 20% new oak, has an attractive bouquet, a little more complex than the Chalumaux with orange pith and Mirabelle aromas. The palate is well balanced with a slightly soft entry, but there is a fine line of acidity that tightens everything up, leading to a stony, malic finish that lingers in the mouth. Good potential here.Inc. VAT£1,414.87 -
Vinous - Neal Martin (91-93)
The 2017 Puligny-Montrachet Les Folatières 1er Cru matures in just over 20% new oak, has an attractive bouquet, a little more complex than the Chalumaux with orange pith and Mirabelle aromas. The palate is well balanced with a slightly soft entry, but there is a fine line of acidity that tightens everything up, leading to a stony, malic finish that lingers in the mouth. Good potential here.Inc. VAT£699.49 -
Vinous (91-93)
The 2018 Puligny-Montrachet Let Folatières 1er Cru spent 12 months in barrel (228- and 600-liter) and at the time of tasting was in stainless steel. It has a stoic, almost aloof bouquet that does not want to come out to play. The palate is well balanced with pretty apricot and ginger-tinged citrus fruit, gaining weight toward the finish, which maintains the spicy edge all the way through. Excellent.Inc. VAT£1,518.54 -
Vinous (91-93)
The 2018 Puligny-Montrachet Let Folatières 1er Cru spent 12 months in barrel (228- and 600-liter) and at the time of tasting was in stainless steel. It has a stoic, almost aloof bouquet that does not want to come out to play. The palate is well balanced with pretty apricot and ginger-tinged citrus fruit, gaining weight toward the finish, which maintains the spicy edge all the way through. Excellent.Inc. VAT£830.66 -
Vinous (91-93)
The 2018 Puligny-Montrachet Let Folatières 1er Cru spent 12 months in barrel (228- and 600-liter) and at the time of tasting was in stainless steel. It has a stoic, almost aloof bouquet that does not want to come out to play. The palate is well balanced with pretty apricot and ginger-tinged citrus fruit, gaining weight toward the finish, which maintains the spicy edge all the way through. Excellent.Inc. VAT£425.53 -
Vinous (92-94)
The 2019 Puligny-Montrachet Let Folatières 1er Cru comes from a single plot of vines and is matured in 30% new oak. This sports a very subtle reduction, allowing the mineral-rich citric fruit to shine. Plenty of energy on the aromatics, and they translate across to the palate. Very well balanced with impressive nerve, this fans out wonderfully. Touches of spice linger in the mouth. Very classy.Inc. VAT£794.66 -
Vinous (92-94)
The 2019 Puligny-Montrachet Let Folatières 1er Cru comes from a single plot of vines and is matured in 30% new oak. This sports a very subtle reduction, allowing the mineral-rich citric fruit to shine. Plenty of energy on the aromatics, and they translate across to the palate. Very well balanced with impressive nerve, this fans out wonderfully. Touches of spice linger in the mouth. Very classy.Inc. VAT£836.44 -
Vinous (92)
The 2018 Saint-Aubin En Remilly 1er Cru has an energetic, focused, flinty bouquet with a spring in its step. The terroir comes through beautifully. The palate is quite effervescent with crisp acidity and good tension. Citrus-fresh and vibrant towards the finish, this has a dash of spice lingering on the aftertaste. Superb. Tasted blind at the Burgfest 2018 white tasting.Inc. VAT£435.86 -
Vinous (92)
The 2018 Saint-Aubin En Remilly 1er Cru has an energetic, focused, flinty bouquet with a spring in its step. The terroir comes through beautifully. The palate is quite effervescent with crisp acidity and good tension. Citrus-fresh and vibrant towards the finish, this has a dash of spice lingering on the aftertaste. Superb. Tasted blind at the Burgfest 2018 white tasting.Inc. VAT£425.06 -
(12x75cl) 2021Vinous (90-92)
The 2021 Saint-Aubin En Remilly 1er Cru has a fragrant, floral nose with pressed white flowers that complement the linden and pear scents. The palate is well-balanced, elegant and pure with a fine thread of acidity towards the ginger-tinged finish. This is very commendable given the challenges of the season. Seven barrels were produced instead of forty-eight.Inc. VAT£760.00 -
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Inc. VAT£1,359.40 -
(6x75cl) 2014Wine Advocate (89-91)
The 2014 Volnay 1er Cru Champans was fully destemmed this year. I like the definition here, vibrant with red cherry and redcurrant that is beautifully defined. The palate is medium-bodied and tightly wound. It feels quite masculine with a chalky texture finish; there is good backbone and extraction. Give this 3-4 years so that it becomes less Pommard and more Volnay.Inc. VAT£538.97 -
(1x75cl) 2015Vinous (92-94)
(100% vendange entier; 33% new oak): Good dark red. Subdued but precise aromas of raspberry, cherry and flowers. Compellingly intense and lively in the mouth, offering terrific juicy cut to its red fruit and mineral flavors. This beauty boasts a firm spine of acidity and finishes with lovely ripeness and lingering perfume.Inc. VAT£224.00 -
(3x150cl) 2015Vinous (92-94)
(100% vendange entier; 33% new oak): Good dark red. Subdued but precise aromas of raspberry, cherry and flowers. Compellingly intense and lively in the mouth, offering terrific juicy cut to its red fruit and mineral flavors. This beauty boasts a firm spine of acidity and finishes with lovely ripeness and lingering perfume.Inc. VAT£813.49 -
Vinous (91-93)
The 2018 Volnay Les Champans 1er Cru includes 50% whole cluster and has a much more floral bouquet than the Mitans, with wilted rose petal percolating through the red fruit. The well-balanced palate is tannic on the entry. The brisk, terse finish indicates that it is in for the long haul. I like the salinity here. A rather uncompromising but satisfying/challenging Volnay.Inc. VAT£573.49 -
Vinous (91-93)
The 2020 Volnay Les Champans 1er Cru has a perfumed, floral nose with traces of iris and violet infusing the blueberry and raspberry fruit, the 50% whole cluster neatly enmeshed. The palate is medium-bodied with fine tannins, fresh and lively with a keen line of acidity, leading to a structured, quasi-Pommard, a little chalky with fine persistency. Closure: DiamInc. VAT£1,535.21 -
Vinous (90-92)
The 2021 Volnay Les Champans 1er Cru has a very attractive bouquet with brambly, red berry fruit, white pepper and sous-bois scents, nicely focused with a subtle garrigues note. The palate is medium-bodied with fine depth, crisp and lively with a healthy dash of white pepper. Well-focused and harmonious, this is a fine Volnay Champans.Inc. VAT£1,699.61 -
Wine Advocate (89-90)
The de Montille 2005 Volnay Mitans displays a lovely nose of ripe cherry and flowers with an iodine mineral-medicinal note that, together with fruit skin tartness, follows on a highly-concentrated, impressively-layered, finely-tannic palate, with raw meat, floral and mineral suggestions dominating over any sweetness of fruit. The tightly wound finish here is smoky, pungent and subtly bitter. In two or three years one would be able to glean a clearer notion of this wine’s ultimate personality.Inc. VAT£1,373.89 -
Vinous (91+)
Good medium red. Captivating aromas of musky cherry, Oriental spices, incense and sexy oak nuances, plus a whiff of soft citrus fruits. Broad, rich and sweet, with good flesh for the vintage leavened by an edge of acidity that will require a year or two to harmonize with the wine. Finishes with building but integrated tannins and a slight youthful toughness.Inc. VAT£160.13 -
(12x75cl) 2009Wine Advocate (94)
The 2009 Volnay Mitans wafts from the glass with sweet scents of mint, dried flowers, tobacco and red cherries. It possesses marvelous depth in a weightless style informed from the use of 100% whole clusters. The 2009 can be enjoyed today or cellared. It is arguably the 2009 that has come together the most over the last six months. This is a great effort from Etienne de Montille. Anticipated maturity: 2019-2029+.Inc. VAT£1,703.38 -
Wine Advocate (91-93)
The 2010 Volnay Mitans was made with 100% whole clusters and that comes through loud and clear in the wine’s expressive aromatics. Layers of silky red berries follow as the aromas and flavors take shape. Rose petals, spices and licorice are layered into the sensual, totally beguiling finish. The Mitans needs time for the stems to fully harmonize with the rest of the elements, but there is no denying it is flat-out delicious. This is a great effort from Etienne de Montille. Anticipated maturity: 2020-2035.Inc. VAT£154.13 -
(3x150cl) 2016Vinous (91-93)
(two-thirds whole clusters; one-third new oak; the sand on top of the limestone here typically yields relatively soft tannins, according to winemaker Brian Sieve): Good dark red. Cool black cherry aroma lifted by a stony quality. A step above the preceding samples in both juiciness and finesse; in fact, a real high-wire act of captivating sweetness and bright acidity. Very fine-grained, serious wine with excellent grip and length. These 45-year-old vines avoided the frost but yielded very little fruit, as they were very sensitive to rain and wind during the flowering.Inc. VAT£636.26 -
Vinous (91-93)
The 2017 Volnay Les Mitans 1er Cru is entirely whole cluster bunches and 30% new oak. It has quite an expressive and open bouquet with kirsch, wild strawberry and orange blossom aromas. The palate is medium-bodied and fleshy in the mouth, quite caressing but with good depth, a mixture of red and black fruit towards the lightly spiced finish. Perhaps one of the earlier drinking Volnays. This is very well crafted.Inc. VAT£110.00 -
Vinous (91-93)
The 2018 Volnay Les Mitans 1er Cru is 100% whole cluster and underwent one of the earliest malolactics, finishing by January 2019. It has a mixture of red and black fruit tinged with brown spices. The palate is medium-bodied with crunchy red fruit, the whole cluster so well integrated that you would guess it contained far less. The elegant finish is tinged with bay leaf and white pepper notes. Excellent.Inc. VAT£1,034.94 -
Vinous (91-93)
The 2018 Volnay Les Mitans 1er Cru is 100% whole cluster and underwent one of the earliest malolactics, finishing by January 2019. It has a mixture of red and black fruit tinged with brown spices. The palate is medium-bodied with crunchy red fruit, the whole cluster so well integrated that you would guess it contained far less. The elegant finish is tinged with bay leaf and white pepper notes. Excellent.Inc. VAT£160.64 -
Vinous (91-93)
The 2018 Volnay Les Mitans 1er Cru is 100% whole cluster and underwent one of the earliest malolactics, finishing by January 2019. It has a mixture of red and black fruit tinged with brown spices. The palate is medium-bodied with crunchy red fruit, the whole cluster so well integrated that you would guess it contained far less. The elegant finish is tinged with bay leaf and white pepper notes. Excellent.Inc. VAT£619.46 -
Vinous (91-93)
The 2018 Volnay Les Mitans 1er Cru is 100% whole cluster and underwent one of the earliest malolactics, finishing by January 2019. It has a mixture of red and black fruit tinged with brown spices. The palate is medium-bodied with crunchy red fruit, the whole cluster so well integrated that you would guess it contained far less. The elegant finish is tinged with bay leaf and white pepper notes. Excellent.Inc. VAT£570.26
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The de Montille Puligny-Montrachet 1er Cru Les Chalumeaux 2018 is a sublime expression of Chardonnay from the renowned Burgundy region of France. A legacy of the esteemed de Montille winery, established in the 17th century, this premier cru demonstrates the perfect amalgamation of the tradition and innovation integral to de Montille's winemaking approach. Grown in the idyllic Les Chalumeaux vineyard, the grapes are meticulously handpicked and sorted for optimum quality, followed by a natural fermentation that brings out their vibrant character. On the palate, this elegant yet complex wine reveals layers of ripe stone fruit, subtle floral notes, and a distinctive minerality sustained by a refined acidity. The 2018 vintage in particular stands out for its balance and longevity, evoking the classic Puligny-Montrachet style. A true reflection of its terroir, the de Montille Puligny-Montrachet 1er Cru Les Chalumeaux 2018 is a timeless classic every fine wine connoisseur should have in their collection.
In Bond£1,088.00 -
The de Montille Puligny-Montrachet 1er Cru Les Chalumeaux 2018 is an exquisite white burgundy, epitomising the traditional melange of purity, elegance, and terroir character. Produced within the famed Puligny-Montrachet appellation in France's Burgundy region, it encapsulates the choice, hand-harvested Chardonnay grapes' distinct flavours. Famed winemakers, de Montille, have applied traditional vinification methods, predominantly utilising aged French oak barrels, imbuing the wine with character and complexity.
This 2018 vintage enjoys a delicate balance of luscious fruitiness and crisp minerality. Remarkably expressive on the nose, this wine presents a bouquet of honeyed pear, crisp apple, and subtle vanilla. On the palate, it carries a vibrant acidity, buttery texture, and an impressive long-lasting finish.
de Montille, a globally esteemed wine estate, has been faultlessly producing this sophisticated nectar since 1951. Their Puligny-Montrachet 1er Cru Les Chalumeaux 2018 is an undoubted testament to their commitment to crafting world-class wines. This is a must-have addition for any serious wine collection.
In Bond£559.00 -
Vinous - Neal Martin (91-93)
The 2017 Puligny-Montrachet Les Folatières 1er Cru matures in just over 20% new oak, has an attractive bouquet, a little more complex than the Chalumaux with orange pith and Mirabelle aromas. The palate is well balanced with a slightly soft entry, but there is a fine line of acidity that tightens everything up, leading to a stony, malic finish that lingers in the mouth. Good potential here.In Bond£1,147.00 -
Vinous - Neal Martin (91-93)
The 2017 Puligny-Montrachet Les Folatières 1er Cru matures in just over 20% new oak, has an attractive bouquet, a little more complex than the Chalumaux with orange pith and Mirabelle aromas. The palate is well balanced with a slightly soft entry, but there is a fine line of acidity that tightens everything up, leading to a stony, malic finish that lingers in the mouth. Good potential here.In Bond£565.00 -
Vinous (91-93)
The 2018 Puligny-Montrachet Let Folatières 1er Cru spent 12 months in barrel (228- and 600-liter) and at the time of tasting was in stainless steel. It has a stoic, almost aloof bouquet that does not want to come out to play. The palate is well balanced with pretty apricot and ginger-tinged citrus fruit, gaining weight toward the finish, which maintains the spicy edge all the way through. Excellent.In Bond£1,231.00 -
Vinous (91-93)
The 2018 Puligny-Montrachet Let Folatières 1er Cru spent 12 months in barrel (228- and 600-liter) and at the time of tasting was in stainless steel. It has a stoic, almost aloof bouquet that does not want to come out to play. The palate is well balanced with pretty apricot and ginger-tinged citrus fruit, gaining weight toward the finish, which maintains the spicy edge all the way through. Excellent.In Bond£675.00 -
Vinous (91-93)
The 2018 Puligny-Montrachet Let Folatières 1er Cru spent 12 months in barrel (228- and 600-liter) and at the time of tasting was in stainless steel. It has a stoic, almost aloof bouquet that does not want to come out to play. The palate is well balanced with pretty apricot and ginger-tinged citrus fruit, gaining weight toward the finish, which maintains the spicy edge all the way through. Excellent.In Bond£346.00 -
Vinous (92-94)
The 2019 Puligny-Montrachet Let Folatières 1er Cru comes from a single plot of vines and is matured in 30% new oak. This sports a very subtle reduction, allowing the mineral-rich citric fruit to shine. Plenty of energy on the aromatics, and they translate across to the palate. Very well balanced with impressive nerve, this fans out wonderfully. Touches of spice linger in the mouth. Very classy.In Bond£645.00 -
Vinous (92-94)
The 2019 Puligny-Montrachet Let Folatières 1er Cru comes from a single plot of vines and is matured in 30% new oak. This sports a very subtle reduction, allowing the mineral-rich citric fruit to shine. Plenty of energy on the aromatics, and they translate across to the palate. Very well balanced with impressive nerve, this fans out wonderfully. Touches of spice linger in the mouth. Very classy.In Bond£681.00 -
Vinous (92)
The 2018 Saint-Aubin En Remilly 1er Cru has an energetic, focused, flinty bouquet with a spring in its step. The terroir comes through beautifully. The palate is quite effervescent with crisp acidity and good tension. Citrus-fresh and vibrant towards the finish, this has a dash of spice lingering on the aftertaste. Superb. Tasted blind at the Burgfest 2018 white tasting.In Bond£346.00 -
Vinous (92)
The 2018 Saint-Aubin En Remilly 1er Cru has an energetic, focused, flinty bouquet with a spring in its step. The terroir comes through beautifully. The palate is quite effervescent with crisp acidity and good tension. Citrus-fresh and vibrant towards the finish, this has a dash of spice lingering on the aftertaste. Superb. Tasted blind at the Burgfest 2018 white tasting.In Bond£337.00 -
(12x75cl) 2021
Vinous (90-92)
The 2021 Saint-Aubin En Remilly 1er Cru has a fragrant, floral nose with pressed white flowers that complement the linden and pear scents. The palate is well-balanced, elegant and pure with a fine thread of acidity towards the ginger-tinged finish. This is very commendable given the challenges of the season. Seven barrels were produced instead of forty-eight.In Bond£594.85 -
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(6x75cl) 2014
Wine Advocate (89-91)
The 2014 Volnay 1er Cru Champans was fully destemmed this year. I like the definition here, vibrant with red cherry and redcurrant that is beautifully defined. The palate is medium-bodied and tightly wound. It feels quite masculine with a chalky texture finish; there is good backbone and extraction. Give this 3-4 years so that it becomes less Pommard and more Volnay.In Bond£429.90 -
(1x75cl) 2015
Vinous (92-94)
(100% vendange entier; 33% new oak): Good dark red. Subdued but precise aromas of raspberry, cherry and flowers. Compellingly intense and lively in the mouth, offering terrific juicy cut to its red fruit and mineral flavors. This beauty boasts a firm spine of acidity and finishes with lovely ripeness and lingering perfume.In Bond£184.00 -
(3x150cl) 2015
Vinous (92-94)
(100% vendange entier; 33% new oak): Good dark red. Subdued but precise aromas of raspberry, cherry and flowers. Compellingly intense and lively in the mouth, offering terrific juicy cut to its red fruit and mineral flavors. This beauty boasts a firm spine of acidity and finishes with lovely ripeness and lingering perfume.In Bond£660.00 -
Vinous (91-93)
The 2018 Volnay Les Champans 1er Cru includes 50% whole cluster and has a much more floral bouquet than the Mitans, with wilted rose petal percolating through the red fruit. The well-balanced palate is tannic on the entry. The brisk, terse finish indicates that it is in for the long haul. I like the salinity here. A rather uncompromising but satisfying/challenging Volnay.In Bond£460.00 -
Vinous (91-93)
The 2020 Volnay Les Champans 1er Cru has a perfumed, floral nose with traces of iris and violet infusing the blueberry and raspberry fruit, the 50% whole cluster neatly enmeshed. The palate is medium-bodied with fine tannins, fresh and lively with a keen line of acidity, leading to a structured, quasi-Pommard, a little chalky with fine persistency. Closure: DiamIn Bond£1,238.00 -
Vinous (90-92)
The 2021 Volnay Les Champans 1er Cru has a very attractive bouquet with brambly, red berry fruit, white pepper and sous-bois scents, nicely focused with a subtle garrigues note. The palate is medium-bodied with fine depth, crisp and lively with a healthy dash of white pepper. Well-focused and harmonious, this is a fine Volnay Champans.In Bond£1,375.00 -
Wine Advocate (89-90)
The de Montille 2005 Volnay Mitans displays a lovely nose of ripe cherry and flowers with an iodine mineral-medicinal note that, together with fruit skin tartness, follows on a highly-concentrated, impressively-layered, finely-tannic palate, with raw meat, floral and mineral suggestions dominating over any sweetness of fruit. The tightly wound finish here is smoky, pungent and subtly bitter. In two or three years one would be able to glean a clearer notion of this wine’s ultimate personality.In Bond£1,127.00 -
Vinous (91+)
Good medium red. Captivating aromas of musky cherry, Oriental spices, incense and sexy oak nuances, plus a whiff of soft citrus fruits. Broad, rich and sweet, with good flesh for the vintage leavened by an edge of acidity that will require a year or two to harmonize with the wine. Finishes with building but integrated tannins and a slight youthful toughness.In Bond£130.00 -
(12x75cl) 2009
Wine Advocate (94)
The 2009 Volnay Mitans wafts from the glass with sweet scents of mint, dried flowers, tobacco and red cherries. It possesses marvelous depth in a weightless style informed from the use of 100% whole clusters. The 2009 can be enjoyed today or cellared. It is arguably the 2009 that has come together the most over the last six months. This is a great effort from Etienne de Montille. Anticipated maturity: 2019-2029+.In Bond£1,381.00 -
Wine Advocate (91-93)
The 2010 Volnay Mitans was made with 100% whole clusters and that comes through loud and clear in the wine’s expressive aromatics. Layers of silky red berries follow as the aromas and flavors take shape. Rose petals, spices and licorice are layered into the sensual, totally beguiling finish. The Mitans needs time for the stems to fully harmonize with the rest of the elements, but there is no denying it is flat-out delicious. This is a great effort from Etienne de Montille. Anticipated maturity: 2020-2035.In Bond£125.00 -
(3x150cl) 2016
Vinous (91-93)
(two-thirds whole clusters; one-third new oak; the sand on top of the limestone here typically yields relatively soft tannins, according to winemaker Brian Sieve): Good dark red. Cool black cherry aroma lifted by a stony quality. A step above the preceding samples in both juiciness and finesse; in fact, a real high-wire act of captivating sweetness and bright acidity. Very fine-grained, serious wine with excellent grip and length. These 45-year-old vines avoided the frost but yielded very little fruit, as they were very sensitive to rain and wind during the flowering.In Bond£513.00 -
Vinous (91-93)
The 2017 Volnay Les Mitans 1er Cru is entirely whole cluster bunches and 30% new oak. It has quite an expressive and open bouquet with kirsch, wild strawberry and orange blossom aromas. The palate is medium-bodied and fleshy in the mouth, quite caressing but with good depth, a mixture of red and black fruit towards the lightly spiced finish. Perhaps one of the earlier drinking Volnays. This is very well crafted.In Bond£89.00 -
Vinous (91-93)
The 2018 Volnay Les Mitans 1er Cru is 100% whole cluster and underwent one of the earliest malolactics, finishing by January 2019. It has a mixture of red and black fruit tinged with brown spices. The palate is medium-bodied with crunchy red fruit, the whole cluster so well integrated that you would guess it contained far less. The elegant finish is tinged with bay leaf and white pepper notes. Excellent.In Bond£828.00 -
Vinous (91-93)
The 2018 Volnay Les Mitans 1er Cru is 100% whole cluster and underwent one of the earliest malolactics, finishing by January 2019. It has a mixture of red and black fruit tinged with brown spices. The palate is medium-bodied with crunchy red fruit, the whole cluster so well integrated that you would guess it contained far less. The elegant finish is tinged with bay leaf and white pepper notes. Excellent.In Bond£131.00 -
Vinous (91-93)
The 2018 Volnay Les Mitans 1er Cru is 100% whole cluster and underwent one of the earliest malolactics, finishing by January 2019. It has a mixture of red and black fruit tinged with brown spices. The palate is medium-bodied with crunchy red fruit, the whole cluster so well integrated that you would guess it contained far less. The elegant finish is tinged with bay leaf and white pepper notes. Excellent.In Bond£499.00 -
Vinous (91-93)
The 2018 Volnay Les Mitans 1er Cru is 100% whole cluster and underwent one of the earliest malolactics, finishing by January 2019. It has a mixture of red and black fruit tinged with brown spices. The palate is medium-bodied with crunchy red fruit, the whole cluster so well integrated that you would guess it contained far less. The elegant finish is tinged with bay leaf and white pepper notes. Excellent.In Bond£458.00
