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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Wine Advocate (88-90)
The 2016 Gevrey-Chambertin Village is a blend of a parcel from the north of the village of Gevrey, a parcel in Aux Etelois that is not selected for that cuvée, and fruit from Pressonnnier. It felt open on the nose with raspberry preserve and crushed strawberry scents. The palate is nicely balanced, bright and pretty in the mouth with a keen line of acidity, then battening down the hatches toward the tightly coiled finish that will open by the time of bottling. There is good potential here, but it will require a couple of years in bottle.Inc. VAT£985.00 -
Wine Advocate (88-90)
The 2016 Gevrey-Chambertin Village is a blend of a parcel from the north of the village of Gevrey, a parcel in Aux Etelois that is not selected for that cuvée, and fruit from Pressonnnier. It felt open on the nose with raspberry preserve and crushed strawberry scents. The palate is nicely balanced, bright and pretty in the mouth with a keen line of acidity, then battening down the hatches toward the tightly coiled finish that will open by the time of bottling. There is good potential here, but it will require a couple of years in bottle.Inc. VAT£121.19 -
(1x75cl) 2018Vinous (89-91)
The 2018 Gevrey-Chambertin Village has a slightly rustic, ferrous bouquet that needs to knit together during the remainder of its élevage. The palate conveys satisfying sapidity and steely tannins. The taut, brisk, stony finish disguises the warmth of the growing season. Superb winemaking on display here. This is Pierre Duroché’s largest cuvée at 57 barrels.Inc. VAT£107.99 -
(1x75cl) 2019Vinous (88)
The 2019 Gevrey-Chambertin Village, from the domaine, is completely destemmed and matured in 15% new oak. It displays a little more precision than its counterpart under the négociant label, ripe and nicely focused. The palate is medium-bodied with saturated tannins, a fleshy mouthfeel and a touch of piquancy on the finish. This should drink well for 5–7 years, possibly longer.Inc. VAT£96.80 -
(6x75cl) 2019Vinous (88)
The 2019 Gevrey-Chambertin Village, from the domaine, is completely destemmed and matured in 15% new oak. It displays a little more precision than its counterpart under the négociant label, ripe and nicely focused. The palate is medium-bodied with saturated tannins, a fleshy mouthfeel and a touch of piquancy on the finish. This should drink well for 5–7 years, possibly longer.Inc. VAT£710.44 -
(12x75cl) 2021Jasper Morris Inside Burgundy (90-93)
This year the straight Gevrey-Chambertin includes Le Clos, Champ, En Vosne and 1er cru Champeaux. A fresh even ruby purple. The bouquet is a little more reserved than for the Bourgogne Rouge, but with a suggestion of greater depth. Now some fresh but sweet cherries start to come out. Very balanced and though accessible at first, the back of the palate delivers additional intensity which will take longer to emerge. A good balance with the tannins, and fine persistence. Just the right acidity. Drink from 2025-2030.Inc. VAT£1,340.30 -
Jasper Morris Inside Burgundy (90-93)
A substantial cuvée from multiple plots. Fresh bright purple. Concentrated raspberry and bilberry, good acidity, no more than medium bodied but still with energy, redcurrant and raspberry jam behind. Drink from 2028-2033. Tasted: November 2023.Inc. VAT£679.09 -
Jasper Morris Inside Burgundy (90-91)
10 plots representing three of their 8.5ha. Deep purple with a lighter rim. A darker, denser fruit, less explosive than the Bourgogne. A few blackcurrants and bilberries, not quite squeezed till the pips squeak but you can see how this will become tighter later on. Two-thirds made in barrel, one third in eggs. Drink from 2028-2033. Tasted Nov 2024.Inc. VAT£444.80 -
Vinous - Neal Martin (90-92)
The 2023 Gevrey-Chambertin Champ clearly has more fruit intensity than the regular village cuvée. It contains finely delineated raspberry, wild strawberry and crushed stone aromas. The palate is medium-bodied, taut and focused with lace-like tannins, plenty of salinity and an airy yet lengthy finish. This is one of Duroché's best entry-level cuvées.Inc. VAT£531.49 -
Inc. VAT£137.33 -
Inc. VAT£147.59 -
Inc. VAT£615.20 -
Wine Advocate (91)
The 2015 Gevrey-Chambertin Les Jeunes Rois is one of the stars of Duroché's range of Gevrey lieux-dits, wafting from the glass with beautiful aromas of cassis, wild berries, coniferous forest floor and sweet soil. On the palate, the wine is medium to full-bodied, with a deep core of succulent fruit, fine tannins, and a sapid, pure finish.Inc. VAT£157.73 -
Wine Advocate (90-92)
The 2016 Gevrey-Chambertin Les Jeunes Rois was more reticent on the nose than Pierre Duroché's other nascent 2016s; however, there is fine complexity and mineralité already locked into this cuvée. Later there is a hint of licorice that adds another layer of complexity. The palate is medium-bodied and sports a caressing texture and a taut line of acidity. There is a spicy vein to this Gevrey-Chambertin, and after departing, the tongue is still fizzing with prenatal energy. I look forward to revisiting this after bottling, because this is a serious village cru.Inc. VAT£180.12 -
(1x75cl) 2018Jancis Robinson (16)
Attractively light, dusty overlay on the fruit, open and inviting. Bright and fresh on the palate, so drinkable. Fresh, with fine-grained tannins, and already giving pleasure.Inc. VAT£124.40 -
(1x75cl) 2019Vinous (91)
The 2019 Gevrey-Chambertin Les Jeunes Rois, completely destemmed, has a pretty bouquet of pure red cherries and crushed strawberry fruit, all very seductive and winsome. The palate is medium-bodied with supple tannins, a fine bead of acidity and a slightly chalky texture, especially toward the finish, which displays more tension and terroir expression than the Le Clos. Very fine.Inc. VAT£251.05 -
Vinous (90-92)
The 2020 Gevrey-Chambertin Les Jeunes Rois has a little more reduction on the nose that made it a bit more difficult to read. The palate is medium-bodied with sappy red fruit, a pinch of black pepper and a slight graphite note towards the persistent finish. This has real pedigree.Inc. VAT£190.79 -
Jasper Morris Inside Burgundy (91-93)
4 barrels were made from three quarters of a hectare, equating to 12 hl/ha. Another fine ruby colour. The nose is more flamboyant than for the straight Gevrey, red fruit with a floral edge. Delicious though on the palate with fair intensity in a lifted cherry raspberry style with excellent persistence. Drink from 2025-2030.Inc. VAT£708.80 -
Vinous - Neal Martin (91)
Bottled mid-December, the 2023 Gevrey-Chambertin Les Jeunes Rois, from vines planted in 1953, is 100% de-stemmed using a pied de cuve at the start of fermentation. The nose has kicked in nicely since I tasted it from barrel. Plump red cherries and blackcurrant scents seem to have developed a little more va-va-voom. The palate is medium-bodied with pliant tannins, very pure and silky in style, just a touch of sour cherry imparting tension. With fine persistence towards the finish, this is a delightful "young king."Inc. VAT£684.80 -
(6x75cl) 2010Vinous - Neal Martin (96)
The 2010 Latricières-Chambertin Grand Cru has compelling complexity on the nose with wonderful mineralité and terroir expression, hints of wild heather and bay leaf. The palate is medium-bodied with gentle grip, impressive balance and beguiling harmony. White pepper and curry leaf pop up unexpectedly towards the graceful finish. This is a very talented 2010 with long-term potential. Tasted at the Latricières vertical at La Cabotte, London.Inc. VAT£5,703.64 -
(6x75cl) 2014Vinous - Neal Martin (91)
The 2014 Latricières-Chambertin Grand Cru is armed with darker fruit than other vintages, fine presence, quite tertiary in style with subtle incense aromas. Sensual. The palate is medium-bodied with a fleshy and smooth entry, sweeter than anticipated though side by side the previous vintage boasts more complexity, especially on the finish that here is quite pastille-like. Fine. Tasted at the Latricières vertical at La Cabotte, London.Inc. VAT£3,745.24 -
Wine Advocate (96)
The 2018 Latricières-Chambertin Grand Cru confirms all the promise it showed from barrel, wafting from the glass with a striking nose of cassis, wild berries and plums mingled with smoke, violets, coniferous forest floor and wilted rose petals. Full-bodied, velvety and seamless, it's deep and concentrated, with a deep, textural core of fruit that's underpinned by a lively spine of acidity that carries through the long, penetrating finish.Inc. VAT£669.59 -
(3x75cl) 2018Wine Advocate (96)
The 2018 Latricières-Chambertin Grand Cru confirms all the promise it showed from barrel, wafting from the glass with a striking nose of cassis, wild berries and plums mingled with smoke, violets, coniferous forest floor and wilted rose petals. Full-bodied, velvety and seamless, it's deep and concentrated, with a deep, textural core of fruit that's underpinned by a lively spine of acidity that carries through the long, penetrating finish.Inc. VAT£2,236.75 -
Vinous - Neal Martin (95)
The 2020 Latricières-Chambertin Grand Cru was very impressive from barrel. In bottles, it's the real deal. Very fragrant on the nose with black cherries, raspberry coulis, hints of sous-bois and veins of blue fruit that all gain intensity with aeration. Precocious yet controlled. The palate has very pliant tannins, finely sculpted with impressive weight. Superb acidity and just a subtle twist of bitter cherry on its vivacious finish. Outstanding. Tasted at the Latricières vertical at La Cabotte, London.Inc. VAT£6,279.49 -
(6x75cl) 2017Inc. VAT£639.20 -
Inc. VAT£576.80 -
(6x75cl) 2020Immerse yourself in the exquisite taste of Edmond Cornu Corton Grand Cru Bressandes 2020. This premium red wine hails from renowned Burgundy wine producer, Edmond Cornu & fils. Established in 1877, the estate operates on meticulous viticulture traditions, guaranteeing an unrivalled quality yield. This illustrious wine has a robust, full-bodied blend that transcends the usual Burgundian style.
The Edmond Cornu Corton Grand Cru Bressandes 2020 originates from Ladoix-Serrigny's Corton Grand Cru appellation. This word-class vineyard is celebrated for its distinctive consistency and flavour intensity, courtesy of the chalky-clay soils that nurture the perfect Pinot Noir grape.
Expect a seductive, velvet-textured palate with dark cherry, spice and enduring length. This wine showcases complexity, vitality, and ageing potential, making it an ideal acquisition for discerning collectors. Enjoy the magnificence of Edmond Cornu Corton Grand Cru Bressandes 2020, a symbol of genuine vinous excellence.
Inc. VAT£471.89 -
Decanter (93)
This wine features a lovely bright raspberry fruit aroma with a bit of menthol and a suggestion of peony. The tannins are substantial, and there is plenty of acidity to draw the wine to a lovely conclusion. The grapes come from 60 – 65 year old vines in the lower part of Grèves where the soils are a bit deeper. The wine shows a true Grèves character in its restraint, elegance, and balance.Inc. VAT£317.60 -
Inc. VAT£1,733.09 -
(6x75cl) 2023Jasper Morris Inside Burgundy (94-97)
Six barrels, two from Petit Musigni and four from Les 10 Journaux which is in whole bunch vinification. Two new barrels. A deepish crimson purple. The stems give an exciting lift to the wine to escape from the more muscular side. Significantly rich raspberry and cherry fruit with an excellent suavity of texture. Really well done, I am impressed. Drink from 2032-2038. Tasted Nov 2024.Expected Price Range£1,191 - £1,456
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Wine Advocate (88-90)
The 2016 Gevrey-Chambertin Village is a blend of a parcel from the north of the village of Gevrey, a parcel in Aux Etelois that is not selected for that cuvée, and fruit from Pressonnnier. It felt open on the nose with raspberry preserve and crushed strawberry scents. The palate is nicely balanced, bright and pretty in the mouth with a keen line of acidity, then battening down the hatches toward the tightly coiled finish that will open by the time of bottling. There is good potential here, but it will require a couple of years in bottle.In Bond£785.00 -
Wine Advocate (88-90)
The 2016 Gevrey-Chambertin Village is a blend of a parcel from the north of the village of Gevrey, a parcel in Aux Etelois that is not selected for that cuvée, and fruit from Pressonnnier. It felt open on the nose with raspberry preserve and crushed strawberry scents. The palate is nicely balanced, bright and pretty in the mouth with a keen line of acidity, then battening down the hatches toward the tightly coiled finish that will open by the time of bottling. There is good potential here, but it will require a couple of years in bottle.In Bond£98.00 -
(1x75cl) 2018Vinous (89-91)
The 2018 Gevrey-Chambertin Village has a slightly rustic, ferrous bouquet that needs to knit together during the remainder of its élevage. The palate conveys satisfying sapidity and steely tannins. The taut, brisk, stony finish disguises the warmth of the growing season. Superb winemaking on display here. This is Pierre Duroché’s largest cuvée at 57 barrels.In Bond£87.00 -
(1x75cl) 2019Vinous (88)
The 2019 Gevrey-Chambertin Village, from the domaine, is completely destemmed and matured in 15% new oak. It displays a little more precision than its counterpart under the négociant label, ripe and nicely focused. The palate is medium-bodied with saturated tannins, a fleshy mouthfeel and a touch of piquancy on the finish. This should drink well for 5–7 years, possibly longer.In Bond£78.00 -
(6x75cl) 2019Vinous (88)
The 2019 Gevrey-Chambertin Village, from the domaine, is completely destemmed and matured in 15% new oak. It displays a little more precision than its counterpart under the négociant label, ripe and nicely focused. The palate is medium-bodied with saturated tannins, a fleshy mouthfeel and a touch of piquancy on the finish. This should drink well for 5–7 years, possibly longer.In Bond£576.00 -
(12x75cl) 2021Jasper Morris Inside Burgundy (90-93)
This year the straight Gevrey-Chambertin includes Le Clos, Champ, En Vosne and 1er cru Champeaux. A fresh even ruby purple. The bouquet is a little more reserved than for the Bourgogne Rouge, but with a suggestion of greater depth. Now some fresh but sweet cherries start to come out. Very balanced and though accessible at first, the back of the palate delivers additional intensity which will take longer to emerge. A good balance with the tannins, and fine persistence. Just the right acidity. Drink from 2025-2030.In Bond£1,082.47 -
Jasper Morris Inside Burgundy (90-93)
A substantial cuvée from multiple plots. Fresh bright purple. Concentrated raspberry and bilberry, good acidity, no more than medium bodied but still with energy, redcurrant and raspberry jam behind. Drink from 2028-2033. Tasted: November 2023.In Bond£548.00 -
Jasper Morris Inside Burgundy (90-91)
10 plots representing three of their 8.5ha. Deep purple with a lighter rim. A darker, denser fruit, less explosive than the Bourgogne. A few blackcurrants and bilberries, not quite squeezed till the pips squeak but you can see how this will become tighter later on. Two-thirds made in barrel, one third in eggs. Drink from 2028-2033. Tasted Nov 2024.In Bond£350.00 -
Vinous - Neal Martin (90-92)
The 2023 Gevrey-Chambertin Champ clearly has more fruit intensity than the regular village cuvée. It contains finely delineated raspberry, wild strawberry and crushed stone aromas. The palate is medium-bodied, taut and focused with lace-like tannins, plenty of salinity and an airy yet lengthy finish. This is one of Duroché's best entry-level cuvées.In Bond£425.00 -
In Bond£111.00 -
In Bond£120.00 -
In Bond£492.00 -
Wine Advocate (91)
The 2015 Gevrey-Chambertin Les Jeunes Rois is one of the stars of Duroché's range of Gevrey lieux-dits, wafting from the glass with beautiful aromas of cassis, wild berries, coniferous forest floor and sweet soil. On the palate, the wine is medium to full-bodied, with a deep core of succulent fruit, fine tannins, and a sapid, pure finish.In Bond£128.00 -
Wine Advocate (90-92)
The 2016 Gevrey-Chambertin Les Jeunes Rois was more reticent on the nose than Pierre Duroché's other nascent 2016s; however, there is fine complexity and mineralité already locked into this cuvée. Later there is a hint of licorice that adds another layer of complexity. The palate is medium-bodied and sports a caressing texture and a taut line of acidity. There is a spicy vein to this Gevrey-Chambertin, and after departing, the tongue is still fizzing with prenatal energy. I look forward to revisiting this after bottling, because this is a serious village cru.In Bond£147.00 -
(1x75cl) 2018Jancis Robinson (16)
Attractively light, dusty overlay on the fruit, open and inviting. Bright and fresh on the palate, so drinkable. Fresh, with fine-grained tannins, and already giving pleasure.In Bond£101.00 -
(1x75cl) 2019Vinous (91)
The 2019 Gevrey-Chambertin Les Jeunes Rois, completely destemmed, has a pretty bouquet of pure red cherries and crushed strawberry fruit, all very seductive and winsome. The palate is medium-bodied with supple tannins, a fine bead of acidity and a slightly chalky texture, especially toward the finish, which displays more tension and terroir expression than the Le Clos. Very fine.In Bond£206.00 -
Vinous (90-92)
The 2020 Gevrey-Chambertin Les Jeunes Rois has a little more reduction on the nose that made it a bit more difficult to read. The palate is medium-bodied with sappy red fruit, a pinch of black pepper and a slight graphite note towards the persistent finish. This has real pedigree.In Bond£156.00 -
Jasper Morris Inside Burgundy (91-93)
4 barrels were made from three quarters of a hectare, equating to 12 hl/ha. Another fine ruby colour. The nose is more flamboyant than for the straight Gevrey, red fruit with a floral edge. Delicious though on the palate with fair intensity in a lifted cherry raspberry style with excellent persistence. Drink from 2025-2030.In Bond£570.00 -
Vinous - Neal Martin (91)
Bottled mid-December, the 2023 Gevrey-Chambertin Les Jeunes Rois, from vines planted in 1953, is 100% de-stemmed using a pied de cuve at the start of fermentation. The nose has kicked in nicely since I tasted it from barrel. Plump red cherries and blackcurrant scents seem to have developed a little more va-va-voom. The palate is medium-bodied with pliant tannins, very pure and silky in style, just a touch of sour cherry imparting tension. With fine persistence towards the finish, this is a delightful "young king."In Bond£550.00 -
(6x75cl) 2010Vinous - Neal Martin (96)
The 2010 Latricières-Chambertin Grand Cru has compelling complexity on the nose with wonderful mineralité and terroir expression, hints of wild heather and bay leaf. The palate is medium-bodied with gentle grip, impressive balance and beguiling harmony. White pepper and curry leaf pop up unexpectedly towards the graceful finish. This is a very talented 2010 with long-term potential. Tasted at the Latricières vertical at La Cabotte, London.In Bond£4,737.00 -
(6x75cl) 2014Vinous - Neal Martin (91)
The 2014 Latricières-Chambertin Grand Cru is armed with darker fruit than other vintages, fine presence, quite tertiary in style with subtle incense aromas. Sensual. The palate is medium-bodied with a fleshy and smooth entry, sweeter than anticipated though side by side the previous vintage boasts more complexity, especially on the finish that here is quite pastille-like. Fine. Tasted at the Latricières vertical at La Cabotte, London.In Bond£3,105.00 -
Wine Advocate (96)
The 2018 Latricières-Chambertin Grand Cru confirms all the promise it showed from barrel, wafting from the glass with a striking nose of cassis, wild berries and plums mingled with smoke, violets, coniferous forest floor and wilted rose petals. Full-bodied, velvety and seamless, it's deep and concentrated, with a deep, textural core of fruit that's underpinned by a lively spine of acidity that carries through the long, penetrating finish.In Bond£555.00 -
(3x75cl) 2018Wine Advocate (96)
The 2018 Latricières-Chambertin Grand Cru confirms all the promise it showed from barrel, wafting from the glass with a striking nose of cassis, wild berries and plums mingled with smoke, violets, coniferous forest floor and wilted rose petals. Full-bodied, velvety and seamless, it's deep and concentrated, with a deep, textural core of fruit that's underpinned by a lively spine of acidity that carries through the long, penetrating finish.In Bond£1,855.00 -
Vinous - Neal Martin (95)
The 2020 Latricières-Chambertin Grand Cru was very impressive from barrel. In bottles, it's the real deal. Very fragrant on the nose with black cherries, raspberry coulis, hints of sous-bois and veins of blue fruit that all gain intensity with aeration. Precocious yet controlled. The palate has very pliant tannins, finely sculpted with impressive weight. Superb acidity and just a subtle twist of bitter cherry on its vivacious finish. Outstanding. Tasted at the Latricières vertical at La Cabotte, London.In Bond£5,215.00 -
(6x75cl) 2017In Bond£512.00 -
In Bond£460.00 -
(6x75cl) 2020Immerse yourself in the exquisite taste of Edmond Cornu Corton Grand Cru Bressandes 2020. This premium red wine hails from renowned Burgundy wine producer, Edmond Cornu & fils. Established in 1877, the estate operates on meticulous viticulture traditions, guaranteeing an unrivalled quality yield. This illustrious wine has a robust, full-bodied blend that transcends the usual Burgundian style.
The Edmond Cornu Corton Grand Cru Bressandes 2020 originates from Ladoix-Serrigny's Corton Grand Cru appellation. This word-class vineyard is celebrated for its distinctive consistency and flavour intensity, courtesy of the chalky-clay soils that nurture the perfect Pinot Noir grape.
Expect a seductive, velvet-textured palate with dark cherry, spice and enduring length. This wine showcases complexity, vitality, and ageing potential, making it an ideal acquisition for discerning collectors. Enjoy the magnificence of Edmond Cornu Corton Grand Cru Bressandes 2020, a symbol of genuine vinous excellence.
In Bond£374.00 -
Decanter (93)
This wine features a lovely bright raspberry fruit aroma with a bit of menthol and a suggestion of peony. The tannins are substantial, and there is plenty of acidity to draw the wine to a lovely conclusion. The grapes come from 60 – 65 year old vines in the lower part of Grèves where the soils are a bit deeper. The wine shows a true Grèves character in its restraint, elegance, and balance.In Bond£244.00 -
In Bond£1,425.00 -
(6x75cl) 2023Jasper Morris Inside Burgundy (94-97)
Six barrels, two from Petit Musigni and four from Les 10 Journaux which is in whole bunch vinification. Two new barrels. A deepish crimson purple. The stems give an exciting lift to the wine to escape from the more muscular side. Significantly rich raspberry and cherry fruit with an excellent suavity of texture. Really well done, I am impressed. Drink from 2032-2038. Tasted Nov 2024.Expected Price Range£1,191 - £1,456

