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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(6x75cl) 2022The Fang Corton-Charlemagne Grand Cru 2022 is an unparalleled expression of one of Burgundy's most esteemed terroirs. This sublime Chardonnay hails from the esteemed Corton-Charlemagne appellation, where the Fang family maintains impeccable vineyards on the Montagne de Corton's upper slopes. Crafting finesse into every bottle, traditional techniques such as manual harvesting and slow barrel fermentation are combined with a minimalist, non-interventionist philosophy.
The wine boasts an opulent golden hue, testament to its time in French oak. Decanting reveals an intricate bouquet of ripe stone fruits, wildflowers, and a touch of honeyed pineapple. On the palate, the Fang Corton-Charlemagne Grand Cru 2022 radiates with balanced acidity, buttery undertones, and a continuous minerality that stretches into a tantalisingly long finish.
With an extraordinary capacity for ageing, this exceptional white wine amplifies the prestige underline of the Fang domain. A splendid choice for discerning enthusiasts, the Fang Corton-Charlemagne Grand Cru 2022 embodies Burgundy's quintessence.
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(12x75cl) 2021The Fanny Sabre Gevrey-Chambertin 2021 is a superb Burgundy from one of France's most talented female winemakers. Nestled in Pommard, Fanny Sabre meticulously handcrafts her wines, exuding an artisanal touch. She applies meticulous organic viticulture, utilising manual harvesting and traditional winemaking methods.
This vintage, a Pinot Noir, inherits the complex character of Gevrey-Chambertin terroir, reflected in dark fruit aromas, earthy undertones, and refined tannin structure. Delicate oak support comes from ageing in French barrels.
Fanny Sabre Gevrey-Chambertin 2021 is highly regarded for its elegance and longevity, making it an exceptional selection for collectors and enthusiasts seeking an authentic Burgundy experience. With this wine, Fanny Sabre once again proves her adeptness at capturing the essence of Burgundian terroir in every bottle.
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Vinous (88-90)
The 2018 Beaune Champs Pimont 1er Cru is a new fermage for Felittig, courtesy of a 0.5-hectare parcel that was picked after the Chambolle-Musigny Village, and matured in 50% new oak. This comes across a little overpowering on the nose, although it does become more refined with aeration. Precocious blueberry, boysenberry and fig notes blossom in the glass. The palate is well balanced with fine definition and, being completely de-stemmed, has a silky sheen and very pure fruit. Blood orange and light peppery notes with a long tail on the finish. Promising.Inc. VAT£355.92 -
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Burghound (91-93)
A ripe and brooding nose offers up notes of both red and dark currant, raspberry and a really lovely array of floral elements. The mouthfeel of the medium-bodied flavors is at once finer and more delineated though notably less concentrated and powerful while the lingering and equally firmly structured finish possesses a different texture as the 100% whole cluster vinification is more obvious. Good stuff here as well in a built-to-age style.Inc. VAT£737.60 -
(6x75cl) 2017
Vinous (90-92)
The 2017 Chambolle-Musigny Les Carrières 1er Cru comprises six barrels this year, plus one amphora that may or may not be blended. The barrel sample has a concentrated bouquet of ravishing red berry fruit mixed with iodine and violet aromas. The palate is medium-bodied with grainy tannin, a slightly chalky texture and a focused, quite Morey-like finish that lingers. There is something serious about this Les Carrières that suggests it will be for long-term consumption. I also tasted the wine from amphora. This has more sheen on the nose, more polish, perhaps. The palate is medium-bodied with black cherry and cassis fruit, the fruit profile similar but the texture silkier than the regular blend. There are touches of pain grillé here, and the wood element is just a little more marked on the finish.Inc. VAT£705.12 -
(6x75cl) 2018
Wine Advocate (92-94)
The 2018 Chambolle-Musigny 1er Cru Les Carrières is showing superbly this year, wafting from the glass with notes of cherries, raspberries, spices, raw cocoa and rose hips. Medium to full-bodied, layered and multidimensional, it's lively and concentrated, concluding with a long, mineral finish. This has turned out especially well and ranks as one of the finest renditions to date of this de facto monopole (since neither of Les Carrières two other proprietors bottle it as such).Inc. VAT£646.32 -
Vinous (93-95)
The 2020 Chambolle-Musigny Les Carrières 1er Cru, which contains 100% whole bunch, has a vivacious bouquet with a mixture of red and black fruit, a light tobacco scent emerging with time, then pressed rose petals/white flowers. The palate is underpinned by fine tannins, taut and fresh with wonderful salinity and tension on the finish. Superb.Inc. VAT£157.73 -
Vinous (93-95)
The 2020 Chambolle-Musigny Les Carrières 1er Cru, which contains 100% whole bunch, has a vivacious bouquet with a mixture of red and black fruit, a light tobacco scent emerging with time, then pressed rose petals/white flowers. The palate is underpinned by fine tannins, taut and fresh with wonderful salinity and tension on the finish. Superb.Inc. VAT£792.80 -
Jasper Morris Inside Burgundy (92-94)
One third whole bunch vinification. Fine rich mid purple. A beautiful nose with the floral attributes of the whole bunches, lifting the perfume. Svelte and suave, this is magical and has become silkier though there is still a firm limestone thread throughout. A lovely expression. Gilbert feels he has tamed the overt acidity of this vineyard. Drink from 2026-2032.Inc. VAT£795.12 -
(6x75cl) 2022Vinous - Neal Martin (93-95)
The 2022 Chambolle-Musigny Les Carrières 1er Cru has a lovely bouquet that completely subsumes the 100% new oak, whilst the 80% whole bunches imparts discrete white pepper and bay leaf notes that enhance the red fruit. The medium-bodied palate is very tensile and focused with finely chiseled tannins and a vibrant, lightly spiced finish with a touch of curry leaf on the aftertaste. Excellent.Inc. VAT£694.32 -
Wine Advocate (93-96)
The 2023 Chambolle-Musigny 1er Cru Les Carrières is strikingly good this year, wafting from the glass with notes of cassis, rose petals, exotic spices and orange zest. Medium to full-bodied, sensual and melting, with an enveloping core of fruit, sweet tannins and a long, mouthwateringly mineral finish, it's a terrific effort from this small premier cru next to Gruenchers.Inc. VAT£144.53 -
Burghound (91-93)
An airy and perfumed nose features notes of spice, red currant and a lovely array of floral nuances. There is excellent vibrancy to the solidly concentrated and unusually powerful medium-bodied flavors that are also quite compact on the lingering and balanced finale. Once again, this is firmly austere and a wine that will need at least half a dozen years of keeping first.Inc. VAT£164.93 -
Burghound (91-93)
An airy and perfumed nose features notes of spice, red currant and a lovely array of floral nuances. There is excellent vibrancy to the solidly concentrated and unusually powerful medium-bodied flavors that are also quite compact on the lingering and balanced finale. Once again, this is firmly austere and a wine that will need at least half a dozen years of keeping first.Inc. VAT£824.00 -
Vinous - Neal Martin (94-96)
This year, the 2022 Chambolle-Musigny Les Charmes 1er Cru includes 50% whole bunches. The nose is refined and composed - perhaps the most mineral-driven and complex, with fabulous delineation. The medium-bodied palate has filigree tannins, perfectly judged acidity, and silky smooth with a perfectly poised finish. Sophisticated and tensile thanks to the limestone soils, this is a great Chambolle in the making.Inc. VAT£1,138.40 -
Vinous - Neal Martin (93-95)
The 2023 Chambolle-Musigny Les Charmes 1er Cru showed a little less reduction on the nose. It has attractive cranberry and tayberry scents and the 40% whole bunch imparts a subtle pepperiness. The delineation is fine. The palate is medium-bodied with finely interwoven tannins. It is very poised, with heightened mineralité here and a persistent finish that lingers. Quite classically styled, this is a Chambolle with oodles of panache.Inc. VAT£946.40 -
Inc. VAT£164.93 -
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(6x75cl) 2018Wine Advocate (92-94)
Exhibiting aromas of cherries, raspberries, spices, rose petals and bergamot, with little hint of the tertiary complexity to come, the 2018 Chambolle-Musigny 1er Cru Les Fuées is medium to full-bodied, lively and precise, with a deep and concentrated core of fruit that's framed by fine-grained but youthfully chalky tannins, concluding with a precise, energetic finish.Inc. VAT£591.58 -
(6x75cl) 2019Wine Advocate (93-95)
Another wine in the cellar that was late to finish its malolactic fermentation, the 2019 Chambolle-Musigny 1er Cru Les Fuées was easier to read in November than when I first tasted it in September. Revealing aromas of cherries, raspberries and plums, complemented by hints of musk, orange rind and sweet soil tones, it's medium to full-bodied, muscular and layered, with a deep and concentrated core, lively acids and powdery tannins.Inc. VAT£644.00 -
Vinous (92-94)
The 2020 Chambolle-Musigny Les Fuées 1er Cru had a very tardy malo and consequently had been dosed with SO2 just 10 days earlier. Containing 60% whole bunch, this has a generous red cherry and cranberry fruit, pressed flowers and brown spices. The palate is medium-bodied with fine grain tannins, a crisp line of acidity, grippy in the mouth but with ample freshness on the finish. Excellent, though cut from a different cloth due to its more clayey soils.Inc. VAT£561.58 -
Jasper Morris Inside Burgundy (92-94)
Mid purple, not so much distinction coming from the nose. But an impressive depth of fruit behind, really singing. Now the fruit comes out. There is a sumptuous aspect to the fruit halfway to grand cru, though nothing vulgar. Perhaps just a mite chunky. Long finish on pure red fruit. Drink from 2027-2033.Inc. VAT£144.25 -
(6x75cl) 2021Jasper Morris Inside Burgundy (92-94)
Mid purple, not so much distinction coming from the nose. But an impressive depth of fruit behind, really singing. Now the fruit comes out. There is a sumptuous aspect to the fruit halfway to grand cru, though nothing vulgar. Perhaps just a mite chunky. Long finish on pure red fruit. Drink from 2027-2033.Inc. VAT£888.80 -
(6x75cl) 2022Vinous - Neal Martin (93-95)
The 2022 Chambolle-Musigny Les Fuées 1er Cru, which had just been racked and includes 50% whole bunches, opens wonderfully on the nose: quite minerally, very graceful, wild strawberry, cranberry and blood orange aromas. The palate is medium-bodied with sapid red fruit, fine grip, and a touch of bitter cherry lending to the natural energy of this Les Fuées. Matured entirely in new oak, I must admit that the wood drives the finish a little, but that will be assimilated with time. Great potential.Inc. VAT£1,223.09 -
Wine Advocate (92-94)
Cordon-pruned, low-yielding and situated in a sunny climat, this cuvée sometimes gets very ripe, but the 2023 Chambolle-Musigny 1er Cru Les Fuées is beautifully balanced, revealing aromas of dark berries, potpourri, spices and licorice, followed by a medium to full-bodied, ample and harmonious palate.Inc. VAT£946.40 -
Wine Advocate (91-93)
Pretty aromas of cherries, orange rind, rose petals and raw cocoa preface the 2019 Chambolle-Musigny 1er Cru Les Gruenchers, a medium to full-bodied, layered and expressive wine that's open and charming, with a lively core of fruit, bright acids and chalky tannins that assert themselves with gentle grip on the finish.Inc. VAT£129.86 -
Vinous (91-93)
The 2017 Chambolle-Musigny Lavrottes 1er Cru, which sees 50% new oak, was showing some reduction when I visited the domaine, though there appears to be fine fruit concentration. The fresh, vibrant palate is vivid and tensile, offering crisp, slightly chalky tannin and crunchy red fruit mixed with blueberry toward the finish. There is good backbone here, and so this will deserve at least four to six years in bottle. Excellent.Inc. VAT£734.29 -
Wine Advocate (91-93)
Notes of cherries, raspberries and cassis mingle with hints of forest floor and spices in an incipiently complex bouquet, introducing the 2018 Chambolle-Musigny 1er Cru Lavrottes, a medium to full-bodied, rich and structured wine that Felettig observes is always one of the slowest-evolving wines in the cellar. Mineral and youthfully firm, this is promising for the future.Inc. VAT£527.60
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(6x75cl) 2022
The Fang Corton-Charlemagne Grand Cru 2022 is an unparalleled expression of one of Burgundy's most esteemed terroirs. This sublime Chardonnay hails from the esteemed Corton-Charlemagne appellation, where the Fang family maintains impeccable vineyards on the Montagne de Corton's upper slopes. Crafting finesse into every bottle, traditional techniques such as manual harvesting and slow barrel fermentation are combined with a minimalist, non-interventionist philosophy.
The wine boasts an opulent golden hue, testament to its time in French oak. Decanting reveals an intricate bouquet of ripe stone fruits, wildflowers, and a touch of honeyed pineapple. On the palate, the Fang Corton-Charlemagne Grand Cru 2022 radiates with balanced acidity, buttery undertones, and a continuous minerality that stretches into a tantalisingly long finish.
With an extraordinary capacity for ageing, this exceptional white wine amplifies the prestige underline of the Fang domain. A splendid choice for discerning enthusiasts, the Fang Corton-Charlemagne Grand Cru 2022 embodies Burgundy's quintessence.
In Bond£3,808.00 -
(12x75cl) 2021
The Fanny Sabre Gevrey-Chambertin 2021 is a superb Burgundy from one of France's most talented female winemakers. Nestled in Pommard, Fanny Sabre meticulously handcrafts her wines, exuding an artisanal touch. She applies meticulous organic viticulture, utilising manual harvesting and traditional winemaking methods.
This vintage, a Pinot Noir, inherits the complex character of Gevrey-Chambertin terroir, reflected in dark fruit aromas, earthy undertones, and refined tannin structure. Delicate oak support comes from ageing in French barrels.
Fanny Sabre Gevrey-Chambertin 2021 is highly regarded for its elegance and longevity, making it an exceptional selection for collectors and enthusiasts seeking an authentic Burgundy experience. With this wine, Fanny Sabre once again proves her adeptness at capturing the essence of Burgundian terroir in every bottle.
In Bond£711.00 -
Vinous (88-90)
The 2018 Beaune Champs Pimont 1er Cru is a new fermage for Felittig, courtesy of a 0.5-hectare parcel that was picked after the Chambolle-Musigny Village, and matured in 50% new oak. This comes across a little overpowering on the nose, although it does become more refined with aeration. Precocious blueberry, boysenberry and fig notes blossom in the glass. The palate is well balanced with fine definition and, being completely de-stemmed, has a silky sheen and very pure fruit. Blood orange and light peppery notes with a long tail on the finish. Promising.In Bond£278.00 -
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Burghound (91-93)
A ripe and brooding nose offers up notes of both red and dark currant, raspberry and a really lovely array of floral elements. The mouthfeel of the medium-bodied flavors is at once finer and more delineated though notably less concentrated and powerful while the lingering and equally firmly structured finish possesses a different texture as the 100% whole cluster vinification is more obvious. Good stuff here as well in a built-to-age style.In Bond£594.00 -
(6x75cl) 2017
Vinous (90-92)
The 2017 Chambolle-Musigny Les Carrières 1er Cru comprises six barrels this year, plus one amphora that may or may not be blended. The barrel sample has a concentrated bouquet of ravishing red berry fruit mixed with iodine and violet aromas. The palate is medium-bodied with grainy tannin, a slightly chalky texture and a focused, quite Morey-like finish that lingers. There is something serious about this Les Carrières that suggests it will be for long-term consumption. I also tasted the wine from amphora. This has more sheen on the nose, more polish, perhaps. The palate is medium-bodied with black cherry and cassis fruit, the fruit profile similar but the texture silkier than the regular blend. There are touches of pain grillé here, and the wood element is just a little more marked on the finish.In Bond£569.00 -
(6x75cl) 2018
Wine Advocate (92-94)
The 2018 Chambolle-Musigny 1er Cru Les Carrières is showing superbly this year, wafting from the glass with notes of cherries, raspberries, spices, raw cocoa and rose hips. Medium to full-bodied, layered and multidimensional, it's lively and concentrated, concluding with a long, mineral finish. This has turned out especially well and ranks as one of the finest renditions to date of this de facto monopole (since neither of Les Carrières two other proprietors bottle it as such).In Bond£520.00 -
Vinous (93-95)
The 2020 Chambolle-Musigny Les Carrières 1er Cru, which contains 100% whole bunch, has a vivacious bouquet with a mixture of red and black fruit, a light tobacco scent emerging with time, then pressed rose petals/white flowers. The palate is underpinned by fine tannins, taut and fresh with wonderful salinity and tension on the finish. Superb.In Bond£128.00 -
Vinous (93-95)
The 2020 Chambolle-Musigny Les Carrières 1er Cru, which contains 100% whole bunch, has a vivacious bouquet with a mixture of red and black fruit, a light tobacco scent emerging with time, then pressed rose petals/white flowers. The palate is underpinned by fine tannins, taut and fresh with wonderful salinity and tension on the finish. Superb.In Bond£640.00 -
Jasper Morris Inside Burgundy (92-94)
One third whole bunch vinification. Fine rich mid purple. A beautiful nose with the floral attributes of the whole bunches, lifting the perfume. Svelte and suave, this is magical and has become silkier though there is still a firm limestone thread throughout. A lovely expression. Gilbert feels he has tamed the overt acidity of this vineyard. Drink from 2026-2032.In Bond£644.00 -
(6x75cl) 2022
Vinous - Neal Martin (93-95)
The 2022 Chambolle-Musigny Les Carrières 1er Cru has a lovely bouquet that completely subsumes the 100% new oak, whilst the 80% whole bunches imparts discrete white pepper and bay leaf notes that enhance the red fruit. The medium-bodied palate is very tensile and focused with finely chiseled tannins and a vibrant, lightly spiced finish with a touch of curry leaf on the aftertaste. Excellent.In Bond£560.00 -
Wine Advocate (93-96)
The 2023 Chambolle-Musigny 1er Cru Les Carrières is strikingly good this year, wafting from the glass with notes of cassis, rose petals, exotic spices and orange zest. Medium to full-bodied, sensual and melting, with an enveloping core of fruit, sweet tannins and a long, mouthwateringly mineral finish, it's a terrific effort from this small premier cru next to Gruenchers.In Bond£117.00 -
Burghound (91-93)
An airy and perfumed nose features notes of spice, red currant and a lovely array of floral nuances. There is excellent vibrancy to the solidly concentrated and unusually powerful medium-bodied flavors that are also quite compact on the lingering and balanced finale. Once again, this is firmly austere and a wine that will need at least half a dozen years of keeping first.In Bond£134.00 -
Burghound (91-93)
An airy and perfumed nose features notes of spice, red currant and a lovely array of floral nuances. There is excellent vibrancy to the solidly concentrated and unusually powerful medium-bodied flavors that are also quite compact on the lingering and balanced finale. Once again, this is firmly austere and a wine that will need at least half a dozen years of keeping first.In Bond£666.00 -
Vinous - Neal Martin (94-96)
This year, the 2022 Chambolle-Musigny Les Charmes 1er Cru includes 50% whole bunches. The nose is refined and composed - perhaps the most mineral-driven and complex, with fabulous delineation. The medium-bodied palate has filigree tannins, perfectly judged acidity, and silky smooth with a perfectly poised finish. Sophisticated and tensile thanks to the limestone soils, this is a great Chambolle in the making.In Bond£928.00 -
Vinous - Neal Martin (93-95)
The 2023 Chambolle-Musigny Les Charmes 1er Cru showed a little less reduction on the nose. It has attractive cranberry and tayberry scents and the 40% whole bunch imparts a subtle pepperiness. The delineation is fine. The palate is medium-bodied with finely interwoven tannins. It is very poised, with heightened mineralité here and a persistent finish that lingers. Quite classically styled, this is a Chambolle with oodles of panache.In Bond£768.00 -
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(6x75cl) 2018
Wine Advocate (92-94)
Exhibiting aromas of cherries, raspberries, spices, rose petals and bergamot, with little hint of the tertiary complexity to come, the 2018 Chambolle-Musigny 1er Cru Les Fuées is medium to full-bodied, lively and precise, with a deep and concentrated core of fruit that's framed by fine-grained but youthfully chalky tannins, concluding with a precise, energetic finish.In Bond£473.00 -
(6x75cl) 2019
Wine Advocate (93-95)
Another wine in the cellar that was late to finish its malolactic fermentation, the 2019 Chambolle-Musigny 1er Cru Les Fuées was easier to read in November than when I first tasted it in September. Revealing aromas of cherries, raspberries and plums, complemented by hints of musk, orange rind and sweet soil tones, it's medium to full-bodied, muscular and layered, with a deep and concentrated core, lively acids and powdery tannins.In Bond£516.00 -
Vinous (92-94)
The 2020 Chambolle-Musigny Les Fuées 1er Cru had a very tardy malo and consequently had been dosed with SO2 just 10 days earlier. Containing 60% whole bunch, this has a generous red cherry and cranberry fruit, pressed flowers and brown spices. The palate is medium-bodied with fine grain tannins, a crisp line of acidity, grippy in the mouth but with ample freshness on the finish. Excellent, though cut from a different cloth due to its more clayey soils.In Bond£448.00 -
Jasper Morris Inside Burgundy (92-94)
Mid purple, not so much distinction coming from the nose. But an impressive depth of fruit behind, really singing. Now the fruit comes out. There is a sumptuous aspect to the fruit halfway to grand cru, though nothing vulgar. Perhaps just a mite chunky. Long finish on pure red fruit. Drink from 2027-2033.In Bond£117.00 -
(6x75cl) 2021
Jasper Morris Inside Burgundy (92-94)
Mid purple, not so much distinction coming from the nose. But an impressive depth of fruit behind, really singing. Now the fruit comes out. There is a sumptuous aspect to the fruit halfway to grand cru, though nothing vulgar. Perhaps just a mite chunky. Long finish on pure red fruit. Drink from 2027-2033.In Bond£720.00 -
(6x75cl) 2022
Vinous - Neal Martin (93-95)
The 2022 Chambolle-Musigny Les Fuées 1er Cru, which had just been racked and includes 50% whole bunches, opens wonderfully on the nose: quite minerally, very graceful, wild strawberry, cranberry and blood orange aromas. The palate is medium-bodied with sapid red fruit, fine grip, and a touch of bitter cherry lending to the natural energy of this Les Fuées. Matured entirely in new oak, I must admit that the wood drives the finish a little, but that will be assimilated with time. Great potential.In Bond£1,000.00 -
Wine Advocate (92-94)
Cordon-pruned, low-yielding and situated in a sunny climat, this cuvée sometimes gets very ripe, but the 2023 Chambolle-Musigny 1er Cru Les Fuées is beautifully balanced, revealing aromas of dark berries, potpourri, spices and licorice, followed by a medium to full-bodied, ample and harmonious palate.In Bond£768.00 -
Wine Advocate (91-93)
Pretty aromas of cherries, orange rind, rose petals and raw cocoa preface the 2019 Chambolle-Musigny 1er Cru Les Gruenchers, a medium to full-bodied, layered and expressive wine that's open and charming, with a lively core of fruit, bright acids and chalky tannins that assert themselves with gentle grip on the finish.In Bond£105.00 -
Vinous (91-93)
The 2017 Chambolle-Musigny Lavrottes 1er Cru, which sees 50% new oak, was showing some reduction when I visited the domaine, though there appears to be fine fruit concentration. The fresh, vibrant palate is vivid and tensile, offering crisp, slightly chalky tannin and crunchy red fruit mixed with blueberry toward the finish. There is good backbone here, and so this will deserve at least four to six years in bottle. Excellent.In Bond£594.00 -
Wine Advocate (91-93)
Notes of cherries, raspberries and cassis mingle with hints of forest floor and spices in an incipiently complex bouquet, introducing the 2018 Chambolle-Musigny 1er Cru Lavrottes, a medium to full-bodied, rich and structured wine that Felettig observes is always one of the slowest-evolving wines in the cellar. Mineral and youthfully firm, this is promising for the future.In Bond£419.00
