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 | - |
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£559.09 |
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Hudelot-Noellat Meursault Clos des Ecoles 2017 offers an exquisite expression of Burgundy's esteemed Meursault terroir. Crafted from meticulously hand-harvested Chardonnay grapes grown in the prestigious Clos des Ecoles vineyard, this wine exemplifies the producer's dedication to quality and tradition. Fermented in stainless steel vats to preserve its purity, it undergoes meticulous ageing in French oak barrels, imparting subtle complexity and a refined texture. The 2017 vintage reveals a rich bouquet of ripe orchard fruits, flanked by delicate notes of toasted hazelnut and minerality. On the palate, it delivers a harmonious balance of vibrant acidity and creamy finesse, culminating in a lingering, elegant finish. Hudelot-Noellat’s commitment to sustainable viticulture and artisanal winemaking techniques is evident in every sip, making this Meursault a quintessential choice for discerning enthusiasts seeking unparalleled sophistication. |
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Burgundy | 1 | - |
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£549.49 |
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Hudelot-Noellat Meursault Clos des Ecoles 2020 stands as a testament to the unparalleled craftsmanship synonymous with Burgundy’s Côte de Beaune. Cultivated in the esteemed Clos des Ecoles vineyard, each Chardonnay grape is meticulously hand-harvested to capture the essence of the terroir. The Hudelot-Noellat estate, renowned for its dedication to quality, employs both traditional and innovative winemaking techniques. After rigorous selection, the grapes undergo cold fermentation in temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks, preserving the varietal’s natural acidity and fresh fruit character. The wine is then aged for twelve months in a combination of French oak barrels and stainless steel vats, striking a balance between subtle oak influence and the pure expression of the Chardonnay. The 2020 vintage benefits from an optimal growing season, resulting in a wine of exceptional balance and depth. Aromas of ripe citrus, white flowers, and nuanced minerality unfold on the nose, while the palate delivers layers of lemon zest, toasted almonds, and a lingering, elegant finish. Hudelot-Noellat Meursault Clos des Ecoles 2020 is a refined choice for discerning enthusiasts seeking a distinguished Burgundy white. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 93 (DC) |
Inc. VAT
£312.40 |
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Decanter (93)This impressive white wine from red wine specialist Charles van Canneyt at Domaine Hudelot-Noëllat dispels the myth that one can’t do both. The aromas begin with a hint of lemon peel and white flowers and then opens up to encompass quince, hazelnut, and spice. The beautiful freshness of the year balances out the impressive concentration of the wine to lead to a surprisingly long finish. 2021 is van Canneyt’s fifth vintage of this wine, whose vines were previously worked by Domaine Coche-Dury. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 91-93 (WA) |
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£147.72 |
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Wine Advocate (91-93)The 2013 Nuits Saint Georges 1er Cru Les Murgers has a cohesive bouquet with red currant, raspberry and just a touch of tinned peach, quite Vosne-like in style. The palate is medium-bodied with supple tannin, the oak needing a little more time to fully integrate. But it is endowed with a pleasant, endearing spiciness, almost fieriness that lends the finish intrigue. This has finesse and focus, constituting and supremely well-crafted 2013. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 91-93 (WA) |
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£901.92 |
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Wine Advocate (91-93)The 2013 Nuits Saint Georges 1er Cru Les Murgers has a cohesive bouquet with red currant, raspberry and just a touch of tinned peach, quite Vosne-like in style. The palate is medium-bodied with supple tannin, the oak needing a little more time to fully integrate. But it is endowed with a pleasant, endearing spiciness, almost fieriness that lends the finish intrigue. This has finesse and focus, constituting and supremely well-crafted 2013. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 90 (VN) |
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£925.92 |
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Vinous (90)Full medium red. Wild aromas of strawberry and smoke plus a touch of meaty reduction. Fat, sweet and creamy in the middle, showing excellent volume for the year but not the verve or thrust of the Vosne villages. The wine's tannins coat the teeth and dry the sides of the tongue. (This wine was aged in 30% new oak, vs. 15% to 20% for the village wines.) My score assumes that this wine will absorb its oak element with time in the cellar. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 17 (JR) |
Inc. VAT
£774.72 |
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Jancis Robinson (17)Barrel sample. Mid cherry red. Ripe dark damson fruit. Rich but juicily fresh on the palate, a good balance of generosity and lively acidity. Tannins are firm, compact and yet already smoothed. Fills the mouth and finishes long. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 91-93 (WA) |
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£736.32 |
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Wine Advocate (91-93)Wafting from the glass with aromas of cassis, red fruit compote, potpourri and smoked meats, the 2018 Nuits-Saint-Georges 1er Cru Les Murgers is medium to full-bodied, gourmand and textural, with a deep core of fruit framed by rich structuring tannins and ripe acids. This is a dramatic but nicely balanced Murgers from Hudelot-Noellat. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 91-93+ (WA) |
Inc. VAT
£164.80 |
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Wine Advocate (91-93+)Unwinding in the glass with aromas of raspberries, cherries, sweet spices, rose petals and forest floor, the 2019 Nuits-Saint-Georges 1er Cru Les Murgers is medium to full-bodied, concentrated and lively, with a deep, layered, elegantly muscular profile and a long, penetrating finish. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 93-95 (VN) |
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£981.96 |
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Vinous (93-95)The 2020 Nuits Saint-Georges Les Murgers 1er Cru has a crystalline bouquet with red cherries, cassis and iris flower, just a little reduction here that will dissipate with time. The palate is medium-bodied with supple tannins. Not a deep Les Murgers, this has something "airy" about it, so elegant and refined on the finish. Beautiful. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 93-95 (VN) |
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£994.32 |
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Vinous (93-95)The 2020 Nuits Saint-Georges Les Murgers 1er Cru has a crystalline bouquet with red cherries, cassis and iris flower, just a little reduction here that will dissipate with time. The palate is medium-bodied with supple tannins. Not a deep Les Murgers, this has something "airy" about it, so elegant and refined on the finish. Beautiful. |
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Burgundy | 2 | 94-97 (IB) |
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£466.00 |
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Jasper Morris Inside Burgundy (94-97)(5-Star Wine) A pleasing ruby colour. The bouquet shows the perfect match of Vosne hedonistic fruit with the extra weight of Nuits-St-Georges. Fruit floods the palate, dark raspberry, a light acidity, tannins submerged beneath the fruit, a light touch of oak, and remarkably persistent. Very fine indeed. Enjoy it because two thirds of the plot on 161/49 rootstock was taken out after the 2022 harvest. Drink from 2032-2040. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 94+ (VN) |
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£6,200.75 |
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Vinous (94+)Medium red. Pungent perfume of blood orange, licorice and herbs, lifted by a floral topnote. Tactile but backward, with terrific lift and perfume to the raspberry and crushed fruit flavors. The terrific rising finish displays great energy and a wonderfully light touch. Really stains the palate. With aeration, a deeper smoky, earthy tang and more adamant minerality emerged. A beauty, but lay it down for at least seven or eight years. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 93-96 (VN (ST)) |
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£5,863.55 |
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Vinous - Stephen Tanzer (93-96)(vinified with some whole clusters, but a lower percentage than was used to make the RSV and Clos Vougeot): Medium red, a bit less saturated than the RSV. Reticent but rather wild aromas of red berries, smoky underbrush and caraway seed. Sweet and smooth in the mouth; larger than the RSV but less demonstrative and complex today in spite of possessing very good energy. Most impressive today on the rising, palate-staining finish, which features terrific grip and serious spine for two or three decades of aging. Fairly powerful for a wine from this producer, particularly given the essentially gentle style of the year. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 98 (TA) |
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£6,623.15 |
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Tim Atkin MW (98)The Richebourg is just a notch above the same domaine's Romanée-St-Vivant in 2012, as it is at several other domaines, but it's a close run thing. This is tighter, more focused and limestone fresh, with a hint of "good" reduction, considerable restraint, sweet raspberry and red cherry fruit and pithy focus and length. Understated. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 93+ (VN) |
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£940.40 |
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Vinous (93+)Deep red. More medicinal and reticent on the nose than the Romanée Saint-Vivant, offering scents of black cherry, menthol and licorice. Tactile and dense but very closed and unforthcoming. Less sweet and more savory than the RVS, showing less early sex appeal but more power. This struck me as much more affected by the bottling last March than the RSV. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 98 (DC) |
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£1,197.86 |
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Decanter (98)This 0.29ha parcel was planted (or replanted) in two stages - the 1930s and 1978 - so it has a high average age but plenty of concentration and complexity. It's one of my red wines of the vintage in 2017, with a heavenly perfume, lovely wild strawberry and summer orchard scents, fine-grained tannins, some sweet spices and refreshing minerality. Stunning. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 97 (VN) |
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£2,807.58 |
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Vinous (97)The 2018 Richebourg Grand Cru has a very intense, well-defined bouquet of blackberry and cassis aromas, hints of eucalyptus coming through with time; this is absolutely irresistible. The palate is very well balanced with fine delineation and poise and shows a subtle marine influence. Superb. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 96-98 (IB) |
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£2,827.69 |
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Jasper Morris Inside Burgundy (96-98)(5-Star Wine) A noble purple in colour. A fresh suave even plump fruit on the nose, pure in its raspberry profile. Three barrels, two from Cavin who Charles likes (he uses five cooper in all). Not just brilliantly seductive, this digs much deeper yet still finishes on the very fresh red fruit style of the vintage. Thoroughly exciting. Drink from 2030-2040. |
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Burgundy | 2 | - |
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£448.00 |
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Hudelot-Noellat Meursault Clos des Ecoles 2017 offers an exquisite expression of Burgundy's esteemed Meursault terroir. Crafted from meticulously hand-harvested Chardonnay grapes grown in the prestigious Clos des Ecoles vineyard, this wine exemplifies the producer's dedication to quality and tradition. Fermented in stainless steel vats to preserve its purity, it undergoes meticulous ageing in French oak barrels, imparting subtle complexity and a refined texture. The 2017 vintage reveals a rich bouquet of ripe orchard fruits, flanked by delicate notes of toasted hazelnut and minerality. On the palate, it delivers a harmonious balance of vibrant acidity and creamy finesse, culminating in a lingering, elegant finish. Hudelot-Noellat’s commitment to sustainable viticulture and artisanal winemaking techniques is evident in every sip, making this Meursault a quintessential choice for discerning enthusiasts seeking unparalleled sophistication. |
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Burgundy | 1 | - |
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£440.00 |
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Hudelot-Noellat Meursault Clos des Ecoles 2020 stands as a testament to the unparalleled craftsmanship synonymous with Burgundy’s Côte de Beaune. Cultivated in the esteemed Clos des Ecoles vineyard, each Chardonnay grape is meticulously hand-harvested to capture the essence of the terroir. The Hudelot-Noellat estate, renowned for its dedication to quality, employs both traditional and innovative winemaking techniques. After rigorous selection, the grapes undergo cold fermentation in temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks, preserving the varietal’s natural acidity and fresh fruit character. The wine is then aged for twelve months in a combination of French oak barrels and stainless steel vats, striking a balance between subtle oak influence and the pure expression of the Chardonnay. The 2020 vintage benefits from an optimal growing season, resulting in a wine of exceptional balance and depth. Aromas of ripe citrus, white flowers, and nuanced minerality unfold on the nose, while the palate delivers layers of lemon zest, toasted almonds, and a lingering, elegant finish. Hudelot-Noellat Meursault Clos des Ecoles 2020 is a refined choice for discerning enthusiasts seeking a distinguished Burgundy white. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 93 (DC) |
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£250.00 |
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Decanter (93)This impressive white wine from red wine specialist Charles van Canneyt at Domaine Hudelot-Noëllat dispels the myth that one can’t do both. The aromas begin with a hint of lemon peel and white flowers and then opens up to encompass quince, hazelnut, and spice. The beautiful freshness of the year balances out the impressive concentration of the wine to lead to a surprisingly long finish. 2021 is van Canneyt’s fifth vintage of this wine, whose vines were previously worked by Domaine Coche-Dury. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 91-93 (WA) |
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£120.00 |
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Wine Advocate (91-93)The 2013 Nuits Saint Georges 1er Cru Les Murgers has a cohesive bouquet with red currant, raspberry and just a touch of tinned peach, quite Vosne-like in style. The palate is medium-bodied with supple tannin, the oak needing a little more time to fully integrate. But it is endowed with a pleasant, endearing spiciness, almost fieriness that lends the finish intrigue. This has finesse and focus, constituting and supremely well-crafted 2013. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 91-93 (WA) |
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£733.00 |
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Wine Advocate (91-93)The 2013 Nuits Saint Georges 1er Cru Les Murgers has a cohesive bouquet with red currant, raspberry and just a touch of tinned peach, quite Vosne-like in style. The palate is medium-bodied with supple tannin, the oak needing a little more time to fully integrate. But it is endowed with a pleasant, endearing spiciness, almost fieriness that lends the finish intrigue. This has finesse and focus, constituting and supremely well-crafted 2013. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 90 (VN) |
In Bond
£753.00 |
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Vinous (90)Full medium red. Wild aromas of strawberry and smoke plus a touch of meaty reduction. Fat, sweet and creamy in the middle, showing excellent volume for the year but not the verve or thrust of the Vosne villages. The wine's tannins coat the teeth and dry the sides of the tongue. (This wine was aged in 30% new oak, vs. 15% to 20% for the village wines.) My score assumes that this wine will absorb its oak element with time in the cellar. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 17 (JR) |
In Bond
£627.00 |
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Jancis Robinson (17)Barrel sample. Mid cherry red. Ripe dark damson fruit. Rich but juicily fresh on the palate, a good balance of generosity and lively acidity. Tannins are firm, compact and yet already smoothed. Fills the mouth and finishes long. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 91-93 (WA) |
In Bond
£595.00 |
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Wine Advocate (91-93)Wafting from the glass with aromas of cassis, red fruit compote, potpourri and smoked meats, the 2018 Nuits-Saint-Georges 1er Cru Les Murgers is medium to full-bodied, gourmand and textural, with a deep core of fruit framed by rich structuring tannins and ripe acids. This is a dramatic but nicely balanced Murgers from Hudelot-Noellat. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 91-93+ (WA) |
In Bond
£134.00 |
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Wine Advocate (91-93+)Unwinding in the glass with aromas of raspberries, cherries, sweet spices, rose petals and forest floor, the 2019 Nuits-Saint-Georges 1er Cru Les Murgers is medium to full-bodied, concentrated and lively, with a deep, layered, elegantly muscular profile and a long, penetrating finish. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 93-95 (VN) |
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£809.00 |
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Vinous (93-95)The 2020 Nuits Saint-Georges Les Murgers 1er Cru has a crystalline bouquet with red cherries, cassis and iris flower, just a little reduction here that will dissipate with time. The palate is medium-bodied with supple tannins. Not a deep Les Murgers, this has something "airy" about it, so elegant and refined on the finish. Beautiful. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 93-95 (VN) |
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£810.00 |
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Vinous (93-95)The 2020 Nuits Saint-Georges Les Murgers 1er Cru has a crystalline bouquet with red cherries, cassis and iris flower, just a little reduction here that will dissipate with time. The palate is medium-bodied with supple tannins. Not a deep Les Murgers, this has something "airy" about it, so elegant and refined on the finish. Beautiful. |
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Burgundy | 2 | 94-97 (IB) |
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£378.00 |
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Jasper Morris Inside Burgundy (94-97)(5-Star Wine) A pleasing ruby colour. The bouquet shows the perfect match of Vosne hedonistic fruit with the extra weight of Nuits-St-Georges. Fruit floods the palate, dark raspberry, a light acidity, tannins submerged beneath the fruit, a light touch of oak, and remarkably persistent. Very fine indeed. Enjoy it because two thirds of the plot on 161/49 rootstock was taken out after the 2022 harvest. Drink from 2032-2040. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 94+ (VN) |
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£5,148.00 |
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Vinous (94+)Medium red. Pungent perfume of blood orange, licorice and herbs, lifted by a floral topnote. Tactile but backward, with terrific lift and perfume to the raspberry and crushed fruit flavors. The terrific rising finish displays great energy and a wonderfully light touch. Really stains the palate. With aeration, a deeper smoky, earthy tang and more adamant minerality emerged. A beauty, but lay it down for at least seven or eight years. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 93-96 (VN (ST)) |
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£4,867.00 |
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Vinous - Stephen Tanzer (93-96)(vinified with some whole clusters, but a lower percentage than was used to make the RSV and Clos Vougeot): Medium red, a bit less saturated than the RSV. Reticent but rather wild aromas of red berries, smoky underbrush and caraway seed. Sweet and smooth in the mouth; larger than the RSV but less demonstrative and complex today in spite of possessing very good energy. Most impressive today on the rising, palate-staining finish, which features terrific grip and serious spine for two or three decades of aging. Fairly powerful for a wine from this producer, particularly given the essentially gentle style of the year. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 98 (TA) |
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£5,500.00 |
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Tim Atkin MW (98)The Richebourg is just a notch above the same domaine's Romanée-St-Vivant in 2012, as it is at several other domaines, but it's a close run thing. This is tighter, more focused and limestone fresh, with a hint of "good" reduction, considerable restraint, sweet raspberry and red cherry fruit and pithy focus and length. Understated. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 93+ (VN) |
In Bond
£781.00 |
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Vinous (93+)Deep red. More medicinal and reticent on the nose than the Romanée Saint-Vivant, offering scents of black cherry, menthol and licorice. Tactile and dense but very closed and unforthcoming. Less sweet and more savory than the RVS, showing less early sex appeal but more power. This struck me as much more affected by the bottling last March than the RSV. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 98 (DC) |
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£995.00 |
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Decanter (98)This 0.29ha parcel was planted (or replanted) in two stages - the 1930s and 1978 - so it has a high average age but plenty of concentration and complexity. It's one of my red wines of the vintage in 2017, with a heavenly perfume, lovely wild strawberry and summer orchard scents, fine-grained tannins, some sweet spices and refreshing minerality. Stunning. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 97 (VN) |
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£2,330.00 |
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Vinous (97)The 2018 Richebourg Grand Cru has a very intense, well-defined bouquet of blackberry and cassis aromas, hints of eucalyptus coming through with time; this is absolutely irresistible. The palate is very well balanced with fine delineation and poise and shows a subtle marine influence. Superb. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 96-98 (IB) |
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£2,350.00 |
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Jasper Morris Inside Burgundy (96-98)(5-Star Wine) A noble purple in colour. A fresh suave even plump fruit on the nose, pure in its raspberry profile. Three barrels, two from Cavin who Charles likes (he uses five cooper in all). Not just brilliantly seductive, this digs much deeper yet still finishes on the very fresh red fruit style of the vintage. Thoroughly exciting. Drink from 2030-2040. |
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