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 | 1 | 94 (DC) |
Inc. VAT
£615.49 |
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Decanter (94)One of the denser and more concentrated wines in the Gouges line up in 2017, this comes from a 0.98ha site on famously poor soils. Showing good texture and weight with sweet raspberry and black cherry fruit, it's supported by acidity, medium-weight tannins and a spicy finish. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 94 (DC) |
Inc. VAT
£495.95 |
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Decanter (94)Les Vaucrains was hit twice by hail in 2018 - in a year when even a single storm was rare - which reduced yields in the vineyard. This can be a little austere in most vintages - the bony soils sit right on the bedrock (hence its name, meaning 'worth nothing') - but is way less so here. Sweet wild berry and strawberry jam flavours are underpinned by sinewy tannins and supporting acidity. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 91-94 (BH) |
Inc. VAT
£868.78 |
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Burghound (91-94)(from a 1.08 ha mix of younger and older vines that average about 50+ years of age). Discreet wood influence surrounds the notably ripe and fresh aromas of cassis, plum liqueur, earth and evident sauvage wisps. There is excellent richness and volume to the suave, round and seductive mid-palate of the broad-shouldered flavors that contrast markedly with the very firmly structured, youthfully austere and impressively persistent finish. As is usually the case, this is very compact and backward and a wine that will require extended aging to reach its peak. (91-94)/2036+ |
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Burgundy | 1 | 93-96 (IB) |
Inc. VAT
£424.79 |
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Jasper Morris Inside Burgundy (93-96)Incredibly dense purple rather than black. While the bouquet follows a similar refrain to others in the Gouges 2020 line-up, there is more natural class from the vineyard site below. The clear limestone feel comes up through the middle and the palate is entirely red fruit. This one will really work. Refined tannins here. And the right acid balance. Excellent. Tasted: November 2021 |
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Burgundy | 1 | 92-94 (BH) |
Inc. VAT
£599.89 |
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Burghound (92-94)Here too the restrained nose is cool, pure and distinctly earthy with more fruit aromas that derive from the red side of the spectrum. There is again excellent energy to the bigger-bodied and more mineral-driven flavors that flash a taut muscularity on the beautifully persistent finish that is shaped by a firm core of dense but relatively fine tannins. As is virtually always the case with the Gouges Vaucrains, this is built-to-age and a wine that will require extended patience. Excellent |
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Burgundy | 1 | 94-96 (IB) |
Inc. VAT
£560.76 |
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Jasper Morris Inside Burgundy (94-96)(5 Star Wine) 30% new wood. Fresh mid purple. The bouquet is wonderfully lifted, Antoine explains they use a particularly light hand with this cuvee to avoid the potential austerity. The acidity is fine and the tannins are ripe, while there is still that clear backbone to the fruit which Vaucrains should have. Very persistent, and such high-class fruit. Drink from 2032-2040. Tasted: November 2023. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 94-96 (IB) |
Inc. VAT
£492.40 |
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Jasper Morris Inside Burgundy (94-96)To rack in December. A fine even bright deep ruby purple. Immediate classy on the nose from this great terroir. Not hugely open, but very fine, and this continues on the palate. A sense of refinement despite the level of energy, with the fruit on the perfect cusp between red and black. You can feel the mother rock close to the surface. Impeccable length and texture. Drink from 2031-2038. Tasted Nov 2024. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 89+ (VN) |
Inc. VAT
£820.30 |
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Vinous (89+)The 2019 Nuits Saint-Georges Village was completely destemmed. I had trouble getting my head around the bouquet; it came across quite reduced (which is not uncommon with young Gouges wines), missing some delineation and a bit blocky. The palate is medium-bodied with supple tannins and offers commendable vigor, moderate depth and candied red fruit laced with orange peel toward the finish. Hopefully the aromatics will knit together with bottle age. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 89+ (VN) |
Inc. VAT
£287.15 |
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Vinous (89+)The 2019 Nuits Saint-Georges Village was completely destemmed. I had trouble getting my head around the bouquet; it came across quite reduced (which is not uncommon with young Gouges wines), missing some delineation and a bit blocky. The palate is medium-bodied with supple tannins and offers commendable vigor, moderate depth and candied red fruit laced with orange peel toward the finish. Hopefully the aromatics will knit together with bottle age. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 88-90 (BH) |
Inc. VAT
£751.90 |
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Burghound (88-90)(from Les Plateaux, Belle Croix, Les Fleuri res, Les Crots and Les Chaillots). A mentholated top note is present on the markedly ripe aromas of cassis, earth and bitter chocolate. The rich, velvet-textured and concentrated medium-bodied flavors possess pretty good verve and length on the slightly warm finale. This will need to develop better depth to merit the upper-end of my projected range. (88-90)/2026+ |
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Burgundy | 1 | 88-90 (BH) |
Inc. VAT
£380.75 |
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Burghound (88-90)(from Les Plateaux, Belle Croix, Les Fleuri res, Les Crots and Les Chaillots). A mentholated top note is present on the markedly ripe aromas of cassis, earth and bitter chocolate. The rich, velvet-textured and concentrated medium-bodied flavors possess pretty good verve and length on the slightly warm finale. This will need to develop better depth to merit the upper-end of my projected range. (88-90)/2026+ |
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Burgundy | 1 | 88 (BH) |
Inc. VAT
£751.90 |
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Burghound (88)A more deeply pitched and markedly earthier nose reveals notes of both red and dark currant along with a hint of the sauvage. The rich, velvety and caressing medium weight flavors are almost easy-going and delicate on the delicious and lightly structured finale. This delicious effort is definitely not a classic Nuits but it’s attractive all the same. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 88 (BH) |
Inc. VAT
£136.01 |
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Burghound (88)A more deeply pitched and markedly earthier nose reveals notes of both red and dark currant along with a hint of the sauvage. The rich, velvety and caressing medium weight flavors are almost easy-going and delicate on the delicious and lightly structured finale. This delicious effort is definitely not a classic Nuits but it’s attractive all the same. |
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Burgundy | 2 | 88 (BH) |
Inc. VAT
£303.95 |
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Burghound (88)A more deeply pitched and markedly earthier nose reveals notes of both red and dark currant along with a hint of the sauvage. The rich, velvety and caressing medium weight flavors are almost easy-going and delicate on the delicious and lightly structured finale. This delicious effort is definitely not a classic Nuits but it’s attractive all the same. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 90-92 (IB) |
Inc. VAT
£310.32 |
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Jasper Morris Inside Burgundy (90-92)Racked, and thus fully blended, to be bottled by the end of November. Mid purple, with a perfumed dark red fruit. Vigorous, well-balanced tannins, and good but not trenchant acidity. A fine long finish which remains fresh even though the fruit is clearly ripe. Very persistent. Drink from 2029-2037. Tasted: November 2023. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 91 (IB) |
Inc. VAT
£429.20 |
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Jasper Morris Inside Burgundy (91)Bright mid purple. A heady ripe nose, tastes like a sunnier year despite not picking late and keeping a sensible degree. Plenty of energy on the palate, fresh plums and vivid dark raspberries, with good length. Bottled in September. Drink from 2028-2033. Tasted Nov 2024. |
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Burgundy | 1 | - |
Inc. VAT
£482.29 |
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Burgundy | 2 | - |
Inc. VAT
£656.00 |
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Burgundy | 1 | - |
Inc. VAT
£13,944.41 |
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Henri Jayer Echezeaux Grand Cru 2017 is a nectar of rarity, a treasure for connoisseurs in the wine world. The opulent, burgundy-red floral aroma makes it completely unmissable. Produced in the famed Echezeaux vineyard in the Cote de Nuits region of Burgundy, France, this exceptional Pinot Noir is the epitome of craftsmanship. The prestigious winemaker, Henri Jayer, renowned as one of the most prodigious talents of the Burgundy region, has continued to preserve the traditional ethos, valuing quality over quantity. The Henri Jayer Echezeaux Grand Cru 2017 bestows a powerful palate, yet maintains an exquisite balance of red cherries, dried rose petals and a pinch of earthiness, delivering a rewarding lengthy finish. Utilising Jayer's signature minimalist sulfiting and non-filtration approach, this tantalising Grand Cru captures the authentic essence of its terroir. To sip the Henri Jayer Echezeaux Grand Cru 2017, is to taste Burgundian wine at its Nouveau-riche best. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 94 (DC) |
In Bond
£495.00 |
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Decanter (94)One of the denser and more concentrated wines in the Gouges line up in 2017, this comes from a 0.98ha site on famously poor soils. Showing good texture and weight with sweet raspberry and black cherry fruit, it's supported by acidity, medium-weight tannins and a spicy finish. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 94 (DC) |
In Bond
£394.00 |
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Decanter (94)Les Vaucrains was hit twice by hail in 2018 - in a year when even a single storm was rare - which reduced yields in the vineyard. This can be a little austere in most vintages - the bony soils sit right on the bedrock (hence its name, meaning 'worth nothing') - but is way less so here. Sweet wild berry and strawberry jam flavours are underpinned by sinewy tannins and supporting acidity. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 91-94 (BH) |
In Bond
£704.00 |
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Burghound (91-94)(from a 1.08 ha mix of younger and older vines that average about 50+ years of age). Discreet wood influence surrounds the notably ripe and fresh aromas of cassis, plum liqueur, earth and evident sauvage wisps. There is excellent richness and volume to the suave, round and seductive mid-palate of the broad-shouldered flavors that contrast markedly with the very firmly structured, youthfully austere and impressively persistent finish. As is usually the case, this is very compact and backward and a wine that will require extended aging to reach its peak. (91-94)/2036+ |
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Burgundy | 1 | 93-96 (IB) |
In Bond
£344.00 |
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Jasper Morris Inside Burgundy (93-96)Incredibly dense purple rather than black. While the bouquet follows a similar refrain to others in the Gouges 2020 line-up, there is more natural class from the vineyard site below. The clear limestone feel comes up through the middle and the palate is entirely red fruit. This one will really work. Refined tannins here. And the right acid balance. Excellent. Tasted: November 2021 |
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Burgundy | 1 | 92-94 (BH) |
In Bond
£482.00 |
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Burghound (92-94)Here too the restrained nose is cool, pure and distinctly earthy with more fruit aromas that derive from the red side of the spectrum. There is again excellent energy to the bigger-bodied and more mineral-driven flavors that flash a taut muscularity on the beautifully persistent finish that is shaped by a firm core of dense but relatively fine tannins. As is virtually always the case with the Gouges Vaucrains, this is built-to-age and a wine that will require extended patience. Excellent |
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Burgundy | 1 | 94-96 (IB) |
In Bond
£458.00 |
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Jasper Morris Inside Burgundy (94-96)(5 Star Wine) 30% new wood. Fresh mid purple. The bouquet is wonderfully lifted, Antoine explains they use a particularly light hand with this cuvee to avoid the potential austerity. The acidity is fine and the tannins are ripe, while there is still that clear backbone to the fruit which Vaucrains should have. Very persistent, and such high-class fruit. Drink from 2032-2040. Tasted: November 2023. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 94-96 (IB) |
In Bond
£400.00 |
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Jasper Morris Inside Burgundy (94-96)To rack in December. A fine even bright deep ruby purple. Immediate classy on the nose from this great terroir. Not hugely open, but very fine, and this continues on the palate. A sense of refinement despite the level of energy, with the fruit on the perfect cusp between red and black. You can feel the mother rock close to the surface. Impeccable length and texture. Drink from 2031-2038. Tasted Nov 2024. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 89+ (VN) |
In Bond
£645.00 |
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Vinous (89+)The 2019 Nuits Saint-Georges Village was completely destemmed. I had trouble getting my head around the bouquet; it came across quite reduced (which is not uncommon with young Gouges wines), missing some delineation and a bit blocky. The palate is medium-bodied with supple tannins and offers commendable vigor, moderate depth and candied red fruit laced with orange peel toward the finish. Hopefully the aromatics will knit together with bottle age. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 89+ (VN) |
In Bond
£220.00 |
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Vinous (89+)The 2019 Nuits Saint-Georges Village was completely destemmed. I had trouble getting my head around the bouquet; it came across quite reduced (which is not uncommon with young Gouges wines), missing some delineation and a bit blocky. The palate is medium-bodied with supple tannins and offers commendable vigor, moderate depth and candied red fruit laced with orange peel toward the finish. Hopefully the aromatics will knit together with bottle age. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 88-90 (BH) |
In Bond
£588.00 |
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Burghound (88-90)(from Les Plateaux, Belle Croix, Les Fleuri res, Les Crots and Les Chaillots). A mentholated top note is present on the markedly ripe aromas of cassis, earth and bitter chocolate. The rich, velvet-textured and concentrated medium-bodied flavors possess pretty good verve and length on the slightly warm finale. This will need to develop better depth to merit the upper-end of my projected range. (88-90)/2026+ |
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Burgundy | 1 | 88-90 (BH) |
In Bond
£298.00 |
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Burghound (88-90)(from Les Plateaux, Belle Croix, Les Fleuri res, Les Crots and Les Chaillots). A mentholated top note is present on the markedly ripe aromas of cassis, earth and bitter chocolate. The rich, velvet-textured and concentrated medium-bodied flavors possess pretty good verve and length on the slightly warm finale. This will need to develop better depth to merit the upper-end of my projected range. (88-90)/2026+ |
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Burgundy | 1 | 88 (BH) |
In Bond
£588.00 |
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Burghound (88)A more deeply pitched and markedly earthier nose reveals notes of both red and dark currant along with a hint of the sauvage. The rich, velvety and caressing medium weight flavors are almost easy-going and delicate on the delicious and lightly structured finale. This delicious effort is definitely not a classic Nuits but it’s attractive all the same. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 88 (BH) |
In Bond
£108.00 |
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Burghound (88)A more deeply pitched and markedly earthier nose reveals notes of both red and dark currant along with a hint of the sauvage. The rich, velvety and caressing medium weight flavors are almost easy-going and delicate on the delicious and lightly structured finale. This delicious effort is definitely not a classic Nuits but it’s attractive all the same. |
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Burgundy | 2 | 88 (BH) |
In Bond
£234.00 |
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Burghound (88)A more deeply pitched and markedly earthier nose reveals notes of both red and dark currant along with a hint of the sauvage. The rich, velvety and caressing medium weight flavors are almost easy-going and delicate on the delicious and lightly structured finale. This delicious effort is definitely not a classic Nuits but it’s attractive all the same. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 90-92 (IB) |
In Bond
£240.00 |
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Jasper Morris Inside Burgundy (90-92)Racked, and thus fully blended, to be bottled by the end of November. Mid purple, with a perfumed dark red fruit. Vigorous, well-balanced tannins, and good but not trenchant acidity. A fine long finish which remains fresh even though the fruit is clearly ripe. Very persistent. Drink from 2029-2037. Tasted: November 2023. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 91 (IB) |
In Bond
£337.00 |
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Jasper Morris Inside Burgundy (91)Bright mid purple. A heady ripe nose, tastes like a sunnier year despite not picking late and keeping a sensible degree. Plenty of energy on the palate, fresh plums and vivid dark raspberries, with good length. Bottled in September. Drink from 2028-2033. Tasted Nov 2024. |
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Burgundy | 1 | - |
In Bond
£384.00 |
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Burgundy | 2 | - |
In Bond
£526.00 |
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Burgundy | 1 | - |
In Bond
£11,579.00 |
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Henri Jayer Echezeaux Grand Cru 2017 is a nectar of rarity, a treasure for connoisseurs in the wine world. The opulent, burgundy-red floral aroma makes it completely unmissable. Produced in the famed Echezeaux vineyard in the Cote de Nuits region of Burgundy, France, this exceptional Pinot Noir is the epitome of craftsmanship. The prestigious winemaker, Henri Jayer, renowned as one of the most prodigious talents of the Burgundy region, has continued to preserve the traditional ethos, valuing quality over quantity. The Henri Jayer Echezeaux Grand Cru 2017 bestows a powerful palate, yet maintains an exquisite balance of red cherries, dried rose petals and a pinch of earthiness, delivering a rewarding lengthy finish. Utilising Jayer's signature minimalist sulfiting and non-filtration approach, this tantalising Grand Cru captures the authentic essence of its terroir. To sip the Henri Jayer Echezeaux Grand Cru 2017, is to taste Burgundian wine at its Nouveau-riche best. |
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