Burgundy
When it comes to the world of fine wines, Burgundy stands tall as one of the most revered and sought-after regions. Renowned for its exceptional terroir and commitment to quality, Burgundy has long captivated enthusiasts with its exquisite and highly prized wines. Today, let us delve into the realm of the best and most expensive wines that Burgundy has to offer, a realm where true wine aficionados can indulge in the pinnacle of winemaking excellence.
At the heart of Burgundy's prestige lie its renowned vineyards, which have garnered global acclaim for their exceptional wines. The names that resonate in the world of Burgundy are Domaine de la Romanée-Conti, Domaine Leroy, Domaine Armand Rousseau, and Domaine Georges Roumier. These vineyards have become synonymous with greatness, crafting wines that define elegance, complexity, and longevity.
Burgundy's most esteemed wines are crafted from two noble grape varieties: Pinot Noir and Chardonnay. The region's red wines, made predominantly from Pinot Noir, display a finesse and purity of fruit that are unmatched. Vineyards such as Romanée-Conti, La Tâche, and Richebourg produce red wines that command astronomical prices due to their exceptional quality and limited production.
For white wine enthusiasts, Burgundy's Chardonnay-based wines are a true revelation. Vineyards like Montrachet, Corton-Charlemagne, and Meursault showcase the full potential of this noble grape, producing wines of unparalleled richness, depth, and complexity. These whites epitomize the artistry of winemaking, with each sip revealing layers of flavors and a harmonious balance between fruit, minerality, and oak.
In the world of fine wines, Burgundy stands as an epitome of elegance, complexity, and refined craftsmanship. Its best and most expensive wines are a testament to the region's unwavering commitment to excellence, terroir-driven winemaking, and the artistry of the winemakers.
Burgundy
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The Jean-Marc Blain-Gagnard Puligny-Montrachet 2022 is a beautiful embodiment of the renowned Burgundy wine-making tradition. This exquisite white wine, produced by the ever-respected Blain-Gagnard family, is crafted from first-rate Chardonnay grapes cultivated in the sublime Puligny-Montrachet vineyards. The family adheres to meticulous, age-old techniques to truly capture the distinctive terroir of the region, which imparts a unique, unparalleled flavour profile.
It boasts a profound balance, offering a delightful blend of crisp acidity and refined minerality. Expect to find sumptuous notes of pear, apple, and floral aromatics harmoniously intertwined, elevating the senses to new heights. Its richness, complexity, and elegance make the Jean-Marc Blain-Gagnard Puligny-Montrachet 2022 a true treat for the discerning palate. This mesmerising wine unquestionably stands as a testament to the rich legacy of its creators, paving the way for its acclaimed place in the world of fine wines.
Inc. VAT£388.69 -
The Jean-Marc Blain-Gagnard Puligny-Montrachet 2022 is a beautiful embodiment of the renowned Burgundy wine-making tradition. This exquisite white wine, produced by the ever-respected Blain-Gagnard family, is crafted from first-rate Chardonnay grapes cultivated in the sublime Puligny-Montrachet vineyards. The family adheres to meticulous, age-old techniques to truly capture the distinctive terroir of the region, which imparts a unique, unparalleled flavour profile.
It boasts a profound balance, offering a delightful blend of crisp acidity and refined minerality. Expect to find sumptuous notes of pear, apple, and floral aromatics harmoniously intertwined, elevating the senses to new heights. Its richness, complexity, and elegance make the Jean-Marc Blain-Gagnard Puligny-Montrachet 2022 a true treat for the discerning palate. This mesmerising wine unquestionably stands as a testament to the rich legacy of its creators, paving the way for its acclaimed place in the world of fine wines.
Inc. VAT£555.49 -
Discover the sensuous elegance of the Jean-Marc Blain-Gagnard Volnay 1er Cru Les Pitures 2020 - a signature red Burgundy that exudes the distinctive character of its origins. Harvested from the esteemed Premier Cru vineyards in the Volnay province of Burgundy, France, this Pinot Noir bears the meticulous craftsmanship of the Blain-Gagnard family, a heritage name in winemaking since 1980. The soil's unique mix of clay and limestone enriches the grapes with a delicious complexity.
The 2020 vintage is expertly vinified and matured in oak casks, creating a perfectly balanced palate of fruit and spice. It entices with an aromatic bouquet of wild berries, accented with notes of clove and leather, wrapped in a velvety texture that leaves a lingering finish. Distinguished by its intricacy and vigour, the Jean-Marc Blain-Gagnard Volnay 1er Cru Les Pitures 2020 is indeed a magnificent ode to Burgundy's winemaking prestige.
Inc. VAT£624.80 -
Vinous (94)
The 2018 Bâtard-Montrachet Grand Cru has a very classy, quite understated bouquet, especially considering the vintage, with fleeting scents of orange blossom, crushed flint and a touch of flaked almonds. The palate is well balanced with intense citrus fruit, orange zest and peach all laced with lemongrass and white pepper. This fans out beautifully towards the finish, completing a superb Bâtard-Montrachet from Jean-Marc Boillot.Inc. VAT£484.79 -
Jasper Morris Inside Burgundy (95)
Delicious pale lemon colour with a few green reflexes. Power in a chiselled rather than a fat style. There is nonetheless huge opulence on the palate, luxurious white fruit, ripe pears, not going as far as peach, yet still managing a certain elegance. All in place here. Long and ripely scented finish. Tasted: November 2021Inc. VAT£1,492.75 -
Jasper Morris Inside Burgundy (95)
Only down 40% thanks to general protection. Delicious pale lemon colour with a few green reflexes. Power in a chiselled rather than a fat style. Huge opulence on the palate, luxurious white fruit, ripe pears, not going as far as peach, and still managing a certain elegance. All in place here. A long and ripely scented finish. All one would hope for. Drink from 2027-2030. Tasted: November 2022Inc. VAT£1,248.40 -
(1x75cl) 2022Jasper Morris Inside Burgundy (96)
A pale colour with a lime tint. Backward but powerful, as it should be. Taking time to build on the palate, with a mineral thread of acidity, pure white fruit, expertly poised. There may be weightier examples around, but this is certainly very fine. Drink from 2030-2040. Tasted: October 2023.Inc. VAT£702.53 -
Jasper Morris Inside Burgundy (96)
A pale colour with a lime tint. Backward but powerful, as it should be. Taking time to build on the palate, with a mineral thread of acidity, pure white fruit, expertly poised. There may be weightier examples around, but this is certainly very fine. Drink from 2030-2040. Tasted: October 2023.Inc. VAT£1,350.40 -
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(6x75cl) 2005Vinous (90+)
Bright, dark red-ruby. Tight, high-pitched nose suggests blackberry, licorice, mint and flowers, complicated by oak spices and an inky nuance. Rich and full but a bit youthfully unforthcoming, with a distinctly primary character to its dark fruit flavors. This very fresh, young wine seems rather musclebound today, but its freshness and energy suggest it will reward six or seven years of cellaring.Inc. VAT£3,274.84 -
(1x75cl) 2015Inc. VAT£153.20 -
Wine Advocate (94)
Tasted blind at the annual Burgfest tasting, the 2014 Puligny Montrachet 1Er Cru Champ Canet from Boillot has a very fine stony, gunflint and pressed flower-scented bouquet. There is a soupçon of broodiness here although it does open nicely on the palate with pretty dried apricot and Clementine notes. This is a very subtle Puligny, not overt and really open at the moment, but you have to stand back and admire the precision and detail on the finish.Inc. VAT£224.93 -
Jasper Morris Inside Burgundy (94)
Pale lemon in colour. A very stylish nose, more elegance than the Referts, and a little fuller in body than La Garenne. The Champ Canet manages to be both floral and with an ideal ripeness of fruit on the nose, pure white orchard fruit across the palate, and backed by well-judged oak in the usual Jean-Marc Boillot vanilla style. Good clean acidity to finish, properly persistence. Drink from 2029-2035. Tasted: October 2023.Inc. VAT£652.69 -
(1x75cl) 2023Jasper Morris Inside Burgundy (93)
Lemon and lime colour. The fruit comes across a little riper, with some plum skins. Notably generous on the palate but still with excellent acidity, an intriguing little touch of liquorice further back, quite complex. Drink from 2029-2035. Tasted Oct 2024.Inc. VAT£116.52 -
Jasper Morris Inside Burgundy (93)
Lemon and lime colour. The fruit comes across a little riper, with some plum skins. Notably generous on the palate but still with excellent acidity, an intriguing little touch of liquorice further back, quite complex. Drink from 2029-2035. Tasted Oct 2024.Inc. VAT£565.92 -
(6x75cl) 2022Inc. VAT£693.89 -
Jasper Morris Inside Burgundy (91)
Lean lime colour. While the bouquet is quite hidden, this is a less clay influenced Garenne. There is enough fruit flavour on the palate, though not very much flesh, and fair persistence. Drink from 2028-2033. Tasted Oct 2024.Inc. VAT£670.40 -
Wine Advocate (93)
Tasted blind at the annual Burgfest tasting, the 2014 Puligny-Montrachet 1er Cru la Truffière is initially a little awkward on the nose, but it coalesces in the glass, gaining more intensity and eventually unveiling fine pressed flower scents with a hint of marmalade. The palate is well balanced with crisp acidity, very focused and poised, saline in the mouth with a brisk, poised and energetic finish, a touch of blackcurrant leaf on the aftertaste. This is a well-crafted and quite compelling wine from J-M Boillot.Inc. VAT£220.79 -
Jasper Morris Inside Burgundy (93)
More lemon than lime in the colour. More fruit than flowers in the bouquet. A slightly richer style of wine this year, with just enough tension behind, but these days the site is riper than in the past. There is certainly plenty of wine here. A more muscular Puligny. Drink from 2028-2035. Tasted: October 2023.Inc. VAT£689.09 -
Jasper Morris Inside Burgundy (94)
Pale primrose. A fine bouquet with some complexity, fruit as white as it is yellow, this has really maintained its grip though the fruit is at its fleshiest here, quite a long finish. Does it have quite the nervous intensity at the back? That is not really what Combettes is about. Fruit marries well with the oak here, a delicious and fairly accessible Combettes. Tasted: November 2021Inc. VAT£908.29 -
Jasper Morris Inside Burgundy (93)
82% down in production I am told, meaning just 1 x 350 litre barrel, a new one. Pale lemon with a light green tint. Quite a concentration on the bouquet, fruit and oak integrated. Excellent tension behind, the fruit being concentrated enough to stand up to the oak, and the finish shows significant promise. This will come out well – if you can find any! Drink from 2026-2032. Tasted: November 2022Inc. VAT£823.92 -
Jasper Morris Inside Burgundy (94)
Pale in colour, with a particularly attractive nose, discreet but with a fine balance between summer flowers and ripe apples. Not over demonstrative on the palate, but the fruit fills out the palate with complex nuances in the orchard fruit profile, and exceptional length. Drink from 2029-2037. Tasted: October 2023.Inc. VAT£688.32 -
Jasper Morris Inside Burgundy (92)
Very pale colour. Pure white fruit, not quite so characterful, a little more flesh behind, but showing also the sense of fragility which I often find in Combettes these days. The fruit does not persist quite so well at the back as the best of the Jean-Marc Boillot 1ers Crus. Drink from 2028-2034. Tasted Oct 2024.Inc. VAT£152.93 -
Jasper Morris Inside Burgundy (92)
Very pale colour. Pure white fruit, not quite so characterful, a little more flesh behind, but showing also the sense of fragility which I often find in Combettes these days. The fruit does not persist quite so well at the back as the best of the Jean-Marc Boillot 1ers Crus. Drink from 2028-2034. Tasted Oct 2024.Inc. VAT£872.00 -
(1x75cl) 2015Vinous (92)
Bright, light yellow. Lively scents of lemon zest and clove, with a touch of leesy reduction. Silky and fine-grained, with white peach and lemon flavors nicely framed by harmonious acidity. The Garenne is more generous than this wine, noted Jean-Marc Boillot, but the Referts has been finer and more elegant since the end of the fermentation. A very suave 2015 with an impression of delicacy, in spite of its alcohol close to 14%.Inc. VAT£168.25 -
Vinous (91)
Palish bright yellow. Ripe yellow peach on the nose, along with more exotic suggestions and a touch of reduction. Smooth, spicy and concentrated but at the same time taut and precise in spite of its impression of sucrosité. Expands in the mouth, finishing tactile, dusty and long. This has the balance to repay cellaring.Inc. VAT£146.39 -
Jasper Morris Inside Burgundy (93)
Pale lemon and lime. The 20222 Les Referts has notably more density than the Garenne, a touch of salt on the citrus at the back of the palate, with generous yellow plum fruit in between. Good length. Drink from 2028-2035. Tasted: October 2023.Inc. VAT£639.12 -
Jasper Morris Inside Burgundy (93)
Pale lemon and lime. The Referts has immediately more bouquet than Garenne, a fresh white orchard fruit. This builds steadily on the palate, with considerable distinction, excellent energy, and fresh acidity. Stylish and long. Drink from 2029-2035. Tasted Oct 2024.Inc. VAT£129.86
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The Jean-Marc Blain-Gagnard Puligny-Montrachet 2022 is a beautiful embodiment of the renowned Burgundy wine-making tradition. This exquisite white wine, produced by the ever-respected Blain-Gagnard family, is crafted from first-rate Chardonnay grapes cultivated in the sublime Puligny-Montrachet vineyards. The family adheres to meticulous, age-old techniques to truly capture the distinctive terroir of the region, which imparts a unique, unparalleled flavour profile.
It boasts a profound balance, offering a delightful blend of crisp acidity and refined minerality. Expect to find sumptuous notes of pear, apple, and floral aromatics harmoniously intertwined, elevating the senses to new heights. Its richness, complexity, and elegance make the Jean-Marc Blain-Gagnard Puligny-Montrachet 2022 a true treat for the discerning palate. This mesmerising wine unquestionably stands as a testament to the rich legacy of its creators, paving the way for its acclaimed place in the world of fine wines.
In Bond£306.00 -
The Jean-Marc Blain-Gagnard Puligny-Montrachet 2022 is a beautiful embodiment of the renowned Burgundy wine-making tradition. This exquisite white wine, produced by the ever-respected Blain-Gagnard family, is crafted from first-rate Chardonnay grapes cultivated in the sublime Puligny-Montrachet vineyards. The family adheres to meticulous, age-old techniques to truly capture the distinctive terroir of the region, which imparts a unique, unparalleled flavour profile.
It boasts a profound balance, offering a delightful blend of crisp acidity and refined minerality. Expect to find sumptuous notes of pear, apple, and floral aromatics harmoniously intertwined, elevating the senses to new heights. Its richness, complexity, and elegance make the Jean-Marc Blain-Gagnard Puligny-Montrachet 2022 a true treat for the discerning palate. This mesmerising wine unquestionably stands as a testament to the rich legacy of its creators, paving the way for its acclaimed place in the world of fine wines.
In Bond£445.00 -
Discover the sensuous elegance of the Jean-Marc Blain-Gagnard Volnay 1er Cru Les Pitures 2020 - a signature red Burgundy that exudes the distinctive character of its origins. Harvested from the esteemed Premier Cru vineyards in the Volnay province of Burgundy, France, this Pinot Noir bears the meticulous craftsmanship of the Blain-Gagnard family, a heritage name in winemaking since 1980. The soil's unique mix of clay and limestone enriches the grapes with a delicious complexity.
The 2020 vintage is expertly vinified and matured in oak casks, creating a perfectly balanced palate of fruit and spice. It entices with an aromatic bouquet of wild berries, accented with notes of clove and leather, wrapped in a velvety texture that leaves a lingering finish. Distinguished by its intricacy and vigour, the Jean-Marc Blain-Gagnard Volnay 1er Cru Les Pitures 2020 is indeed a magnificent ode to Burgundy's winemaking prestige.
In Bond£500.00 -
Vinous (94)
The 2018 Bâtard-Montrachet Grand Cru has a very classy, quite understated bouquet, especially considering the vintage, with fleeting scents of orange blossom, crushed flint and a touch of flaked almonds. The palate is well balanced with intense citrus fruit, orange zest and peach all laced with lemongrass and white pepper. This fans out beautifully towards the finish, completing a superb Bâtard-Montrachet from Jean-Marc Boillot.In Bond£401.00 -
Jasper Morris Inside Burgundy (95)
Delicious pale lemon colour with a few green reflexes. Power in a chiselled rather than a fat style. There is nonetheless huge opulence on the palate, luxurious white fruit, ripe pears, not going as far as peach, yet still managing a certain elegance. All in place here. Long and ripely scented finish. Tasted: November 2021In Bond£1,235.00 -
Jasper Morris Inside Burgundy (95)
Only down 40% thanks to general protection. Delicious pale lemon colour with a few green reflexes. Power in a chiselled rather than a fat style. Huge opulence on the palate, luxurious white fruit, ripe pears, not going as far as peach, and still managing a certain elegance. All in place here. A long and ripely scented finish. All one would hope for. Drink from 2027-2030. Tasted: November 2022In Bond£1,030.00 -
(1x75cl) 2022
Jasper Morris Inside Burgundy (96)
A pale colour with a lime tint. Backward but powerful, as it should be. Taking time to build on the palate, with a mineral thread of acidity, pure white fruit, expertly poised. There may be weightier examples around, but this is certainly very fine. Drink from 2030-2040. Tasted: October 2023.In Bond£582.00 -
Jasper Morris Inside Burgundy (96)
A pale colour with a lime tint. Backward but powerful, as it should be. Taking time to build on the palate, with a mineral thread of acidity, pure white fruit, expertly poised. There may be weightier examples around, but this is certainly very fine. Drink from 2030-2040. Tasted: October 2023.In Bond£1,115.00 -
In Bond£310.00
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In Bond£219.00
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(6x75cl) 2005
Vinous (90+)
Bright, dark red-ruby. Tight, high-pitched nose suggests blackberry, licorice, mint and flowers, complicated by oak spices and an inky nuance. Rich and full but a bit youthfully unforthcoming, with a distinctly primary character to its dark fruit flavors. This very fresh, young wine seems rather musclebound today, but its freshness and energy suggest it will reward six or seven years of cellaring.In Bond£2,713.00 -
(1x75cl) 2015In Bond£125.00
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Wine Advocate (94)
Tasted blind at the annual Burgfest tasting, the 2014 Puligny Montrachet 1Er Cru Champ Canet from Boillot has a very fine stony, gunflint and pressed flower-scented bouquet. There is a soupçon of broodiness here although it does open nicely on the palate with pretty dried apricot and Clementine notes. This is a very subtle Puligny, not overt and really open at the moment, but you have to stand back and admire the precision and detail on the finish.In Bond£184.00 -
Jasper Morris Inside Burgundy (94)
Pale lemon in colour. A very stylish nose, more elegance than the Referts, and a little fuller in body than La Garenne. The Champ Canet manages to be both floral and with an ideal ripeness of fruit on the nose, pure white orchard fruit across the palate, and backed by well-judged oak in the usual Jean-Marc Boillot vanilla style. Good clean acidity to finish, properly persistence. Drink from 2029-2035. Tasted: October 2023.In Bond£526.00 -
(1x75cl) 2023
Jasper Morris Inside Burgundy (93)
Lemon and lime colour. The fruit comes across a little riper, with some plum skins. Notably generous on the palate but still with excellent acidity, an intriguing little touch of liquorice further back, quite complex. Drink from 2029-2035. Tasted Oct 2024.In Bond£94.00 -
Jasper Morris Inside Burgundy (93)
Lemon and lime colour. The fruit comes across a little riper, with some plum skins. Notably generous on the palate but still with excellent acidity, an intriguing little touch of liquorice further back, quite complex. Drink from 2029-2035. Tasted Oct 2024.In Bond£453.00 -
(6x75cl) 2022In Bond£559.00
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Jasper Morris Inside Burgundy (91)
Lean lime colour. While the bouquet is quite hidden, this is a less clay influenced Garenne. There is enough fruit flavour on the palate, though not very much flesh, and fair persistence. Drink from 2028-2033. Tasted Oct 2024.In Bond£538.00 -
Wine Advocate (93)
Tasted blind at the annual Burgfest tasting, the 2014 Puligny-Montrachet 1er Cru la Truffière is initially a little awkward on the nose, but it coalesces in the glass, gaining more intensity and eventually unveiling fine pressed flower scents with a hint of marmalade. The palate is well balanced with crisp acidity, very focused and poised, saline in the mouth with a brisk, poised and energetic finish, a touch of blackcurrant leaf on the aftertaste. This is a well-crafted and quite compelling wine from J-M Boillot.In Bond£181.00 -
Jasper Morris Inside Burgundy (93)
More lemon than lime in the colour. More fruit than flowers in the bouquet. A slightly richer style of wine this year, with just enough tension behind, but these days the site is riper than in the past. There is certainly plenty of wine here. A more muscular Puligny. Drink from 2028-2035. Tasted: October 2023.In Bond£555.00 -
Jasper Morris Inside Burgundy (94)
Pale primrose. A fine bouquet with some complexity, fruit as white as it is yellow, this has really maintained its grip though the fruit is at its fleshiest here, quite a long finish. Does it have quite the nervous intensity at the back? That is not really what Combettes is about. Fruit marries well with the oak here, a delicious and fairly accessible Combettes. Tasted: November 2021In Bond£739.00 -
Jasper Morris Inside Burgundy (93)
82% down in production I am told, meaning just 1 x 350 litre barrel, a new one. Pale lemon with a light green tint. Quite a concentration on the bouquet, fruit and oak integrated. Excellent tension behind, the fruit being concentrated enough to stand up to the oak, and the finish shows significant promise. This will come out well – if you can find any! Drink from 2026-2032. Tasted: November 2022In Bond£668.00 -
Jasper Morris Inside Burgundy (94)
Pale in colour, with a particularly attractive nose, discreet but with a fine balance between summer flowers and ripe apples. Not over demonstrative on the palate, but the fruit fills out the palate with complex nuances in the orchard fruit profile, and exceptional length. Drink from 2029-2037. Tasted: October 2023.In Bond£555.00 -
Jasper Morris Inside Burgundy (92)
Very pale colour. Pure white fruit, not quite so characterful, a little more flesh behind, but showing also the sense of fragility which I often find in Combettes these days. The fruit does not persist quite so well at the back as the best of the Jean-Marc Boillot 1ers Crus. Drink from 2028-2034. Tasted Oct 2024.In Bond£124.00 -
Jasper Morris Inside Burgundy (92)
Very pale colour. Pure white fruit, not quite so characterful, a little more flesh behind, but showing also the sense of fragility which I often find in Combettes these days. The fruit does not persist quite so well at the back as the best of the Jean-Marc Boillot 1ers Crus. Drink from 2028-2034. Tasted Oct 2024.In Bond£706.00 -
(1x75cl) 2015
Vinous (92)
Bright, light yellow. Lively scents of lemon zest and clove, with a touch of leesy reduction. Silky and fine-grained, with white peach and lemon flavors nicely framed by harmonious acidity. The Garenne is more generous than this wine, noted Jean-Marc Boillot, but the Referts has been finer and more elegant since the end of the fermentation. A very suave 2015 with an impression of delicacy, in spite of its alcohol close to 14%.In Bond£137.00 -
Vinous (91)
Palish bright yellow. Ripe yellow peach on the nose, along with more exotic suggestions and a touch of reduction. Smooth, spicy and concentrated but at the same time taut and precise in spite of its impression of sucrosité. Expands in the mouth, finishing tactile, dusty and long. This has the balance to repay cellaring.In Bond£119.00 -
Jasper Morris Inside Burgundy (93)
Pale lemon and lime. The 20222 Les Referts has notably more density than the Garenne, a touch of salt on the citrus at the back of the palate, with generous yellow plum fruit in between. Good length. Drink from 2028-2035. Tasted: October 2023.In Bond£514.00 -
Jasper Morris Inside Burgundy (93)
Pale lemon and lime. The Referts has immediately more bouquet than Garenne, a fresh white orchard fruit. This builds steadily on the palate, with considerable distinction, excellent energy, and fresh acidity. Stylish and long. Drink from 2029-2035. Tasted Oct 2024.In Bond£105.00
