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 | 92 (VN) |
Inc. VAT
£986.29 |
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Vinous (92)The 2016 Corton-Renardes Grand Cru is reduced on the nose, although it should blow off with time to reveal the blackberry, raspberry and marine scents underneath. The palate is medium-bodied with sappy red fruit, saturated tannins and well judged acidity. Whilst it does not quite deliver the complexity I would have liked, it has a velvety sheen and a caressing finish. Tasted blind at the 2016 Burgfest tasting. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 91 (VN) |
Inc. VAT
£1,105.92 |
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Vinous (91)The 2018 Corton-Renardes Grand Cru showed a slight reduction on the nose. The palate is medium-bodied, quite firm and masculine, with crisp tannins and dried blood and black pepper toward the finish. Grippy and quite savory at the moment, this is a robust Corton-Renardes that will require bottle age to shave its corners. A bit "rough" and needs to manifest more refinement. |
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Burgundy | 4 | - |
Inc. VAT
£176.29 |
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Heralding from the prestigious vineyards of Burgundy, the Thibault Liger-Belair Bourgogne Chardonnay Les Charmes 2018 offers a compelling vino narrative. Crafted by Thibault Liger-Belair, a prodigious winemaker from an esteemed lineage rooted in viticulture since the 18th century. The terroir-driven approach to winemaking reflects in this wine, marrying tradition and technology to coax the finest expressions. Grown in biochemical vineyards, this Chardonnay is a testament to mindful winemaking—meticulously harvested and vinified in French oak barrels, resulting in an elegant wine with remarkable intensity. The Thibault Liger-Belair Bourgogne Chardonnay Les Charmes 2018 presents tantalising aromas of orchard fruits and harmonious mineral notes. An exploration of taste reveals a richly-textured palate with delicate layers of apple, pear, and chalky nuances. Cherishing its richly complex mouthfeel, the wine gracefully segues into a long lasting finish, charismatic of its Burgundy roots. |
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Burgundy | 4 | 88-90 (VN) |
Inc. VAT
£662.29 |
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Vinous (88-90)(a new wine for Liger-Belair; vinified with 40% whole clusters and aging in 40% new oak): Bright medium ruby. Even darker on the nose than the Hautes-Côtes de Nuits Les Trois Terroirs, offering scents of blackberry, violet and tropical dark chocolate and brown spice flavors. Rather relaxed in the middle palate considering the tiny yield of 12 hectoliters per hectare, but finishes with a firm dusting of tannins. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 88-90 (VN) |
Inc. VAT
£435.49 |
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Vinous (88-90)A blend of five different parcels, the 2017 Chambolle-Musigny Village shows a bit of reduction on the nose. It eventually opens, offering bright red berry fruit with light stemmy notes from the 40% whole clusters. The palate is medium-bodied with supple tannin, not complex but focused, showing good grip toward the bright, expressive wild strawberry and raspberry finish. Probably early-drinking but well worth seeking out. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 92-94 (VN (ST)) |
Inc. VAT
£816.29 |
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Vinous - Stephen Tanzer (92-94)Bright, dark red-ruby. Vibrant aromas of blackberry, licorice and wild herbs, along with a smoky carbon suggestion. Densely packed and highly concentrated, with a firm tannic spine giving shape and definition to the fresh dark berry flavors. Plenty of stuffing here for balance but this very closed wine will probably need up to a decade of bottle aging to blossom. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 93-95 (VN) |
Inc. VAT
£1,322.75 |
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Vinous (93-95)The 2018 Clos Vougeot Grand Cru contains 40% whole cluster from the oldest parts of the vineyard, the younger vines de-stemmed. Apparently it struggled to complete its alcoholic fermentation and had to be transferred back into barrel, where it finally finished in June 2019. It has an intriguing bouquet with brown spices and black pepper infusing the vibrant red fruit that leaps from the nose. The palate is well balanced with fine, saturated tannins. The whole bunch is very well assimilated and lends complexity and precision on the finish. Superb. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 90-92 (VN) |
Inc. VAT
£532.84 |
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Vinous (90-92)The 2020 Gevrey-Chambertin En Créot is a debut release that is completely de-stemmed that underwent a gentle vinification. It has quite a lively bouquet with red cherries, cranberry and flinty aromas, good tension here. The palate is medium-bodied with sappy red fruit, fine acidity, smooth in texture with a touch of white pepper and bay leaf towards the finish, dessicated orange peel lingering on the aftertaste. Very fine. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 89-92 (BH) |
Inc. VAT
£548.00 |
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Burghound (89-92)A brooding and very earthy nose is more deeply pitched and very Gevrey in character. The rich, concentrated and more powerful medium-bodied flavors are firmly structured and serious while exhibiting touch of bitter pit fruit and youthful austerity on the balanced and highly persistent finish. Créots always needs time in bottle to develop and this excellent example will be no exception. Recommended |
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Thibault Liger-Belair Gevrey-Chambertin En Creots
(6x75cl)
2023
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Burgundy | - | - |
Expected Price Range
£324 -
£396
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Burgundy | 1 | 89-91 (VN) |
Inc. VAT
£491.60 |
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Vinous (89-91)(Liger-Belair just bought this parcel on mostly clay and silt soil after years of farming it via a fermage arrangement; 50% vendange entier; just 20% of the crop was lost to frost): Dark red with ruby tones. Very ripe dark fruit aromas are complicated by strong soil notes of dried flowers (the veggie side of floral, says Liger-Belair), licorice and cut straw. More precise on the palate than the nose suggests, displaying the savory, sappy side of the vintage and very good intensity. Finishes with building, slightly dusty tannins and noteworthy energy. Not at all a rustic style of Gevrey, despite the fact that it's from a parcel on the wrong side of the Route Nationale. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 89-91 (VN) |
Inc. VAT
£491.60 |
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Vinous (89-91)The 2018 Gevrey-Chambertin Croix des Champs is more than 55% whole cluster. That stem addition comes across a little strongly on the nose and occludes the terroir profile. The medium-bodied palate offers firm tannins, plenty of red berry fruit laced with orange peel and slathers of marmalade, and a grippy finish with a light cola note on the aftertaste. Fine. |
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Burgundy | 3 | 90-92 (VN) |
Inc. VAT
£442.40 |
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Vinous (90-92)From the bottom side of the commune, the 2019 Gevrey-Chambertin Croix des Champs includes 55–60% of whole cluster. It has a clean, precise bouquet of perfumed red cherry and raspberry fruit, displaying commendable mineralité. The harmonious palate is medium-bodied with supple tannins and brambly red fruit laced with white pepper toward the elegant finish. Promising. |
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Burgundy | 2 | - |
Inc. VAT
£194.00 |
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Thibault Liger-Belair Hautes Cotes Nuits Roche 2018 is an astounding example of Burgundian elegance, hailing from the globally renowned Liger-Belair estate. Thibault Liger-Belair, a prodigious winemaker, utilises his deep reverence for tradition and innovative viticulture to create this luxurious red wine. Nestled in the illustrious Hautes-Côtes de Nuits region, the grapes benefit from clay and limestone-rich soils and cool climate, producing opulent flavours and aromatic complexity. Meticulously hand-harvested and predominantly fermented with indigenous yeasts, the wine undergoes malolactic fermentation before maturing in French oak barrels, fostering its distinctive profile. This 2018 vintage impresses with a bouquet of black fruits, subtle spices and earthy undertones, underscored by a balanced acidity and well-rounded tannins. The Thibault Liger-Belair Hautes Cotes Nuits Roche 2018's enchanting character and superior structure make it a must-have addition to any fine wine collection. |
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Burgundy | 5 | 86-88 (VN) |
Inc. VAT
£318.72 |
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Vinous (86-88)The 2019 Bourgognes Hautes-Côtes de Nuits Clos du Prieuré, from the west side of Nuits Saint-Georges, has a taut nose that disguises the high alcohol (over 14.0°). The palate is very promising, offering dark berry fruit, good substance and candied orange peel toward the finish. The aromatics just have to open up by the time of bottling. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 90 (VN) |
Inc. VAT
£422.00 |
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Vinous (90)Bright red-ruby. Musky, reticent aromas of mocha, leather and earth. Enters the mouth silky and subtly sweet, with its currant and blackberry fruit flavors showing a slight leathery rusticity. Finishes with ripe tannins and sneaky length--and an inviting juiciness. |
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Burgundy | 2 | 89-91 (VN) |
Inc. VAT
£653.09 |
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Vinous (89-91)(40% vendange entier; 50% new oak; just six barrels were produced from one hectare of vines exposed to the combe influence): Bright, dark red. Dark cherry, dark berries and a hint of flowers on the nose. Sappy dark fruit flavors convey an impression of solidity, with an element of warm spices and smoky limestone extending the finish and supporting the wine's serious dusting of tannins. Liger-Belair feels that owing to low yields, many Nuits-Saint-Georges '16s from vineyards on the north side of the town are more burly and masculine than usual. |
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Burgundy | 5 | 90-92 (VN) |
Inc. VAT
£386.00 |
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Vinous (90-92)The 2018 Nuits Saint-Georges La Charmotte has a charming bouquet of light red cherries, raspberry and orange zest, really approachable and yet nuanced. The medium-bodied palate offers grainy tannins and feels fresh and sapid, the whole bunch (40%) nicely integrated. A dash of black pepper appears on the finish. Very fine. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 89-91 (VN) |
Inc. VAT
£856.69 |
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Vinous (89-91)The 2019 Nuits Saint-Georges La Charmotte includes 45% whole bunch this year. It has a well-defined bouquet that displays wonderful Pinoté. The palate is medium-bodied with sappy red fruit, fine grip and hints of marmalade toward the finish, which feels a little stern at the moment but should soften once in bottle. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 92 (VN) |
In Bond
£804.00 |
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Vinous (92)The 2016 Corton-Renardes Grand Cru is reduced on the nose, although it should blow off with time to reveal the blackberry, raspberry and marine scents underneath. The palate is medium-bodied with sappy red fruit, saturated tannins and well judged acidity. Whilst it does not quite deliver the complexity I would have liked, it has a velvety sheen and a caressing finish. Tasted blind at the 2016 Burgfest tasting. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 91 (VN) |
In Bond
£903.00 |
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Vinous (91)The 2018 Corton-Renardes Grand Cru showed a slight reduction on the nose. The palate is medium-bodied, quite firm and masculine, with crisp tannins and dried blood and black pepper toward the finish. Grippy and quite savory at the moment, this is a robust Corton-Renardes that will require bottle age to shave its corners. A bit "rough" and needs to manifest more refinement. |
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Burgundy | 4 | - |
In Bond
£129.00 |
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Heralding from the prestigious vineyards of Burgundy, the Thibault Liger-Belair Bourgogne Chardonnay Les Charmes 2018 offers a compelling vino narrative. Crafted by Thibault Liger-Belair, a prodigious winemaker from an esteemed lineage rooted in viticulture since the 18th century. The terroir-driven approach to winemaking reflects in this wine, marrying tradition and technology to coax the finest expressions. Grown in biochemical vineyards, this Chardonnay is a testament to mindful winemaking—meticulously harvested and vinified in French oak barrels, resulting in an elegant wine with remarkable intensity. The Thibault Liger-Belair Bourgogne Chardonnay Les Charmes 2018 presents tantalising aromas of orchard fruits and harmonious mineral notes. An exploration of taste reveals a richly-textured palate with delicate layers of apple, pear, and chalky nuances. Cherishing its richly complex mouthfeel, the wine gracefully segues into a long lasting finish, charismatic of its Burgundy roots. |
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Burgundy | 4 | 88-90 (VN) |
In Bond
£534.00 |
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Vinous (88-90)(a new wine for Liger-Belair; vinified with 40% whole clusters and aging in 40% new oak): Bright medium ruby. Even darker on the nose than the Hautes-Côtes de Nuits Les Trois Terroirs, offering scents of blackberry, violet and tropical dark chocolate and brown spice flavors. Rather relaxed in the middle palate considering the tiny yield of 12 hectoliters per hectare, but finishes with a firm dusting of tannins. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 88-90 (VN) |
In Bond
£345.00 |
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Vinous (88-90)A blend of five different parcels, the 2017 Chambolle-Musigny Village shows a bit of reduction on the nose. It eventually opens, offering bright red berry fruit with light stemmy notes from the 40% whole clusters. The palate is medium-bodied with supple tannin, not complex but focused, showing good grip toward the bright, expressive wild strawberry and raspberry finish. Probably early-drinking but well worth seeking out. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 92-94 (VN (ST)) |
In Bond
£661.00 |
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Vinous - Stephen Tanzer (92-94)Bright, dark red-ruby. Vibrant aromas of blackberry, licorice and wild herbs, along with a smoky carbon suggestion. Densely packed and highly concentrated, with a firm tannic spine giving shape and definition to the fresh dark berry flavors. Plenty of stuffing here for balance but this very closed wine will probably need up to a decade of bottle aging to blossom. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 93-95 (VN) |
In Bond
£1,083.00 |
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Vinous (93-95)The 2018 Clos Vougeot Grand Cru contains 40% whole cluster from the oldest parts of the vineyard, the younger vines de-stemmed. Apparently it struggled to complete its alcoholic fermentation and had to be transferred back into barrel, where it finally finished in June 2019. It has an intriguing bouquet with brown spices and black pepper infusing the vibrant red fruit that leaps from the nose. The palate is well balanced with fine, saturated tannins. The whole bunch is very well assimilated and lends complexity and precision on the finish. Superb. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 90-92 (VN) |
In Bond
£428.00 |
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Vinous (90-92)The 2020 Gevrey-Chambertin En Créot is a debut release that is completely de-stemmed that underwent a gentle vinification. It has quite a lively bouquet with red cherries, cranberry and flinty aromas, good tension here. The palate is medium-bodied with sappy red fruit, fine acidity, smooth in texture with a touch of white pepper and bay leaf towards the finish, dessicated orange peel lingering on the aftertaste. Very fine. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 89-92 (BH) |
In Bond
£436.00 |
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Burghound (89-92)A brooding and very earthy nose is more deeply pitched and very Gevrey in character. The rich, concentrated and more powerful medium-bodied flavors are firmly structured and serious while exhibiting touch of bitter pit fruit and youthful austerity on the balanced and highly persistent finish. Créots always needs time in bottle to develop and this excellent example will be no exception. Recommended |
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Thibault Liger-Belair Gevrey-Chambertin En Creots
(6x75cl)
2023
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Burgundy | - | - |
Expected Price Range
£324 -
£396
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Burgundy | 1 | 89-91 (VN) |
In Bond
£389.00 |
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Vinous (89-91)(Liger-Belair just bought this parcel on mostly clay and silt soil after years of farming it via a fermage arrangement; 50% vendange entier; just 20% of the crop was lost to frost): Dark red with ruby tones. Very ripe dark fruit aromas are complicated by strong soil notes of dried flowers (the veggie side of floral, says Liger-Belair), licorice and cut straw. More precise on the palate than the nose suggests, displaying the savory, sappy side of the vintage and very good intensity. Finishes with building, slightly dusty tannins and noteworthy energy. Not at all a rustic style of Gevrey, despite the fact that it's from a parcel on the wrong side of the Route Nationale. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 89-91 (VN) |
In Bond
£389.00 |
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Vinous (89-91)The 2018 Gevrey-Chambertin Croix des Champs is more than 55% whole cluster. That stem addition comes across a little strongly on the nose and occludes the terroir profile. The medium-bodied palate offers firm tannins, plenty of red berry fruit laced with orange peel and slathers of marmalade, and a grippy finish with a light cola note on the aftertaste. Fine. |
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Burgundy | 3 | 90-92 (VN) |
In Bond
£348.00 |
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Vinous (90-92)From the bottom side of the commune, the 2019 Gevrey-Chambertin Croix des Champs includes 55–60% of whole cluster. It has a clean, precise bouquet of perfumed red cherry and raspberry fruit, displaying commendable mineralité. The harmonious palate is medium-bodied with supple tannins and brambly red fruit laced with white pepper toward the elegant finish. Promising. |
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Burgundy | 2 | - |
In Bond
£141.00 |
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Thibault Liger-Belair Hautes Cotes Nuits Roche 2018 is an astounding example of Burgundian elegance, hailing from the globally renowned Liger-Belair estate. Thibault Liger-Belair, a prodigious winemaker, utilises his deep reverence for tradition and innovative viticulture to create this luxurious red wine. Nestled in the illustrious Hautes-Côtes de Nuits region, the grapes benefit from clay and limestone-rich soils and cool climate, producing opulent flavours and aromatic complexity. Meticulously hand-harvested and predominantly fermented with indigenous yeasts, the wine undergoes malolactic fermentation before maturing in French oak barrels, fostering its distinctive profile. This 2018 vintage impresses with a bouquet of black fruits, subtle spices and earthy undertones, underscored by a balanced acidity and well-rounded tannins. The Thibault Liger-Belair Hautes Cotes Nuits Roche 2018's enchanting character and superior structure make it a must-have addition to any fine wine collection. |
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Burgundy | 5 | 86-88 (VN) |
In Bond
£247.00 |
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Vinous (86-88)The 2019 Bourgognes Hautes-Côtes de Nuits Clos du Prieuré, from the west side of Nuits Saint-Georges, has a taut nose that disguises the high alcohol (over 14.0°). The palate is very promising, offering dark berry fruit, good substance and candied orange peel toward the finish. The aromatics just have to open up by the time of bottling. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 90 (VN) |
In Bond
£331.00 |
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Vinous (90)Bright red-ruby. Musky, reticent aromas of mocha, leather and earth. Enters the mouth silky and subtly sweet, with its currant and blackberry fruit flavors showing a slight leathery rusticity. Finishes with ripe tannins and sneaky length--and an inviting juiciness. |
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Burgundy | 2 | 89-91 (VN) |
In Bond
£525.00 |
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Vinous (89-91)(40% vendange entier; 50% new oak; just six barrels were produced from one hectare of vines exposed to the combe influence): Bright, dark red. Dark cherry, dark berries and a hint of flowers on the nose. Sappy dark fruit flavors convey an impression of solidity, with an element of warm spices and smoky limestone extending the finish and supporting the wine's serious dusting of tannins. Liger-Belair feels that owing to low yields, many Nuits-Saint-Georges '16s from vineyards on the north side of the town are more burly and masculine than usual. |
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Burgundy | 5 | 90-92 (VN) |
In Bond
£301.00 |
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Vinous (90-92)The 2018 Nuits Saint-Georges La Charmotte has a charming bouquet of light red cherries, raspberry and orange zest, really approachable and yet nuanced. The medium-bodied palate offers grainy tannins and feels fresh and sapid, the whole bunch (40%) nicely integrated. A dash of black pepper appears on the finish. Very fine. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 89-91 (VN) |
In Bond
£696.00 |
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Vinous (89-91)The 2019 Nuits Saint-Georges La Charmotte includes 45% whole bunch this year. It has a well-defined bouquet that displays wonderful Pinoté. The palate is medium-bodied with sappy red fruit, fine grip and hints of marmalade toward the finish, which feels a little stern at the moment but should soften once in bottle. |
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