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Introducing the exemplary Brown Blanc 2020, the epitome of fine craftsmanship from the prestigious Brown Blanc Vineyards. This splendid vintage hails from the renowned wine region of Bordeaux, France, and exhibits the mastery of traditional French viniculture. Brown Blanc 2020 is a masterfully created blend of Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot grapes, hand-harvested at their prime.
The vinification process follows time-honoured methodologies, with fermentation in stainless steel vats and maturation in French oak barrels for 12 months. This endows Brown Blanc 2020 with an exceptional complexity and unparalleled depth of flavours. The result: a multi-layered palette of plush blackcurrants fused with subtle whispers of vanilla and spice.
Created by the esteemed wine producer, Maurice Brown, his meticulous focus on quality lends a remarkable exquisiteness to the Brown Blanc 2020. Undoubtedly, this exquisite Bordeaux blend stands as a testament to the producer's unwavering commitment to excellence in winemaking.
Inc. VAT£175.55 -
(6x75cl) 2021Introducing the remarkable Brown Blanc 2021, a quintessential expression of expertise in fine winemaking. Crafted in heart of prestigious British vineyards, this elegant white wine showcases the producer's devotion to creating world-class wines. With utmost diligence, the wine has gone through a prolonged cool fermentation, resulting in a well-structured, multi-layered delight.
The Brown Blanc 2021 exhibits an enticing bouquet of zesty lemon peel, white blossom and minerality on the nose, while the palate reveals crisp apple and mouth-watering stone fruits, woven seamlessly with impeccable acidity. The producer has used traditional vinification methods for the 2021 vintage, brilliantly capturing the essence of the specific terroir.
Boasting a perfect balance of vivacity and complexity, the enticing Brown Blanc 2021 resonates with every fine wine connoisseur's palate. A hallmark of British winemaking, it's an absolute must-try for enthusiasts seeking unparalleled quality and finesse.
Inc. VAT£171.12 -
Delve into the unique elegance of the Brown Blanc 2022, a premium fine wine that resonates with class and distinction. Exquisitely crafted in the luscious terroirs of Burgundy, France, this stellar produce benefits from outstanding winemaking techniques that resonate within each drop. The producers, renowned for their commitment to vineyard expression and sustainability, meticulously harness the power of the vintage and terroir in this single-variety Chardonnay.
The wine's maturation process is integral to its character. The Brown Blanc 2022 is aged judiciously in French oak barrels for a nuanced complexity, balancing the fruity vibrancy with notes of baking spices. Its luxuriant mouthfeel, crisp apple and pear notes, and a sublime hint of vanilla, is a testament to the winemaker's diligence and an intimate understanding of the terroir.
Whether you are a wine enthusiast or a collector, one cannot resist the allure of the top-drawer Brown Blanc 2022 - an embodiment of sophistication and excellence.
Inc. VAT£209.60 -
Relish in the exquisite character of the Brumont Madiran Torus 2019. Originating from Madiran in South West France, this fine wine is the brainchild of renowned winemaker, Alain Brumont. This visionary cultivates his vines with zeal, utilising the sustainably farmed soils of Pyrenean foothills to yield perfectly ripe Tannat grapes. Aged in French oak barrels, the wine unveils its unique flavourful profile.
Underneath its young, purplish hue, Brumont Madiran Torus 2019 reveals a vibrant palette of black fruit notes mingling with hints of cocoa, rounded off with an impressively long finish. Its capricious tannins and juicy acidity make it an essential accompaniment to robust dishes. Consistently ranked amongst France's most prestigious wines, this red wine offers an immersive journey into Gascony's viticulture.
Craftsmanship, passion, and the power of terroir harmoniously blend in the making of Brumont Madiran Torus 2019- a perfect embodiment of Alain Brumont's dedication to the Madiran appellation.
Inc. VAT£124.40 -
Vinous (94)
Moderately saturated medium red. Highly nuanced scents of red cherry, raspberry, flowers and underbrush. At once silky and penetrating, showing a positive medicinal aspect to its flavors of red berries, flowers and spicy herbs. Very shapely wine with a rising finish featuring suave tannins and noteworthy finesse. A superb showing; this strikes me as more refined than the larger-scaled 2014.Inc. VAT£1,600.84 -
(6x75cl) 2014Wine Advocate (94-96)
The 2014 Bonnes Mares Grand Cru has a tightly wound, stony and rather stoic bouquet at first, one that demands patience. This is not as immediate as its peers. Eventually there are subtle rose petal notes, orange zest and cold granite aromas that unfurl, giving a fleeting glimpse -- a premonition of what is to come. The palate is medium-bodied with saturated tannin, touches of orange rind infusing the blackberry and blueberry fruit, controlled and quite structured towards the finish that has great nervosité. Alongside the Clos Saint-Jacques this is Bruno Clair's best 2014.Inc. VAT£2,221.44 -
(3x150cl) 2015Vinous (97)
The 2015 Bonnes-Mares Grand Cru has another very pure, elegant bouquet, firmly in red rather than black fruit territory and quite lush and sensual - one of the most seductive you will find this year. The palate is medium-bodied with very fine tannin and perfectly pitched acidity; it feels supple at first, though the second half has a more chalky texture and the red fruit merges with more black fruit. Gaining structure toward the oaky finish, it exerts firm grip and sports stupendous length. Wonderful. Tasted blind at the annual Burgfest tasting.Inc. VAT£2,116.84 -
Vinous (96)
The 2016 Bonnes-Mares Grand Cru has an intense bouquet with blackberry, redcurrant and cranberry scents laced with tobacco and woodland aromas. Lovely definition and focus here. The palate is medium-bodied with sappy red fruit, enormous depth and great concentration, perhaps the most Musigny-esque of the Bonnes-Mares. Great length but it needs some serious cellaring. Enormous potential here. Tasted blind at the 2016 Burgfest tasting.Inc. VAT£2,149.09 -
Vinous (96)
The 2017 Bonnes-Mares Grand Cru has a lifted, perfumed and quite floral bouquet of brambly red fruit infused with wilted rose petal and a touch of blood orange. Gorgeous! The palate is medium-bodied with fine structure, a killer line of acidity and perhaps some discreet stem addition, as it is overtly peppery toward the finish. Plenty of freshness and quite linear. Classic Burgundy. Tasted blind at the Burgfest 2017 tasting.Inc. VAT£3,179.80 -
Vinous (95)
The 2018 Bonnes-Mares Grand Cru has closed down a touch on the nose, eventually revealing red fruit, violet petals and a light oyster shell note. Fine delineation and superb focus. The palate is detailed and precise, just a faint touch of dark chocolate in the background with the mineral-driven finish delivering the sapidity to tempt you back for another sip (in 4-5 years time...when it's ready.)Inc. VAT£1,842.72 -
(3x150cl) 2019
Vinous (94-96)
The 2019 Bonnes-Mares Grand Cru has a rich and generous bouquet with blueberry and black cherry aromas, the most extravagant of Bruno Clair’s wines this year. The palate is medium-bodied with fine grain tannins, very poised and focused with a mineral-driven finish that lingers in the mouth. Lovely strictness on the finish counterbalances the precocity on the nose.Inc. VAT£2,084.44 -
Vinous (94-96)
The 2019 Bonnes-Mares Grand Cru has a rich and generous bouquet with blueberry and black cherry aromas, the most extravagant of Bruno Clair’s wines this year. The palate is medium-bodied with fine grain tannins, very poised and focused with a mineral-driven finish that lingers in the mouth. Lovely strictness on the finish counterbalances the precocity on the nose.Inc. VAT£1,753.32 -
(3x150cl) 2020
Vinous (95-97)
The 2020 Bonnes-Mares Grand Cru is surprisingly backward on the nose with tightly-wound blackberry, redcurrant and cranberry fruit with sea spray and light pine cone aromas. The palate is medium-bodied with grippy redcurrant and strawberry fruit. This is a solid Bonnes-Mares, correct, not flashy but serious and as such, it deserves several years in bottle. It has the substance and complexity to reward those with patience.Inc. VAT£2,290.84 -
Vinous (95-97)
The 2020 Bonnes-Mares Grand Cru is surprisingly backward on the nose with tightly-wound blackberry, redcurrant and cranberry fruit with sea spray and light pine cone aromas. The palate is medium-bodied with grippy redcurrant and strawberry fruit. This is a solid Bonnes-Mares, correct, not flashy but serious and as such, it deserves several years in bottle. It has the substance and complexity to reward those with patience.Inc. VAT£2,279.89 -
Vinous - Neal Martin (97)
The 2021 Bonnes-Mares Grand Cru is beguiling on the nose with pure beautifully defined red fruit that soars from the glass. Real sophistication and utterly absorbing. The palate is medium-bodied with pliant tannins very focused and harmonious. Precise, complex, engaging hints of Earl Grey infuse the red fruit on the finish that is so refined. Complete class. Precision, precision, precision. Tasted blind at the Burgfest tasting.Inc. VAT£463.19 -
Vinous - Neal Martin (97)
The 2021 Bonnes-Mares Grand Cru is beguiling on the nose with pure beautifully defined red fruit that soars from the glass. Real sophistication and utterly absorbing. The palate is medium-bodied with pliant tannins very focused and harmonious. Precise, complex, engaging hints of Earl Grey infuse the red fruit on the finish that is so refined. Complete class. Precision, precision, precision. Tasted blind at the Burgfest tasting.Inc. VAT£1,703.89 -
Jasper Morris Inside Burgundy (96-98)
(5-Star Wine) There are 25 barrels of 2022 Bonnes Mares, an ideal yield of 35 hl/ha. Rich, bright and concentrated. Super explosive right from the start. Wears its heart on its sleeve unlike the more introverted Clos de Bèze. A magical concentration of fruit, first at the front of the palate and then at the back. A little spice as well, something of everything. Generous but not over the top at 13.5%. Drink from 2032-2040+.Inc. VAT£2,313.89 -
(6x75cl) 2023Vinous - Neal Martin (95-97)
The 2023 Bonnes-Mares Grand Cru has a well-defined bouquet with black cherries, wild strawberries and light loamy aromas coming through with aeration. It is maybe a little Musigny-like. The palate is medium-bodied with fine tannins and gentle grip, slightly peppery in style with a persistent, quite saline finish. Without a doubt, this is a fabulous Bonnes-Mares with great potential. It may very well land at the top of my banded score.Inc. VAT£2,260.32 -
(12x75cl) 2001Vinous (92)
Moderately saturated medium red. Sappy, perfumed aromas of cherry, stone and spice, with a hint of more exotic fruits. Dense and silky on the palate, conveying a strong impression of solidity and soil character. Sweetened by a hint of caramelly oak (40% of the wine was aged in new barrels) that is even stronger on the layered back end. Much easier to taste today than the Clos Saint-Jacques.Inc. VAT£5,024.98 -
Vinous (91)
Medium red. Sexy, complex nose combines red berries, smoked meat, minerals, underbrush, milk chocolate and truffle. Silky and suave but firm; a step up in concentration from the Clos Saint-Jacques. A very stylish wine with lovely inner-mouth lift and definition. Finishes quite broad, with a fine coating of tannins and excellent length. This wine shows a more normal balance than Clair's other 2003s.Inc. VAT£3,605.21 -
Wine Advocate (95)
Smoky black tea, rose petals, dark berries, and licorice waft seductively (and site-typically) from the glass of Clair 2006 Chambertin Clos De Beze. Seamlessly-rich and refined in tannins, this offers a gorgeous layering of flavors anchored in clean meatiness and suggestions of stoniness and crystalline minerality that carry no sense of austerity. While missing the remarkable dynamic of the Clos St.-Jacques, in its own way this supremely elegant, intriguingly-nuanced, and memorably persistent Pinot is a model for the vintage and of its great site's potential year in, year out. Plan to give it 3-4 years of rest before savoring it for the 6-8 that follow.Inc. VAT£3,643.61 -
Wine Advocate (94-96)
The 2009 Chambertin-Clos de Beze literally explodes on the palate with an array of dark fruit, roses, sweet spices and minerals. This is a deep, beautifully articulated Beze with tons of structure and a magical weightlessness that is hard to describe with mere words. Simply put, this is a great wine in the making. Anticipated maturity: 2019-2029.Inc. VAT£6,145.61 -
Wine Advocate (94-96)
The 2010 Chambertin-Clos de Beze seems to hover on the palate. Dark red berries, freshly cut flowers, minerals and mint are all supported by the silkiest of tannins. The Beze boasts striking inner perfume and fabulous overall balance. Though deceptively medium in body, there is plenty of stuffing and structure to support a long life in the cellar. This is a decidedly feminine Beze that impresses for its sheer elegance and pure class. In sum, it is pure Bruno Clair. Anticipated maturity: 2025-2045.Inc. VAT£6,316.60 -
Vinous (94)
The 2011 Chambertin Clos-de-Bèze Grand Cru has a perfumed bouquet with rose petal and bergamot tea scents complementing the red berry fruit, the oak neatly integrated. The palate is supple and lithe with a seam of orange rind infusing the redcurrant and cranberry fruit, a little salinité and black truffle towards the grainy-textured finish. This is a very assured and noble Clos-de-Bèze from the Domaine. Tasted at Flint Wines Burgundy 2011 tasting.Inc. VAT£3,158.20 -
Vinous (95)
The 2012 Chambertin Clos de Béze is going to need time to fully come together. The combination of huge fruit and prominent acidity is utterly captivating, even if the 2012 is only showing a hint of its ultimate potential. A layered, resonant finish laced with new leather, spice, mint, rose petal and violet overtones leaves a lasting impression.Inc. VAT£2,255.89 -
Vinous (95)
The 2012 Chambertin Clos de Béze is going to need time to fully come together. The combination of huge fruit and prominent acidity is utterly captivating, even if the 2012 is only showing a hint of its ultimate potential. A layered, resonant finish laced with new leather, spice, mint, rose petal and violet overtones leaves a lasting impression.Inc. VAT£2,255.89 -
Wine Advocate (91)
Tasted blind at the Burgfest tasting in Beaune, the 2013 Chambertin Clos de Bèze Grand Cru from Bruno Clair has a vivacious bouquet with Morello cherry and raspberry, a slightly chocolaty scent deriving from new oak. The palate is medium-bodied with fine tannin, dark berry fruit that is a little dominated by the wood regime at the moment. It will probably pull through but needs to develop greater substance on the finish to warrant a higher score. Tasted September 2016.Inc. VAT£1,598.29 -
Vinous (94+)
Bright medium red. Pungent lift to the aromas of pomegranate, cranberry and flowers. Fine-grained but tightly wound, even a bit imploded today, conveying a powerful impression of energy and lift. Not an especially fleshy wine but wonderfully precise and complete, with an extremely long finish that shows more saline minerality than primary red fruits. This youthfully taut wine is going to require extended aging.Inc. VAT£1,630.69 -
(6x75cl) 2014
Vinous (94+)
Bright medium red. Pungent lift to the aromas of pomegranate, cranberry and flowers. Fine-grained but tightly wound, even a bit imploded today, conveying a powerful impression of energy and lift. Not an especially fleshy wine but wonderfully precise and complete, with an extremely long finish that shows more saline minerality than primary red fruits. This youthfully taut wine is going to require extended aging.Inc. VAT£2,876.29 -
Vinous (94)
Healthy medium red. Distinctly darker on the nose than the Clos Saint-Jacques, offering aromas of black cherry, licorice, spices and crushed rock if not quite the floral high notes of the 2016 version. At once thick and vibrant in the mouth, conveying good mineral verve to its intense flavors of dark berries and underbrush. The slowly mounting, fine-grained finish displays a subtle suggestion of candied fruits but excellent energy and grip. This beauty seems less dominated by its vintage character than the Clos Saint-Jacques.Inc. VAT£2,192.29
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Introducing the exemplary Brown Blanc 2020, the epitome of fine craftsmanship from the prestigious Brown Blanc Vineyards. This splendid vintage hails from the renowned wine region of Bordeaux, France, and exhibits the mastery of traditional French viniculture. Brown Blanc 2020 is a masterfully created blend of Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot grapes, hand-harvested at their prime.
The vinification process follows time-honoured methodologies, with fermentation in stainless steel vats and maturation in French oak barrels for 12 months. This endows Brown Blanc 2020 with an exceptional complexity and unparalleled depth of flavours. The result: a multi-layered palette of plush blackcurrants fused with subtle whispers of vanilla and spice.
Created by the esteemed wine producer, Maurice Brown, his meticulous focus on quality lends a remarkable exquisiteness to the Brown Blanc 2020. Undoubtedly, this exquisite Bordeaux blend stands as a testament to the producer's unwavering commitment to excellence in winemaking.
In Bond£127.00 -
(6x75cl) 2021
Introducing the remarkable Brown Blanc 2021, a quintessential expression of expertise in fine winemaking. Crafted in heart of prestigious British vineyards, this elegant white wine showcases the producer's devotion to creating world-class wines. With utmost diligence, the wine has gone through a prolonged cool fermentation, resulting in a well-structured, multi-layered delight.
The Brown Blanc 2021 exhibits an enticing bouquet of zesty lemon peel, white blossom and minerality on the nose, while the palate reveals crisp apple and mouth-watering stone fruits, woven seamlessly with impeccable acidity. The producer has used traditional vinification methods for the 2021 vintage, brilliantly capturing the essence of the specific terroir.
Boasting a perfect balance of vivacity and complexity, the enticing Brown Blanc 2021 resonates with every fine wine connoisseur's palate. A hallmark of British winemaking, it's an absolute must-try for enthusiasts seeking unparalleled quality and finesse.
In Bond£124.00 -
Delve into the unique elegance of the Brown Blanc 2022, a premium fine wine that resonates with class and distinction. Exquisitely crafted in the luscious terroirs of Burgundy, France, this stellar produce benefits from outstanding winemaking techniques that resonate within each drop. The producers, renowned for their commitment to vineyard expression and sustainability, meticulously harness the power of the vintage and terroir in this single-variety Chardonnay.
The wine's maturation process is integral to its character. The Brown Blanc 2022 is aged judiciously in French oak barrels for a nuanced complexity, balancing the fruity vibrancy with notes of baking spices. Its luxuriant mouthfeel, crisp apple and pear notes, and a sublime hint of vanilla, is a testament to the winemaker's diligence and an intimate understanding of the terroir.
Whether you are a wine enthusiast or a collector, one cannot resist the allure of the top-drawer Brown Blanc 2022 - an embodiment of sophistication and excellence.
In Bond£154.00 -
Relish in the exquisite character of the Brumont Madiran Torus 2019. Originating from Madiran in South West France, this fine wine is the brainchild of renowned winemaker, Alain Brumont. This visionary cultivates his vines with zeal, utilising the sustainably farmed soils of Pyrenean foothills to yield perfectly ripe Tannat grapes. Aged in French oak barrels, the wine unveils its unique flavourful profile.
Underneath its young, purplish hue, Brumont Madiran Torus 2019 reveals a vibrant palette of black fruit notes mingling with hints of cocoa, rounded off with an impressively long finish. Its capricious tannins and juicy acidity make it an essential accompaniment to robust dishes. Consistently ranked amongst France's most prestigious wines, this red wine offers an immersive journey into Gascony's viticulture.
Craftsmanship, passion, and the power of terroir harmoniously blend in the making of Brumont Madiran Torus 2019- a perfect embodiment of Alain Brumont's dedication to the Madiran appellation.
In Bond£83.00 -
Vinous (94)
Moderately saturated medium red. Highly nuanced scents of red cherry, raspberry, flowers and underbrush. At once silky and penetrating, showing a positive medicinal aspect to its flavors of red berries, flowers and spicy herbs. Very shapely wine with a rising finish featuring suave tannins and noteworthy finesse. A superb showing; this strikes me as more refined than the larger-scaled 2014.In Bond£1,318.00 -
(6x75cl) 2014
Wine Advocate (94-96)
The 2014 Bonnes Mares Grand Cru has a tightly wound, stony and rather stoic bouquet at first, one that demands patience. This is not as immediate as its peers. Eventually there are subtle rose petal notes, orange zest and cold granite aromas that unfurl, giving a fleeting glimpse -- a premonition of what is to come. The palate is medium-bodied with saturated tannin, touches of orange rind infusing the blackberry and blueberry fruit, controlled and quite structured towards the finish that has great nervosité. Alongside the Clos Saint-Jacques this is Bruno Clair's best 2014.In Bond£1,831.96 -
(3x150cl) 2015
Vinous (97)
The 2015 Bonnes-Mares Grand Cru has another very pure, elegant bouquet, firmly in red rather than black fruit territory and quite lush and sensual - one of the most seductive you will find this year. The palate is medium-bodied with very fine tannin and perfectly pitched acidity; it feels supple at first, though the second half has a more chalky texture and the red fruit merges with more black fruit. Gaining structure toward the oaky finish, it exerts firm grip and sports stupendous length. Wonderful. Tasted blind at the annual Burgfest tasting.In Bond£1,748.00 -
Vinous (96)
The 2016 Bonnes-Mares Grand Cru has an intense bouquet with blackberry, redcurrant and cranberry scents laced with tobacco and woodland aromas. Lovely definition and focus here. The palate is medium-bodied with sappy red fruit, enormous depth and great concentration, perhaps the most Musigny-esque of the Bonnes-Mares. Great length but it needs some serious cellaring. Enormous potential here. Tasted blind at the 2016 Burgfest tasting.In Bond£1,773.00 -
Vinous (96)
The 2017 Bonnes-Mares Grand Cru has a lifted, perfumed and quite floral bouquet of brambly red fruit infused with wilted rose petal and a touch of blood orange. Gorgeous! The palate is medium-bodied with fine structure, a killer line of acidity and perhaps some discreet stem addition, as it is overtly peppery toward the finish. Plenty of freshness and quite linear. Classic Burgundy. Tasted blind at the Burgfest 2017 tasting.In Bond£2,614.00 -
Vinous (95)
The 2018 Bonnes-Mares Grand Cru has closed down a touch on the nose, eventually revealing red fruit, violet petals and a light oyster shell note. Fine delineation and superb focus. The palate is detailed and precise, just a faint touch of dark chocolate in the background with the mineral-driven finish delivering the sapidity to tempt you back for another sip (in 4-5 years time...when it's ready.)In Bond£1,517.00 -
(3x150cl) 2019
Vinous (94-96)
The 2019 Bonnes-Mares Grand Cru has a rich and generous bouquet with blueberry and black cherry aromas, the most extravagant of Bruno Clair’s wines this year. The palate is medium-bodied with fine grain tannins, very poised and focused with a mineral-driven finish that lingers in the mouth. Lovely strictness on the finish counterbalances the precocity on the nose.In Bond£1,721.00 -
Vinous (94-96)
The 2019 Bonnes-Mares Grand Cru has a rich and generous bouquet with blueberry and black cherry aromas, the most extravagant of Bruno Clair’s wines this year. The palate is medium-bodied with fine grain tannins, very poised and focused with a mineral-driven finish that lingers in the mouth. Lovely strictness on the finish counterbalances the precocity on the nose.In Bond£1,442.50 -
(3x150cl) 2020
Vinous (95-97)
The 2020 Bonnes-Mares Grand Cru is surprisingly backward on the nose with tightly-wound blackberry, redcurrant and cranberry fruit with sea spray and light pine cone aromas. The palate is medium-bodied with grippy redcurrant and strawberry fruit. This is a solid Bonnes-Mares, correct, not flashy but serious and as such, it deserves several years in bottle. It has the substance and complexity to reward those with patience.In Bond£1,893.00 -
Vinous (95-97)
The 2020 Bonnes-Mares Grand Cru is surprisingly backward on the nose with tightly-wound blackberry, redcurrant and cranberry fruit with sea spray and light pine cone aromas. The palate is medium-bodied with grippy redcurrant and strawberry fruit. This is a solid Bonnes-Mares, correct, not flashy but serious and as such, it deserves several years in bottle. It has the substance and complexity to reward those with patience.In Bond£1,882.00 -
Vinous - Neal Martin (97)
The 2021 Bonnes-Mares Grand Cru is beguiling on the nose with pure beautifully defined red fruit that soars from the glass. Real sophistication and utterly absorbing. The palate is medium-bodied with pliant tannins very focused and harmonious. Precise, complex, engaging hints of Earl Grey infuse the red fruit on the finish that is so refined. Complete class. Precision, precision, precision. Tasted blind at the Burgfest tasting.In Bond£383.00 -
Vinous - Neal Martin (97)
The 2021 Bonnes-Mares Grand Cru is beguiling on the nose with pure beautifully defined red fruit that soars from the glass. Real sophistication and utterly absorbing. The palate is medium-bodied with pliant tannins very focused and harmonious. Precise, complex, engaging hints of Earl Grey infuse the red fruit on the finish that is so refined. Complete class. Precision, precision, precision. Tasted blind at the Burgfest tasting.In Bond£1,402.00 -
Jasper Morris Inside Burgundy (96-98)
(5-Star Wine) There are 25 barrels of 2022 Bonnes Mares, an ideal yield of 35 hl/ha. Rich, bright and concentrated. Super explosive right from the start. Wears its heart on its sleeve unlike the more introverted Clos de Bèze. A magical concentration of fruit, first at the front of the palate and then at the back. A little spice as well, something of everything. Generous but not over the top at 13.5%. Drink from 2032-2040+.In Bond£1,909.00 -
(6x75cl) 2023
Vinous - Neal Martin (95-97)
The 2023 Bonnes-Mares Grand Cru has a well-defined bouquet with black cherries, wild strawberries and light loamy aromas coming through with aeration. It is maybe a little Musigny-like. The palate is medium-bodied with fine tannins and gentle grip, slightly peppery in style with a persistent, quite saline finish. Without a doubt, this is a fabulous Bonnes-Mares with great potential. It may very well land at the top of my banded score.In Bond£1,865.00 -
(12x75cl) 2001
Vinous (92)
Moderately saturated medium red. Sappy, perfumed aromas of cherry, stone and spice, with a hint of more exotic fruits. Dense and silky on the palate, conveying a strong impression of solidity and soil character. Sweetened by a hint of caramelly oak (40% of the wine was aged in new barrels) that is even stronger on the layered back end. Much easier to taste today than the Clos Saint-Jacques.In Bond£4,149.00 -
Vinous (91)
Medium red. Sexy, complex nose combines red berries, smoked meat, minerals, underbrush, milk chocolate and truffle. Silky and suave but firm; a step up in concentration from the Clos Saint-Jacques. A very stylish wine with lovely inner-mouth lift and definition. Finishes quite broad, with a fine coating of tannins and excellent length. This wine shows a more normal balance than Clair's other 2003s.In Bond£2,963.00 -
Wine Advocate (95)
Smoky black tea, rose petals, dark berries, and licorice waft seductively (and site-typically) from the glass of Clair 2006 Chambertin Clos De Beze. Seamlessly-rich and refined in tannins, this offers a gorgeous layering of flavors anchored in clean meatiness and suggestions of stoniness and crystalline minerality that carry no sense of austerity. While missing the remarkable dynamic of the Clos St.-Jacques, in its own way this supremely elegant, intriguingly-nuanced, and memorably persistent Pinot is a model for the vintage and of its great site's potential year in, year out. Plan to give it 3-4 years of rest before savoring it for the 6-8 that follow.In Bond£2,995.00 -
Wine Advocate (94-96)
The 2009 Chambertin-Clos de Beze literally explodes on the palate with an array of dark fruit, roses, sweet spices and minerals. This is a deep, beautifully articulated Beze with tons of structure and a magical weightlessness that is hard to describe with mere words. Simply put, this is a great wine in the making. Anticipated maturity: 2019-2029.In Bond£5,080.00 -
Wine Advocate (94-96)
The 2010 Chambertin-Clos de Beze seems to hover on the palate. Dark red berries, freshly cut flowers, minerals and mint are all supported by the silkiest of tannins. The Beze boasts striking inner perfume and fabulous overall balance. Though deceptively medium in body, there is plenty of stuffing and structure to support a long life in the cellar. This is a decidedly feminine Beze that impresses for its sheer elegance and pure class. In sum, it is pure Bruno Clair. Anticipated maturity: 2025-2045.In Bond£5,228.00 -
Vinous (94)
The 2011 Chambertin Clos-de-Bèze Grand Cru has a perfumed bouquet with rose petal and bergamot tea scents complementing the red berry fruit, the oak neatly integrated. The palate is supple and lithe with a seam of orange rind infusing the redcurrant and cranberry fruit, a little salinité and black truffle towards the grainy-textured finish. This is a very assured and noble Clos-de-Bèze from the Domaine. Tasted at Flint Wines Burgundy 2011 tasting.In Bond£2,596.00 -
Vinous (95)
The 2012 Chambertin Clos de Béze is going to need time to fully come together. The combination of huge fruit and prominent acidity is utterly captivating, even if the 2012 is only showing a hint of its ultimate potential. A layered, resonant finish laced with new leather, spice, mint, rose petal and violet overtones leaves a lasting impression.In Bond£1,862.00 -
Vinous (95)
The 2012 Chambertin Clos de Béze is going to need time to fully come together. The combination of huge fruit and prominent acidity is utterly captivating, even if the 2012 is only showing a hint of its ultimate potential. A layered, resonant finish laced with new leather, spice, mint, rose petal and violet overtones leaves a lasting impression.In Bond£1,862.00 -
Wine Advocate (91)
Tasted blind at the Burgfest tasting in Beaune, the 2013 Chambertin Clos de Bèze Grand Cru from Bruno Clair has a vivacious bouquet with Morello cherry and raspberry, a slightly chocolaty scent deriving from new oak. The palate is medium-bodied with fine tannin, dark berry fruit that is a little dominated by the wood regime at the moment. It will probably pull through but needs to develop greater substance on the finish to warrant a higher score. Tasted September 2016.In Bond£1,314.00 -
Vinous (94+)
Bright medium red. Pungent lift to the aromas of pomegranate, cranberry and flowers. Fine-grained but tightly wound, even a bit imploded today, conveying a powerful impression of energy and lift. Not an especially fleshy wine but wonderfully precise and complete, with an extremely long finish that shows more saline minerality than primary red fruits. This youthfully taut wine is going to require extended aging.In Bond£1,341.00 -
(6x75cl) 2014
Vinous (94+)
Bright medium red. Pungent lift to the aromas of pomegranate, cranberry and flowers. Fine-grained but tightly wound, even a bit imploded today, conveying a powerful impression of energy and lift. Not an especially fleshy wine but wonderfully precise and complete, with an extremely long finish that shows more saline minerality than primary red fruits. This youthfully taut wine is going to require extended aging.In Bond£2,379.00 -
Vinous (94)
Healthy medium red. Distinctly darker on the nose than the Clos Saint-Jacques, offering aromas of black cherry, licorice, spices and crushed rock if not quite the floral high notes of the 2016 version. At once thick and vibrant in the mouth, conveying good mineral verve to its intense flavors of dark berries and underbrush. The slowly mounting, fine-grained finish displays a subtle suggestion of candied fruits but excellent energy and grip. This beauty seems less dominated by its vintage character than the Clos Saint-Jacques.In Bond£1,809.00
