Indulge in the exquisite elegance of Henri Bourgeois Sancerre La Bourgeoise Blanc 2017. Crafted in the revered vineyards of Chavignol atop Sancerre's steeps, this unique single-estate Sauvignon Blanc echoes the refined and generations-long savoir-faire of the Bourgeois family. Enhanced to perfection in barriques, its maturation on fine lees results in a textured and richly nuanced palette that is synonymous with this iconic producer.

With its unmistakable crispness, hinting at the limestone-rich soils from where its grapes are harvested, it brilliantly embodies the depth and complexity of its terroir. This is a wine where each sip reveals notes of ripe citrus, alongside warm mineral undertones. A harmonic balance of intensity and freshness defines Henri Bourgeois Sancerre La Bourgeoise Blanc 2017, making it not just a wine but an experience to savour. Touted by leading wine connoisseurs, this is truly an embodiment of pure and timeless Sancerre mastery.

Wine Advocate (90)

The 2016 Viré-Clessé wafts from the glass with notes of musky peach and dried white flowers, framed by sublet reduction. On the palate, it's medium to full-bodied, tense and racy, with good depth at the core and an attractive sense of completeness. It will need some time in the cellar to unwind after bottling, but it's an elegant, vibrant interpretation of the appellation that ranks as one of Lafon's best cuvées this year.

Wine Advocate (90)

From vines in Corgoloin, the 2017 Côte de Nuits-Villages unfurls in the glass with a lovely bouquet of cherries, dark berries, rose petals, orange rind and cedar. On the palate, it's medium to full-bodied, deep and concentrated for the vintage, with a fleshy core of fruit, finer-grained tannins than those found in the domaine's bottlings from the Hautes Côtes, and juicy balancing acids, concluding with an elegantly chalky finish. This is showing very well and is worth seeking out.

Wine Advocate (88+)

Tasted blind at the annual Burgfest tasting, the 2014 St Aubin 1er Cru Clos de la Chateniere from Domaine Hubert & Olivier Lamy was not as clean on the nose as its peers, slightly cheesy at first and then light mothball scents. The palate is fresh on the entry with a pretty kiwi fruit and Cornice pear opening; but it never achieves the same level of tension and focus as other premier crus from the appellation, and it seems to drift on the finish. This may well be entering a dumb phase, and it may well re-find the promise it demonstrated from barrel, hence my plus sign.

Wine Advocate (93)

The 2015 Saint-Aubin 1er Cru En Remilly is excellent, offering up a pure and unadorned bouquet of crisp green apples, white flowers and crushed chalk that's classic Lamy. On the palate, the wine is medium to full-bodied, stony and saline, with bright, tangy acids and a pure, mineral finish. Right now, it's tight-knit and reserved, so several years' patience is advised.

Wine Advocate (90-93)

The 2009 Charmes-Chambertin (from vines in Mazoyeres) shows gorgeous density and depth in a round, engaging style. This is a highly engaging, textured wine but it is also remarkably open for a grand cru, even in 2009. I am not sure it will make old bones, but it should drink nicely for a handful of years. The Charmes is made from partially purchased fruit that is used to augment the estate’s small holdings. Anticipated maturity: 2017-2027.

Vinous - Stephen Tanzer (92-95)

Distinctly darker red-ruby color. Floral, highly perfumed aromas of strawberry, raspberry, spearmint and sappy spices. Big, rich and silky, but very fresh and delineated, with terrific cut. Very subtle, expanding aftertaste, with slow-building, very persistent fruit and completely enrobed tannins. Concentrated, classy and complete; a thoroughly ripe Musigny that has benefitted from the late harvesting.

Vinous (97)

Opaque ruby. Vibrant blackberry, cherry, incense, Moroccan spice, potpourri and smoky mineral qualities on the expansive, seductively perfumed nose. Offers vibrant black and blue fruit, spicecake, olive and floral pastille flavors that show bright detail and energetic mineral lift. The floral and spice notes recur strongly on the youthfully gripping finish, which features mounting tannins and lingering smokiness.

Vinous (91)

Bright ruby-red. Mineral-accented aromas of raspberry, cherry and candied licorice are accompanied by a building floral nuance. Appealingly sweet and focused on the palate, offering energetic red and blue fruit and violet pastille flavors and a hint of spicecake. Shows very good focus and energy on a long, sappy finish framed by harmonious tannins.

Burghound (86-88)

Moderate reduction knocks down the fruit though there is good vibrancy and detail to the delicious flavors that exude a refreshing salinity on the focused and lingering finish. This is carrying enough structure to suggest that it will need a year or two to unwind and develop better depth.

Wine Advocate (88-90)

Offering up aromas of cherries and cassis, deftly framed by a touch of new oak, the 2018 Bourgogne Hautes-Côtes de Beaune is medium to full-bodied, deep and fleshy, with a rich core of fruit, powdery tannins and lively acids. Still primary and youthful, it had yet to be bottled when I tasted it.

Burghound (86-89)

A pretty and very fresh nose combines notes of both red and dark cherry with an airy array of floral nuances. Once again there is good intensity and vibrancy to the slightly bigger and richer flavors that possess a bit better depth and persistence on the mildly more structured finale. This is very good for its level and is worth considering provided you can allow it at least a few years of cellar time.

James Suckling (95)

Racy wild strawberries and raspberries with white pepper, agave and dried herbs. Fresh, medium-bodied palate with silky, refined tannins spreading evenly across the palate. Juicy and bright finish with lovely, herbal allure. Extremely drinkable now, but will hold, too.

Wine Advocate (90-92)

The 2015 Bourgogne Chapitre Vieilles Vignes, which now includes a small parcel of younger vines, is one of the best generic red Burgundy wines that you can find. This does not disappoint. It has a beautifully defined bouquet with blackberry and raspberry aromas, real intensity, almost brooding in quality. The palate is medium-bodied with supple, quite rounded redcurrant and cranberry notes on the entry, wonderful acidity and genuine weight and presence on the finish. Never underestimate the quality of this wine.

Vinous - Neal Martin (92)

The 2014 Cuvée Jean Gautreau is a blend of 70% Cabernet Sauvignon and 30% Merlot picked between September 23 and October 11. It has a much more appealing bouquet than the 2013, offering a mixture of red and black fruit, cedar and smoke; clarity increases with aeration. The palate is medium-bodied and fresh, showing supple tannin, a fine line of acidity and a well-defined, sensual finish that takes the oak in stride. This is an excellent Cuvée Jean Gautreau that should age with style. Tasted at the vertical tasting at Sociando-Mallet.

Burghound (97)

There is the first whiff of secondary character to the gorgeously complex red, black and violet-infused aromas that are trimmed with a dazzling array of spice and sandalwood hints. The round, intense and overtly muscular broad-shouldered flavors possess real power and superb intensity that slowly builds from the mid-palate to the explosively persistent and robust finish. I really like the purity of expression here on the linear and stony backend that has a dusty quality from all of the dry extract that coats the palate and buffers the still notably firm tannic spine. This is a big wine but it remains impeccably well-balanced and it should live for decades, indeed it is still very much in need of more cellar time.

Immerse yourself in the distinguished complexity of the Jean-Marc Blain-Gagnard Chassagne-Montrachet 1er Cru les Caillerets 2019. Boasting a storied history, this premier cru is meticulously crafted in the legendary vineyards of Chassagne-Montrachet, in Burgundy's esteemed Côte d'Or. Renowned producer, Jean-Marc Blain and his wife Claudine (née Gagnard) orchestrate the entire process, employing traditional practices to preserve the quintessence of the terroir.

This 2019 vintage captivates the senses with an alluring bouquet of ripe orchard fruits and discreet oak. The palate surrenders to the wine's marvellous minerality, blending harmoniously to deliver a magical balance of power and elegance. The finish lingers, enriched by vibrant hints of citrus and a delicate buttery texture. Jean-Marc Blain-Gagnard Chassagne-Montrachet 1er Cru les Caillerets 2019 is truly an epitome of fine French winemaking.

Experience the sublime flavours of the Jean-Marc Bouley Pommard 1er Cru Les Fremiers 2018, a testament to the esteemed craftsmanship of the Bouley family from Volnay, one of Burgundy's most lauded winemaking regions in France. This celebrated producer, known for his biodynamic growing principles, offers a bottle brimming with the complexity and depth intrinsic to the Pinot Noir grape.

This vintage presents a splendid, ruby-red hue, promising a profound, aromatic journey. Unveiling layers of robust red fruit, encased with hints of spice, and balanced beautifully by exquisite earthy undertones. The Jean-Marc Bouley Pommard 1er Cru Les Fremiers 2018 matured in French oak enhances its structure and imparts a luxurious, velvety finish that lingers.

Gift yourself this impeccable embodiment of Burgundian terroir. With the Jean-Marc Bouley Pommard 1er Cru Les Fremiers 2018, you indulge in, not just a fine wine, but a showcase of traditional winemaking elevated by modern innovation.

Vinous (89-91)

The 2017 Volnay Clos de la Caves includes 50% whole bunches that makes a difference on the nose offering tobacco and undergrowth aromas, a touch of black tea that complement the brambly red fruit. The palate is medium-bodied with fine grain tannin, a brisk line of acidity, nothing powerful or intense but there is fine precision on the understated finish. Drink over the next decade.

Vinous (94)

The 2020 Morgon Côte du Py represents a blend of six hectares from around the climat, each with its own attributes. It has an intense bouquet of black cherries, black olive and saline notes, all very well defined with wonderful focus. The palate is medium-bodied with silky-smooth tannins, superb mineralité and a harmonious finish featuring black cherries, blueberry, blood orange and citrus fruit, full of nervosité and admirably persistent. Burgaud said that he had been advised to bottle the various plots separately, but I think this blend represents more than the sum of its parts.

James Suckling (93-94)

Right on the border with Pommard. This wine is from a 7-hectare plot of chardonnay within this climat. There’s a spiced hazelnut edge across an array of white peaches and citrus fruits. It has a strong core structure with fleshy surrounds. Long, dense and smooth. Terrific. Drink or hold.

Burghound (93)

Much like the Musigny, this is really beautifully spicy but here there are intense earth and sauvage undertones to the mostly wild red berry fruit scents. There is excellent volume and plenty of minerality to the focused, energetic and overtly powerful large-scaled flavors that culminate in an austere finish that displays noticeable gas which accentuates the firmness of the tannins. Even so, this is clearly a long-distance runner and like the Griotte, I would strongly advise buying this only with the intent to cellar it for at least a decade.

Wine Advocate (92)

The 2011 Griotte-Chambertin Grand Cru is from a half-hectare located in the top right hand corner as you look at the climat on the map. It offers a charming and gentle, almost Charmes-Chambertin-like bouquet that unfolds in the glass. The palate has a slight reduction on the palate that smudges the overall effect and yet it is rounded and supple in the mouth with cranberry, raspberry leaf and a pinch of black pepper toward the tender finish. Fine. Drink 2015-2025.

Wine Advocate (94)

Deep and complete, the 2018 Morgon opens in the glass with notes of cassis, plums, smoked meats and cracked pepper. Medium to full-bodied, supple and layered, it's seamless and beautifully balanced, with powdery tannins and succulent acids. This is another terrific wine from Julien Sunier.