Méo-Camuzet
About Domaine Méo-Camuzet
Domaine Méo-Camuzet is one of Burgundy’s big names. Until 1988 most of the holdings were leased out. Now Jean-Nicolas Méo and Christian Faurois are making some of Cote d’Or’s best wine. Using organic farming on their great plots; they boast four Grand Cru and ten Premier Cru sites in Nuits St George and Vosne-Romanée.
Today, the fortunes of this magical Domaine and its standing as a winemaking entity could not be further removed from this period which, quite shockingly, actually saw a sizable share of its fruit sold to négociants! The proud master of over 2.5 hectares of Grands Crus and 8 of 1er, some of the most hallowed terroir in Nuits-St-Georges and Vosne-Romanée is owned and its fruit vinified by Méo-Camuzet.
Prior to the arrival of current stewards Jean-Nicholas Méo and Christian Faurois, two of the most monumental Burgundian personalities were fundamental in the history of Méo-Camuzet. The first being its namesake Etienne Camuzet, an important political figure in the early 20th century who, aside from purchasing the bulk of what we know as Domaine Méo-Camuzet holdings today including Château de Clos de Vougeot (later gifted to the Confrérie des Chevaliers du Tastevin), made numerous important decisions throughout the region with regards to what parcels could be included in Grand Cru classification.
The second, and quite possibly the single greatest Burgundian winemaker of the 20th century, was Henri Jayer. Specifically invited by the owners of Domaine Méo-Camuzet to tend to their vines since the 1940s due to his already formidable reputation, the masterful vigneron remained a sharecropper of the Domaine’s holdings until 1988 when it moved to vinify its plots itself. Following the transformation of Domaine Méo-Camuzet into an almighty winemaking presence in its own right, Jayer remained a consultant and was utterly instrumental in its ascension to the very pinnacle of Burgundian fine wine.
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Burgundy | 1 | 91-93 (VN) |
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£6,174.29 |
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Vinous (91-93)The 2020 Echézeaux Grand Cru has a crisp, quite pure bouquet with a mixture of red and blue fruit, a touch of violet, maybe just a bit pinched at the moment. The palate is medium-bodied with a sappy opening, quite chewy compared to others and at the moment, this just attenuates a little on the finish. I need to be more convinced by this cuvée, at the moment, surpassed by their top-notch Premier Crus. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 86-88 (VN) |
Inc. VAT
£878.98 |
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Vinous (86-88)The 2019 Bourgogne Côte d’Or "Cuvée Etienne Camuzet" is under the domaine branch of Méo-Camuzet, though there is also a négoce cuvée under Méo-Camuzet Frère & Soeur. This is because Jean-Nicolas Méo found more finesse in a selection of their own small parcels, especially in Pommard, and elected to bottle these separately. This has a focused and delineated bouquet that, as Méo mentioned, does offer a distinct clarity of fruit. The palate is well balanced with pretty raspberry and dark cherry scents, and quite compact, especially toward the finish, but there is commendable density. Give it 12–18 months once bottled. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 88 (WA) |
Inc. VAT
£644.47 |
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Wine Advocate (88)Aromas of cherries, spices and rich soil tones introduce the 2019 Bourgogne Côte d'Or Pinot Noir, a medium-bodied, supple and charming wine that's lively and expressive, with succulent acids and a pretty core of fragrant fruit. This lovely wine was produced from domaine-grown grapes. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 88 (WA) |
Inc. VAT
£375.64 |
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Wine Advocate (88)Aromas of cherries, spices and rich soil tones introduce the 2019 Bourgogne Côte d'Or Pinot Noir, a medium-bodied, supple and charming wine that's lively and expressive, with succulent acids and a pretty core of fragrant fruit. This lovely wine was produced from domaine-grown grapes. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 86-89 (BH) |
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£310.84 |
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Burghound (86-89)(mostly from Pr meaux vines). Ripe aromas of various dark berries, warm earth and a whiff of the sauvage lead to attractively textured and rich flavors that possess fine mid-palate density, all wrapped in a rustic and robust finish that offers better than average complexity for a wine at this level. (86-89)/2024+ |
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Burgundy | 1 | - |
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£314.69 |
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Burgundy | 1 | - |
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£1,106.47 |
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Burgundy | 1 | - |
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£878.69 |
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Burgundy | 1 | 88-90 (BH) |
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£531.89 |
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Burghound (88-90)The is also very pretty with its array of cool and pure red, earth and soft spice nuances, all of which is trimmed in just enough wood to notice. The delicious, round and sappy middleweight flavors possess solid mid-palate concentration and a seductive texture before culminating in a bitter pit fruit and mildly austere finish. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 88-90 (BH) |
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£605.09 |
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Burghound (88-90)(this includes the fruit from the domaine’s .6 ha parcel of Au Bas de Combe as well as fruit from Les Lavières and the villages portion of Aux Grandes Vignes). Here the expressive nose blends hints of cassis and red berry liqueur with those of soft spice and newly turned earth. There is a lovely texture to the solidly concentrated medium weight flavors that also conclude in a firm, mildly warm and serious but not especially rustic or youthfully austere finish |
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Burgundy | 1 | 85-87 (VN) |
Inc. VAT
£320.44 |
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Vinous (85-87)The 2018 Marsannay Village is a cru that Jean-Nicolas Méo told me he is considering returning under the domaine since he is finding it difficult to find good sources. It has a pleasant bouquet of cassis and blueberry fruit, nicely defined and floral in style. The palate is quintessential Marsannay with quite sturdy tannins and plenty of blue fruit, although I would like to see more delineation toward the finish. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 86-88 (VN) |
Inc. VAT
£462.29 |
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Vinous (86-88)The 2021 Marsannay Village, which comes from a single parcel, has a crisp, quite stony, almost terse bouquet and only reluctantly opens up in the glass. The palate is balanced with a sapid entry, touches of blue fruit and a steely finish. |
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Burgundy | 1 | - |
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£1,279.49 |
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Burgundy | 1 | - |
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£252.80 |
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Burgundy | 1 | - |
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£630.02 |
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Burgundy | 1 | - |
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£801.64 |
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Burgundy | 1 | 93-95 (VN) |
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£396.25 |
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Vinous (93-95)The 2020 Nuits Saint-Georges Les Boudots 1er Cru has a very expressive bouquet with ebullient red and blue fruit combined with violet and crushed stone scents. The palate is medium-bodied with fine grain tannins, nicely poised with quite a strict finish that indicates that this will need some bottle age. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 93-95 (VN) |
Inc. VAT
£850.82 |
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Vinous (93-95)The 2020 Nuits Saint-Georges Les Boudots 1er Cru has a very expressive bouquet with ebullient red and blue fruit combined with violet and crushed stone scents. The palate is medium-bodied with fine grain tannins, nicely poised with quite a strict finish that indicates that this will need some bottle age. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 88-91 (VN) |
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£2,253.89 |
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Vinous (88-91)(this cuvee had been racked a week prior to my visit) Deep ruby-red. Complex aromas of blackberry, minerals, cracked pepper, roasted herbs, spices, tar and bitter chocolate. Superripe yet cool, with exotic berry and menthol flavors that are currently a bit disassociated. Comes across as quite structured, but I suspect it has been hardened by the recent sulfuring. But this boasts very good flavor intensity, firm tannins and excellent length. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 89-91 (VN) |
Inc. VAT
£1,202.44 |
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Vinous (89-91)The 2018 Nuits Saint-Georges Aux Murgers 1er Cru has a clean, delineated bouquet of dark cherry, raspberry and light bergamot aromas, all understated. The medium-bodied palate offers supple tannins, fine acidity, a slightly creamy texture, moderate depth and a rather conservative finish. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 92-94 (WA) |
Inc. VAT
£681.62 |
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Wine Advocate (92-94)The 2019 Nuits-Saint-Georges 1er Cru Aux Murgers is showing particularly well—just like its 2018 predecessor at the same stage of its élevage. Wafting from the glass with aromas of raspberries, wild berries, rich soil tones, spices and grilled meats, it's medium to full-bodied, velvety and layered, with lively acids, beautifully refined tannins and a charming, gourmand profile. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 92-94 (WA) |
Inc. VAT
£1,315.24 |
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Wine Advocate (92-94)The 2019 Nuits-Saint-Georges 1er Cru Aux Murgers is showing particularly well—just like its 2018 predecessor at the same stage of its élevage. Wafting from the glass with aromas of raspberries, wild berries, rich soil tones, spices and grilled meats, it's medium to full-bodied, velvety and layered, with lively acids, beautifully refined tannins and a charming, gourmand profile. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 94 (TA) |
Inc. VAT
£828.83 |
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Tim Atkin MW (94)Pick up some 2020 while you can as 11 barrels were made. In 2021, only four were made. This will need a few years to come around with its slightly drying tannins, but otherwise, this is almost ready to enjoy. The mid-palate feels satiny and tastes of black cherries and licorice. The whole package is lifted by well-placed acidity that dances across the back palate. 2024-30 |
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Burgundy | 1 | 87-89 (VN) |
Inc. VAT
£1,038.58 |
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Vinous (87-89)The 2021 Nuits Saint-Georges Village, which includes a little fruit from the Domaine, some climats co-fermented, has a perfumed, well defined bouquet that is clean and precise. The palate is medium-bodied with supple tannins, fresh and lithe with black cherry and raspberry confit notes towards the finish. Fine. |
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Burgundy | 1 | - |
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£2,840.00 |
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Burgundy | 1 | 92-95 (VN) |
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£3,107.05 |
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Vinous (92-95)Good full red. Slightly reduced but complex aromas of black fruits, pepper, violet and minerals. Supple and deep, with a fine-grained texture and solid underlying structure. As creamy as this is, it remains light on its feet. Finishes very long and subtle, with a whiplash of pepper and mineral flavors conveying an impression of strong extract. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 94-96 (VN) |
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£14,778.83 |
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Vinous (94-96)Deep red with ruby tones. Much more reticent on the nose than the Cros Parantoux, hinting at minerals and crushed rock. Sweet, dense and penetrating, with extremely backward flavors similar to the aromas. This isn't quite showing the treble tones of the Cros Parantoux but it's a bigger wine and may be even longer. Spreads out remarkably on the seriously tannic, ripe finish. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 95-98 (VN) |
Inc. VAT
£8,039.21 |
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Vinous (95-98)Good bright red-ruby. Black raspberry, cassis, violet, dark chocolate, licorice and cinnamon on the restrained but very pure nose and palate. The subtly complex palate offers compelling sweetness and early charm, making this wine much easier to taste today than the Cros Parantoux. Wonderfully pliant Richebourg, delivering an exhilarating combination of sweetness and spice. The finish saturates the entire palate, with noble tannins buried under a wave of flavor. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 95-98 (VN) |
Inc. VAT
£3,836.40 |
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Vinous (95-98)Good bright red-ruby. Black raspberry, cassis, violet, dark chocolate, licorice and cinnamon on the restrained but very pure nose and palate. The subtly complex palate offers compelling sweetness and early charm, making this wine much easier to taste today than the Cros Parantoux. Wonderfully pliant Richebourg, delivering an exhilarating combination of sweetness and spice. The finish saturates the entire palate, with noble tannins buried under a wave of flavor. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 93-96 (VN) |
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£2,398.40 |
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Vinous (93-96)Saturated bright, deep red. Sappy black cherry, wild herbs, tea leaf and exotic spices on the complex but subdued nose. Broad, rich, deep and classically dry, with a saline character contributing to the impression of density and extract. Very complete but backward Richebourg with a lovely rising aftertaste featuring well-buffered, ripe tannins. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 91-93 (VN) |
In Bond
£5,126.00 |
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Vinous (91-93)The 2020 Echézeaux Grand Cru has a crisp, quite pure bouquet with a mixture of red and blue fruit, a touch of violet, maybe just a bit pinched at the moment. The palate is medium-bodied with a sappy opening, quite chewy compared to others and at the moment, this just attenuates a little on the finish. I need to be more convinced by this cuvée, at the moment, surpassed by their top-notch Premier Crus. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 86-88 (VN) |
In Bond
£694.00 |
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Vinous (86-88)The 2019 Bourgogne Côte d’Or "Cuvée Etienne Camuzet" is under the domaine branch of Méo-Camuzet, though there is also a négoce cuvée under Méo-Camuzet Frère & Soeur. This is because Jean-Nicolas Méo found more finesse in a selection of their own small parcels, especially in Pommard, and elected to bottle these separately. This has a focused and delineated bouquet that, as Méo mentioned, does offer a distinct clarity of fruit. The palate is well balanced with pretty raspberry and dark cherry scents, and quite compact, especially toward the finish, but there is commendable density. Give it 12–18 months once bottled. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 88 (WA) |
In Bond
£505.00 |
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Wine Advocate (88)Aromas of cherries, spices and rich soil tones introduce the 2019 Bourgogne Côte d'Or Pinot Noir, a medium-bodied, supple and charming wine that's lively and expressive, with succulent acids and a pretty core of fragrant fruit. This lovely wine was produced from domaine-grown grapes. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 88 (WA) |
In Bond
£297.00 |
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Wine Advocate (88)Aromas of cherries, spices and rich soil tones introduce the 2019 Bourgogne Côte d'Or Pinot Noir, a medium-bodied, supple and charming wine that's lively and expressive, with succulent acids and a pretty core of fragrant fruit. This lovely wine was produced from domaine-grown grapes. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 86-89 (BH) |
In Bond
£243.00 |
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Burghound (86-89)(mostly from Pr meaux vines). Ripe aromas of various dark berries, warm earth and a whiff of the sauvage lead to attractively textured and rich flavors that possess fine mid-palate density, all wrapped in a rustic and robust finish that offers better than average complexity for a wine at this level. (86-89)/2024+ |
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Burgundy | 1 | - |
In Bond
£243.00 |
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Burgundy | 1 | - |
In Bond
£890.00 |
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Burgundy | 1 | - |
In Bond
£713.00 |
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Burgundy | 1 | 88-90 (BH) |
In Bond
£424.00 |
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Burghound (88-90)The is also very pretty with its array of cool and pure red, earth and soft spice nuances, all of which is trimmed in just enough wood to notice. The delicious, round and sappy middleweight flavors possess solid mid-palate concentration and a seductive texture before culminating in a bitter pit fruit and mildly austere finish. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 88-90 (BH) |
In Bond
£485.00 |
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Burghound (88-90)(this includes the fruit from the domaine’s .6 ha parcel of Au Bas de Combe as well as fruit from Les Lavières and the villages portion of Aux Grandes Vignes). Here the expressive nose blends hints of cassis and red berry liqueur with those of soft spice and newly turned earth. There is a lovely texture to the solidly concentrated medium weight flavors that also conclude in a firm, mildly warm and serious but not especially rustic or youthfully austere finish |
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Burgundy | 1 | 85-87 (VN) |
In Bond
£251.00 |
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Vinous (85-87)The 2018 Marsannay Village is a cru that Jean-Nicolas Méo told me he is considering returning under the domaine since he is finding it difficult to find good sources. It has a pleasant bouquet of cassis and blueberry fruit, nicely defined and floral in style. The palate is quintessential Marsannay with quite sturdy tannins and plenty of blue fruit, although I would like to see more delineation toward the finish. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 86-88 (VN) |
In Bond
£366.00 |
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Vinous (86-88)The 2021 Marsannay Village, which comes from a single parcel, has a crisp, quite stony, almost terse bouquet and only reluctantly opens up in the glass. The palate is balanced with a sapid entry, touches of blue fruit and a steely finish. |
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Burgundy | 1 | - |
In Bond
£1,047.00 |
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Burgundy | 1 | - |
In Bond
£208.00 |
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Burgundy | 1 | - |
In Bond
£517.00 |
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Burgundy | 1 | - |
In Bond
£652.00 |
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Burgundy | 1 | 93-95 (VN) |
In Bond
£327.00 |
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Vinous (93-95)The 2020 Nuits Saint-Georges Les Boudots 1er Cru has a very expressive bouquet with ebullient red and blue fruit combined with violet and crushed stone scents. The palate is medium-bodied with fine grain tannins, nicely poised with quite a strict finish that indicates that this will need some bottle age. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 93-95 (VN) |
In Bond
£701.00 |
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Vinous (93-95)The 2020 Nuits Saint-Georges Les Boudots 1er Cru has a very expressive bouquet with ebullient red and blue fruit combined with violet and crushed stone scents. The palate is medium-bodied with fine grain tannins, nicely poised with quite a strict finish that indicates that this will need some bottle age. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 88-91 (VN) |
In Bond
£1,859.00 |
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Vinous (88-91)(this cuvee had been racked a week prior to my visit) Deep ruby-red. Complex aromas of blackberry, minerals, cracked pepper, roasted herbs, spices, tar and bitter chocolate. Superripe yet cool, with exotic berry and menthol flavors that are currently a bit disassociated. Comes across as quite structured, but I suspect it has been hardened by the recent sulfuring. But this boasts very good flavor intensity, firm tannins and excellent length. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 89-91 (VN) |
In Bond
£986.00 |
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Vinous (89-91)The 2018 Nuits Saint-Georges Aux Murgers 1er Cru has a clean, delineated bouquet of dark cherry, raspberry and light bergamot aromas, all understated. The medium-bodied palate offers supple tannins, fine acidity, a slightly creamy texture, moderate depth and a rather conservative finish. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 92-94 (WA) |
In Bond
£560.00 |
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Wine Advocate (92-94)The 2019 Nuits-Saint-Georges 1er Cru Aux Murgers is showing particularly well—just like its 2018 predecessor at the same stage of its élevage. Wafting from the glass with aromas of raspberries, wild berries, rich soil tones, spices and grilled meats, it's medium to full-bodied, velvety and layered, with lively acids, beautifully refined tannins and a charming, gourmand profile. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 92-94 (WA) |
In Bond
£1,080.00 |
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Wine Advocate (92-94)The 2019 Nuits-Saint-Georges 1er Cru Aux Murgers is showing particularly well—just like its 2018 predecessor at the same stage of its élevage. Wafting from the glass with aromas of raspberries, wild berries, rich soil tones, spices and grilled meats, it's medium to full-bodied, velvety and layered, with lively acids, beautifully refined tannins and a charming, gourmand profile. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 94 (TA) |
In Bond
£680.00 |
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Tim Atkin MW (94)Pick up some 2020 while you can as 11 barrels were made. In 2021, only four were made. This will need a few years to come around with its slightly drying tannins, but otherwise, this is almost ready to enjoy. The mid-palate feels satiny and tastes of black cherries and licorice. The whole package is lifted by well-placed acidity that dances across the back palate. 2024-30 |
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Burgundy | 1 | 87-89 (VN) |
In Bond
£827.00 |
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Vinous (87-89)The 2021 Nuits Saint-Georges Village, which includes a little fruit from the Domaine, some climats co-fermented, has a perfumed, well defined bouquet that is clean and precise. The palate is medium-bodied with supple tannins, fresh and lithe with black cherry and raspberry confit notes towards the finish. Fine. |
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Burgundy | 1 | - |
In Bond
£2,364.00 |
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Burgundy | 1 | 92-95 (VN) |
In Bond
£2,586.00 |
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Vinous (92-95)Good full red. Slightly reduced but complex aromas of black fruits, pepper, violet and minerals. Supple and deep, with a fine-grained texture and solid underlying structure. As creamy as this is, it remains light on its feet. Finishes very long and subtle, with a whiplash of pepper and mineral flavors conveying an impression of strong extract. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 94-96 (VN) |
In Bond
£12,305.00 |
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Vinous (94-96)Deep red with ruby tones. Much more reticent on the nose than the Cros Parantoux, hinting at minerals and crushed rock. Sweet, dense and penetrating, with extremely backward flavors similar to the aromas. This isn't quite showing the treble tones of the Cros Parantoux but it's a bigger wine and may be even longer. Spreads out remarkably on the seriously tannic, ripe finish. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 95-98 (VN) |
In Bond
£6,694.00 |
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Vinous (95-98)Good bright red-ruby. Black raspberry, cassis, violet, dark chocolate, licorice and cinnamon on the restrained but very pure nose and palate. The subtly complex palate offers compelling sweetness and early charm, making this wine much easier to taste today than the Cros Parantoux. Wonderfully pliant Richebourg, delivering an exhilarating combination of sweetness and spice. The finish saturates the entire palate, with noble tannins buried under a wave of flavor. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 95-98 (VN) |
Inc. VAT
£3,836.40 |
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Vinous (95-98)Good bright red-ruby. Black raspberry, cassis, violet, dark chocolate, licorice and cinnamon on the restrained but very pure nose and palate. The subtly complex palate offers compelling sweetness and early charm, making this wine much easier to taste today than the Cros Parantoux. Wonderfully pliant Richebourg, delivering an exhilarating combination of sweetness and spice. The finish saturates the entire palate, with noble tannins buried under a wave of flavor. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 93-96 (VN) |
In Bond
£1,996.00 |
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Vinous (93-96)Saturated bright, deep red. Sappy black cherry, wild herbs, tea leaf and exotic spices on the complex but subdued nose. Broad, rich, deep and classically dry, with a saline character contributing to the impression of density and extract. Very complete but backward Richebourg with a lovely rising aftertaste featuring well-buffered, ripe tannins. |