Selection with Condition Photos
At Cru World Wine, we understand that bottle condition is crucial when it comes to purchasing wine, especially when buying back vintage wines. That's why we've created our "Selection with Condition Photos" page - a curated selection of wines that includes detailed photos of each bottle, so you can make an informed decision before making a purchase. Our photos show the condition of the bottle, including any signs of wear or damage, giving you the confidence to make an informed purchase decision.
Selection with Condition Photos
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Burgundy | 1 | 94 (VN) |
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£1,146.80 |
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Vinous (94)The 2009 Chambolle-Musigny Les Cras 1er Cru puts in a very impressive performance alongside the 2010. With plush red fruit, red cherries intermingling with wild strawberries, this is one of Roumier's most generous Les Cras whilst it retains disarming transparency and precision. The palate is beautifully balanced with crushed stone infusing the red fruit, hints of blood orange and spices. The pixelated finish leaves you just wanting more. This might get even better with continued bottle age. Tasted blind at the Roumier Les Cras vertical at Medlar, London. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 94 (VN) |
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£1,039.20 |
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Vinous (94)The 2010 Chambolle-Musigny Les Cras 1er Cru is a fabulous wine that is going from strength to strength. There are just the first signs of bricking on the rim. The nose offers a cornucopia of red fruit, Earl Grey, hints of scorched earth and Provençal herbs, all constantly changing in the glass. The palate is beautifully balanced, fresh and fine-boned. There is real flesh here, to the point where I wondered whether it could be the 2009! My only question is the longevity of this Chambolle compared to Roumier's other crus. I might well be tempted to crack this open now (if I had a bottle). Tasted blind at the Roumier Les Cras vertical at Medlar, London. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 92 (VN) |
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£1,084.40 |
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Vinous (92)The Chambolle-Musigny Les Cras shows the more sensual, caressing side of the vintage in its layered contours and soft, tender personality. Today, the is voluptuous and expressive, with no hard edges and fabulous overall balance. The Cras isn't super complex, but it is incredibly delicious, even at this early stage. |
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Burgundy | 2 | 96 (TA) |
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£888.80 |
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Tim Atkin MW (96)The higher altitude of the vineyard and its proximity to the cold air of the combe are apparent on the nose and palate of this deliciously fragrant wine. It's very chalky and chiselled with abundant minerality and freshness lifting and sustaining the fruit flavours. The slight reduction adds another dimension here. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 17.5 (JR) |
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£2,496.02 |
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Jancis Robinson (17.5)1.75 ha (4.3 acres). Higher vineyard than most, facing south-east but cool air comes down the combe. Terres blanches, ie limestone-rich marl. Low-vigour vines here. Theirs were planted 1931, some replanted 2002. 60% whole bunch, 25% new oak. Barrel sample. Deep crimson. Fabulous nose of ripe red fruit with the perfume of peony. Perhaps also a touch of lavender from the whole bunch. Wild flowers and still so much fruit. Much tighter and more strict than Les Combottes, the tannins more upright and less smooth but still very very fine. More stony. 14.2% but you would not know. And that mineral freshness and energy is outstanding even if the wine is less approachable than some. Rich in fruit, mouth-watering in texture and that minerality gives a tight frame to the fruit. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 93-95 (VN) |
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£5,356.03 |
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Vinous (93-95)The 2020 Chambolle-Musigny Les Cras 1er Cru has an almost flinty bouquet with delicate wilted rose petal scents that gradually unfold in the glass. The palate is medium-bodied, the 65% whole bunch barely detectable. Very cohesive, fine tannins, very saline towards the finish with shucked oyster shell, one of this limestone-rich vineyard’s signature notes. Sculpted with a fine chisel on the finish. Excellent. |
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Burgundy | 1 | - |
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£2,021.29 |
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Burgundy | 1 | 90-91 (WA) |
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£8,575.27 |
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Wine Advocate (90-91)Like the rest of the wines here at the time I tasted, Roumier’s 2005 Morey St. Denis Clos de la Bussiere had been sulfured and racked in autumn after a very late malo and was in barrel awaiting imminent assemblage in tank for (unfiltered) bottling. It was slightly reduced but responded well to a good shaking, displaying subtle black fruits, high-toned almond and maraschino, roasted meatiness, resin, and forest floor notes on the nose. It fills the mouth with roasted meat richness, bitter-sweet black fruits, high-toned distilled fruit esters, and finishes with solidity, grip, and savory saltiness. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 92 (BH) |
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£1,501.22 |
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Burghound (92)I have never been a huge fan of this wine as I often find it to be somewhat coarse, and while always very good, I am rarely moved by it. However, in 2010, as was the case in 2009, this is much better than it usually is with a relatively perfumed nose that includes notes of earth along with the natural sauvage character of the vineyard. In fact there is even a certain elegance to the attractively layered airy and cool red berry liqueur aromas. There is good richness and fine volume to the moderately robust and muscular flavors that culminate in a balanced and linear finish that evidences mild austerity. I quite like this as the tannins are finer than usual and there is a real sense of harmony and completeness. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 92+ (VN) |
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£3,637.24 |
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Vinous (92+)Roumier's 2011 Morey-Saint-Denis Clos de La Bussière is terrific. Dark plum and cherry notes meld into cloves, menthol and spices in a layered wine dripping with class. Veins of underlying minerality give the 2011 much of its energy and tension. Although Christophe Roumier's wines have become objects of desire for Burgundy lovers all over the world, the Clos de La Bussière remains the most under-appreciated of his wines, mostly because it is often much less charming young than the Chambolles. Readers who can cellar the 2011 are in for a real treat. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 92-94 (WA) |
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£841.20 |
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Wine Advocate (92-94)The 2015 Morey-Saint-Denis 1er Cru Clos de la Bussière, which contains 50% whole bunch fruit, has a clean and precise, almost pixelated bouquet with blackberry, briary and cold limestone scents that gain intensity in the glass. The palate is medium-bodied with crisp acidity, quite structured in the mouth with filigree and tensile tannin. This is very focused, linear in style, which is surprising given the warmth during the growing season, with great clarity on the finish. This is just a fantastic Morey-Saint-Denis from Christophe Roumier. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 94 (VN) |
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£6,100.87 |
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Vinous (94)The 2016 Morey-Saint-Denis 1er Cru Clos de la Bussière is tightly-wound on the nose with blackberry, raspberry, hints of singed leather and spice. I appreciate the delineation here. The palate is medium-bodied with grippy tannin, a fine bead of acidity, chalky in texture with a grip and certainly impressive focus on the finish. This is an excellent Morey-Saint-Denis. Tasted blind at the 2016 Burgfest tasting. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 92 (VN) |
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£628.40 |
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Vinous (92)The 2017 Morey-Saint-Denis Clos de la Bussière 1er Cru was broody when I first tasted it from barrel. In bottle it has certainly opened up nicely, quintessentially "Morey" in style with dark berry fruit, sous-bois and a very subtle herbal element that derives from a summer that was less warm than 2016 or 2018. The palate is beautifully balanced with a fine bead of acidity, gentle grip and fine-boned tannins. There is wonderful salinity towards the finish, open and dare I say, virtually ready for business. Does it have the substance to deliver long-term cellaring? Of that, I am not so sure, but I don't think this wine really cares to be quite honest. [Readers should note that this markedly improved the second evening after opening, evolving greater cohesion and a little more corpulence.] |
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Burgundy | 2 | 92 (VN) |
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£3,027.64 |
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Vinous (92)The 2017 Morey-Saint-Denis Clos de la Bussière 1er Cru was broody when I first tasted it from barrel. In bottle it has certainly opened up nicely, quintessentially "Morey" in style with dark berry fruit, sous-bois and a very subtle herbal element that derives from a summer that was less warm than 2016 or 2018. The palate is beautifully balanced with a fine bead of acidity, gentle grip and fine-boned tannins. There is wonderful salinity towards the finish, open and dare I say, virtually ready for business. Does it have the substance to deliver long-term cellaring? Of that, I am not so sure, but I don't think this wine really cares to be quite honest. [Readers should note that this markedly improved the second evening after opening, evolving greater cohesion and a little more corpulence.] |
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Burgundy | 1 | 91-93 (VN) |
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£1,150.01 |
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Vinous (91-93)The 2019 Morey-Saint-Denis Clos de La Bussière 1er Cru, which includes 55% whole bunch, has a transparent and distinctly marine-influenced, oyster-shell tinged bouquet. It is a little more floral than previous vintages – delicate, even. The palate is medium-bodied with a quite saline, lightly spiced entry. Touches of white pepper and clove develop toward the finish of what is a superior Clos de la Bussière to the 2018. Very promising. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 93-95 (VN) |
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£1,003.94 |
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Vinous (93-95)The 2020 Chambolle-Musigny Les Véroilles 1er Cru has the richest bouquet with traces of cassis and raspberry fruit, intermixed with violet petals. This is showy and generous. The palate is medium-bodied with succulent sweet and fleshy candied red fruit, almost like a sorbet-fresh Grenache, but it is most definitly Pinot with a beautiful silky finish. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 93-95+ (WA) |
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£2,140.84 |
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Wine Advocate (93-95+)One of the more dramatic, gourmand cuvées in the range is the 2019 Chambolle-Musigny 1er Cru Les Charmes, a stunning wine that bursts with aromas of mulberries, raspberries, violets and rose petals, complemented by hints of loamy soil and baking chocolate. Full-bodied, sumptuous and enveloping, its rich, powdery tannins are entirely cloaked in an ample core of ripe but succulent fruit. I found it hard to resist. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 94-96+ (WA) |
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£2,396.44 |
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Wine Advocate (94-96+)A touch more austere than the magical Veroilles, Barthod's 2019 Chambolle-Musigny 1er Cru Les Cras nonetheless gives it stiff competition. Mingling notes of cherries and raspberries with hints of warm spices, orange rind, wild plums and peony, it's medium to full-bodied, deep and complete, with huge texture and concentration. Beautifully integrated but tightly wound and youthfully chalky, it will—as usual—demand a little patience. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 95+ (WA) |
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£1,954.40 |
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Wine Advocate (95+)The 2015 Meursault 1er Cru Perrières is firmly shut down, offering up only a reticent bouquet of iodine, toasted nuts and citrus oil. On the palate, the wine is medium to full-bodied, tangy and bright but decidedly taut, playing its cards very close to its vest. From barrel, this was the most intense and concentrated wine in Roulot's cellar, with immense potential, but given how closed the wine is today, there is really no point pulling corks for a good five years. |
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Burgundy | 1 | - |
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£494.89 |
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Exhibiting the class of exceptional Burgundian vintages, Harmand Geoffroy Gevrey-Chambertin 1er Cru Lavaux St Jacques 2015 is an unforgettable ensemble of perfection. Crafted in the prestigious vineyards of Gevrey Chambertin in Burgundy, France, this fine wine reflects the convivial character of its terroir. The expertise of the winemaker Harmand Geoffroy, whose deep-rooted understanding of the land spans several generations, is discernible in every sip. This hand-harvested Pinot Noir, matured in oak barrels, imbues a vivid ruby hue encapsulating hand-picked red and dark fruits. The hints of earthiness and delicate tannins combine to celebrate the vitality of the 2015 vintage. It stands testament to Harmand Geoffroy's dedication to natural winemaking with minimal intervention. Savour the enduring complexity and refined elegance of Harmand Geoffroy Gevrey-Chambertin 1er Cru Lavaux St Jacques 2015 – a wine connoisseur’s delight. |
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Burgundy | 1 | - |
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£575.80 |
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A masterpiece of Burgundian viticulture, the Harmand Geoffroy Gevrey-Chambertin 1er Cru Lavaux St Jacques 2017 embodies the producer's remarkable command over the terroir of Gevrey-Chambertin. Renowned for transforming complex geological strata into a symphony of flavour, Harmand Geoffroy harvested the ripe fruit for this vintage of Pinot Noir with great precision. The wine was traditionally vinified, using wild yeast for fermentation, and expertly matured in French oak to accentuate its distinguished profile. The enticing bouquet unravels luscious notes of black cherry, raspberry, and underlying hint of earthiness, reminiscent of the estate's clay-limestone soils. The mature palate mirrors these aromas, further enriched by vibrant acidity and sophisticated tannins. The Harmand Geoffroy Gevrey-Chambertin 1er Cru Lavaux St Jacques 2017 truly is a testament to the artful finesse of this accomplished vigneron, from one of Burgundy's most revered Premier Cru vineyards. |
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Burgundy | 1 | - |
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£791.80 |
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Revel in the elegance of Harmand Geoffroy Gevrey-Chambertin 1er Cru Lavaux St Jacques 2018, a standout amongst Premier Crus. The vineyard, located in the prestigious terroir of Gevrey-Chambertin in Burgundy, abides by organic principles. Harmand Geoffroy, a celebrated fourth-generation vintner, expertly balances traditional and contemporary techniques, fostering grapes that yield an extraordinary wine. This 2018 vintage, characterised by its red fruit bouquet and divine earthy undertones, doesn’t hold back on complexity or charm. Its ageing potential further entices savvy collectors. The wine showcases the sublime Pinot Noir varietal, nurtured in Limestone clay soil and matured in French oak barrels for 18 months. The Harmand Geoffroy Gevrey-Chambertin 1er Cru Lavaux St Jacques 2018 personifies a remarkable expression of its timeless terrain. Intricate and profoundly satisfying, this micro-crafted Burgundy gem is indeed a connoisseur's rapture. |
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Burgundy | 1 | - |
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£416.81 |
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Delight in the exquisite complexity of Harmand Geoffroy Gevrey-Chambertin 1er Cru Lavaux St Jacques 2019, a superbly balanced red Burgundy produced in the renowned Gevrey-Chambertin appellation of Côte de Nuits. The estate, owned by the well-respected Harmand family for four generations, meticulously crafts this tantalising Pinot Noir. The soil's keen minerality is echoed in the wine's elegant structure. A combination of destemming and traditional vinification techniques extracts the grapes' true essence while drawing out layers of red fruit and spicy undertones. Each sip of Harmand Geoffroy Gevrey-Chambertin 1er Cru Lavaux St Jacques 2019 offers a splendidly silky texture, highlighting a memorable finish. Sophisticated ageing in French oak barrels further amplifies its grace and depth. Dedicated to sustainable viticulture, the Harmand-Geoffroy estate ensures purity in every bottle. This wine’s harmonious merger of power and finesse makes it a testament to its exceptional terroir and the Harmand family's devotion to quality. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 96 (BH) |
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£320.00 |
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Burghound (96)A highly restrained nose requires considerable swirling to liberate the beautifully well-layered aromas of mineral reduction, white rose, spice, citrus and a wisp of exotic tea. Like the Pucelles there is excellent richness and detail and much more minerality-suffusing the almost painfully intense finale that is breathtaking in its persistence. This is a gem of a Puligny 1er and in 2016 is a lovely blend of power and finesse. In sum, this is a knockout. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 96 (BH) |
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£665.21 |
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Burghound (96)(Outstanding) This is perhaps the most floral-suffused nose in the range with its aromas of essence of pear and plenitude of spice and citrus elements. Once again, the mid-palate mouthfeel of the medium-bodied flavors is absolutely gorgeous, which contrasts noticeably with the cuts-like-a-knife finish that remains ultra-refined, balanced and persistent. This is most impressive, particularly for the remarkably fine volume and power that is delivered with grace and class. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 94 (WA) |
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£323.21 |
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Wine Advocate (94)Invariably a highlight of the portfolio, Boillot's 2018 Volnay 1er Cru Les Caillerets derives from a low-yielding 60-are parcel of 55-year-old vines. Unfurling in the glass with a deep bouquet of wild berries, plums, raw cocoa and sweet soil tones, it's medium to full-bodied, deep and multidimensional, its concentrated core of vibrant fruit underlined by succulent acids and framed by chalky tannins. This is a brilliant wine that's worth a special effort to seek out. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 94 (WA) |
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£479.63 |
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Wine Advocate (94)One of my favorite wines in the cellar is the 2019 Volnay 1er Cru Les Caillerets, a lovely cuvée that wafts from the glass with notes of plums, rose petals, sweet berry fruit, raw cocoa and loamy soil. Medium to full-bodied, bright and lively, it's sapid and concentrated, with refined tannins and a long, saline finish. |
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Burgundy | 1 | - |
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£2,606.98 |
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Burgundy | 1 | 94-96 (VN) |
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£1,849.24 |
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Vinous (94-96)The 2019 Nuits Saint-Georges Les Saint-Georges 1er Cru has a very well-defined, complex bouquet that puts the preceding Les Vaucrains in its place. Here there is clearly greater focus and terroir expression, subtle sous-bois scents permeating the black and red fruit. The harmonious palate is medium-bodied with supple tannins, seamlessly integrated new oak and a silky-smooth finish exerting judicious grip. Very classy. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 91-94 (BH) |
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£936.04 |
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Burghound (91-94)(from a 1.08 ha mix of younger and older vines that average about 50+ years of age). Discreet wood influence surrounds the notably ripe and fresh aromas of cassis, plum liqueur, earth and evident sauvage wisps. There is excellent richness and volume to the suave, round and seductive mid-palate of the broad-shouldered flavors that contrast markedly with the very firmly structured, youthfully austere and impressively persistent finish. As is usually the case, this is very compact and backward and a wine that will require extended aging to reach its peak. (91-94)/2036+ |
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Burgundy | 1 | 94 (VN) |
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£953.00 |
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Vinous (94)The 2009 Chambolle-Musigny Les Cras 1er Cru puts in a very impressive performance alongside the 2010. With plush red fruit, red cherries intermingling with wild strawberries, this is one of Roumier's most generous Les Cras whilst it retains disarming transparency and precision. The palate is beautifully balanced with crushed stone infusing the red fruit, hints of blood orange and spices. The pixelated finish leaves you just wanting more. This might get even better with continued bottle age. Tasted blind at the Roumier Les Cras vertical at Medlar, London. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 94 (VN) |
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£1,039.20 |
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Vinous (94)The 2010 Chambolle-Musigny Les Cras 1er Cru is a fabulous wine that is going from strength to strength. There are just the first signs of bricking on the rim. The nose offers a cornucopia of red fruit, Earl Grey, hints of scorched earth and Provençal herbs, all constantly changing in the glass. The palate is beautifully balanced, fresh and fine-boned. There is real flesh here, to the point where I wondered whether it could be the 2009! My only question is the longevity of this Chambolle compared to Roumier's other crus. I might well be tempted to crack this open now (if I had a bottle). Tasted blind at the Roumier Les Cras vertical at Medlar, London. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 92 (VN) |
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£901.00 |
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Vinous (92)The Chambolle-Musigny Les Cras shows the more sensual, caressing side of the vintage in its layered contours and soft, tender personality. Today, the is voluptuous and expressive, with no hard edges and fabulous overall balance. The Cras isn't super complex, but it is incredibly delicious, even at this early stage. |
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Burgundy | 2 | 96 (TA) |
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£738.00 |
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Tim Atkin MW (96)The higher altitude of the vineyard and its proximity to the cold air of the combe are apparent on the nose and palate of this deliciously fragrant wine. It's very chalky and chiselled with abundant minerality and freshness lifting and sustaining the fruit flavours. The slight reduction adds another dimension here. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 17.5 (JR) |
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£2,072.00 |
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Jancis Robinson (17.5)1.75 ha (4.3 acres). Higher vineyard than most, facing south-east but cool air comes down the combe. Terres blanches, ie limestone-rich marl. Low-vigour vines here. Theirs were planted 1931, some replanted 2002. 60% whole bunch, 25% new oak. Barrel sample. Deep crimson. Fabulous nose of ripe red fruit with the perfume of peony. Perhaps also a touch of lavender from the whole bunch. Wild flowers and still so much fruit. Much tighter and more strict than Les Combottes, the tannins more upright and less smooth but still very very fine. More stony. 14.2% but you would not know. And that mineral freshness and energy is outstanding even if the wine is less approachable than some. Rich in fruit, mouth-watering in texture and that minerality gives a tight frame to the fruit. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 93-95 (VN) |
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£4,450.00 |
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Vinous (93-95)The 2020 Chambolle-Musigny Les Cras 1er Cru has an almost flinty bouquet with delicate wilted rose petal scents that gradually unfold in the glass. The palate is medium-bodied, the 65% whole bunch barely detectable. Very cohesive, fine tannins, very saline towards the finish with shucked oyster shell, one of this limestone-rich vineyard’s signature notes. Sculpted with a fine chisel on the finish. Excellent. |
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Burgundy | 1 | - |
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£1,678.00 |
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Burgundy | 1 | 90-91 (WA) |
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£7,114.00 |
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Wine Advocate (90-91)Like the rest of the wines here at the time I tasted, Roumier’s 2005 Morey St. Denis Clos de la Bussiere had been sulfured and racked in autumn after a very late malo and was in barrel awaiting imminent assemblage in tank for (unfiltered) bottling. It was slightly reduced but responded well to a good shaking, displaying subtle black fruits, high-toned almond and maraschino, roasted meatiness, resin, and forest floor notes on the nose. It fills the mouth with roasted meat richness, bitter-sweet black fruits, high-toned distilled fruit esters, and finishes with solidity, grip, and savory saltiness. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 92 (BH) |
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£1,243.00 |
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Burghound (92)I have never been a huge fan of this wine as I often find it to be somewhat coarse, and while always very good, I am rarely moved by it. However, in 2010, as was the case in 2009, this is much better than it usually is with a relatively perfumed nose that includes notes of earth along with the natural sauvage character of the vineyard. In fact there is even a certain elegance to the attractively layered airy and cool red berry liqueur aromas. There is good richness and fine volume to the moderately robust and muscular flavors that culminate in a balanced and linear finish that evidences mild austerity. I quite like this as the tannins are finer than usual and there is a real sense of harmony and completeness. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 92+ (VN) |
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£3,015.00 |
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Vinous (92+)Roumier's 2011 Morey-Saint-Denis Clos de La Bussière is terrific. Dark plum and cherry notes meld into cloves, menthol and spices in a layered wine dripping with class. Veins of underlying minerality give the 2011 much of its energy and tension. Although Christophe Roumier's wines have become objects of desire for Burgundy lovers all over the world, the Clos de La Bussière remains the most under-appreciated of his wines, mostly because it is often much less charming young than the Chambolles. Readers who can cellar the 2011 are in for a real treat. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 92-94 (WA) |
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£841.20 |
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Wine Advocate (92-94)The 2015 Morey-Saint-Denis 1er Cru Clos de la Bussière, which contains 50% whole bunch fruit, has a clean and precise, almost pixelated bouquet with blackberry, briary and cold limestone scents that gain intensity in the glass. The palate is medium-bodied with crisp acidity, quite structured in the mouth with filigree and tensile tannin. This is very focused, linear in style, which is surprising given the warmth during the growing season, with great clarity on the finish. This is just a fantastic Morey-Saint-Denis from Christophe Roumier. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 94 (VN) |
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£5,052.00 |
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Vinous (94)The 2016 Morey-Saint-Denis 1er Cru Clos de la Bussière is tightly-wound on the nose with blackberry, raspberry, hints of singed leather and spice. I appreciate the delineation here. The palate is medium-bodied with grippy tannin, a fine bead of acidity, chalky in texture with a grip and certainly impressive focus on the finish. This is an excellent Morey-Saint-Denis. Tasted blind at the 2016 Burgfest tasting. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 92 (VN) |
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£521.00 |
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Vinous (92)The 2017 Morey-Saint-Denis Clos de la Bussière 1er Cru was broody when I first tasted it from barrel. In bottle it has certainly opened up nicely, quintessentially "Morey" in style with dark berry fruit, sous-bois and a very subtle herbal element that derives from a summer that was less warm than 2016 or 2018. The palate is beautifully balanced with a fine bead of acidity, gentle grip and fine-boned tannins. There is wonderful salinity towards the finish, open and dare I say, virtually ready for business. Does it have the substance to deliver long-term cellaring? Of that, I am not so sure, but I don't think this wine really cares to be quite honest. [Readers should note that this markedly improved the second evening after opening, evolving greater cohesion and a little more corpulence.] |
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Burgundy | 2 | 92 (VN) |
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£2,507.00 |
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Vinous (92)The 2017 Morey-Saint-Denis Clos de la Bussière 1er Cru was broody when I first tasted it from barrel. In bottle it has certainly opened up nicely, quintessentially "Morey" in style with dark berry fruit, sous-bois and a very subtle herbal element that derives from a summer that was less warm than 2016 or 2018. The palate is beautifully balanced with a fine bead of acidity, gentle grip and fine-boned tannins. There is wonderful salinity towards the finish, open and dare I say, virtually ready for business. Does it have the substance to deliver long-term cellaring? Of that, I am not so sure, but I don't think this wine really cares to be quite honest. [Readers should note that this markedly improved the second evening after opening, evolving greater cohesion and a little more corpulence.] |
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Burgundy | 1 | 91-93 (VN) |
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£953.00 |
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Vinous (91-93)The 2019 Morey-Saint-Denis Clos de La Bussière 1er Cru, which includes 55% whole bunch, has a transparent and distinctly marine-influenced, oyster-shell tinged bouquet. It is a little more floral than previous vintages – delicate, even. The palate is medium-bodied with a quite saline, lightly spiced entry. Touches of white pepper and clove develop toward the finish of what is a superior Clos de la Bussière to the 2018. Very promising. |
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Vinous (93-95)The 2020 Chambolle-Musigny Les Véroilles 1er Cru has the richest bouquet with traces of cassis and raspberry fruit, intermixed with violet petals. This is showy and generous. The palate is medium-bodied with succulent sweet and fleshy candied red fruit, almost like a sorbet-fresh Grenache, but it is most definitly Pinot with a beautiful silky finish. |
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£1,768.00 |
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Wine Advocate (93-95+)One of the more dramatic, gourmand cuvées in the range is the 2019 Chambolle-Musigny 1er Cru Les Charmes, a stunning wine that bursts with aromas of mulberries, raspberries, violets and rose petals, complemented by hints of loamy soil and baking chocolate. Full-bodied, sumptuous and enveloping, its rich, powdery tannins are entirely cloaked in an ample core of ripe but succulent fruit. I found it hard to resist. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 94-96+ (WA) |
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£1,981.00 |
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Wine Advocate (94-96+)A touch more austere than the magical Veroilles, Barthod's 2019 Chambolle-Musigny 1er Cru Les Cras nonetheless gives it stiff competition. Mingling notes of cherries and raspberries with hints of warm spices, orange rind, wild plums and peony, it's medium to full-bodied, deep and complete, with huge texture and concentration. Beautifully integrated but tightly wound and youthfully chalky, it will—as usual—demand a little patience. |
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Wine Advocate (95+)The 2015 Meursault 1er Cru Perrières is firmly shut down, offering up only a reticent bouquet of iodine, toasted nuts and citrus oil. On the palate, the wine is medium to full-bodied, tangy and bright but decidedly taut, playing its cards very close to its vest. From barrel, this was the most intense and concentrated wine in Roulot's cellar, with immense potential, but given how closed the wine is today, there is really no point pulling corks for a good five years. |
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Exhibiting the class of exceptional Burgundian vintages, Harmand Geoffroy Gevrey-Chambertin 1er Cru Lavaux St Jacques 2015 is an unforgettable ensemble of perfection. Crafted in the prestigious vineyards of Gevrey Chambertin in Burgundy, France, this fine wine reflects the convivial character of its terroir. The expertise of the winemaker Harmand Geoffroy, whose deep-rooted understanding of the land spans several generations, is discernible in every sip. This hand-harvested Pinot Noir, matured in oak barrels, imbues a vivid ruby hue encapsulating hand-picked red and dark fruits. The hints of earthiness and delicate tannins combine to celebrate the vitality of the 2015 vintage. It stands testament to Harmand Geoffroy's dedication to natural winemaking with minimal intervention. Savour the enduring complexity and refined elegance of Harmand Geoffroy Gevrey-Chambertin 1er Cru Lavaux St Jacques 2015 – a wine connoisseur’s delight. |
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A masterpiece of Burgundian viticulture, the Harmand Geoffroy Gevrey-Chambertin 1er Cru Lavaux St Jacques 2017 embodies the producer's remarkable command over the terroir of Gevrey-Chambertin. Renowned for transforming complex geological strata into a symphony of flavour, Harmand Geoffroy harvested the ripe fruit for this vintage of Pinot Noir with great precision. The wine was traditionally vinified, using wild yeast for fermentation, and expertly matured in French oak to accentuate its distinguished profile. The enticing bouquet unravels luscious notes of black cherry, raspberry, and underlying hint of earthiness, reminiscent of the estate's clay-limestone soils. The mature palate mirrors these aromas, further enriched by vibrant acidity and sophisticated tannins. The Harmand Geoffroy Gevrey-Chambertin 1er Cru Lavaux St Jacques 2017 truly is a testament to the artful finesse of this accomplished vigneron, from one of Burgundy's most revered Premier Cru vineyards. |
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Revel in the elegance of Harmand Geoffroy Gevrey-Chambertin 1er Cru Lavaux St Jacques 2018, a standout amongst Premier Crus. The vineyard, located in the prestigious terroir of Gevrey-Chambertin in Burgundy, abides by organic principles. Harmand Geoffroy, a celebrated fourth-generation vintner, expertly balances traditional and contemporary techniques, fostering grapes that yield an extraordinary wine. This 2018 vintage, characterised by its red fruit bouquet and divine earthy undertones, doesn’t hold back on complexity or charm. Its ageing potential further entices savvy collectors. The wine showcases the sublime Pinot Noir varietal, nurtured in Limestone clay soil and matured in French oak barrels for 18 months. The Harmand Geoffroy Gevrey-Chambertin 1er Cru Lavaux St Jacques 2018 personifies a remarkable expression of its timeless terrain. Intricate and profoundly satisfying, this micro-crafted Burgundy gem is indeed a connoisseur's rapture. |
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Delight in the exquisite complexity of Harmand Geoffroy Gevrey-Chambertin 1er Cru Lavaux St Jacques 2019, a superbly balanced red Burgundy produced in the renowned Gevrey-Chambertin appellation of Côte de Nuits. The estate, owned by the well-respected Harmand family for four generations, meticulously crafts this tantalising Pinot Noir. The soil's keen minerality is echoed in the wine's elegant structure. A combination of destemming and traditional vinification techniques extracts the grapes' true essence while drawing out layers of red fruit and spicy undertones. Each sip of Harmand Geoffroy Gevrey-Chambertin 1er Cru Lavaux St Jacques 2019 offers a splendidly silky texture, highlighting a memorable finish. Sophisticated ageing in French oak barrels further amplifies its grace and depth. Dedicated to sustainable viticulture, the Harmand-Geoffroy estate ensures purity in every bottle. This wine’s harmonious merger of power and finesse makes it a testament to its exceptional terroir and the Harmand family's devotion to quality. |
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£264.00 |
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Burghound (96)A highly restrained nose requires considerable swirling to liberate the beautifully well-layered aromas of mineral reduction, white rose, spice, citrus and a wisp of exotic tea. Like the Pucelles there is excellent richness and detail and much more minerality-suffusing the almost painfully intense finale that is breathtaking in its persistence. This is a gem of a Puligny 1er and in 2016 is a lovely blend of power and finesse. In sum, this is a knockout. |
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£549.00 |
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Burghound (96)(Outstanding) This is perhaps the most floral-suffused nose in the range with its aromas of essence of pear and plenitude of spice and citrus elements. Once again, the mid-palate mouthfeel of the medium-bodied flavors is absolutely gorgeous, which contrasts noticeably with the cuts-like-a-knife finish that remains ultra-refined, balanced and persistent. This is most impressive, particularly for the remarkably fine volume and power that is delivered with grace and class. |
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Wine Advocate (94)Invariably a highlight of the portfolio, Boillot's 2018 Volnay 1er Cru Les Caillerets derives from a low-yielding 60-are parcel of 55-year-old vines. Unfurling in the glass with a deep bouquet of wild berries, plums, raw cocoa and sweet soil tones, it's medium to full-bodied, deep and multidimensional, its concentrated core of vibrant fruit underlined by succulent acids and framed by chalky tannins. This is a brilliant wine that's worth a special effort to seek out. |
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£389.00 |
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Wine Advocate (94)One of my favorite wines in the cellar is the 2019 Volnay 1er Cru Les Caillerets, a lovely cuvée that wafts from the glass with notes of plums, rose petals, sweet berry fruit, raw cocoa and loamy soil. Medium to full-bodied, bright and lively, it's sapid and concentrated, with refined tannins and a long, saline finish. |
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Vinous (94-96)The 2019 Nuits Saint-Georges Les Saint-Georges 1er Cru has a very well-defined, complex bouquet that puts the preceding Les Vaucrains in its place. Here there is clearly greater focus and terroir expression, subtle sous-bois scents permeating the black and red fruit. The harmonious palate is medium-bodied with supple tannins, seamlessly integrated new oak and a silky-smooth finish exerting judicious grip. Very classy. |
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Burghound (91-94)(from a 1.08 ha mix of younger and older vines that average about 50+ years of age). Discreet wood influence surrounds the notably ripe and fresh aromas of cassis, plum liqueur, earth and evident sauvage wisps. There is excellent richness and volume to the suave, round and seductive mid-palate of the broad-shouldered flavors that contrast markedly with the very firmly structured, youthfully austere and impressively persistent finish. As is usually the case, this is very compact and backward and a wine that will require extended aging to reach its peak. (91-94)/2036+ |
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