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(3x150cl) 2013Vinous (95)
Medium red. Exotic candied raspberry, game, rose petal and crushed stone on the come-hither nose. Delivers outstanding clarity of flavor without any hard edges, with the red berry and mineral flavors lifted by a floral topnote. Wonderfully refined and alive in the middle palate. Finishes with noble tannins and outstanding building vibrant length. A prime example of an impeccably balanced 2013 that's not a fleshpot.Inc. TAX€2,226.72 -
Vinous (93+)
Pale, bright yellow. A note of meaty reduction to the aromas of crushed stone, white pepper and smoke. Densely packed, smooth and refined, showing lovely freshness and lift to its intense stone fruit and floral flavors. Finishes very long and suave, with an impression of fine-grained tannins and terrific lift.Inc. TAX€2,467.68 -
Vinous - Neal Martin (96)
The 2013 Chevalier-Montrachet La Cabotte Grand Cru has a well-defined, seductive bouquet with brioche, hints of white peach, and underlying chalky scents that become more prominent with aeration. The palate is beautifully balanced, quite elegant in style with brioche again, white pithy fruit and lemon thyme. Exquisite delineation on the finish completes a very refined Chevalier-Montrachet. Tasted at the "Three" dinner at Bouchard Père in Beaune.Inc. TAX€990.26 -
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. TAX€1,841.04 -
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. TAX€1,836.72 -
Vinous (91-93)
Imposing and structured today, the 2013 Gevrey-Chambertin Petite Chapelle 1er Cru is built on spine of serious tannin that gives the wine much of its personality. The 2013 finishes with substantial weight and a burst of dark fruit. This burly, powerful Burgundy is going to need time to come together.Inc. TAX€646.54 -
Wine Advocate (86-88)
The 2013 Vosne Romanee les Champs Perdrix has a tightly wound bouquet with black cherries and bilberry scents. The palate is nicely structured, slightly grainy in texture with a touch of orange sorbet tincturing the small dark cherries on the finish. This is a pretty little thing, though perhaps just a touch ephemeral.Inc. TAX€156.53 -
(6x75cl) 2013Wine Advocate (86-88)
The 2013 Vosne Romanee les Champs Perdrix has a tightly wound bouquet with black cherries and bilberry scents. The palate is nicely structured, slightly grainy in texture with a touch of orange sorbet tincturing the small dark cherries on the finish. This is a pretty little thing, though perhaps just a touch ephemeral.Inc. TAX€810.06 -
Wine Advocate (91-93)
The 2013 Vosne Romanee 1er Cru les Beaux Monts Vieilles Vignes has a well-defined, mineral-led bouquet with lifted, perfumed blackberry and kirsch scents, hints of limestone just underneath. The palate is medium-bodied with fine, slightly sappy black cherry and raspberry fruit leading to a harmonious and svelte finish. This is a little more structured than the Aux Brûlées at this stage and will probably require a little more bottle age.Inc. TAX€189.08 -
Vinous (90)
Good medium red. A sexy truffle note adds interest to the aromas of raspberry and cherry, with hints of herbs and mint providing lift. Juicy and sweet in the mouth, showing very good cut to the red fruit, crushed stone and mint flavors. Finishes with dusty, building tannins and brisk lingering fruit. Strong mineral energy throughout.Inc. TAX€134.35 -
(1x75cl) 2013Wine Advocate (90)
The 2013 Vosne Romanée Hautes Maizières comes from more clay soils than the La Combes Brûlées, and has dark berry, mulberry and red plum notes on the nose, bashful at first but opening with aeration. The palate is medium-bodied with firm tannin, slightly grainy in texture, with a slightly foursquare but nicely focused finish. Give this 12 to 18 months once bottled.Inc. TAX€144.53 -
(6x75cl) 2013Vinous (93+)
Bright, dark red. Cool, highly nuanced aromas of raspberry, mint, coffee, licorice and crushed stone. Then lush, sweet and seamless in the mouth, maintaining the fresh but ripe impression. Wonderfully plush and utterly without rough edges, with flavors of red raspberry and cool minerality lifted by a seductive floral element. (This fruit is all from the Clos de Bèze side of Chambertin, right above Leroy's holding, according to David Croix.) A superb cold version of Chambertin 2013 but not particularly austere owing to the wine's seamless texture and noble tannins.Inc. TAX€1,653.66 -
Vinous (92-94)
The 2013 Charmes-Chambertin is all about sensuality. Silky tannins shape a textured, resonant Charmes that should drink well with minimal cellaring. Bright stone fruit and sweet floral notes are nicely pushed forward in this pretty, super-expressive Burgundy.Inc. TAX€906.94 -
Immerse in the world of fine wines with the exquisite Camille Giroud Maranges 1er Cru Le Croix Moines 2013. Splendidly crafted in the celebrated wine region of Maranges, France, it hails from the esteemed vineyard of Camille Giroud, a bastion of winemaking tradition since 1865. This exceptional vintage is harvested from vines aged 50 years or more, carefully fermented and matured in French oak barrels.
This sumptuous red wine embodies the characteristic elegance of the Premier Cru denomination. It features a complex bouquet of ripe red fruits with subtle hints of earth and spice. On the palate, it evolves gracefully, unveiling layers of rich flavours, finely balanced tannins and a lingering finish. A testament to the savoir-faire of Camille Giroud, the Maranges 1er Cru Le Croix Moines 2013 is a veritable testament to the terroir it represents, and an unparalleled addition to every connoisseur's collection.
Inc. TAX€115.15 -
Vinous (91)
Medium dark red. Sexy aromas of redcurrant, strawberry and violet, with a whiff of game. Juicy and brisk on the palate, showing excellent cut to the flavors of purple fruits and minerals. Finishes with a strong spine of acids and tannins. This classically dry wine came off as a bit herbal and peppery following Tremblay's line-up of 2014s but it finishes with lovely lift and length.Inc. TAX€784.13 -
(1x150cl) 2013Vinous (89-91)
(from three parcels of vines, in Les Fremières, Aux Echanges and Les Maladières, ranging in age from 6 to 95 years): Good medium red. Fresh aroma of wild raspberry complicated by exotic notes of peach and lees. Juicy and fresh on the palate, and tighter than the village Morey; less opulent but more gripping. Still a bit youthfully clenched on the back end but I find the notes of vineyard peach and blood orange fascinating.Inc. TAX€1,628.24 -
(1x75cl) 2013Vinous (89-91)
(from three parcels of vines, in Les Fremières, Aux Echanges and Les Maladières, ranging in age from 6 to 95 years): Good medium red. Fresh aroma of wild raspberry complicated by exotic notes of peach and lees. Juicy and fresh on the palate, and tighter than the village Morey; less opulent but more gripping. Still a bit youthfully clenched on the back end but I find the notes of vineyard peach and blood orange fascinating.Inc. TAX€700.13 -
Vinous (89-91)
(from three parcels of vines, in Les Fremières, Aux Echanges and Les Maladières, ranging in age from 6 to 95 years): Good medium red. Fresh aroma of wild raspberry complicated by exotic notes of peach and lees. Juicy and fresh on the palate, and tighter than the village Morey; less opulent but more gripping. Still a bit youthfully clenched on the back end but I find the notes of vineyard peach and blood orange fascinating.Inc. TAX€4,290.72 -
(3x75cl) 2013Vinous (93)
(vinified almost entirely with whole clusters): Bright, dark red. Musky reduction to the aromas of black raspberry, mocha, animal fur and spices. Juicy, cool and penetrating but tightly wound; boasts superb material and inner-mouth tension but this very pure wine is extremely primary in the early going. The strong spine of tannins will require extended aging but this sharply delineated wine should be a beauty a decade hence.Inc. TAX€5,867.50 -
(2x75cl) 2013Wine Advocate (95)
Some of Cécile Tremblay's wines in this vintage are decidedly reticent and shut down, but the 2013 Echézeaux du Dessus Grand Cru is still open for inspection, bursting from the glass with a lavish bouquet of plums, cassis, smoked duck and dark chocolate, followed by a full-bodied, ample and expansive palate with excellent concentration at the core, velvety structuring tannins and a long, vibrant finish. In the unlikely event that any readers possess large numbers of bottles, trying one now wouldn't be a crime.Inc. TAX€4,478.24 -
Wine Advocate (95)
Some of Cécile Tremblay's wines in this vintage are decidedly reticent and shut down, but the 2013 Echézeaux du Dessus Grand Cru is still open for inspection, bursting from the glass with a lavish bouquet of plums, cassis, smoked duck and dark chocolate, followed by a full-bodied, ample and expansive palate with excellent concentration at the core, velvety structuring tannins and a long, vibrant finish. In the unlikely event that any readers possess large numbers of bottles, trying one now wouldn't be a crime.Inc. TAX€10,686.72 -
(1x75cl) 2013Wine Advocate (89-91)
The 2013 Morey Saint Denis les Tres Girard has an enticing bouquet that is very well defined: blackberry, flint and wet rocks – like the Bourgogne Rouge expressing the mineral core over the fruit. The palate is underpinned by fine tannins, quite reserved for a Morey Saint Denis but with fine tension and mineral notes toward the finish.Inc. TAX€526.75 -
(6x75cl) 2013The Cecile Tremblay Nuits-Saint-Georges 1er Cru Les Murgers 2013 is an exceptional expression of the Burgundy region's finest pinot noir grapes. Cultivated meticulously by the pioneering vintner, Cecile Tremblay, this French wine hails from the Nuits-Saint-Georges appellation in the renowned Côte de Nuits sub-region. The vineyard, Les Murgers, ensures its distinction through biodynamic practices.
This lavish 2013 vintage is steeped in sophisticated complexity, emanating profound floral, fruit, and earthy tones. Possessing an exquisite balance of robust tannins and vibrant acidity, its taste develops harmoniously on the palate. The customary Burgundy ageing practice in French oak barrels endows it with a gratifying, long-lingering finish.
The meticulous approach and ceaseless passion of Cecile Tremblay contribute substantially to this wine's quality. Recognised globally as a formidable female influence within the male-dominated Burgundian viticulture, Tremblay’s wines, such as this, assert their rightful place amongst the elite.
Inc. TAX€4,348.54 -
(12x75cl) 2013Vinous (92)
Full, dark red. Urgent primary red fruit and sandalwood aromas suggest a distinctly exotic carbonic maceration quality that reminded me of Beaujolais. More classic on the palate: broad, spicy and dry, with superb aromatic perfume to the flavors of red fruits, earth and crushed stone. Finishes with substantial dusty tannins and a captivating light touch.Inc. TAX€1,519.46 -
(1x75cl) 2013
Vinous (92)
Full, dark red. Urgent primary red fruit and sandalwood aromas suggest a distinctly exotic carbonic maceration quality that reminded me of Beaujolais. More classic on the palate: broad, spicy and dry, with superb aromatic perfume to the flavors of red fruits, earth and crushed stone. Finishes with substantial dusty tannins and a captivating light touch.Inc. TAX€131.32 -
(6x75cl) 2013
Vinous (92)
Full, dark red. Urgent primary red fruit and sandalwood aromas suggest a distinctly exotic carbonic maceration quality that reminded me of Beaujolais. More classic on the palate: broad, spicy and dry, with superb aromatic perfume to the flavors of red fruits, earth and crushed stone. Finishes with substantial dusty tannins and a captivating light touch.Inc. TAX€709.92 -
(1x75cl) 2013Inc. TAX€162.24 -
Inc. TAX€652.32 -
Inc. TAX€237.55 -
Wine Enthusiast (95)
Powerful and structured, this wine is dark with black fruits. The rich fruit and acidity are surrounded by firm tannins provide a solid scaffolding. With acidity and tannins at the end, this complex wine will age slowly, so don't drink before 2022.Inc. TAX€1,072.32
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(3x150cl) 2013
Vinous (95)
Medium red. Exotic candied raspberry, game, rose petal and crushed stone on the come-hither nose. Delivers outstanding clarity of flavor without any hard edges, with the red berry and mineral flavors lifted by a floral topnote. Wonderfully refined and alive in the middle palate. Finishes with noble tannins and outstanding building vibrant length. A prime example of an impeccably balanced 2013 that's not a fleshpot.In Bond€1,835.00 -
Vinous (93+)
Pale, bright yellow. A note of meaty reduction to the aromas of crushed stone, white pepper and smoke. Densely packed, smooth and refined, showing lovely freshness and lift to its intense stone fruit and floral flavors. Finishes very long and suave, with an impression of fine-grained tannins and terrific lift.In Bond€2,035.00 -
Vinous - Neal Martin (96)
The 2013 Chevalier-Montrachet La Cabotte Grand Cru has a well-defined, seductive bouquet with brioche, hints of white peach, and underlying chalky scents that become more prominent with aeration. The palate is beautifully balanced, quite elegant in style with brioche again, white pithy fruit and lemon thyme. Exquisite delineation on the finish completes a very refined Chevalier-Montrachet. Tasted at the "Three" dinner at Bouchard Père in Beaune.In Bond€819.00 -
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€1,515.00 -
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€1,510.00 -
Vinous (91-93)
Imposing and structured today, the 2013 Gevrey-Chambertin Petite Chapelle 1er Cru is built on spine of serious tannin that gives the wine much of its personality. The 2013 finishes with substantial weight and a burst of dark fruit. This burly, powerful Burgundy is going to need time to come together.In Bond€515.00 -
Wine Advocate (86-88)
The 2013 Vosne Romanee les Champs Perdrix has a tightly wound bouquet with black cherries and bilberry scents. The palate is nicely structured, slightly grainy in texture with a touch of orange sorbet tincturing the small dark cherries on the finish. This is a pretty little thing, though perhaps just a touch ephemeral.In Bond€127.00 -
(6x75cl) 2013
Wine Advocate (86-88)
The 2013 Vosne Romanee les Champs Perdrix has a tightly wound bouquet with black cherries and bilberry scents. The palate is nicely structured, slightly grainy in texture with a touch of orange sorbet tincturing the small dark cherries on the finish. This is a pretty little thing, though perhaps just a touch ephemeral.In Bond€652.00 -
Wine Advocate (91-93)
The 2013 Vosne Romanee 1er Cru les Beaux Monts Vieilles Vignes has a well-defined, mineral-led bouquet with lifted, perfumed blackberry and kirsch scents, hints of limestone just underneath. The palate is medium-bodied with fine, slightly sappy black cherry and raspberry fruit leading to a harmonious and svelte finish. This is a little more structured than the Aux Brûlées at this stage and will probably require a little more bottle age.In Bond€154.00 -
Vinous (90)
Good medium red. A sexy truffle note adds interest to the aromas of raspberry and cherry, with hints of herbs and mint providing lift. Juicy and sweet in the mouth, showing very good cut to the red fruit, crushed stone and mint flavors. Finishes with dusty, building tannins and brisk lingering fruit. Strong mineral energy throughout.In Bond€108.00 -
(1x75cl) 2013
Wine Advocate (90)
The 2013 Vosne Romanée Hautes Maizières comes from more clay soils than the La Combes Brûlées, and has dark berry, mulberry and red plum notes on the nose, bashful at first but opening with aeration. The palate is medium-bodied with firm tannin, slightly grainy in texture, with a slightly foursquare but nicely focused finish. Give this 12 to 18 months once bottled.In Bond€117.00 -
(6x75cl) 2013
Vinous (93+)
Bright, dark red. Cool, highly nuanced aromas of raspberry, mint, coffee, licorice and crushed stone. Then lush, sweet and seamless in the mouth, maintaining the fresh but ripe impression. Wonderfully plush and utterly without rough edges, with flavors of red raspberry and cool minerality lifted by a seductive floral element. (This fruit is all from the Clos de Bèze side of Chambertin, right above Leroy's holding, according to David Croix.) A superb cold version of Chambertin 2013 but not particularly austere owing to the wine's seamless texture and noble tannins.In Bond€1,355.00 -
Vinous (92-94)
The 2013 Charmes-Chambertin is all about sensuality. Silky tannins shape a textured, resonant Charmes that should drink well with minimal cellaring. Bright stone fruit and sweet floral notes are nicely pushed forward in this pretty, super-expressive Burgundy.In Bond€732.00 -
Immerse in the world of fine wines with the exquisite Camille Giroud Maranges 1er Cru Le Croix Moines 2013. Splendidly crafted in the celebrated wine region of Maranges, France, it hails from the esteemed vineyard of Camille Giroud, a bastion of winemaking tradition since 1865. This exceptional vintage is harvested from vines aged 50 years or more, carefully fermented and matured in French oak barrels.
This sumptuous red wine embodies the characteristic elegance of the Premier Cru denomination. It features a complex bouquet of ripe red fruits with subtle hints of earth and spice. On the palate, it evolves gracefully, unveiling layers of rich flavours, finely balanced tannins and a lingering finish. A testament to the savoir-faire of Camille Giroud, the Maranges 1er Cru Le Croix Moines 2013 is a veritable testament to the terroir it represents, and an unparalleled addition to every connoisseur's collection.
In Bond€92.00 -
Vinous (91)
Medium dark red. Sexy aromas of redcurrant, strawberry and violet, with a whiff of game. Juicy and brisk on the palate, showing excellent cut to the flavors of purple fruits and minerals. Finishes with a strong spine of acids and tannins. This classically dry wine came off as a bit herbal and peppery following Tremblay's line-up of 2014s but it finishes with lovely lift and length.In Bond€650.00 -
(1x150cl) 2013
Vinous (89-91)
(from three parcels of vines, in Les Fremières, Aux Echanges and Les Maladières, ranging in age from 6 to 95 years): Good medium red. Fresh aroma of wild raspberry complicated by exotic notes of peach and lees. Juicy and fresh on the palate, and tighter than the village Morey; less opulent but more gripping. Still a bit youthfully clenched on the back end but I find the notes of vineyard peach and blood orange fascinating.In Bond€1,350.00 -
(1x75cl) 2013
Vinous (89-91)
(from three parcels of vines, in Les Fremières, Aux Echanges and Les Maladières, ranging in age from 6 to 95 years): Good medium red. Fresh aroma of wild raspberry complicated by exotic notes of peach and lees. Juicy and fresh on the palate, and tighter than the village Morey; less opulent but more gripping. Still a bit youthfully clenched on the back end but I find the notes of vineyard peach and blood orange fascinating.In Bond€580.00 -
Vinous (89-91)
(from three parcels of vines, in Les Fremières, Aux Echanges and Les Maladières, ranging in age from 6 to 95 years): Good medium red. Fresh aroma of wild raspberry complicated by exotic notes of peach and lees. Juicy and fresh on the palate, and tighter than the village Morey; less opulent but more gripping. Still a bit youthfully clenched on the back end but I find the notes of vineyard peach and blood orange fascinating.In Bond€3,555.00 -
(3x75cl) 2013
Vinous (93)
(vinified almost entirely with whole clusters): Bright, dark red. Musky reduction to the aromas of black raspberry, mocha, animal fur and spices. Juicy, cool and penetrating but tightly wound; boasts superb material and inner-mouth tension but this very pure wine is extremely primary in the early going. The strong spine of tannins will require extended aging but this sharply delineated wine should be a beauty a decade hence.In Bond€4,880.00 -
(2x75cl) 2013
Wine Advocate (95)
Some of Cécile Tremblay's wines in this vintage are decidedly reticent and shut down, but the 2013 Echézeaux du Dessus Grand Cru is still open for inspection, bursting from the glass with a lavish bouquet of plums, cassis, smoked duck and dark chocolate, followed by a full-bodied, ample and expansive palate with excellent concentration at the core, velvety structuring tannins and a long, vibrant finish. In the unlikely event that any readers possess large numbers of bottles, trying one now wouldn't be a crime.In Bond€3,725.00 -
Wine Advocate (95)
Some of Cécile Tremblay's wines in this vintage are decidedly reticent and shut down, but the 2013 Echézeaux du Dessus Grand Cru is still open for inspection, bursting from the glass with a lavish bouquet of plums, cassis, smoked duck and dark chocolate, followed by a full-bodied, ample and expansive palate with excellent concentration at the core, velvety structuring tannins and a long, vibrant finish. In the unlikely event that any readers possess large numbers of bottles, trying one now wouldn't be a crime.In Bond€8,885.00 -
(1x75cl) 2013
Wine Advocate (89-91)
The 2013 Morey Saint Denis les Tres Girard has an enticing bouquet that is very well defined: blackberry, flint and wet rocks – like the Bourgogne Rouge expressing the mineral core over the fruit. The palate is underpinned by fine tannins, quite reserved for a Morey Saint Denis but with fine tension and mineral notes toward the finish.In Bond€435.00 -
(6x75cl) 2013
The Cecile Tremblay Nuits-Saint-Georges 1er Cru Les Murgers 2013 is an exceptional expression of the Burgundy region's finest pinot noir grapes. Cultivated meticulously by the pioneering vintner, Cecile Tremblay, this French wine hails from the Nuits-Saint-Georges appellation in the renowned Côte de Nuits sub-region. The vineyard, Les Murgers, ensures its distinction through biodynamic practices.
This lavish 2013 vintage is steeped in sophisticated complexity, emanating profound floral, fruit, and earthy tones. Possessing an exquisite balance of robust tannins and vibrant acidity, its taste develops harmoniously on the palate. The customary Burgundy ageing practice in French oak barrels endows it with a gratifying, long-lingering finish.
The meticulous approach and ceaseless passion of Cecile Tremblay contribute substantially to this wine's quality. Recognised globally as a formidable female influence within the male-dominated Burgundian viticulture, Tremblay’s wines, such as this, assert their rightful place amongst the elite.
In Bond€3,600.00 -
(12x75cl) 2013
Vinous (92)
Full, dark red. Urgent primary red fruit and sandalwood aromas suggest a distinctly exotic carbonic maceration quality that reminded me of Beaujolais. More classic on the palate: broad, spicy and dry, with superb aromatic perfume to the flavors of red fruits, earth and crushed stone. Finishes with substantial dusty tannins and a captivating light touch.In Bond€1,225.00 -
(1x75cl) 2013
Vinous (92)
Full, dark red. Urgent primary red fruit and sandalwood aromas suggest a distinctly exotic carbonic maceration quality that reminded me of Beaujolais. More classic on the palate: broad, spicy and dry, with superb aromatic perfume to the flavors of red fruits, earth and crushed stone. Finishes with substantial dusty tannins and a captivating light touch.In Bond€106.00 -
(6x75cl) 2013
Vinous (92)
Full, dark red. Urgent primary red fruit and sandalwood aromas suggest a distinctly exotic carbonic maceration quality that reminded me of Beaujolais. More classic on the palate: broad, spicy and dry, with superb aromatic perfume to the flavors of red fruits, earth and crushed stone. Finishes with substantial dusty tannins and a captivating light touch.In Bond€571.00 -
(1x75cl) 2013In Bond€132.00
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Wine Enthusiast (95)
Powerful and structured, this wine is dark with black fruits. The rich fruit and acidity are surrounded by firm tannins provide a solid scaffolding. With acidity and tannins at the end, this complex wine will age slowly, so don't drink before 2022.In Bond€873.00
Once again, 2013 was a difficult vintage for the winemakers of Burgundy, but those who were patient and meticulous produced wines of excellent quality. The spring was cold and wet which led to late and uneven flowering. Conditions worsened with a hailstorm in late July which hit areas of Savigny, Beaune, Volnay and Meursault in particular, but a warm and dry August helped fruit to ripen at a critical time. The best of the white wines are truly exceptional in 2013 due to their refreshing acidity which perfectly balanced the impressive purity of of fruit. While the reds were overall less acclaimed than the whites, they showed elegance and sheer drinkability due to their freshness and depth of fruit.
