2014
2014
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The Bernard Dugat-Py Bourgogne Cuvee Halinard Rouge 2014 is an extraordinary wine birthed in the vineyards of the legendary winemaker, Bernard Dugat-Py, in France’s illustrious Burgundy region. This red wine showcases French viticulture at its finest; it's a triumph of perfectionism with each pour delighting the senses. Its production involves traditional old-world winemaking techniques, with a judicious blend of hand-harvested grapes meticulously aged for over a year. This alluring red wine radiates an opulence and finesse embodying deep notes of red fruits and spices, underpinned by a pleasing earthiness. The Bernard Dugat-Py Bourgogne Cuvee Halinard Rouge 2014 is from a family revered for being uncompromising custodians of tradition, delivering only wines of exceptional quality, embodying the terroir of Gevrey-Chambertin with absolute precision. Immerse yourself in a riveting symphony of flavours with every sip of this sublime embodiment of Burgundy’s superb craftsmanship.
Inc. TAX€391.72 -
The Bertagna Chambertin Grand Cru 2014 is a quintessential example of Burgundian prowess. Crafted in the hallowed lands of Gevrey-Chambertin, France, this prestigious gem is the result of meticulous viticulture and superior wine-making skills nurtured over five generations by the Bertagna family. A handpicked selection of 100% Pinot Noir grapes are gently pressed and traditionally vinified, then matured for 18 months in French oak barrels. This process imbues the Bertagna Chambertin Grand Cru 2014 with a splendid combination of power, finesse and elegance. It presents an exquisite bouquet of red berries, wild herbs and minerals, with a robust backbone and a long, balanced finish. This opulent wine truly reflects the expressive character of its terroir, promising an incredible, unforgettable drinking experience.
Inc. TAX€1,472.63 -
For those with a penchant for impeccable vintages, the Bertagna Clos de Vougeot Grand Cru 2014 is an exquisite offering. Produced in the heart of Burgundy, France, this illustrious wine hails from a prominent, century-spanning wine lineage. Bertagna, a name synonymous with unwavering quality, has meticulously crafted the wine under the watchful eyes of their master vintner.
This Grand Cru features distinctive varietal notes, derived from hand-selected Pinot Noir grapes grown on the sloping vineyards within the acclaimed Clos de Vougeot appellation. The exquisite terroir channels the magical elements of soil and climate, rendering it beautifully complex. It underwent an extended period of ageing in French oak barrels to attain subtle tannic structure and a warm, toasted finish. Complex yet balanced, the Bertagna Clos de Vougeot Grand Cru 2014 serves a symphony of red and black fruit notes, interlaced with hints of earthiness and spice. Designed for the true connoisseur, it is a benchmark of grandeur and grace.
Inc. TAX€1,059.83 -
The Bertagna Clos-Saint-Denis Grand Cru 2014 is an exemplary Burgundy Pinot Noir born from the terroir of its eponymous vineyard in Côte-d'Or, France. Domaine Bertagna, the renowned fifth-generation vintner, exquisitely crafts this wine in limited quantities, preserving the integrity of the grand cru prestige.
Meticulously hand-harvested and matured for 16 to 18 months in oak barrels, it displays a beautiful crimson hue encasing a bouquet of sumptuous berries, liquorice, and dark chocolate. The palate is elegantly complex and layered, with pronounced tannins lending to a long, rich finish.
The Bertagna Clos-Saint-Denis Grand Cru 2014 represents precision, elegance and purity, mirroring the producer's passion and respect for nature. This wine is a collectible masterpiece suitable for immediate enjoyment or laydown for a further decade of cellaring. A veritable gem for the discerning oenophile, it encapsulates the quintessence of fine Burgundy wines.
Inc. TAX€1,038.59 -
Experience the sheer elegance encapsulated in the Bertagna Corton Grand Cru Les Grandes Lolieres 2014. This prestigious Burgundy red offers a remarkable expression of its terroir, primarily derived from clay-limestone soils on Corton Hill in Côte de Beaune. The producer, Domaine Bertagna, is famed for creating wines that pay respect to their origin whilst revealing a defining, unique character.
This 2014 vintage elicits rich, full-bodied flavours attributed to meticulous traditional vinification, which includes whole-cluster fermentation and aging in French oak barrels. Frequented tasting notes include expressive black fruits, truffles, and undergrowth, underscored by a fine minerality and a velvety structure. Worthy of cellaring, the Bertagna Corton Grand Cru Les Grandes Lolieres 2014 will gradually unfurl, intensifying through the years. It's an exquisite symphony of complexity and balance, captivating the senses and genuinely demonstrating Domaine Bertagna's celebrated winemaking prowess.
Inc. TAX€914.63 -
As a connoisseur, the Bertagna Vosne Romanee 1er Cru Les Beaumonts 2014 is an exquisite choice. Produced in the legendary Côte de Nuits region of Burgundy, this Pinot Noir renders exquisite complexity and balance.
Expertly crafted by Bertagna, a famed family-run estate since the 19th century, it emanates tradition and prestige. Les Beaumonts, their most prized vineyard, is renowned for soils rich with limestone and clay, making it ideal for producing wine of high calibre.
The Bertagna Vosne Romanee 1er Cru Les Beaumonts 2014 underwent meticulous vinification. Harvested manually, the grapes are sorted, de-stemmed, fermented in wooden vats, and matured 15 months in oak barrels. The end result is a wine with an aromatic profile of red and black fruits, supple tannins, and a superb, long finish.
This fine wine is a testament of stellar viticulture and winemaking, enhancing its appeal for those seeking fine renditions of Burgundy's terroir.
Inc. TAX€592.19 -
(1x75cl) 2014Wine Advocate - Robert Parker (89-91)
The 2014 Fixin les Crais is limited to two barrels, one new and one used. It has a lifted black cherry and wild heather-scented nose that is very nicely defined. The palate is structured and quite terse on the entry, more masculine than I expected with good backbone and a strict blackberry, sea salt-tinged finish. This is very promising, especially considering that les Crais is not a premier cru.Inc. TAX€110.64 -
(3x75cl) 2014Vinous (91-93)
(one new barrel; from Les Treux): Good dark ruby-red; Berthaut told me she finds this wine difficult to taste from new oak): Pungent floral lift to the aromas of black cherry and dark raspberry. Penetrating and intensely, conveying a lovely sugar/acid balance to the flavors of dark berries, minerals and spices. Berthaut got what she called a decent yield here in 2014, from a blend of big grapes and very small berries. Some of these vines are 80 years old and there's a lot of replanting every year. Finishes firmly tannic, even a bit tough; this grand cru will require patience.Inc. TAX€1,121.77 -
(1x75cl) 2014Vinous (91+)
Bright pale yellow. Very pure but reticent nose dominated by wet stone and minerals. Extremely tight and uncompromising, in a taut, lemony style. Finishes very long and vibrant, with a soupcon of fresh pineapple. Bailly found this wine extremely rigid in the early going and put part of it in a cask and two barrels during the middle of its elevage; it was bottled just before Christmas. This wine clearly needs extended aging and will merit a higher score if it expands in bottle.Inc. TAX€191.82 -
(12x75cl) 2014Wine Advocate (94)
The 2014 Chablis Grand Cru Vaudesir has a clean and fresh bouquet with hints of blackberry leaf complementing the citrus fruit and cold granitic aromas. The palate is well balanced with precise citrus fruit, a keen line of acidity and plenty of mineral tension. There is a sense of animation and energy to this Vaudésir, and I can see it ageing beautifully over a decade or more. This is an outstanding Vaudésir from winemaker Olivier Bailly.Inc. TAX€1,561.32 -
(6x75cl) 2014Discover the bliss of the Bizot Marsannay Clos du Roy Rouge 2014, a remarkable embodiment of artisanal winemaking traditions of Bizot family. Situated in the most exclusive terroir of Burgundy, the Marsannay region, this fine red wine captures the richness and depth of its celebrated heritage. Excellently crafted in the distinct style of Jean-Yves Bizot, a former geologist, it reveals a profound understanding of vineyard-to-glass process. This Pinot Noir is organically cultivated, and manually harvested to preserve the pure essence of the grape. This 2014 vintage is renowned for its ageing potential; beautifully rounded and light-bodied, with layered, seamless flavours subtly underpinned by pleasant acidity. An aromatic bouquet of delicate red fruits and subtle earthy undertones seizes the senses, adding to its allure. The Bizot Marsannay Clos du Roy Rouge 2014 is quintessential for collectors and enthusiasts appreciating an uncompromising picture-perfect reflection of Burgundian sophistication and subtlety.
Inc. TAX€20,925.66 -
(1x75cl) 2014Burghound (89-91)
(Outstanding Top Value) An expressive and elegant nose offers up a potent combination of spice, violet, Asian-style tea and cool red currant scents. There is fine volume and density to the attractively detailed middle weight flavors that possess a caressing mouth feel, all wrapped in a balanced, complex and persistent finale. This should be lovely with a few years of bottle age.Inc. TAX€3,951.82 -
Experience the epitome of opulence with the Bizot Vosne-Romanee Les Reas 2014. This precious Pinot Noir, produced by Jean-Yves Bizot, embodies the rich history of the Vosne-Romanee wine region of Burgundy, France. Using biodynamic farm practices, Mr Bizot has formed a transcendent wine with unique intensity.
The Bizot Vosne-Romanee Les Reas 2014 is a masterstroke of viticulture, with separated fermentation and minimal intervention to protect the purity of its terroir characteristics. It presents a dark ruby colour, with a nose of ripe cherries, spice and a hint of oak. The palate is firm, the tannins are mature, and a long finish resonates with layered earthy notes.
A testament to Bizot's meticulous approach, every bottle encapsulates the personality of its vintage. With the poised limit of production, this wine delivers extravagance to the discerning oenophiles. Nestled in your collection, Bizot Vosne-Romanee Les Reas 2014 promises a timeless maturation potential.
Inc. TAX€4,011.82 -
Vinous (90-92)
(Bouchard purchases grapes and does the harvest): Deep red. Very ripe aromas of raspberry and chocolate liqueur lack a bit of lift following the Bonnes-Mares. Fat, rich and sweet but a bit youthfully stunted and backward today, conveying flavors of plum, mocha and clove. Finishes with big tannins and lingering sweetness. Am I missing something? Gives an impression of very fast ripening of the fruit.Inc. TAX€1,516.54 -
Vinous (93)
Good dark red, not hugely saturated. Cool, medicinal scents of black cherry, spices and herbs. Juicy, pure and youthfully imploded, conveying excellent energy to its black fruit and licorice flavors. Not a fleshy wine but still easier to taste today than the 2015. Crisp acidity and savory minerality contribute to its penetrating quality, but there's nothing hard about this wine. Finishes with firm, ripe tannins and excellent length.Inc. TAX€1,312.54 -
(6x75cl) 2014James Suckling (95)
This is so deep and energetic with chalk, sliced apples, lemons, juniper berries and white pepper character. It's dense and layered with fantastic depth. Approachable now and very intriguing, but give it three or four years of bottle age to see its full potential.Inc. TAX€1,045.26 -
(3x150cl) 2014Vinous (93+)
Pale straw-yellow. Very reticent scents of peach, pear and spearmint are less forthcoming than those of the Chevalier-Montrachet bottlings. Fat, saline and slightly disjointed in the early going; in a very rich but adamantly dry style. Shows full ripeness supported by penetrating acidity but this infant is not yet expressive or particularly complex. Strong minerality and building acidity on the tactile back end will require time to harmonize with the wine's fruit.Inc. TAX€5,443.68 -
Vinous (92+)
Healthy dark red. Cool aromas of black cherry and stony minerality. Juicy and penetrating, conveying lovely definition and energy to its currant, mineral and spicy oak flavors. Finishes savory and long, with more refined tannins than Bouchard's bottlings from the Côte de Beaune. Yields on the Côte de Beaune were generally very low in 2014, noted winemaker Frédéric Weber, but the wines from the Côte de Nuits are more generous and more classic.Inc. TAX€1,390.49 -
(1x75cl) 2014Vinous (91-93)
(aged almost entirely in one-year-old barrels, mostly from Chassin): Bright red-ruby. Dark raspberry, dark chocolate, medicinal clove, licorice and spices on the nose, complicated by cinnamon and blond tobacco nuances. Plush, round and seamless, showing lovely subtle spicy depth and a hint of chocolate to the very pure, inviting flavors of raspberry, mocha and minerals. Silky and aromatic in the mouth in spite of its obvious oakiness, and smooth on the finish. There's a good bit of Pinot Beurot here; Bouchard used to eliminate it from this wine but Weber is now including it for greater complexity.Inc. TAX€143.48 -
(6x75cl) 2014Vinous (91-93)
(aged almost entirely in one-year-old barrels, mostly from Chassin): Bright red-ruby. Dark raspberry, dark chocolate, medicinal clove, licorice and spices on the nose, complicated by cinnamon and blond tobacco nuances. Plush, round and seamless, showing lovely subtle spicy depth and a hint of chocolate to the very pure, inviting flavors of raspberry, mocha and minerals. Silky and aromatic in the mouth in spite of its obvious oakiness, and smooth on the finish. There's a good bit of Pinot Beurot here; Bouchard used to eliminate it from this wine but Weber is now including it for greater complexity.Inc. TAX€829.68 -
(6x75cl) 2014Wine Advocate (94-96)
The 2014 Bonnes Mares Grand Cru has a tightly wound, stony and rather stoic bouquet at first, one that demands patience. This is not as immediate as its peers. Eventually there are subtle rose petal notes, orange zest and cold granite aromas that unfurl, giving a fleeting glimpse -- a premonition of what is to come. The palate is medium-bodied with saturated tannin, touches of orange rind infusing the blackberry and blueberry fruit, controlled and quite structured towards the finish that has great nervosité. Alongside the Clos Saint-Jacques this is Bruno Clair's best 2014.Inc. TAX€2,594.92 -
(1x75cl) 2014Vinous (94+)
Bright medium red. Pungent lift to the aromas of pomegranate, cranberry and flowers. Fine-grained but tightly wound, even a bit imploded today, conveying a powerful impression of energy and lift. Not an especially fleshy wine but wonderfully precise and complete, with an extremely long finish that shows more saline minerality than primary red fruits. This youthfully taut wine is going to require extended aging.Inc. TAX€474.53 -
Vinous (94+)
Bright medium red. Pungent lift to the aromas of pomegranate, cranberry and flowers. Fine-grained but tightly wound, even a bit imploded today, conveying a powerful impression of energy and lift. Not an especially fleshy wine but wonderfully precise and complete, with an extremely long finish that shows more saline minerality than primary red fruits. This youthfully taut wine is going to require extended aging.Inc. TAX€1,872.72 -
(6x75cl) 2014
Vinous (94+)
Bright medium red. Pungent lift to the aromas of pomegranate, cranberry and flowers. Fine-grained but tightly wound, even a bit imploded today, conveying a powerful impression of energy and lift. Not an especially fleshy wine but wonderfully precise and complete, with an extremely long finish that shows more saline minerality than primary red fruits. This youthfully taut wine is going to require extended aging.Inc. TAX€3,438.72 -
Vinous (88-91)
Bright palish red. Distinctly red aromas of cherry and rose petal. Sappy and perfumed, conveying lovely inner-mouth floral lift and noteworthy finesse. Nicely suave, fine-grained wine with smooth tannins and very good length. These vines are planted on soil rich in white marl, like Clair's Gevrey-Chambertin Cazetiers and Bonne-Mares, and routinely has the highest pH in the cellar (3. 7 in 2014). But this 2014 does not lack for energy.Inc. TAX€1,619.72 -
Wine Advocate (96)
Tasted blind at the Burgfest 2014 tasting, the 2014 Gevrey Chambertin 1er Cru Clos St Jacques has a stunning, pure, life-affirming bouquet that is just pure class and delivers exactly what you expect from a vineyard of this caliber (and price!). The palate is medium-bodied with succulent, pure red berry fruit tinged with spice and a hint of Seville orange marmalade. The tannins are filigree and the harmony toward the finish makes you giddy. This is a fabulous Clos Saint Jacques from Bruno Clair that challenges Rousseau as the pick of the five growers this year. Tasted September 2017.Inc. TAX€3,950.84 -
Vinous (91)
Medium red. Sexy aromas of strawberry and earthy underbrush. Juicy and alive in the mouth, with its wild red berry flavors complicated by herbs and pepper. Conveys good energy for its relatively high pH, as well as noteworthy depth and breadth. Round but not at all flat, this Cazetiers finishes with ripe tannins and good thrust.Inc. TAX€2,098.09 -
Vinous (91)
Medium red. Sexy aromas of strawberry and earthy underbrush. Juicy and alive in the mouth, with its wild red berry flavors complicated by herbs and pepper. Conveys good energy for its relatively high pH, as well as noteworthy depth and breadth. Round but not at all flat, this Cazetiers finishes with ripe tannins and good thrust.Inc. TAX€1,134.86 -
Wine Advocate (91-93)
The 2014 Gevrey Chambertin 1er Cru Petit Chapelle comes from the domaine's smallest holding at 0.25-hectares. It has a pure, tightly wound bouquet with black cherries and strawberry pastilles, floral tones emerging with time. The palate is medium-bodied with supple tannin. There is good nervosité here, tangible mineralité with impressive persistence on the finish. Very feminine and beguiling, this wine will only require a couple of years in bottle but it has the pedigree and substance to age with style.Inc. TAX€203.33 -
Displaying the vibrant pedigree of the Morey-Saint-Denis appellation in Burgundy, France, the Bruno Clair Morey-Saint-Denis En la Rue de Vergy Blanc 2014 showcases a refined complexity. Produced by esteemed vintner Bruno Clair, it exemplifies the careful vinification combining traditional and modern methods. Harvested manually to maintain the grape's integrity, followed by meticulous sorting, the wine undergoes controlled fermentation, preserving its nuanced characteristics of ripe orchard fruits and floral crescents.
The 2014 vintage is emblematic of Bruno Clair's dedication to producing quintessential Burgundy wines. Its lightly golden hue whispers of a vibrant acidity balanced by a lush richness. Savvy collectors discern the subtle minerality echoing the limestone-clay soils of the vineyard. The Bruno Clair Morey-Saint-Denis En la Rue de Vergy Blanc 2014 is an irresistible galvanising experience for sophisticated palates, evoking the terroir's authenticity and the craftsmanship. This esteemed vintage assures cellar longevity, rewarding patience with an evolving bouquet and dimensionality.
Inc. TAX€1,086.46
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The Bernard Dugat-Py Bourgogne Cuvee Halinard Rouge 2014 is an extraordinary wine birthed in the vineyards of the legendary winemaker, Bernard Dugat-Py, in France’s illustrious Burgundy region. This red wine showcases French viticulture at its finest; it's a triumph of perfectionism with each pour delighting the senses. Its production involves traditional old-world winemaking techniques, with a judicious blend of hand-harvested grapes meticulously aged for over a year. This alluring red wine radiates an opulence and finesse embodying deep notes of red fruits and spices, underpinned by a pleasing earthiness. The Bernard Dugat-Py Bourgogne Cuvee Halinard Rouge 2014 is from a family revered for being uncompromising custodians of tradition, delivering only wines of exceptional quality, embodying the terroir of Gevrey-Chambertin with absolute precision. Immerse yourself in a riveting symphony of flavours with every sip of this sublime embodiment of Burgundy’s superb craftsmanship.
In Bond€304.00 -
The Bertagna Chambertin Grand Cru 2014 is a quintessential example of Burgundian prowess. Crafted in the hallowed lands of Gevrey-Chambertin, France, this prestigious gem is the result of meticulous viticulture and superior wine-making skills nurtured over five generations by the Bertagna family. A handpicked selection of 100% Pinot Noir grapes are gently pressed and traditionally vinified, then matured for 18 months in French oak barrels. This process imbues the Bertagna Chambertin Grand Cru 2014 with a splendid combination of power, finesse and elegance. It presents an exquisite bouquet of red berries, wild herbs and minerals, with a robust backbone and a long, balanced finish. This opulent wine truly reflects the expressive character of its terroir, promising an incredible, unforgettable drinking experience.
In Bond€1,205.00 -
For those with a penchant for impeccable vintages, the Bertagna Clos de Vougeot Grand Cru 2014 is an exquisite offering. Produced in the heart of Burgundy, France, this illustrious wine hails from a prominent, century-spanning wine lineage. Bertagna, a name synonymous with unwavering quality, has meticulously crafted the wine under the watchful eyes of their master vintner.
This Grand Cru features distinctive varietal notes, derived from hand-selected Pinot Noir grapes grown on the sloping vineyards within the acclaimed Clos de Vougeot appellation. The exquisite terroir channels the magical elements of soil and climate, rendering it beautifully complex. It underwent an extended period of ageing in French oak barrels to attain subtle tannic structure and a warm, toasted finish. Complex yet balanced, the Bertagna Clos de Vougeot Grand Cru 2014 serves a symphony of red and black fruit notes, interlaced with hints of earthiness and spice. Designed for the true connoisseur, it is a benchmark of grandeur and grace.
In Bond€861.00 -
The Bertagna Clos-Saint-Denis Grand Cru 2014 is an exemplary Burgundy Pinot Noir born from the terroir of its eponymous vineyard in Côte-d'Or, France. Domaine Bertagna, the renowned fifth-generation vintner, exquisitely crafts this wine in limited quantities, preserving the integrity of the grand cru prestige.
Meticulously hand-harvested and matured for 16 to 18 months in oak barrels, it displays a beautiful crimson hue encasing a bouquet of sumptuous berries, liquorice, and dark chocolate. The palate is elegantly complex and layered, with pronounced tannins lending to a long, rich finish.
The Bertagna Clos-Saint-Denis Grand Cru 2014 represents precision, elegance and purity, mirroring the producer's passion and respect for nature. This wine is a collectible masterpiece suitable for immediate enjoyment or laydown for a further decade of cellaring. A veritable gem for the discerning oenophile, it encapsulates the quintessence of fine Burgundy wines.
In Bond€847.00 -
Experience the sheer elegance encapsulated in the Bertagna Corton Grand Cru Les Grandes Lolieres 2014. This prestigious Burgundy red offers a remarkable expression of its terroir, primarily derived from clay-limestone soils on Corton Hill in Côte de Beaune. The producer, Domaine Bertagna, is famed for creating wines that pay respect to their origin whilst revealing a defining, unique character.
This 2014 vintage elicits rich, full-bodied flavours attributed to meticulous traditional vinification, which includes whole-cluster fermentation and aging in French oak barrels. Frequented tasting notes include expressive black fruits, truffles, and undergrowth, underscored by a fine minerality and a velvety structure. Worthy of cellaring, the Bertagna Corton Grand Cru Les Grandes Lolieres 2014 will gradually unfurl, intensifying through the years. It's an exquisite symphony of complexity and balance, captivating the senses and genuinely demonstrating Domaine Bertagna's celebrated winemaking prowess.
In Bond€740.00 -
As a connoisseur, the Bertagna Vosne Romanee 1er Cru Les Beaumonts 2014 is an exquisite choice. Produced in the legendary Côte de Nuits region of Burgundy, this Pinot Noir renders exquisite complexity and balance.
Expertly crafted by Bertagna, a famed family-run estate since the 19th century, it emanates tradition and prestige. Les Beaumonts, their most prized vineyard, is renowned for soils rich with limestone and clay, making it ideal for producing wine of high calibre.
The Bertagna Vosne Romanee 1er Cru Les Beaumonts 2014 underwent meticulous vinification. Harvested manually, the grapes are sorted, de-stemmed, fermented in wooden vats, and matured 15 months in oak barrels. The end result is a wine with an aromatic profile of red and black fruits, supple tannins, and a superb, long finish.
This fine wine is a testament of stellar viticulture and winemaking, enhancing its appeal for those seeking fine renditions of Burgundy's terroir.
In Bond€475.00 -
(1x75cl) 2014
Wine Advocate - Robert Parker (89-91)
The 2014 Fixin les Crais is limited to two barrels, one new and one used. It has a lifted black cherry and wild heather-scented nose that is very nicely defined. The palate is structured and quite terse on the entry, more masculine than I expected with good backbone and a strict blackberry, sea salt-tinged finish. This is very promising, especially considering that les Crais is not a premier cru.In Bond€89.00 -
(3x75cl) 2014
Vinous (91-93)
(one new barrel; from Les Treux): Good dark ruby-red; Berthaut told me she finds this wine difficult to taste from new oak): Pungent floral lift to the aromas of black cherry and dark raspberry. Penetrating and intensely, conveying a lovely sugar/acid balance to the flavors of dark berries, minerals and spices. Berthaut got what she called a decent yield here in 2014, from a blend of big grapes and very small berries. Some of these vines are 80 years old and there's a lot of replanting every year. Finishes firmly tannic, even a bit tough; this grand cru will require patience.In Bond€923.00 -
(1x75cl) 2014
Vinous (91+)
Bright pale yellow. Very pure but reticent nose dominated by wet stone and minerals. Extremely tight and uncompromising, in a taut, lemony style. Finishes very long and vibrant, with a soupcon of fresh pineapple. Bailly found this wine extremely rigid in the early going and put part of it in a cask and two barrels during the middle of its elevage; it was bottled just before Christmas. This wine clearly needs extended aging and will merit a higher score if it expands in bottle.In Bond€156.00 -
(12x75cl) 2014
Wine Advocate (94)
The 2014 Chablis Grand Cru Vaudesir has a clean and fresh bouquet with hints of blackberry leaf complementing the citrus fruit and cold granitic aromas. The palate is well balanced with precise citrus fruit, a keen line of acidity and plenty of mineral tension. There is a sense of animation and energy to this Vaudésir, and I can see it ageing beautifully over a decade or more. This is an outstanding Vaudésir from winemaker Olivier Bailly.In Bond€1,255.00 -
(6x75cl) 2014
Discover the bliss of the Bizot Marsannay Clos du Roy Rouge 2014, a remarkable embodiment of artisanal winemaking traditions of Bizot family. Situated in the most exclusive terroir of Burgundy, the Marsannay region, this fine red wine captures the richness and depth of its celebrated heritage. Excellently crafted in the distinct style of Jean-Yves Bizot, a former geologist, it reveals a profound understanding of vineyard-to-glass process. This Pinot Noir is organically cultivated, and manually harvested to preserve the pure essence of the grape. This 2014 vintage is renowned for its ageing potential; beautifully rounded and light-bodied, with layered, seamless flavours subtly underpinned by pleasant acidity. An aromatic bouquet of delicate red fruits and subtle earthy undertones seizes the senses, adding to its allure. The Bizot Marsannay Clos du Roy Rouge 2014 is quintessential for collectors and enthusiasts appreciating an uncompromising picture-perfect reflection of Burgundian sophistication and subtlety.
In Bond€17,415.00 -
(1x75cl) 2014
Burghound (89-91)
(Outstanding Top Value) An expressive and elegant nose offers up a potent combination of spice, violet, Asian-style tea and cool red currant scents. There is fine volume and density to the attractively detailed middle weight flavors that possess a caressing mouth feel, all wrapped in a balanced, complex and persistent finale. This should be lovely with a few years of bottle age.In Bond€3,290.00 -
Experience the epitome of opulence with the Bizot Vosne-Romanee Les Reas 2014. This precious Pinot Noir, produced by Jean-Yves Bizot, embodies the rich history of the Vosne-Romanee wine region of Burgundy, France. Using biodynamic farm practices, Mr Bizot has formed a transcendent wine with unique intensity.
The Bizot Vosne-Romanee Les Reas 2014 is a masterstroke of viticulture, with separated fermentation and minimal intervention to protect the purity of its terroir characteristics. It presents a dark ruby colour, with a nose of ripe cherries, spice and a hint of oak. The palate is firm, the tannins are mature, and a long finish resonates with layered earthy notes.
A testament to Bizot's meticulous approach, every bottle encapsulates the personality of its vintage. With the poised limit of production, this wine delivers extravagance to the discerning oenophiles. Nestled in your collection, Bizot Vosne-Romanee Les Reas 2014 promises a timeless maturation potential.
In Bond€3,340.00 -
Vinous (90-92)
(Bouchard purchases grapes and does the harvest): Deep red. Very ripe aromas of raspberry and chocolate liqueur lack a bit of lift following the Bonnes-Mares. Fat, rich and sweet but a bit youthfully stunted and backward today, conveying flavors of plum, mocha and clove. Finishes with big tannins and lingering sweetness. Am I missing something? Gives an impression of very fast ripening of the fruit.In Bond€1,240.00 -
Vinous (93)
Good dark red, not hugely saturated. Cool, medicinal scents of black cherry, spices and herbs. Juicy, pure and youthfully imploded, conveying excellent energy to its black fruit and licorice flavors. Not a fleshy wine but still easier to taste today than the 2015. Crisp acidity and savory minerality contribute to its penetrating quality, but there's nothing hard about this wine. Finishes with firm, ripe tannins and excellent length.In Bond€1,070.00 -
(6x75cl) 2014
James Suckling (95)
This is so deep and energetic with chalk, sliced apples, lemons, juniper berries and white pepper character. It's dense and layered with fantastic depth. Approachable now and very intriguing, but give it three or four years of bottle age to see its full potential.In Bond€848.00 -
(3x150cl) 2014
Vinous (93+)
Pale straw-yellow. Very reticent scents of peach, pear and spearmint are less forthcoming than those of the Chevalier-Montrachet bottlings. Fat, saline and slightly disjointed in the early going; in a very rich but adamantly dry style. Shows full ripeness supported by penetrating acidity but this infant is not yet expressive or particularly complex. Strong minerality and building acidity on the tactile back end will require time to harmonize with the wine's fruit.In Bond€4,515.00 -
Vinous (92+)
Healthy dark red. Cool aromas of black cherry and stony minerality. Juicy and penetrating, conveying lovely definition and energy to its currant, mineral and spicy oak flavors. Finishes savory and long, with more refined tannins than Bouchard's bottlings from the Côte de Beaune. Yields on the Côte de Beaune were generally very low in 2014, noted winemaker Frédéric Weber, but the wines from the Côte de Nuits are more generous and more classic.In Bond€1,135.00 -
(1x75cl) 2014
Vinous (91-93)
(aged almost entirely in one-year-old barrels, mostly from Chassin): Bright red-ruby. Dark raspberry, dark chocolate, medicinal clove, licorice and spices on the nose, complicated by cinnamon and blond tobacco nuances. Plush, round and seamless, showing lovely subtle spicy depth and a hint of chocolate to the very pure, inviting flavors of raspberry, mocha and minerals. Silky and aromatic in the mouth in spite of its obvious oakiness, and smooth on the finish. There's a good bit of Pinot Beurot here; Bouchard used to eliminate it from this wine but Weber is now including it for greater complexity.In Bond€116.00 -
(6x75cl) 2014
Vinous (91-93)
(aged almost entirely in one-year-old barrels, mostly from Chassin): Bright red-ruby. Dark raspberry, dark chocolate, medicinal clove, licorice and spices on the nose, complicated by cinnamon and blond tobacco nuances. Plush, round and seamless, showing lovely subtle spicy depth and a hint of chocolate to the very pure, inviting flavors of raspberry, mocha and minerals. Silky and aromatic in the mouth in spite of its obvious oakiness, and smooth on the finish. There's a good bit of Pinot Beurot here; Bouchard used to eliminate it from this wine but Weber is now including it for greater complexity.In Bond€670.00 -
(6x75cl) 2014
Wine Advocate (94-96)
The 2014 Bonnes Mares Grand Cru has a tightly wound, stony and rather stoic bouquet at first, one that demands patience. This is not as immediate as its peers. Eventually there are subtle rose petal notes, orange zest and cold granite aromas that unfurl, giving a fleeting glimpse -- a premonition of what is to come. The palate is medium-bodied with saturated tannin, touches of orange rind infusing the blackberry and blueberry fruit, controlled and quite structured towards the finish that has great nervosité. Alongside the Clos Saint-Jacques this is Bruno Clair's best 2014.In Bond€2,140.00 -
(1x75cl) 2014
Vinous (94+)
Bright medium red. Pungent lift to the aromas of pomegranate, cranberry and flowers. Fine-grained but tightly wound, even a bit imploded today, conveying a powerful impression of energy and lift. Not an especially fleshy wine but wonderfully precise and complete, with an extremely long finish that shows more saline minerality than primary red fruits. This youthfully taut wine is going to require extended aging.In Bond€392.00 -
Vinous (94+)
Bright medium red. Pungent lift to the aromas of pomegranate, cranberry and flowers. Fine-grained but tightly wound, even a bit imploded today, conveying a powerful impression of energy and lift. Not an especially fleshy wine but wonderfully precise and complete, with an extremely long finish that shows more saline minerality than primary red fruits. This youthfully taut wine is going to require extended aging.In Bond€1,540.00 -
(6x75cl) 2014
Vinous (94+)
Bright medium red. Pungent lift to the aromas of pomegranate, cranberry and flowers. Fine-grained but tightly wound, even a bit imploded today, conveying a powerful impression of energy and lift. Not an especially fleshy wine but wonderfully precise and complete, with an extremely long finish that shows more saline minerality than primary red fruits. This youthfully taut wine is going to require extended aging.In Bond€2,845.00 -
Vinous (88-91)
Bright palish red. Distinctly red aromas of cherry and rose petal. Sappy and perfumed, conveying lovely inner-mouth floral lift and noteworthy finesse. Nicely suave, fine-grained wine with smooth tannins and very good length. These vines are planted on soil rich in white marl, like Clair's Gevrey-Chambertin Cazetiers and Bonne-Mares, and routinely has the highest pH in the cellar (3. 7 in 2014). But this 2014 does not lack for energy.In Bond€1,305.00 -
Wine Advocate (96)
Tasted blind at the Burgfest 2014 tasting, the 2014 Gevrey Chambertin 1er Cru Clos St Jacques has a stunning, pure, life-affirming bouquet that is just pure class and delivers exactly what you expect from a vineyard of this caliber (and price!). The palate is medium-bodied with succulent, pure red berry fruit tinged with spice and a hint of Seville orange marmalade. The tannins are filigree and the harmony toward the finish makes you giddy. This is a fabulous Clos Saint Jacques from Bruno Clair that challenges Rousseau as the pick of the five growers this year. Tasted September 2017.In Bond€3,255.00 -
Vinous (91)
Medium red. Sexy aromas of strawberry and earthy underbrush. Juicy and alive in the mouth, with its wild red berry flavors complicated by herbs and pepper. Conveys good energy for its relatively high pH, as well as noteworthy depth and breadth. Round but not at all flat, this Cazetiers finishes with ripe tannins and good thrust.In Bond€1,710.00 -
Vinous (91)
Medium red. Sexy aromas of strawberry and earthy underbrush. Juicy and alive in the mouth, with its wild red berry flavors complicated by herbs and pepper. Conveys good energy for its relatively high pH, as well as noteworthy depth and breadth. Round but not at all flat, this Cazetiers finishes with ripe tannins and good thrust.In Bond€925.00 -
Wine Advocate (91-93)
The 2014 Gevrey Chambertin 1er Cru Petit Chapelle comes from the domaine's smallest holding at 0.25-hectares. It has a pure, tightly wound bouquet with black cherries and strawberry pastilles, floral tones emerging with time. The palate is medium-bodied with supple tannin. There is good nervosité here, tangible mineralité with impressive persistence on the finish. Very feminine and beguiling, this wine will only require a couple of years in bottle but it has the pedigree and substance to age with style.In Bond€166.00 -
Displaying the vibrant pedigree of the Morey-Saint-Denis appellation in Burgundy, France, the Bruno Clair Morey-Saint-Denis En la Rue de Vergy Blanc 2014 showcases a refined complexity. Produced by esteemed vintner Bruno Clair, it exemplifies the careful vinification combining traditional and modern methods. Harvested manually to maintain the grape's integrity, followed by meticulous sorting, the wine undergoes controlled fermentation, preserving its nuanced characteristics of ripe orchard fruits and floral crescents.
The 2014 vintage is emblematic of Bruno Clair's dedication to producing quintessential Burgundy wines. Its lightly golden hue whispers of a vibrant acidity balanced by a lush richness. Savvy collectors discern the subtle minerality echoing the limestone-clay soils of the vineyard. The Bruno Clair Morey-Saint-Denis En la Rue de Vergy Blanc 2014 is an irresistible galvanising experience for sophisticated palates, evoking the terroir's authenticity and the craftsmanship. This esteemed vintage assures cellar longevity, rewarding patience with an evolving bouquet and dimensionality.
In Bond€861.00
The 2014 vintage in Burgundy has been rung in with a great deal of local optimism and excitement. After three successive vintages of incredibly low yield and quantities, the growers of the Cote de Nuits were ready to welcome an easy vintage and the chance to make a bit more wine. Easy seemed to be the word on everyone's lips as the growing season presented few climatic challenges and viticultural decisions were by and large straightforward.
Tasting the wines from barrel, we quickly learned that the reds were easy to taste, forward and classical, while the whites were truly remarkable. More than one winemaker came forward to declare that 2014 saw the best white wines in a lifetime. Good levels of acidity kept the bundles of ripe fruit lovely, while the overall character of the vintage was in such good balance that the wines will be approachable from a relatively young age, while the best will age very well indeed.
In general the Cote de Nuits fared a bit better than the Cote de Beaune by virtue of having escaped the savage hail which effected the latter. As much as the hail devastated yields, it fortunately did not impact on quality and many producers managed to make some truly exceptional wines with great forward fruit and firm structure.
Overall this is a vintage with a lot to offer and for Burgundy lovers, it is one to celebrate. Each appellaton was true to style and the winemakers had room to impart their own subtle influence on the finish product. Freshness, flavour and verve are the keyword this year and they come together in bundles.
