2015
2015
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(3x75cl) 2015Vinous (90+)
Full red-ruby. A ripe bowl of black cherries, blueberries and spices on the nose. Boasts a penetrating yet restrained sweetness and a superb balance of rich texture and fresh acidity. Superb texture for village wine. The tannins are serious but plush and nicely enrobed by the wine's strong material. Really spreads out horizontally to saturate the palate and build on the finish. I found this wine a tad extreme a year ago but not today.Inc. TAX€1,081.93 -
Winehog (98-99)
The Musigny 2015 could well be a legend in the making. It does offer a unique balance between seductive generosity and a vibrant freshness found in very few vintages. Some have mentioned the 1929 vintage in connection with the 2015s – and while I have tasted very few 1929s – let alone 1929 Musigny – I can somehow relate to this interpretation. The vivacious energy and playful freshness does somehow defy the laws of physics – as it transforms the mulitible layers of rich and juicy fruit to an airy and vibrant wine. The bouquet is an explosion of red and dark fruits .. blueberries, pomegranate and red currant – brought forward by a very intense floral minerality. On the palate very long, intense and perfectly balanced .. the layered mid-palate fruit is exuberantly lavish, silky and energetic -perfectly focused by the very intense and powerful Musigny minerality. A legendary Musigny in the making!Inc. TAX€5,233.68 -
Vinous (95)
The 2015 Echézeaux Grand Cru is slightly darker in color than its peers. There is a fug of reduction on the nose that makes the fruit profile difficult to discern. The palate is medium-bodied with grainy tannin, quite masculine and surly in style, although there is impressive substance and grip on the finish. This is in an awkward stage, but I’m convinced it will coalesce and become much more coherent with bottle age. Tasted blind at the annual Burgfest tasting.Inc. TAX€4,366.28 -
Vinous (91)
Full medium red. Nose dominated by mocha and nutty oak, with some red fruits in the background. Broad and plush, with its fleshy flavors of redcurrant, tobacco and spices complicated by subtle earth tones. This silky, large-scaled Nuits-Saint-Georges finishes with building sweetness, a broad dusting of tannins and a suggestion of strawberry-confit ripeness. This wine came across as darker in fruit character as well as somewhat reduced when I tasted it in late 2016, but today it's quite full-blown and in need of some time in bottle to lose some of its baby fat and gain in mid-palate clarity.Inc. TAX€17,572.09 -
(6x75cl) 2015Burghound (90)
Outstanding. Here there is no reductive funk as the agreeably fresh nose offers up ripe notes of earthy and spicy purple fruit. There is both fine punch and volume to the utterly delicious and lightly mineral-inflected flavors that display traces of warmth and rusticity on the otherwise solidly persistent and complex finish. In 2016 this was more Vosne in style but in 2015 it's clearly a Nuits villages but one with a certain refinement. Excellent and recommended.Inc. TAX€9,286.54 -
(1x75cl) 2015Vinous (94)
The 2015 Vosne-Romanée Les Suchots 1er Cru has a voluminous, intense, slightly feral bouquet featuring layers of red berry fruit and possibly just a touch of brettanomyces (which for me does not detract from the overall aromatic profile). The well-focused, medium-bodied palate offers supple tannin, a crisp line of acidity and sappy blueberry and wild strawberry scents toward the sleek, silky-smooth finish. Excellent. Tasted blind at the annual Burgfest tasting.Inc. TAX€3,538.75 -
(1x75cl) 2015Vinous (88-91)
(from clay soil at the bottom of the hill): Healthy red-ruby. Blackberry and black raspberry aromas are complicated by a gamey nuance. Plush and classically dry, with smoky and saline qualities and a touch of animal fur reduction that currently blocks the wine's fruit. This, too, will be racked soon.Inc. TAX€1,972.13 -
(6x75cl) 2015Vinous (88-91)
(from clay soil at the bottom of the hill): Healthy red-ruby. Blackberry and black raspberry aromas are complicated by a gamey nuance. Plush and classically dry, with smoky and saline qualities and a touch of animal fur reduction that currently blocks the wine's fruit. This, too, will be racked soon.Inc. TAX€8,874.72 -
Imbibe in the subtle luxury of the Comte Senard Corton Perrieres 2015, a remarkable grand cru from the esteemed vineyards of Burgundy, France. Crafted meticulously by the revered Comte Senard estate, it eloquently reflects the territory's prestigious stamp of terroir. This burgundy red elixir is derived from Pinot Noir grapes, embracing a robust character with a delicate balance of red currant, cherry, and savoury spice notes. Its ageing process within French oak barrels adds a sublime hint of toasted wood, amplifying its exquisite subtlety. Each vintage produced is in very limited quantities, enhancing its precious exclusivity. The Comte Senard Corton Perrieres 2015 is an epitome of timeless sophistication; it beautifully amalgamates power and elegance to create an ethereal tasting experience, guaranteeing indulgence for those with discerning palate. Its lengthy, impressive finish makes it an impeccable pairing for gourmet cuisine. Securing the Comte Senard Corton Perrieres 2015 in your cellar will unmistakably elevate your wine collection.
Inc. TAX€1,308.55 -
Vinous - Neal Martin (95)
The 2015 Meursault Les Charmes 1er Cru is taut and linear, more reticent than the Clos de la Barre at the moment, yet it evolves in the glass and reveals a Perrières-like stoniness. The palate pivots around a silver bead of acidity with citrus peel and nectarine notes, demonstrating greater depth than its peers on the powerful finish. Superb! Tasted at the 05/15 Burgundy dinner in The Good Earth.Inc. TAX€532.13 -
Vinous (94+)
Pale, bright yellow. Extremely precise aromas of soft citrus fruits, crushed rock and smoky minerality. Enters the mouth silky and thick but lively, showing a seamless texture along with lovely gingery spicy lift. A wonderfully dry but ripe Perrières with a fine dusting of stone and superb energy and class. More mineral and less floral than the Genevrières.Inc. TAX€845.33 -
Vinous (91-93)
(on its finings, with a higher level of CO2 due to the fact that its malolactic fermentation finished very late, in tank): A note of musky reduction to the cooler aromas of nectarine, crushed stone and hazelnut. Then surprisingly silky and suave but tight and high-pitched in the mouth, with its stone fruit flavors conveying a distinctly dry impression and solid underlying structure. This sexy but backward wine will benefit from some aeration at the bottling and has the structure to age. This was actually the last premier cru vineyard picked in 2016 because the fruit here ripens later. The vibrant, tongue-dusting finish shows a lightly saline quality.Inc. TAX€553.73 -
(12x75cl) 2015Vinous - Neal Martin (93)
The 2015 Meursault Clos-de-la-Barre 1er Cru from Domaine des Comtes Lafon is fresh and lively with cockle shed and oyster shell scents, beautifully knit together with real panache. The palate has a squeeze of sour lemon on the entry and a deft touch of reduction on the finish. This is drinking wonderfully right now. Tasted at the 05/15 Burgundy dinner in The Good Earth.Inc. TAX€4,316.42 -
Wine Advocate (93+)
Tasted blind, the 2015 Volnay 1er Cru Les Santenots-du-Milieu offers up a deep bouquet of red-black cherries, spices, potpourri, espresso roast and subtle grilled meat. Full-bodied, ample and sappy on the palate, it's rich but vibrant, with fine-grained structuring tannins that are beginning to assert themselves on the finish. Having drunk several bottles of this wine since release, the extent to which it's shutting down is clearly apparent, and at this stage, patience will be required.Inc. TAX€1,543.46 -
Inherited from 16th century aristocrats, the Comtesse de Cherisey carries forward its legacy in the form of this opulent Comtesse de Cherisey Meursault 1er Cru Blagny La Genelotte 2015, grown splendidly in the globally recognised Meursault region of Burgundy, France. Bestowed with divine textures from ancient, low yielding vines and fermented in the traditional Burgundian manner, this white wine is par excellence. Its aroma is delicately graced with fragrant white flowers and ripe pear, while the palate boasts a perfect balance between robust structure and freshness, delivering alluring citrus and creamy butterscotch notes with an enduring minerality on the finish. A discreet use of oak in the ageing process has refined its body and added layers of complexity to this exquisite masterpiece. It's truly a rare find in the world of luxury wines, providing a tasting experience worth savouring. Indulge in the legacy of Comtesse de Cherisey with the Meursault 1er Cru Blagny La Genelotte 2015.
Inc. TAX€181.02 -
Vinous (90-92)
Moderately saturated ruby-red. Blackberry, cassis and menthol aromas are lifted by a mineral element. Juicy, saline and youthfully tight, even a bit clenched, but with harmonious bright acidity giving verve to the wine's dark berry flavors. Serious building tannins saturate the entire palate on the rather suave, fine-grained finish.Inc. TAX€956.14 -
Inc. TAX€2,611.68 -
Inc. TAX€637.92 -
Wine Advocate (96+)
Aromatically, the 2015 Bâtard-Montrachet Grand Cru echoes the neighboring Puligny Enseignères with its notes of ripe citrus zest, dried flowers and white peach, adding nuances of honeycomb and a subtle framing of smoky reduction. On the palate, however, the Bâtard is much more large-scaled and authoritative, with a glossily textural attack and immense depth at the core, while remaining stony—even saline—and remarkably weightless for a wine endowed with so much body and power. Though it's an elegant rendition of this terroir, it's unequivocally built for the long haul.Inc. TAX€21,736.28 -
The Daniel Rion Chambolle Musigny Charmes 2015 is a distinguished fine wine crafted in the prestigious vineyards of Chambolle-Musigny, Bourgogne. Renowned producer Daniel Rion and his sons meticulously approached the vine-growing and wine-making process with deep-rooted respect for tradition and nature. Harvested in mid-September 2015, the grapes experienced ideal weather conditions, fostering the wine's finesse and charming characteristics.
The essence of handpicked Pinot Noir grapes, coupled with rigorous selection, meticulous vinification and maturation in French oak barrels for 18 months, contribute to its elegant bouquet. Evoking vibrant notes of blackberries, wild cherries, and a hint of rich chocolate underlined by soft tannins and balanced acidity, this wine is expressive of its terroir's unique charm. With a guarantee to age beautifully, Daniel Rion Chambolle Musigny Charmes 2015 is indeed a testament to the artistry of the Rion family and a timeless éclat of its vintage.
Inc. TAX€915.34 -
Vinous (91-93)
(from 60-year-old vines): Bright ruby-red. Very ripe but cool aromas of black raspberry, spices, licorice and menthol. At once silky in texture and light on its feet, conveying lovely intensity and inner-mouth energy to its berry and violet flavors. Not yet particularly flesh--in fact, this is still youthfully imploded--but juicy and alive, finishing with serious but smooth tannins. A note of bitter blackberry stimulates the taste buds on the back end.Inc. TAX€1,459.32 -
Vinous (92-95)
(Duband pulled up a portion of these 90-year-old vines after the 2015 harvest for replanting): Dark red-ruby. Brooding aromas of dark fruits and licorice convey a medicinal quality. Then wonderfully creamy and mouthfilling, conveying outstanding depth and thickness to the flavors of black fruits and dark chocolate. This huge, chocolatey wine finishes with great rising length and cheek-coating solidity. In fact, this is rounder on the aftertaste than the Latricières, which Duband says is atypical. This wine, he added, is entirely from tiny berries and although it shows black fruits and big, ripe tannins, it's never exaggerated in alcoholic maturity and it maintains its freshness in bottle.Inc. TAX€1,516.48 -
(6x75cl) 2015Vinous (92-94)
Bright dark red. Deeply pitched aromas of blackberry, blueberry, mocha, roasted herbs and earth. Densely packed and youthfully reticent, with dark fruit and saline soil notes showing subtle sweetness but also a firm mineral spine. The wine's solid tannins are nicely supported by intense purple fruits and spices. This powerful wine really saturates the taste buds and vibrates on the back end, with spice and violet notes providing terrific lift. Built for a long life in bottle.Inc. TAX€1,602.72 -
A vision of passion, tradition, and precision, the David Duband Nuits-Saint-Georges 1er Cru Les Pruliers 2015 captivates the discerning palate with a sequence of elegant, intricate flavours. With natural, biodynamic viticulture practices at its core, this wine hails from the heart of Burgundy, France, in the quaint commune of Nuits-Saint-Georges.
A stone's throw from the famous Domaine de la Romanée-Conti, acclaimed winemaker David Duband tends to these precious vine plots, producing wines of unrivalled stature and depth. The 2015 release of Les Pruliers boasts not only exquisite Pinot Noir use but also organic maturation. Rendered in a meticulous process of partial whole-bunch fermentation and gentle aging juxtaposed by minimalist interventions and a keen eye for detail.
Indulge in the David Duband Nuits-Saint-Georges 1er Cru Les Pruliers 2015 for its mature red fruit flavours, pleasing mineral complexity, tightly knit tannins and lengthy, beguiling finish, indicative of its artisanal craftsmanship. Truly, a homage to the time-honoured tradition of French winemaking.
Inc. TAX€1,023.32 -
Vinous (90-92)
(two-thirds vendange entier; 25% new oak): Bright, full red. Distinctly limestone-driven aromas of raspberry, earth and smoky minerality. Silky, sappy and impressively concentrated, with black raspberry and cooler cherry flavors framed and enlivened by brisk acidity. The serious, broad tannins arrive late, allowing the wine's fruit flavors to carry well on the aftertaste.Inc. TAX€738.26 -
(1x75cl) 2015Vinous - Stephen Tanzer (92-95)
Bright yellow. Licorice, crushed stone, lime and wild herbs on the nose, lifted by hints of quinine and ginger. Tactile, savory and intense, conveying terrific crushed-rock mineral definition for the vintage. Wonderfully concentrated and long, without any impression of weightiness. This wine represents a blend of 45-year-old vines and vines planted in 2007. Production here was 35 hectoliters per hectare, according to winemaker Brian Sieve.Inc. TAX€253.44 -
Vinous (93)
The 2015 Corton Clos du Roi Grand Cru has a generous bouquet of crushed strawberry, cranberry, pressed flowers and light gravelly scents. The palate is well defined with a fine bead of acidity, tight and a little backward at the moment, yet it is very well focused and blessed with a masculine, tensile finish that lingers in the mouth. Excellent. Tasted blind at the annual Burgfest tasting.Inc. TAX€187.44 -
Vinous (92)
(vinified with 50% whole clusters): Good deep red. Initially restrained nose opened somewhat with air to show aromas of redcurrant and flowers. Boasts excellent intensity and savory soil character but a bit medicinal and closed in on itself today, showing sound acidity but little easy sweetness; comes across as a bit tougher and more medicinal than the Volnay Mitans, without that wine's obvious class. But this very firmly structured wine finishes with slowly mounting persistence and surprisingly ripe, suave tannins, and should be long-lived.Inc. TAX€147.96 -
(6x75cl) 2015Vinous (92)
(vinified with 50% whole clusters): Good deep red. Initially restrained nose opened somewhat with air to show aromas of redcurrant and flowers. Boasts excellent intensity and savory soil character but a bit medicinal and closed in on itself today, showing sound acidity but little easy sweetness; comes across as a bit tougher and more medicinal than the Volnay Mitans, without that wine's obvious class. But this very firmly structured wine finishes with slowly mounting persistence and surprisingly ripe, suave tannins, and should be long-lived.Inc. TAX€833.04 -
(1x75cl) 2015Wine Advocate (94)
This was a very strong showing from Domaine de Montille's 2015 Puligny-Montrachet 1er Cru Les Caillerets, a taut, intense wine that offers up aromas of toasted nuts, citrus pith and a framing of smoky reduction. On the palate, the wine is full-bodied, beautifully glossy and pure, with considerable concentration, bright balancing acids and a long, lingering finish. In its reductive, incisive style, this is an extremely successful contemporary white Burgundy.Inc. TAX€296.64
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(3x75cl) 2015
Vinous (90+)
Full red-ruby. A ripe bowl of black cherries, blueberries and spices on the nose. Boasts a penetrating yet restrained sweetness and a superb balance of rich texture and fresh acidity. Superb texture for village wine. The tannins are serious but plush and nicely enrobed by the wine's strong material. Really spreads out horizontally to saturate the palate and build on the finish. I found this wine a tad extreme a year ago but not today.In Bond€892.00 -
Winehog (98-99)
The Musigny 2015 could well be a legend in the making. It does offer a unique balance between seductive generosity and a vibrant freshness found in very few vintages. Some have mentioned the 1929 vintage in connection with the 2015s – and while I have tasted very few 1929s – let alone 1929 Musigny – I can somehow relate to this interpretation. The vivacious energy and playful freshness does somehow defy the laws of physics – as it transforms the mulitible layers of rich and juicy fruit to an airy and vibrant wine. The bouquet is an explosion of red and dark fruits .. blueberries, pomegranate and red currant – brought forward by a very intense floral minerality. On the palate very long, intense and perfectly balanced .. the layered mid-palate fruit is exuberantly lavish, silky and energetic -perfectly focused by the very intense and powerful Musigny minerality. A legendary Musigny in the making!In Bond€4,340.00 -
Vinous (95)
The 2015 Echézeaux Grand Cru is slightly darker in color than its peers. There is a fug of reduction on the nose that makes the fruit profile difficult to discern. The palate is medium-bodied with grainy tannin, quite masculine and surly in style, although there is impressive substance and grip on the finish. This is in an awkward stage, but I’m convinced it will coalesce and become much more coherent with bottle age. Tasted blind at the annual Burgfest tasting.In Bond€3,635.00 -
Vinous (91)
Full medium red. Nose dominated by mocha and nutty oak, with some red fruits in the background. Broad and plush, with its fleshy flavors of redcurrant, tobacco and spices complicated by subtle earth tones. This silky, large-scaled Nuits-Saint-Georges finishes with building sweetness, a broad dusting of tannins and a suggestion of strawberry-confit ripeness. This wine came across as darker in fruit character as well as somewhat reduced when I tasted it in late 2016, but today it's quite full-blown and in need of some time in bottle to lose some of its baby fat and gain in mid-palate clarity.In Bond€14,605.00 -
(6x75cl) 2015
Burghound (90)
Outstanding. Here there is no reductive funk as the agreeably fresh nose offers up ripe notes of earthy and spicy purple fruit. There is both fine punch and volume to the utterly delicious and lightly mineral-inflected flavors that display traces of warmth and rusticity on the otherwise solidly persistent and complex finish. In 2016 this was more Vosne in style but in 2015 it's clearly a Nuits villages but one with a certain refinement. Excellent and recommended.In Bond€7,715.00 -
(1x75cl) 2015
Vinous (94)
The 2015 Vosne-Romanée Les Suchots 1er Cru has a voluminous, intense, slightly feral bouquet featuring layers of red berry fruit and possibly just a touch of brettanomyces (which for me does not detract from the overall aromatic profile). The well-focused, medium-bodied palate offers supple tannin, a crisp line of acidity and sappy blueberry and wild strawberry scents toward the sleek, silky-smooth finish. Excellent. Tasted blind at the annual Burgfest tasting.In Bond€2,945.00 -
(1x75cl) 2015
Vinous (88-91)
(from clay soil at the bottom of the hill): Healthy red-ruby. Blackberry and black raspberry aromas are complicated by a gamey nuance. Plush and classically dry, with smoky and saline qualities and a touch of animal fur reduction that currently blocks the wine's fruit. This, too, will be racked soon.In Bond€1,640.00 -
(6x75cl) 2015
Vinous (88-91)
(from clay soil at the bottom of the hill): Healthy red-ruby. Blackberry and black raspberry aromas are complicated by a gamey nuance. Plush and classically dry, with smoky and saline qualities and a touch of animal fur reduction that currently blocks the wine's fruit. This, too, will be racked soon.In Bond€7,375.00 -
Imbibe in the subtle luxury of the Comte Senard Corton Perrieres 2015, a remarkable grand cru from the esteemed vineyards of Burgundy, France. Crafted meticulously by the revered Comte Senard estate, it eloquently reflects the territory's prestigious stamp of terroir. This burgundy red elixir is derived from Pinot Noir grapes, embracing a robust character with a delicate balance of red currant, cherry, and savoury spice notes. Its ageing process within French oak barrels adds a sublime hint of toasted wood, amplifying its exquisite subtlety. Each vintage produced is in very limited quantities, enhancing its precious exclusivity. The Comte Senard Corton Perrieres 2015 is an epitome of timeless sophistication; it beautifully amalgamates power and elegance to create an ethereal tasting experience, guaranteeing indulgence for those with discerning palate. Its lengthy, impressive finish makes it an impeccable pairing for gourmet cuisine. Securing the Comte Senard Corton Perrieres 2015 in your cellar will unmistakably elevate your wine collection.
In Bond€1,045.00 -
Vinous - Neal Martin (95)
The 2015 Meursault Les Charmes 1er Cru is taut and linear, more reticent than the Clos de la Barre at the moment, yet it evolves in the glass and reveals a Perrières-like stoniness. The palate pivots around a silver bead of acidity with citrus peel and nectarine notes, demonstrating greater depth than its peers on the powerful finish. Superb! Tasted at the 05/15 Burgundy dinner in The Good Earth.In Bond€440.00 -
Vinous (94+)
Pale, bright yellow. Extremely precise aromas of soft citrus fruits, crushed rock and smoky minerality. Enters the mouth silky and thick but lively, showing a seamless texture along with lovely gingery spicy lift. A wonderfully dry but ripe Perrières with a fine dusting of stone and superb energy and class. More mineral and less floral than the Genevrières.In Bond€701.00 -
Vinous (91-93)
(on its finings, with a higher level of CO2 due to the fact that its malolactic fermentation finished very late, in tank): A note of musky reduction to the cooler aromas of nectarine, crushed stone and hazelnut. Then surprisingly silky and suave but tight and high-pitched in the mouth, with its stone fruit flavors conveying a distinctly dry impression and solid underlying structure. This sexy but backward wine will benefit from some aeration at the bottling and has the structure to age. This was actually the last premier cru vineyard picked in 2016 because the fruit here ripens later. The vibrant, tongue-dusting finish shows a lightly saline quality.In Bond€458.00 -
(12x75cl) 2015
Vinous - Neal Martin (93)
The 2015 Meursault Clos-de-la-Barre 1er Cru from Domaine des Comtes Lafon is fresh and lively with cockle shed and oyster shell scents, beautifully knit together with real panache. The palate has a squeeze of sour lemon on the entry and a deft touch of reduction on the finish. This is drinking wonderfully right now. Tasted at the 05/15 Burgundy dinner in The Good Earth.In Bond€3,560.00 -
Wine Advocate (93+)
Tasted blind, the 2015 Volnay 1er Cru Les Santenots-du-Milieu offers up a deep bouquet of red-black cherries, spices, potpourri, espresso roast and subtle grilled meat. Full-bodied, ample and sappy on the palate, it's rich but vibrant, with fine-grained structuring tannins that are beginning to assert themselves on the finish. Having drunk several bottles of this wine since release, the extent to which it's shutting down is clearly apparent, and at this stage, patience will be required.In Bond€1,245.00 -
Inherited from 16th century aristocrats, the Comtesse de Cherisey carries forward its legacy in the form of this opulent Comtesse de Cherisey Meursault 1er Cru Blagny La Genelotte 2015, grown splendidly in the globally recognised Meursault region of Burgundy, France. Bestowed with divine textures from ancient, low yielding vines and fermented in the traditional Burgundian manner, this white wine is par excellence. Its aroma is delicately graced with fragrant white flowers and ripe pear, while the palate boasts a perfect balance between robust structure and freshness, delivering alluring citrus and creamy butterscotch notes with an enduring minerality on the finish. A discreet use of oak in the ageing process has refined its body and added layers of complexity to this exquisite masterpiece. It's truly a rare find in the world of luxury wines, providing a tasting experience worth savouring. Indulge in the legacy of Comtesse de Cherisey with the Meursault 1er Cru Blagny La Genelotte 2015.
In Bond€147.00 -
Vinous (90-92)
Moderately saturated ruby-red. Blackberry, cassis and menthol aromas are lifted by a mineral element. Juicy, saline and youthfully tight, even a bit clenched, but with harmonious bright acidity giving verve to the wine's dark berry flavors. Serious building tannins saturate the entire palate on the rather suave, fine-grained finish.In Bond€773.00 -
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Wine Advocate (96+)
Aromatically, the 2015 Bâtard-Montrachet Grand Cru echoes the neighboring Puligny Enseignères with its notes of ripe citrus zest, dried flowers and white peach, adding nuances of honeycomb and a subtle framing of smoky reduction. On the palate, however, the Bâtard is much more large-scaled and authoritative, with a glossily textural attack and immense depth at the core, while remaining stony—even saline—and remarkably weightless for a wine endowed with so much body and power. Though it's an elegant rendition of this terroir, it's unequivocally built for the long haul.In Bond€18,110.00 -
The Daniel Rion Chambolle Musigny Charmes 2015 is a distinguished fine wine crafted in the prestigious vineyards of Chambolle-Musigny, Bourgogne. Renowned producer Daniel Rion and his sons meticulously approached the vine-growing and wine-making process with deep-rooted respect for tradition and nature. Harvested in mid-September 2015, the grapes experienced ideal weather conditions, fostering the wine's finesse and charming characteristics.
The essence of handpicked Pinot Noir grapes, coupled with rigorous selection, meticulous vinification and maturation in French oak barrels for 18 months, contribute to its elegant bouquet. Evoking vibrant notes of blackberries, wild cherries, and a hint of rich chocolate underlined by soft tannins and balanced acidity, this wine is expressive of its terroir's unique charm. With a guarantee to age beautifully, Daniel Rion Chambolle Musigny Charmes 2015 is indeed a testament to the artistry of the Rion family and a timeless éclat of its vintage.
In Bond€739.00 -
Vinous (91-93)
(from 60-year-old vines): Bright ruby-red. Very ripe but cool aromas of black raspberry, spices, licorice and menthol. At once silky in texture and light on its feet, conveying lovely intensity and inner-mouth energy to its berry and violet flavors. Not yet particularly flesh--in fact, this is still youthfully imploded--but juicy and alive, finishing with serious but smooth tannins. A note of bitter blackberry stimulates the taste buds on the back end.In Bond€1,170.00 -
Vinous (92-95)
(Duband pulled up a portion of these 90-year-old vines after the 2015 harvest for replanting): Dark red-ruby. Brooding aromas of dark fruits and licorice convey a medicinal quality. Then wonderfully creamy and mouthfilling, conveying outstanding depth and thickness to the flavors of black fruits and dark chocolate. This huge, chocolatey wine finishes with great rising length and cheek-coating solidity. In fact, this is rounder on the aftertaste than the Latricières, which Duband says is atypical. This wine, he added, is entirely from tiny berries and although it shows black fruits and big, ripe tannins, it's never exaggerated in alcoholic maturity and it maintains its freshness in bottle.In Bond€1,240.00 -
(6x75cl) 2015
Vinous (92-94)
Bright dark red. Deeply pitched aromas of blackberry, blueberry, mocha, roasted herbs and earth. Densely packed and youthfully reticent, with dark fruit and saline soil notes showing subtle sweetness but also a firm mineral spine. The wine's solid tannins are nicely supported by intense purple fruits and spices. This powerful wine really saturates the taste buds and vibrates on the back end, with spice and violet notes providing terrific lift. Built for a long life in bottle.In Bond€1,315.00 -
A vision of passion, tradition, and precision, the David Duband Nuits-Saint-Georges 1er Cru Les Pruliers 2015 captivates the discerning palate with a sequence of elegant, intricate flavours. With natural, biodynamic viticulture practices at its core, this wine hails from the heart of Burgundy, France, in the quaint commune of Nuits-Saint-Georges.
A stone's throw from the famous Domaine de la Romanée-Conti, acclaimed winemaker David Duband tends to these precious vine plots, producing wines of unrivalled stature and depth. The 2015 release of Les Pruliers boasts not only exquisite Pinot Noir use but also organic maturation. Rendered in a meticulous process of partial whole-bunch fermentation and gentle aging juxtaposed by minimalist interventions and a keen eye for detail.
Indulge in the David Duband Nuits-Saint-Georges 1er Cru Les Pruliers 2015 for its mature red fruit flavours, pleasing mineral complexity, tightly knit tannins and lengthy, beguiling finish, indicative of its artisanal craftsmanship. Truly, a homage to the time-honoured tradition of French winemaking.
In Bond€808.00 -
Vinous (90-92)
(two-thirds vendange entier; 25% new oak): Bright, full red. Distinctly limestone-driven aromas of raspberry, earth and smoky minerality. Silky, sappy and impressively concentrated, with black raspberry and cooler cherry flavors framed and enlivened by brisk acidity. The serious, broad tannins arrive late, allowing the wine's fruit flavors to carry well on the aftertaste.In Bond€574.00 -
(1x75cl) 2015
Vinous - Stephen Tanzer (92-95)
Bright yellow. Licorice, crushed stone, lime and wild herbs on the nose, lifted by hints of quinine and ginger. Tactile, savory and intense, conveying terrific crushed-rock mineral definition for the vintage. Wonderfully concentrated and long, without any impression of weightiness. This wine represents a blend of 45-year-old vines and vines planted in 2007. Production here was 35 hectoliters per hectare, according to winemaker Brian Sieve.In Bond€208.00 -
Vinous (93)
The 2015 Corton Clos du Roi Grand Cru has a generous bouquet of crushed strawberry, cranberry, pressed flowers and light gravelly scents. The palate is well defined with a fine bead of acidity, tight and a little backward at the moment, yet it is very well focused and blessed with a masculine, tensile finish that lingers in the mouth. Excellent. Tasted blind at the annual Burgfest tasting.In Bond€153.00 -
Vinous (92)
(vinified with 50% whole clusters): Good deep red. Initially restrained nose opened somewhat with air to show aromas of redcurrant and flowers. Boasts excellent intensity and savory soil character but a bit medicinal and closed in on itself today, showing sound acidity but little easy sweetness; comes across as a bit tougher and more medicinal than the Volnay Mitans, without that wine's obvious class. But this very firmly structured wine finishes with slowly mounting persistence and surprisingly ripe, suave tannins, and should be long-lived.In Bond€120.00 -
(6x75cl) 2015
Vinous (92)
(vinified with 50% whole clusters): Good deep red. Initially restrained nose opened somewhat with air to show aromas of redcurrant and flowers. Boasts excellent intensity and savory soil character but a bit medicinal and closed in on itself today, showing sound acidity but little easy sweetness; comes across as a bit tougher and more medicinal than the Volnay Mitans, without that wine's obvious class. But this very firmly structured wine finishes with slowly mounting persistence and surprisingly ripe, suave tannins, and should be long-lived.In Bond€675.00 -
(1x75cl) 2015
Wine Advocate (94)
This was a very strong showing from Domaine de Montille's 2015 Puligny-Montrachet 1er Cru Les Caillerets, a taut, intense wine that offers up aromas of toasted nuts, citrus pith and a framing of smoky reduction. On the palate, the wine is full-bodied, beautifully glossy and pure, with considerable concentration, bright balancing acids and a long, lingering finish. In its reductive, incisive style, this is an extremely successful contemporary white Burgundy.In Bond€244.00
We found the wines in 2015 very easy and forward to taste, with as much focus on freshness as concentration, so there wasn’t a complete break from the 2014s in that sense. The hope is that as the wines mature they will continue to show the balance and classicism they displayed from the barrel. Our expectation is that they will do so and the best wines will live for a very long time with a genuinely satisfying pattern of maturation throughout their life.
