2015
2015
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Drawing deeply from the rich heritage of Burgundy, Croix Beaune Bressandes Rouge 2015 is an expression of refined elegance and distinctive character. This exceptional Pinot Noir hails from the ancient sun-drenched slopes of Beaune's Bressandes vineyard, known for its extraordinary terroir. Grown on calcareous-clay soils and crafted by Domaine Croix, a reputable name in the Burgundy wine panorama, this red wine encapsulates a sense of place like none other.
The Croix Beaune Bressandes Rouge 2015, matured for 18 months in French oak barrels, offers an exciting bouquet of black berries, ripe red fruits, and discreet spicy notes. Well-structured and opulent, it embraces the palate with juicy tannins and lingers in the mouth with its stimulating finish. This fine wine is suitable for long ageing, unveiling more complex, earthy undertones over time. Experience the benchmark of French viticulture with the Croix Beaune Bressandes Rouge 2015.
Inc. TAX€140.22 -
The Domaine des Varoilles Charmes-Chambertin Grand Cru 2015 is a masterpiece in oenology. Cultivated under the care of Domaine des Varoilles, renowned for its excellence in producing Burgundian wines, this grand cru renders the brilliance of its terroir exceptionally well. From renown vineyards in Gevrey-Chambertin, this French red exudes charm and finesse, revealing a complex harmony of black cherries, ripe plums, and delicate hints of blackcurrant. Its impressive tannic structure lends a fantastic ageing potential. Carefully crafted employing traditional winemaking techniques, its fermentation process enables a splendid expression of its Pinot Noir grapes, enriching every sip with layered nuance. The Domaine des Varoilles Charmes-Chambertin Grand Cru 2015 is an alluring defy to your palate with unparalleled reminiscence, making it a preferred choice for connoisseurs seeking excellence in a bottle.
Inc. TAX€955.68 -
(12x75cl) 2015Rich in tradition and masterful craftsmanship, the Domaine Eric Montchovet Beaune 1er Cru Aux Coucherias 2015 is the epitome of fine Burgundy wine. Charmingly created in the renowned Beaune region, this Pinot Noir elegantly embodies the essence of its environs. The esteemed winemaker, Eric Montchovet, utilises a sustainable, organic approach to traditional winemaking; each grape harvested by hand in its optimum state, then meticulously sorted to ensure exquisite quality. Such diligence enhances the wine's robust yet harmonious character. The result is a wine blooming with sumptuous red fruit scents, underpinned by tobacco and leather undertones revealing an intriguing complexity. Showcasing well-rounded tanins balanced by a vibrant acidity, this 2015 vintage exhibits the promise of longevity, maturing gracefully with time. Perfect to savour now or in the years ahead, the Domaine Eric Montchovet Beaune 1er Cru Aux Coucherias 2015 is a true testament to Burgundy's winemaking heritage.
Inc. TAX€587.26 -
Inc. TAX€566.14 -
Wine Advocate (93-95)
The 2015 Chambertin Clos de Bèze Grand Cru is raised in 80% new oak with 20% whole bunch. It has a very detailed and focused bouquet with precise blackberry, raspberry and morello cherry aromas neatly infused with mineral scents. The palate is medium-bodied with supple tannin, powerful without losing control and building towards a very structured, spicy finish. Whilst I would still dial down the oak to 50-60%, nevertheless it remains a very well-crafted Chambertin with plenty of substance and ambition, and that ain't a bad thing when you are a Clos-de-Bèze.Inc. TAX€2,281.46 -
(1x75cl) 2015Wine Advocate (93-95)
The 2015 Chambertin Clos de Bèze Grand Cru is raised in 80% new oak with 20% whole bunch. It has a very detailed and focused bouquet with precise blackberry, raspberry and morello cherry aromas neatly infused with mineral scents. The palate is medium-bodied with supple tannin, powerful without losing control and building towards a very structured, spicy finish. Whilst I would still dial down the oak to 50-60%, nevertheless it remains a very well-crafted Chambertin with plenty of substance and ambition, and that ain't a bad thing when you are a Clos-de-Bèze.Inc. TAX€386.93 -
Wine Advocate (93-95)
The 2015 Chambertin Clos de Bèze Grand Cru is raised in 80% new oak with 20% whole bunch. It has a very detailed and focused bouquet with precise blackberry, raspberry and morello cherry aromas neatly infused with mineral scents. The palate is medium-bodied with supple tannin, powerful without losing control and building towards a very structured, spicy finish. Whilst I would still dial down the oak to 50-60%, nevertheless it remains a very well-crafted Chambertin with plenty of substance and ambition, and that ain't a bad thing when you are a Clos-de-Bèze.Inc. TAX€1,470.72 -
Wine Advocate (93-95)
The 2015 Clos Vougeot Grand Cru, which comes from the upper slopes of the vineyard, has a rich and opulent bouquet with precocious mulberry and blueberry scents, violet and desiccated orange peel. The 30% whole bunches is discretely embedded in the black fruit, lending crunchiness to the texture. This displays impressive depth; notwithstanding infectious energy and a vibrant finish. Excellent - this is one of the best grand crus from Drouhin-Laroze this vintage.Inc. TAX€1,063.92 -
(1x75cl) 2015Vinous (94)
Bright, dark red. Perfumed but reticent aromas of raspberry and rose petal. Very pure but tightly wound, showing more red fruit lift than the Clos de la Roche but less showy today. A darker note of medicinal black cherry contributes to this young wine's serious mien. Less thick than the Clos de la Roche but still very 2015 in character. Finishes very long and floral, with firm but suave tannins. This wine calls for patience but I would not be surprised if it gave pleasure earlier than the Clos de la Roche.Inc. TAX€1,522.28 -
(3x75cl) 2015Wine Advocate (96)
Domaine Dujac's 2015 Clos de la Roche Grand Cru is wonderful, one of the stars of the range this year, wafting from the glass with a kaleidoscopically complex bouquet of blackberry, cassis, cinnamon, dried rose, orange peel and pencil lead. On the palate, the wine is full-bodied, multidimensional and complete, with a deep core, fine-grained tannins and perfect balance, its finish long and sapid. While this is concentrated—even powerful—it is also beautifully elegant, avoiding the overt muscularity of which this grand cru is capable.Inc. TAX€3,960.84 -
(1x150cl) 2015Wine Advocate (94)
The excellent 2015 Echezeaux Grand Cru reveals a youthful bouquet of sweet red and black fruit, wood smoke, grilled squab and spice. On the palate, the wine is full-bodied, ample and expansive, cutting a broad swathe, its tannins fine-grained and its fruit juicy and succulent, more structurally open-knit than the domaine's grands crus from Morey and Chambolle.Inc. TAX€2,072.24 -
Vinous (93)
The 2015 Gevrey-Chambertin Aux Combottes 1er Cru has quite a stemmy bouquet beneath an attractive carapace of black and red fruit. It is certainly well defined, charming and full of character. The palate is detailed and structured, yet endowed with thrilling focus. There is still a little new oak to be assimilated, but the tannins are very fine and there is wonderful mineral tension all the way through to the classy, ever so slightly lactic finish. This will require several years in bottle, but it will reward those with patience. Tasted blind at the annual Burgfest tasting.Inc. TAX€1,302.84 -
(6x75cl) 2015Vinous (93)
The 2015 Gevrey-Chambertin Aux Combottes 1er Cru has quite a stemmy bouquet beneath an attractive carapace of black and red fruit. It is certainly well defined, charming and full of character. The palate is detailed and structured, yet endowed with thrilling focus. There is still a little new oak to be assimilated, but the tannins are very fine and there is wonderful mineral tension all the way through to the classy, ever so slightly lactic finish. This will require several years in bottle, but it will reward those with patience. Tasted blind at the annual Burgfest tasting.Inc. TAX€2,977.68 -
Vinous (89-91)
Bright medium red. Inviting aromas of red raspberry, smoky minerals and spices. At once velvety and vibrant, offering lovely floral lift and an intriguing carnal quality to its flavors of raspberry, red licorice and spices. Finishes with dusty tannins and lingering notes of strawberry and spices. Excellent potential here. Jeremy Seysses vinified with a significant percentage of whole clusters across the board in 2015 and aged his nvgociant wines in about 25% new oak. (The Morey-Saint-Denis was in an awkward, slightly dry stage in November.)Inc. TAX€1,240.38 -
Vinous (91-93)
The 2015 Puligny-Montrachet Les Folatières is a rich, expressive wine. There is discernible power to the peach, orange peel and mint notes. Layered and voluptuous, with considerable intensity, the 2015 is impressive.Inc. TAX€366.53 -
Wine Advocate (91)
The 2015 Gevrey Chambertin Aux Etelois (from a triangle of vines nestled between Griotte-Chambertin and Charmes-Chambertin but classified as merely Gevrey-Chambertin AOC) bursts with notes of Griotte cherry, strawberry, wood smoke and sweet spices. On the palate, the wine is medium to full-bodied, with more tension and chalky grip than the Les Jeunes Rois, despite its velvety attack, and a deep core of crunchy fruit.Inc. TAX€1,786.54 -
(1x75cl) 2015Wine Advocate (87-89)
The 2015 Gevrey Chambertin Village has a more controlled, less feisty and better behaved bouquet than the Bourgogne Rouge. The palate is well balanced with crisp acidity that cuts through the dark cherry and cassis fruit. There is plenty of sucrosity here, but that does not seem to take the edge of the finish that demonstrates good persistence. Even though this is just a village cru I recommend giving this 2-3 years in bottle.Inc. TAX€153.84 -
Wine Advocate (91)
The 2015 Gevrey-Chambertin Les Jeunes Rois is one of the stars of Duroché's range of Gevrey lieux-dits, wafting from the glass with beautiful aromas of cassis, wild berries, coniferous forest floor and sweet soil. On the palate, the wine is medium to full-bodied, with a deep core of succulent fruit, fine tannins, and a sapid, pure finish.Inc. TAX€181.15 -
(1x75cl) 2015Wine Advocate (95)
The 2015 Echézeaux Grand Cru is very fine, offering up a dramatic nose of ripe red fruit, bonfire, espresso roast and sweet loamy soil. On the palate, the wine is rich and powerful, evidently structurally firmer and more masculine than the Beaumonts, although its tannins are similarly cloaked in a deep core of succulent fruit. There's also good freshness here despite the considerable power and amplitude.Inc. TAX€1,720.44 -
Wine Advocate (91-93)
The 2015 Nuits Saint-Georges Village is matured in 30% new oak, slightly higher than the Chorey or Savigny-lès-Beaune. It has a tightly wound bouquet with cranberry and wild strawberry fruit, fine mineralité percolating through with time in the glass, hints of wild hedgerow and cold stone tucked underneath. The palate is medium-bodied with crisp tannin, brisk and breezing with a steely, focused finish that lingers long in the mouth. I appreciate the aloofness of this village cru, although I strongly suspect it will be less standoffish with three or four years in bottle.Inc. TAX€412.75 -
Eric Suremain Monthelie 1er Cru Sur Velle 2015 exemplifies the pinnacle of Burgundy's terroir, meticulously crafted in the esteemed Monthelie appellation. Eric Suremain, a revered producer renowned for his dedication to traditional viticulture, cultivates this exquisite wine from carefully selected Premier Cru vineyards. Hand-harvested Chardonnay grapes undergo precise fermentation in temperature-controlled stainless steel vats, followed by ageing in French oak barrels sourced from renowned cooperages. The 2015 vintage reveals a harmonious balance of elegance and complexity, showcasing vibrant citrus notes intertwined with mineral undertones and subtle hints of toasted oak. Its refined acidity and persistent finish speak to the meticulous attention to detail in every step of its creation. Ideal for discerning connoisseurs seeking a distinguished expression of Monthelie's signature style, the Eric Suremain Monthelie 1er Cru Sur Velle 2015 is a testament to craftsmanship and the enduring legacy of Burgundy winemaking.
Inc. TAX€630.67 -
(3x75cl) 2015Vinous (94)
Bright, light yellow. Discreet nose offers scents of flowers and iodiney minerality; not at all exotic for Montrachet from a warm, sunny year. Then superripe and rich on the palate, conveying an almost oily concentration to its flavors of ripe apricot and mandarin orange enlivened by brisk citrus notes. With two grams per liter residual sugar, this wonderfully smooth, seamless wine comes across as deceptively easygoing. There's nothing austere about this beauty, which finishes with slowly mounting length.Inc. TAX€4,650.84 -
Vinous (95)
(25 hectoliters per hectare): Full, dark red. Tight, primary, slightly reduced aromas of blackberry, blueberry, licorice and minerals. Densely packed, rich and broad; a distinctly horizontal, pliant style of Clos Vougeot, no doubt a function of the very warm, sunny vintage. Today this is sweeter and more open-knit than the Grands-Echézeaux but both of these wines should easily age for two decades or more. (Mallard noted that on some days this wine comes across as stricter, more Cistercian.) Finishes with spicy, ripe tannins and terrific energy and length.Inc. TAX€495.08 -
Wine Advocate (94)
Tasted blind, the 2015 Vosne-Romanée 1er Cru Aux Brûlées also put in a superb performance, unfurling in the glass with an attractive bouquet of ripe red berries, incense and candied peel, framed by a touch of light reduction that segues into sapid bass notes of smoked duck. On the palate, the wine is full-bodied, lavish and multidimensional, with supple tannins, a dramatic core of fruit and succulent underlying acids. This is a very promising Brûlées from Domaine d'Eugénie.Inc. TAX€311.16 -
Vinous (95)
Bright, full red. Ineffable aromas of raspberry, rose petal and minerals display wonderful perfumed lift for the year. Silky, concentrated and fine-grained on entry, then sharply delineated and perfumed in the middle palate, boasting superb floral lift and an impression of menthol reserve to its black raspberry, crushed stone and botanical herb flavors. A wonderfully savory, silky midweight with terrific energy and restrained sweetness for the year, not to mention noble, perfectly buffered tannins. The savory, slowly building finish is hard to scrape off your palate. This outstanding 2015 really stands out for its light touch.Inc. TAX€2,953.68 -
Vinous (94-97)
(made from same plot of 60+-year-old vines on the Chambertin side of this grand cru as in the past; 100% destemmed): Bright dark red. Raspberry and a touch of reduction on the nose. Then dense, sappy and high-pitched in the mouth, with terrific intensity and saline complexity to the intense red berry flavors. Notes of menthol and crushed stone contribute to an impression of youthful tightness. Harder to taste today than the classic Clos de Bèze, which is showing more energy and salty minerality in the early going. But this is subtler and longer on the aftertaste, with a distinctly floral, feminine character that reminded me of a great Chambolle-Musigny. Very different in style from Faiveley's basic Clos de Bèze, but is it better?Inc. TAX€2,174.56 -
Vinous (94-97)
(made from same plot of 60+-year-old vines on the Chambertin side of this grand cru as in the past; 100% destemmed): Bright dark red. Raspberry and a touch of reduction on the nose. Then dense, sappy and high-pitched in the mouth, with terrific intensity and saline complexity to the intense red berry flavors. Notes of menthol and crushed stone contribute to an impression of youthful tightness. Harder to taste today than the classic Clos de Bèze, which is showing more energy and salty minerality in the early going. But this is subtler and longer on the aftertaste, with a distinctly floral, feminine character that reminded me of a great Chambolle-Musigny. Very different in style from Faiveley's basic Clos de Bèze, but is it better?Inc. TAX€945.08 -
Wine Advocate (87)
The 2015 Chambolle-Musigny 1er Cru Aux Beaux Bruns from Joseph Faiveley is notably reduced on the nose, notes of raspberry, cherry and candied peel only emerging with extended aeration. On the palate, the wine is sappy, medium to full-bodied and a bit dried out from its reduction which renders it rather inscrutable, though the raw materials seem to be good. If this shakes off its reduction as it ages it may end up being very good, but my instinct is that it is a sadly stillborn Chambolle.Inc. TAX€712.38 -
Burghound (92-95)
Earthy red berry fruit aromas trimmed in a discreet touch of wood spice are laced with earth, forest floor and violet hints. The full-bodied and tautly muscled broad-shouldered flavors possess excellent power and detail on the stunningly long, mildly rustic and youthfully austere finish. This is quite serious and clearly very structured yet it stops short of being overtly old school in style; that said, this will not be an early drinker.Inc. TAX€1,055.28 -
James Suckling (97)
I'm amazed! This is extremely fresh with orange zest and smoky notes, as well as intense cherry aromas. With its stunning concentration and vitality, this could wake the dead! A great and dynamic expression of this unique terroir that could be drunk now, but it also has a huge future ahead of it.Inc. TAX€1,249.68
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Drawing deeply from the rich heritage of Burgundy, Croix Beaune Bressandes Rouge 2015 is an expression of refined elegance and distinctive character. This exceptional Pinot Noir hails from the ancient sun-drenched slopes of Beaune's Bressandes vineyard, known for its extraordinary terroir. Grown on calcareous-clay soils and crafted by Domaine Croix, a reputable name in the Burgundy wine panorama, this red wine encapsulates a sense of place like none other.
The Croix Beaune Bressandes Rouge 2015, matured for 18 months in French oak barrels, offers an exciting bouquet of black berries, ripe red fruits, and discreet spicy notes. Well-structured and opulent, it embraces the palate with juicy tannins and lingers in the mouth with its stimulating finish. This fine wine is suitable for long ageing, unveiling more complex, earthy undertones over time. Experience the benchmark of French viticulture with the Croix Beaune Bressandes Rouge 2015.
In Bond€113.00 -
The Domaine des Varoilles Charmes-Chambertin Grand Cru 2015 is a masterpiece in oenology. Cultivated under the care of Domaine des Varoilles, renowned for its excellence in producing Burgundian wines, this grand cru renders the brilliance of its terroir exceptionally well. From renown vineyards in Gevrey-Chambertin, this French red exudes charm and finesse, revealing a complex harmony of black cherries, ripe plums, and delicate hints of blackcurrant. Its impressive tannic structure lends a fantastic ageing potential. Carefully crafted employing traditional winemaking techniques, its fermentation process enables a splendid expression of its Pinot Noir grapes, enriching every sip with layered nuance. The Domaine des Varoilles Charmes-Chambertin Grand Cru 2015 is an alluring defy to your palate with unparalleled reminiscence, making it a preferred choice for connoisseurs seeking excellence in a bottle.
In Bond€775.00 -
(12x75cl) 2015
Rich in tradition and masterful craftsmanship, the Domaine Eric Montchovet Beaune 1er Cru Aux Coucherias 2015 is the epitome of fine Burgundy wine. Charmingly created in the renowned Beaune region, this Pinot Noir elegantly embodies the essence of its environs. The esteemed winemaker, Eric Montchovet, utilises a sustainable, organic approach to traditional winemaking; each grape harvested by hand in its optimum state, then meticulously sorted to ensure exquisite quality. Such diligence enhances the wine's robust yet harmonious character. The result is a wine blooming with sumptuous red fruit scents, underpinned by tobacco and leather undertones revealing an intriguing complexity. Showcasing well-rounded tanins balanced by a vibrant acidity, this 2015 vintage exhibits the promise of longevity, maturing gracefully with time. Perfect to savour now or in the years ahead, the Domaine Eric Montchovet Beaune 1er Cru Aux Coucherias 2015 is a true testament to Burgundy's winemaking heritage.
In Bond€445.00 -
In Bond€448.00
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Wine Advocate (93-95)
The 2015 Chambertin Clos de Bèze Grand Cru is raised in 80% new oak with 20% whole bunch. It has a very detailed and focused bouquet with precise blackberry, raspberry and morello cherry aromas neatly infused with mineral scents. The palate is medium-bodied with supple tannin, powerful without losing control and building towards a very structured, spicy finish. Whilst I would still dial down the oak to 50-60%, nevertheless it remains a very well-crafted Chambertin with plenty of substance and ambition, and that ain't a bad thing when you are a Clos-de-Bèze.In Bond€1,860.00 -
(1x75cl) 2015
Wine Advocate (93-95)
The 2015 Chambertin Clos de Bèze Grand Cru is raised in 80% new oak with 20% whole bunch. It has a very detailed and focused bouquet with precise blackberry, raspberry and morello cherry aromas neatly infused with mineral scents. The palate is medium-bodied with supple tannin, powerful without losing control and building towards a very structured, spicy finish. Whilst I would still dial down the oak to 50-60%, nevertheless it remains a very well-crafted Chambertin with plenty of substance and ambition, and that ain't a bad thing when you are a Clos-de-Bèze.In Bond€319.00 -
Wine Advocate (93-95)
The 2015 Chambertin Clos de Bèze Grand Cru is raised in 80% new oak with 20% whole bunch. It has a very detailed and focused bouquet with precise blackberry, raspberry and morello cherry aromas neatly infused with mineral scents. The palate is medium-bodied with supple tannin, powerful without losing control and building towards a very structured, spicy finish. Whilst I would still dial down the oak to 50-60%, nevertheless it remains a very well-crafted Chambertin with plenty of substance and ambition, and that ain't a bad thing when you are a Clos-de-Bèze.In Bond€1,205.00 -
Wine Advocate (93-95)
The 2015 Clos Vougeot Grand Cru, which comes from the upper slopes of the vineyard, has a rich and opulent bouquet with precocious mulberry and blueberry scents, violet and desiccated orange peel. The 30% whole bunches is discretely embedded in the black fruit, lending crunchiness to the texture. This displays impressive depth; notwithstanding infectious energy and a vibrant finish. Excellent - this is one of the best grand crus from Drouhin-Laroze this vintage.In Bond€866.00 -
(1x75cl) 2015
Vinous (94)
Bright, dark red. Perfumed but reticent aromas of raspberry and rose petal. Very pure but tightly wound, showing more red fruit lift than the Clos de la Roche but less showy today. A darker note of medicinal black cherry contributes to this young wine's serious mien. Less thick than the Clos de la Roche but still very 2015 in character. Finishes very long and floral, with firm but suave tannins. This wine calls for patience but I would not be surprised if it gave pleasure earlier than the Clos de la Roche.In Bond€1,265.00 -
(3x75cl) 2015
Wine Advocate (96)
Domaine Dujac's 2015 Clos de la Roche Grand Cru is wonderful, one of the stars of the range this year, wafting from the glass with a kaleidoscopically complex bouquet of blackberry, cassis, cinnamon, dried rose, orange peel and pencil lead. On the palate, the wine is full-bodied, multidimensional and complete, with a deep core, fine-grained tannins and perfect balance, its finish long and sapid. While this is concentrated—even powerful—it is also beautifully elegant, avoiding the overt muscularity of which this grand cru is capable.In Bond€3,290.00 -
(1x150cl) 2015
Wine Advocate (94)
The excellent 2015 Echezeaux Grand Cru reveals a youthful bouquet of sweet red and black fruit, wood smoke, grilled squab and spice. On the palate, the wine is full-bodied, ample and expansive, cutting a broad swathe, its tannins fine-grained and its fruit juicy and succulent, more structurally open-knit than the domaine's grands crus from Morey and Chambolle.In Bond€1,720.00 -
Vinous (93)
The 2015 Gevrey-Chambertin Aux Combottes 1er Cru has quite a stemmy bouquet beneath an attractive carapace of black and red fruit. It is certainly well defined, charming and full of character. The palate is detailed and structured, yet endowed with thrilling focus. There is still a little new oak to be assimilated, but the tannins are very fine and there is wonderful mineral tension all the way through to the classy, ever so slightly lactic finish. This will require several years in bottle, but it will reward those with patience. Tasted blind at the annual Burgfest tasting.In Bond€1,075.00 -
(6x75cl) 2015
Vinous (93)
The 2015 Gevrey-Chambertin Aux Combottes 1er Cru has quite a stemmy bouquet beneath an attractive carapace of black and red fruit. It is certainly well defined, charming and full of character. The palate is detailed and structured, yet endowed with thrilling focus. There is still a little new oak to be assimilated, but the tannins are very fine and there is wonderful mineral tension all the way through to the classy, ever so slightly lactic finish. This will require several years in bottle, but it will reward those with patience. Tasted blind at the annual Burgfest tasting.In Bond€2,460.00 -
Vinous (89-91)
Bright medium red. Inviting aromas of red raspberry, smoky minerals and spices. At once velvety and vibrant, offering lovely floral lift and an intriguing carnal quality to its flavors of raspberry, red licorice and spices. Finishes with dusty tannins and lingering notes of strawberry and spices. Excellent potential here. Jeremy Seysses vinified with a significant percentage of whole clusters across the board in 2015 and aged his nvgociant wines in about 25% new oak. (The Morey-Saint-Denis was in an awkward, slightly dry stage in November.)In Bond€1,015.00 -
Vinous (91-93)
The 2015 Puligny-Montrachet Les Folatières is a rich, expressive wine. There is discernible power to the peach, orange peel and mint notes. Layered and voluptuous, with considerable intensity, the 2015 is impressive.In Bond€302.00 -
Wine Advocate (91)
The 2015 Gevrey Chambertin Aux Etelois (from a triangle of vines nestled between Griotte-Chambertin and Charmes-Chambertin but classified as merely Gevrey-Chambertin AOC) bursts with notes of Griotte cherry, strawberry, wood smoke and sweet spices. On the palate, the wine is medium to full-bodied, with more tension and chalky grip than the Les Jeunes Rois, despite its velvety attack, and a deep core of crunchy fruit.In Bond€1,465.00 -
(1x75cl) 2015
Wine Advocate (87-89)
The 2015 Gevrey Chambertin Village has a more controlled, less feisty and better behaved bouquet than the Bourgogne Rouge. The palate is well balanced with crisp acidity that cuts through the dark cherry and cassis fruit. There is plenty of sucrosity here, but that does not seem to take the edge of the finish that demonstrates good persistence. Even though this is just a village cru I recommend giving this 2-3 years in bottle.In Bond€125.00 -
Wine Advocate (91)
The 2015 Gevrey-Chambertin Les Jeunes Rois is one of the stars of Duroché's range of Gevrey lieux-dits, wafting from the glass with beautiful aromas of cassis, wild berries, coniferous forest floor and sweet soil. On the palate, the wine is medium to full-bodied, with a deep core of succulent fruit, fine tannins, and a sapid, pure finish.In Bond€147.00 -
(1x75cl) 2015
Wine Advocate (95)
The 2015 Echézeaux Grand Cru is very fine, offering up a dramatic nose of ripe red fruit, bonfire, espresso roast and sweet loamy soil. On the palate, the wine is rich and powerful, evidently structurally firmer and more masculine than the Beaumonts, although its tannins are similarly cloaked in a deep core of succulent fruit. There's also good freshness here despite the considerable power and amplitude.In Bond€1,430.00 -
Wine Advocate (91-93)
The 2015 Nuits Saint-Georges Village is matured in 30% new oak, slightly higher than the Chorey or Savigny-lès-Beaune. It has a tightly wound bouquet with cranberry and wild strawberry fruit, fine mineralité percolating through with time in the glass, hints of wild hedgerow and cold stone tucked underneath. The palate is medium-bodied with crisp tannin, brisk and breezing with a steely, focused finish that lingers long in the mouth. I appreciate the aloofness of this village cru, although I strongly suspect it will be less standoffish with three or four years in bottle.In Bond€340.00 -
Eric Suremain Monthelie 1er Cru Sur Velle 2015 exemplifies the pinnacle of Burgundy's terroir, meticulously crafted in the esteemed Monthelie appellation. Eric Suremain, a revered producer renowned for his dedication to traditional viticulture, cultivates this exquisite wine from carefully selected Premier Cru vineyards. Hand-harvested Chardonnay grapes undergo precise fermentation in temperature-controlled stainless steel vats, followed by ageing in French oak barrels sourced from renowned cooperages. The 2015 vintage reveals a harmonious balance of elegance and complexity, showcasing vibrant citrus notes intertwined with mineral undertones and subtle hints of toasted oak. Its refined acidity and persistent finish speak to the meticulous attention to detail in every step of its creation. Ideal for discerning connoisseurs seeking a distinguished expression of Monthelie's signature style, the Eric Suremain Monthelie 1er Cru Sur Velle 2015 is a testament to craftsmanship and the enduring legacy of Burgundy winemaking.
In Bond€478.00 -
(3x75cl) 2015
Vinous (94)
Bright, light yellow. Discreet nose offers scents of flowers and iodiney minerality; not at all exotic for Montrachet from a warm, sunny year. Then superripe and rich on the palate, conveying an almost oily concentration to its flavors of ripe apricot and mandarin orange enlivened by brisk citrus notes. With two grams per liter residual sugar, this wonderfully smooth, seamless wine comes across as deceptively easygoing. There's nothing austere about this beauty, which finishes with slowly mounting length.In Bond€3,865.00 -
Vinous (95)
(25 hectoliters per hectare): Full, dark red. Tight, primary, slightly reduced aromas of blackberry, blueberry, licorice and minerals. Densely packed, rich and broad; a distinctly horizontal, pliant style of Clos Vougeot, no doubt a function of the very warm, sunny vintage. Today this is sweeter and more open-knit than the Grands-Echézeaux but both of these wines should easily age for two decades or more. (Mallard noted that on some days this wine comes across as stricter, more Cistercian.) Finishes with spicy, ripe tannins and terrific energy and length.In Bond€409.00 -
Wine Advocate (94)
Tasted blind, the 2015 Vosne-Romanée 1er Cru Aux Brûlées also put in a superb performance, unfurling in the glass with an attractive bouquet of ripe red berries, incense and candied peel, framed by a touch of light reduction that segues into sapid bass notes of smoked duck. On the palate, the wine is full-bodied, lavish and multidimensional, with supple tannins, a dramatic core of fruit and succulent underlying acids. This is a very promising Brûlées from Domaine d'Eugénie.In Bond€256.00 -
Vinous (95)
Bright, full red. Ineffable aromas of raspberry, rose petal and minerals display wonderful perfumed lift for the year. Silky, concentrated and fine-grained on entry, then sharply delineated and perfumed in the middle palate, boasting superb floral lift and an impression of menthol reserve to its black raspberry, crushed stone and botanical herb flavors. A wonderfully savory, silky midweight with terrific energy and restrained sweetness for the year, not to mention noble, perfectly buffered tannins. The savory, slowly building finish is hard to scrape off your palate. This outstanding 2015 really stands out for its light touch.In Bond€2,440.00 -
Vinous (94-97)
(made from same plot of 60+-year-old vines on the Chambertin side of this grand cru as in the past; 100% destemmed): Bright dark red. Raspberry and a touch of reduction on the nose. Then dense, sappy and high-pitched in the mouth, with terrific intensity and saline complexity to the intense red berry flavors. Notes of menthol and crushed stone contribute to an impression of youthful tightness. Harder to taste today than the classic Clos de Bèze, which is showing more energy and salty minerality in the early going. But this is subtler and longer on the aftertaste, with a distinctly floral, feminine character that reminded me of a great Chambolle-Musigny. Very different in style from Faiveley's basic Clos de Bèze, but is it better?In Bond€1,805.00 -
Vinous (94-97)
(made from same plot of 60+-year-old vines on the Chambertin side of this grand cru as in the past; 100% destemmed): Bright dark red. Raspberry and a touch of reduction on the nose. Then dense, sappy and high-pitched in the mouth, with terrific intensity and saline complexity to the intense red berry flavors. Notes of menthol and crushed stone contribute to an impression of youthful tightness. Harder to taste today than the classic Clos de Bèze, which is showing more energy and salty minerality in the early going. But this is subtler and longer on the aftertaste, with a distinctly floral, feminine character that reminded me of a great Chambolle-Musigny. Very different in style from Faiveley's basic Clos de Bèze, but is it better?In Bond€784.00 -
Wine Advocate (87)
The 2015 Chambolle-Musigny 1er Cru Aux Beaux Bruns from Joseph Faiveley is notably reduced on the nose, notes of raspberry, cherry and candied peel only emerging with extended aeration. On the palate, the wine is sappy, medium to full-bodied and a bit dried out from its reduction which renders it rather inscrutable, though the raw materials seem to be good. If this shakes off its reduction as it ages it may end up being very good, but my instinct is that it is a sadly stillborn Chambolle.In Bond€575.00 -
Burghound (92-95)
Earthy red berry fruit aromas trimmed in a discreet touch of wood spice are laced with earth, forest floor and violet hints. The full-bodied and tautly muscled broad-shouldered flavors possess excellent power and detail on the stunningly long, mildly rustic and youthfully austere finish. This is quite serious and clearly very structured yet it stops short of being overtly old school in style; that said, this will not be an early drinker.In Bond€858.00 -
James Suckling (97)
I'm amazed! This is extremely fresh with orange zest and smoky notes, as well as intense cherry aromas. With its stunning concentration and vitality, this could wake the dead! A great and dynamic expression of this unique terroir that could be drunk now, but it also has a huge future ahead of it.In Bond€1,020.00
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.
