2018
2018
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Vinous (85-87)
The 2018 Bourgogne Rouge had been sulfured the day prior to my visit in November. Raspberry and cranberry fruit on the nose. The medium-bodied palate offers spicy black currant and strawberry fruit and a peppery finish. Fine.Inc. TAX€1,051.16 -
Imbued with ethereal elegance, the Claude Dugat Gevrey-Chambertin 1er Cru La Gibryotte 2018 is a noteworthy incarnation of Burgundy's famed Gevrey-Chambertin terroir. Hailing from an esteemed vintner, Claude Dugat, it is exquisitely handcrafted in limited quantity, spending 18 months in oak barrels to reach perfect maturity. This ruby potion manifests black fruit hints laced with a symphony of earthy undertones, alluring in their complexity. Unmistakable touches of violet and cherry on the nose enhance its charm, making it any connoisseur's delight. Cultivated in the heartland of France's prestigious Côte de Nuits, the craft behind this vintage arises from meticulous vinification processes and dedication to preserving the unique essence of its origin. Aged with grace, the Claude Dugat Gevrey-Chambertin 1er Cru La Gibryotte 2018 embodies the quintessence of premium red Burgundy wines, offering a testimonial to the impeccable tradition upheld by Claude Dugat's family for generations.
Inc. TAX€1,355.72 -
Immerse yourself in the opulence of Claude Dugat La Gibryotte Gevrey-Chambertin 2018, an exquisite wine hailing from the prestigious Burgundy region of France. This luxurious wine is crafted meticulously from Pinot Noir grapes grown in the famous Gevrey-Chambertin vineyards. Renowned vintner Claude Dugat, the mastermind behind this ambrosial nectar, adheres to time-honoured traditional winemaking techniques, ensuring perfect harmony and balance.
The alluring ruby red Claude Dugat La Gibryotte Gevrey-Chambertin 2018 possesses a beguiling bouquet of dark berries, earth and spice. Its palate teases with striking red fruit flavours amalgamated with delicate oak nuances. A vibrant acidity provides marvelous longevity, guaranteeing an exquisite sensory experience.
The 2018 vintage of Claude Dugat La Gibryotte Gevrey-Chambertin, lauded by connoisseurs and critics alike, promises a compelling encounter for the discerning palate. With its unparalleled elegance and profound depth, it establishes its place as an icon of French viniculture.
Inc. TAX€902.76 -
Vinous (91-93)
The 2018 Clos Vougeot Grand Cru comes from the lieu-dit of Les Grand Maupertui (the same as Anne Gros). Matured in 50% new oak with 50% whole bunch, it has a perfumed bouquet of incense and rose petal scents filtering through the brambly red fruit. The medium-bodied palate offers firm, grippy tannins. A little saline in style, with a powerful, almost burly finish that will require several years just to smooth down its edges.Inc. TAX€1,412.63 -
Jasper Morris Inside Burgundy (94)
Planted in 1946. Fine dense bright purple with good concentration. Significant weight of fruit, not one of the subtle latticework wines, fruit a little more concentrated at the front of the palate than the back, combines with its oak well. Note that this may have been dumbed down by just being bottled yesterday, and the score may be conservative. Tasted: March 2020.Inc. TAX€3,494.76 -
Vinous (93-95)
Matured with 20% whole bunch and the same level of new oak, the 2018 Pommard Les Rugiens 1er Cru has an elegant, refined bouquet that gradually unfurls to reveal blackberry, briar and light wild strawberry scents, the stems lending a little pepperiness. The palate is medium-bodied with firm tannins and very well-judged acidity. Delivers impressive tension and structure toward the linear, very persistent finish. This is an outstanding Les Rugiens, one of the best you will find this vintage.Inc. TAX€932.99 -
The Clos Chapelle Volnay 1er Cru Carelle 2018 is an outstanding Burgundy produced with great care on a small estate, located on the sun-drenched hillsides of Volnay, France. This fine wine, crafted solely with Pinot Noir grapes, exhibits the quintessential elegance of traditional Burgundian style. Harvesting is executed manually, respecting the integrity of the terroir, while ageing in oak barrels imparts a subtle toasty complexity.
Vividly expressive, the Clos Chapelle Volnay 1er Cru Carelle 2018 combines intensity with precision, blending rich cherry and dark berry aromas with a dash of spice. On the palate, supple tannins dovetail beautifully with enticing layers of red fruits and earthy tones, evoking hints of the limestone soil from which it springs, culminating in a refined, resonating finish. A testament to the expertise of the Clos Chapelle winemakers, this superb vintage marries power with delicacy, promising extraordinary aging potential.
Inc. TAX€860.87 -
Vinous (98)
The 2018 Clos de Tart Grand Cru was wonderful from barrel but now it seems to have gone up another level. It has an exquisite bouquet with wonderful mineralité infusing the brambly red fruit. Wonderful focus and quite profound complexity. You could nose this forever. The palate is medium-bodied with finely chiselled tannins married with a killer line of natural acidity. Everything is perfectly proportioned in this wine, very persistent with layers of dark berry fruit laced with white pepper and tea leaf on the finish. Immense. Tasted blind at the Burgfest 2018 red tasting.Inc. TAX€4,150.38 -
Vinous (98)
The 2018 Clos de Tart Grand Cru was wonderful from barrel but now it seems to have gone up another level. It has an exquisite bouquet with wonderful mineralité infusing the brambly red fruit. Wonderful focus and quite profound complexity. You could nose this forever. The palate is medium-bodied with finely chiselled tannins married with a killer line of natural acidity. Everything is perfectly proportioned in this wine, very persistent with layers of dark berry fruit laced with white pepper and tea leaf on the finish. Immense. Tasted blind at the Burgfest 2018 red tasting.Inc. TAX€3,814.38 -
Tim Atkin MW (94)
La Forge de Tart is made from the younger vines of the Clos de Tart, planted in 1999, 2005 and 2011 across the three levels of the Grand Cru. Firmer, spicier and a little less refined than the Grand Vin, but this is still an impressive Morey-St-Denis that fully deserves its Premier Cru appellation. Tangy, focused and refreshing with well-handled oak.Inc. TAX€1,630.38 -
Vinous (94)
The 2018 Vosne-Romanée Les Malconsorts 1er Cru is showing some reduction on the nose, slightly smudged red fruit, leather and undergrowth. It does seem to gain clarity with modest aeration though. The palate is medium-bodied with fine tannins, taut and crisp, quite linear with fine sapidity on the structure, backward finish. A Premier Cru with a long future ahead. Tasted blind at the Burgfest 2018 red tasting.Inc. TAX€1,138.38 -
Inc. TAX€5,126.76 -
Vinous (89)
Matured in 30% new oak, the 2018 Bourgogne Blanc was bottled in April and comes from vines around the maison. It has a well-defined bouquet, the oak neatly integrated. The palate is balanced with a sapid opening, good depth and a slightly tangy, straightforward yet unmistakably persistent finish.Inc. TAX€582.89 -
Burghound (92)
(Outstanding) A perfumed and much more floral-suffused nose speaks of white peach, lemon rind and grilled nuts. The succulent, intense and stony middle weight flavors possess a taut muscularity before terminating in a bitter lemon suffused and bone-dry finish. This too is most impressive for its level and particularly for the outstanding depth.Inc. TAX€15,723.07 -
Burghound (92)
(Outstanding) A perfumed and much more floral-suffused nose speaks of white peach, lemon rind and grilled nuts. The succulent, intense and stony middle weight flavors possess a taut muscularity before terminating in a bitter lemon suffused and bone-dry finish. This too is most impressive for its level and particularly for the outstanding depth.Inc. TAX€1,245.73 -
Vinous (93)
The 2018 Meursault Rougeots has a beautifully defined bouquet of fine focus and mineralité, featuring touches of lemon curd and orange blossom and flecks of white chocolate hand-in-hand with praline emerging with time. The palate is well balanced with a lightly spiced opening and impressive depth. This Rougeots is surfeit with tension, and the very sappy, saliva-inducing finish leaves you begging for more.Inc. TAX€2,301.73 -
Burghound (93)
Outstanding. This is also quite floral in character with its array of honeysuckle, acacia and lavender notes that add a touch of elegance to the layered citrus, spice, pear and soft wood aromas. The rich, concentrated and opulent medium-bodied flavors are blessed with plenty of dry extract that soaks the palate while buffering the firm acid spine shaping the beautifully persistent finish. This needs to develop more depth with time in bottle but this exciting Puligny villages appears to be very promising.Inc. TAX€1,611.73 -
As an illustrious expression of Burgundy's terroir, the Coffinet Duvernay Chassagne Montrachet 1er Cru Clos Saint Jean Blanc 2018 encapsulates true French elegance. Skillfully crafted in the internationally-recognised vineyards of Chassagne-Montrachet, this premium white wine heralds from the prestigious Coffinet Duvernay domaine, which has refined its winemaking expertise over several generations. The grapes for the Clos Saint Jean Blanc 2018 are hand-picked from the highly respected 1er Cru Clos Saint Jean vineyard. Luxurious in texture with an invigorating freshness, its bouquet is artfully composed with harmonious notes of vanilla, fresh fruits, and a hint of minerality. Its careful maturation in French oak barrels heightens the wine's complexity, resulting in an extraordinary drinking experience. The Coffinet Duvernay Chassagne Montrachet 1er Cru Clos Saint Jean Blanc 2018 is assuredly an epitome of the superlative quality and stellar craftsmanship that Burgundy's vineyards offer.
Inc. TAX€1,025.03 -
Discover the exceptional 'Coffinet Duvernay Chassagne Montrachet 1er Cru Les Fairendes 2018', a hallmark of fine Burgundian viticulture skillfully crafted by Philippe Duvernay and his daughter Rachel. Hailing from the famed Chassagne Montrachet region, recognised globally for its exemplary Chardonnay wines, this flawless vintage encapsulates the essence of its prestigious terroir. Each grape is meticulously hand-picked from Les Fairendes climat within the Premier Cru vineyards, ensuring the utmost quality.
Coffinet Duvernay's dedication to producing wines of the highest calibre shines in this 2018 release. It tantalises the senses with perfectly balanced notes of mineral depth, citrus zest, and delicate floral nuances. Expect an enduring finish, a testament to its careful maturation in French oak barrels. 'Coffinet Duvernay Chassagne Montrachet 1er Cru Les Fairendes 2018' truly embodies the sophistication and complexity of notable Burgundy Chardonnay. A sublime accomplishment from an esteemed producer.
Inc. TAX€1,015.43 -
Inc. TAX€942.78 -
Jancis Robinson (17)
Cask sample. Pale blueish crimson. Lively and racy with real lift, though a tad rawer than the Clos des Epeneaux. A very serious Côte de Beaune by any measure.Inc. TAX€299.58 -
Vinous (89)
The 2018 Auxey-Duresses Village has a pure, floral bouquet with perhaps a little more precision than the 2019. The palate is well balanced with very good depth for an Auxey-Villages, traces of liquorice infusing the red fruit with very good persistency. Excellent.Inc. TAX€696.78 -
Jancis Robinson (18.5)
Cask sample. Quite a price! Transparent crimson. Very dense nose with more layers than most of the 2018 red burgundies I have tasted so far. Pretty rich with grand cru density. Very well done. Actually the best Clos des Epeneaux I remember tasting en primeur. Long, rich, opulent but all in a convincing structure. Very long in fact.Inc. TAX€810.78 -
Jancis Robinson (17)
Cask sample. Polished and velvety without the energy of the Auxey Premier Cru. Sort of splits the difference between its two stablemates but I’m not sure wholly satisfactorily for the price.Inc. TAX€658.38 -
Vinous (96-98)
The 2018 Bonnes-Mares Grand Cru is a limpid deep purple. It has a heavenly bouquet distantly related to the Les Amoureuses, offering precocious but detailed blueberry, black cherry, crushed iris petal and crushed limestone aromas. The palate is medium-bodied with an edgy, marine-influenced opening, a tang of shucked oyster shells infusing the black and blueberry fruit, leading to a detailed, tensile, lightly spiced finish. A long tail of white pepper lingers on the aftertaste. This is absolutely divine.Inc. TAX€2,219.20 -
Vinous (96-98)
The 2018 Bonnes-Mares Grand Cru is a limpid deep purple. It has a heavenly bouquet distantly related to the Les Amoureuses, offering precocious but detailed blueberry, black cherry, crushed iris petal and crushed limestone aromas. The palate is medium-bodied with an edgy, marine-influenced opening, a tang of shucked oyster shells infusing the black and blueberry fruit, leading to a detailed, tensile, lightly spiced finish. A long tail of white pepper lingers on the aftertaste. This is absolutely divine.Inc. TAX€4,300.38 -
Vinous (92-94)
The 2018 Chambolle-Musigny 1er Cru, from the young vines in Musigny, has more intensity than the Village Cru, coming across slightly more opaque and secretive. The palate is beautifully balanced with saturated tannin and a fine thread of acidity. Full of energy that flows through the sorbet-fresh finish, and silky-smooth in texture. This oft-overlooked cuvée comes highly recommended. Superb.Inc. TAX€1,613.20 -
Vinous (97-99)
The 2018 Musigny Vieilles Vignes Grand Cru is even darker than the Bonnes-Mares. It has a spectacular bouquet of intense black fruit, blueberries and shucked oyster shells, the mineralité heightened over the Bonnes-Mares and lending a great deal of precision. The palate is medium-bodied with blueberry, boysenberry and black currant fruit, extraordinary tension, razor-sharp acidity and a dash of white pepper on the crystalline finish. One of the finest Musignys I have tasted from barrel at de Vogüé.Inc. TAX€2,257.45 -
Vinous (97-99)
The 2018 Musigny Vieilles Vignes Grand Cru is even darker than the Bonnes-Mares. It has a spectacular bouquet of intense black fruit, blueberries and shucked oyster shells, the mineralité heightened over the Bonnes-Mares and lending a great deal of precision. The palate is medium-bodied with blueberry, boysenberry and black currant fruit, extraordinary tension, razor-sharp acidity and a dash of white pepper on the crystalline finish. One of the finest Musignys I have tasted from barrel at de Vogüé.Inc. TAX€1,275.73 -
Vinous (97-99)
The 2018 Musigny Vieilles Vignes Grand Cru is even darker than the Bonnes-Mares. It has a spectacular bouquet of intense black fruit, blueberries and shucked oyster shells, the mineralité heightened over the Bonnes-Mares and lending a great deal of precision. The palate is medium-bodied with blueberry, boysenberry and black currant fruit, extraordinary tension, razor-sharp acidity and a dash of white pepper on the crystalline finish. One of the finest Musignys I have tasted from barrel at de Vogüé.Inc. TAX€3,089.20
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Vinous (85-87)
The 2018 Bourgogne Rouge had been sulfured the day prior to my visit in November. Raspberry and cranberry fruit on the nose. The medium-bodied palate offers spicy black currant and strawberry fruit and a peppery finish. Fine.In Bond€839.00 -
Imbued with ethereal elegance, the Claude Dugat Gevrey-Chambertin 1er Cru La Gibryotte 2018 is a noteworthy incarnation of Burgundy's famed Gevrey-Chambertin terroir. Hailing from an esteemed vintner, Claude Dugat, it is exquisitely handcrafted in limited quantity, spending 18 months in oak barrels to reach perfect maturity. This ruby potion manifests black fruit hints laced with a symphony of earthy undertones, alluring in their complexity. Unmistakable touches of violet and cherry on the nose enhance its charm, making it any connoisseur's delight. Cultivated in the heartland of France's prestigious Côte de Nuits, the craft behind this vintage arises from meticulous vinification processes and dedication to preserving the unique essence of its origin. Aged with grace, the Claude Dugat Gevrey-Chambertin 1er Cru La Gibryotte 2018 embodies the quintessence of premium red Burgundy wines, offering a testimonial to the impeccable tradition upheld by Claude Dugat's family for generations.
In Bond€1,085.00 -
Immerse yourself in the opulence of Claude Dugat La Gibryotte Gevrey-Chambertin 2018, an exquisite wine hailing from the prestigious Burgundy region of France. This luxurious wine is crafted meticulously from Pinot Noir grapes grown in the famous Gevrey-Chambertin vineyards. Renowned vintner Claude Dugat, the mastermind behind this ambrosial nectar, adheres to time-honoured traditional winemaking techniques, ensuring perfect harmony and balance.
The alluring ruby red Claude Dugat La Gibryotte Gevrey-Chambertin 2018 possesses a beguiling bouquet of dark berries, earth and spice. Its palate teases with striking red fruit flavours amalgamated with delicate oak nuances. A vibrant acidity provides marvelous longevity, guaranteeing an exquisite sensory experience.
The 2018 vintage of Claude Dugat La Gibryotte Gevrey-Chambertin, lauded by connoisseurs and critics alike, promises a compelling encounter for the discerning palate. With its unparalleled elegance and profound depth, it establishes its place as an icon of French viniculture.
In Bond€715.00 -
Vinous (91-93)
The 2018 Clos Vougeot Grand Cru comes from the lieu-dit of Les Grand Maupertui (the same as Anne Gros). Matured in 50% new oak with 50% whole bunch, it has a perfumed bouquet of incense and rose petal scents filtering through the brambly red fruit. The medium-bodied palate offers firm, grippy tannins. A little saline in style, with a powerful, almost burly finish that will require several years just to smooth down its edges.In Bond€1,155.00 -
Jasper Morris Inside Burgundy (94)
Planted in 1946. Fine dense bright purple with good concentration. Significant weight of fruit, not one of the subtle latticework wines, fruit a little more concentrated at the front of the palate than the back, combines with its oak well. Note that this may have been dumbed down by just being bottled yesterday, and the score may be conservative. Tasted: March 2020.In Bond€2,875.00 -
Vinous (93-95)
Matured with 20% whole bunch and the same level of new oak, the 2018 Pommard Les Rugiens 1er Cru has an elegant, refined bouquet that gradually unfurls to reveal blackberry, briar and light wild strawberry scents, the stems lending a little pepperiness. The palate is medium-bodied with firm tannins and very well-judged acidity. Delivers impressive tension and structure toward the linear, very persistent finish. This is an outstanding Les Rugiens, one of the best you will find this vintage.In Bond€759.00 -
The Clos Chapelle Volnay 1er Cru Carelle 2018 is an outstanding Burgundy produced with great care on a small estate, located on the sun-drenched hillsides of Volnay, France. This fine wine, crafted solely with Pinot Noir grapes, exhibits the quintessential elegance of traditional Burgundian style. Harvesting is executed manually, respecting the integrity of the terroir, while ageing in oak barrels imparts a subtle toasty complexity.
Vividly expressive, the Clos Chapelle Volnay 1er Cru Carelle 2018 combines intensity with precision, blending rich cherry and dark berry aromas with a dash of spice. On the palate, supple tannins dovetail beautifully with enticing layers of red fruits and earthy tones, evoking hints of the limestone soil from which it springs, culminating in a refined, resonating finish. A testament to the expertise of the Clos Chapelle winemakers, this superb vintage marries power with delicacy, promising extraordinary aging potential.
In Bond€695.00 -
Vinous (98)
The 2018 Clos de Tart Grand Cru was wonderful from barrel but now it seems to have gone up another level. It has an exquisite bouquet with wonderful mineralité infusing the brambly red fruit. Wonderful focus and quite profound complexity. You could nose this forever. The palate is medium-bodied with finely chiselled tannins married with a killer line of natural acidity. Everything is perfectly proportioned in this wine, very persistent with layers of dark berry fruit laced with white pepper and tea leaf on the finish. Immense. Tasted blind at the Burgfest 2018 red tasting.In Bond€3,440.00 -
Vinous (98)
The 2018 Clos de Tart Grand Cru was wonderful from barrel but now it seems to have gone up another level. It has an exquisite bouquet with wonderful mineralité infusing the brambly red fruit. Wonderful focus and quite profound complexity. You could nose this forever. The palate is medium-bodied with finely chiselled tannins married with a killer line of natural acidity. Everything is perfectly proportioned in this wine, very persistent with layers of dark berry fruit laced with white pepper and tea leaf on the finish. Immense. Tasted blind at the Burgfest 2018 red tasting.In Bond€3,160.00 -
Tim Atkin MW (94)
La Forge de Tart is made from the younger vines of the Clos de Tart, planted in 1999, 2005 and 2011 across the three levels of the Grand Cru. Firmer, spicier and a little less refined than the Grand Vin, but this is still an impressive Morey-St-Denis that fully deserves its Premier Cru appellation. Tangy, focused and refreshing with well-handled oak.In Bond€1,340.00 -
Vinous (94)
The 2018 Vosne-Romanée Les Malconsorts 1er Cru is showing some reduction on the nose, slightly smudged red fruit, leather and undergrowth. It does seem to gain clarity with modest aeration though. The palate is medium-bodied with fine tannins, taut and crisp, quite linear with fine sapidity on the structure, backward finish. A Premier Cru with a long future ahead. Tasted blind at the Burgfest 2018 red tasting.In Bond€930.00 -
In Bond€4,235.00
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Vinous (89)
Matured in 30% new oak, the 2018 Bourgogne Blanc was bottled in April and comes from vines around the maison. It has a well-defined bouquet, the oak neatly integrated. The palate is balanced with a sapid opening, good depth and a slightly tangy, straightforward yet unmistakably persistent finish.In Bond€482.00 -
Burghound (92)
(Outstanding) A perfumed and much more floral-suffused nose speaks of white peach, lemon rind and grilled nuts. The succulent, intense and stony middle weight flavors possess a taut muscularity before terminating in a bitter lemon suffused and bone-dry finish. This too is most impressive for its level and particularly for the outstanding depth.In Bond€13,065.00 -
Burghound (92)
(Outstanding) A perfumed and much more floral-suffused nose speaks of white peach, lemon rind and grilled nuts. The succulent, intense and stony middle weight flavors possess a taut muscularity before terminating in a bitter lemon suffused and bone-dry finish. This too is most impressive for its level and particularly for the outstanding depth.In Bond€1,035.00 -
Vinous (93)
The 2018 Meursault Rougeots has a beautifully defined bouquet of fine focus and mineralité, featuring touches of lemon curd and orange blossom and flecks of white chocolate hand-in-hand with praline emerging with time. The palate is well balanced with a lightly spiced opening and impressive depth. This Rougeots is surfeit with tension, and the very sappy, saliva-inducing finish leaves you begging for more.In Bond€1,915.00 -
Burghound (93)
Outstanding. This is also quite floral in character with its array of honeysuckle, acacia and lavender notes that add a touch of elegance to the layered citrus, spice, pear and soft wood aromas. The rich, concentrated and opulent medium-bodied flavors are blessed with plenty of dry extract that soaks the palate while buffering the firm acid spine shaping the beautifully persistent finish. This needs to develop more depth with time in bottle but this exciting Puligny villages appears to be very promising.In Bond€1,340.00 -
As an illustrious expression of Burgundy's terroir, the Coffinet Duvernay Chassagne Montrachet 1er Cru Clos Saint Jean Blanc 2018 encapsulates true French elegance. Skillfully crafted in the internationally-recognised vineyards of Chassagne-Montrachet, this premium white wine heralds from the prestigious Coffinet Duvernay domaine, which has refined its winemaking expertise over several generations. The grapes for the Clos Saint Jean Blanc 2018 are hand-picked from the highly respected 1er Cru Clos Saint Jean vineyard. Luxurious in texture with an invigorating freshness, its bouquet is artfully composed with harmonious notes of vanilla, fresh fruits, and a hint of minerality. Its careful maturation in French oak barrels heightens the wine's complexity, resulting in an extraordinary drinking experience. The Coffinet Duvernay Chassagne Montrachet 1er Cru Clos Saint Jean Blanc 2018 is assuredly an epitome of the superlative quality and stellar craftsmanship that Burgundy's vineyards offer.
In Bond€832.00 -
Discover the exceptional 'Coffinet Duvernay Chassagne Montrachet 1er Cru Les Fairendes 2018', a hallmark of fine Burgundian viticulture skillfully crafted by Philippe Duvernay and his daughter Rachel. Hailing from the famed Chassagne Montrachet region, recognised globally for its exemplary Chardonnay wines, this flawless vintage encapsulates the essence of its prestigious terroir. Each grape is meticulously hand-picked from Les Fairendes climat within the Premier Cru vineyards, ensuring the utmost quality.
Coffinet Duvernay's dedication to producing wines of the highest calibre shines in this 2018 release. It tantalises the senses with perfectly balanced notes of mineral depth, citrus zest, and delicate floral nuances. Expect an enduring finish, a testament to its careful maturation in French oak barrels. 'Coffinet Duvernay Chassagne Montrachet 1er Cru Les Fairendes 2018' truly embodies the sophistication and complexity of notable Burgundy Chardonnay. A sublime accomplishment from an esteemed producer.
In Bond€824.00 -
In Bond€767.00
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Jancis Robinson (17)
Cask sample. Pale blueish crimson. Lively and racy with real lift, though a tad rawer than the Clos des Epeneaux. A very serious Côte de Beaune by any measure.In Bond€231.00 -
Vinous (89)
The 2018 Auxey-Duresses Village has a pure, floral bouquet with perhaps a little more precision than the 2019. The palate is well balanced with very good depth for an Auxey-Villages, traces of liquorice infusing the red fruit with very good persistency. Excellent.In Bond€562.00 -
Jancis Robinson (18.5)
Cask sample. Quite a price! Transparent crimson. Very dense nose with more layers than most of the 2018 red burgundies I have tasted so far. Pretty rich with grand cru density. Very well done. Actually the best Clos des Epeneaux I remember tasting en primeur. Long, rich, opulent but all in a convincing structure. Very long in fact.In Bond€657.00 -
Jancis Robinson (17)
Cask sample. Polished and velvety without the energy of the Auxey Premier Cru. Sort of splits the difference between its two stablemates but I’m not sure wholly satisfactorily for the price.In Bond€530.00 -
Vinous (96-98)
The 2018 Bonnes-Mares Grand Cru is a limpid deep purple. It has a heavenly bouquet distantly related to the Les Amoureuses, offering precocious but detailed blueberry, black cherry, crushed iris petal and crushed limestone aromas. The palate is medium-bodied with an edgy, marine-influenced opening, a tang of shucked oyster shells infusing the black and blueberry fruit, leading to a detailed, tensile, lightly spiced finish. A long tail of white pepper lingers on the aftertaste. This is absolutely divine.In Bond€1,840.00 -
Vinous (96-98)
The 2018 Bonnes-Mares Grand Cru is a limpid deep purple. It has a heavenly bouquet distantly related to the Les Amoureuses, offering precocious but detailed blueberry, black cherry, crushed iris petal and crushed limestone aromas. The palate is medium-bodied with an edgy, marine-influenced opening, a tang of shucked oyster shells infusing the black and blueberry fruit, leading to a detailed, tensile, lightly spiced finish. A long tail of white pepper lingers on the aftertaste. This is absolutely divine.In Bond€3,565.00 -
Vinous (92-94)
The 2018 Chambolle-Musigny 1er Cru, from the young vines in Musigny, has more intensity than the Village Cru, coming across slightly more opaque and secretive. The palate is beautifully balanced with saturated tannin and a fine thread of acidity. Full of energy that flows through the sorbet-fresh finish, and silky-smooth in texture. This oft-overlooked cuvée comes highly recommended. Superb.In Bond€1,335.00 -
Vinous (97-99)
The 2018 Musigny Vieilles Vignes Grand Cru is even darker than the Bonnes-Mares. It has a spectacular bouquet of intense black fruit, blueberries and shucked oyster shells, the mineralité heightened over the Bonnes-Mares and lending a great deal of precision. The palate is medium-bodied with blueberry, boysenberry and black currant fruit, extraordinary tension, razor-sharp acidity and a dash of white pepper on the crystalline finish. One of the finest Musignys I have tasted from barrel at de Vogüé.In Bond€1,875.00 -
Vinous (97-99)
The 2018 Musigny Vieilles Vignes Grand Cru is even darker than the Bonnes-Mares. It has a spectacular bouquet of intense black fruit, blueberries and shucked oyster shells, the mineralité heightened over the Bonnes-Mares and lending a great deal of precision. The palate is medium-bodied with blueberry, boysenberry and black currant fruit, extraordinary tension, razor-sharp acidity and a dash of white pepper on the crystalline finish. One of the finest Musignys I have tasted from barrel at de Vogüé.In Bond€1,060.00 -
Vinous (97-99)
The 2018 Musigny Vieilles Vignes Grand Cru is even darker than the Bonnes-Mares. It has a spectacular bouquet of intense black fruit, blueberries and shucked oyster shells, the mineralité heightened over the Bonnes-Mares and lending a great deal of precision. The palate is medium-bodied with blueberry, boysenberry and black currant fruit, extraordinary tension, razor-sharp acidity and a dash of white pepper on the crystalline finish. One of the finest Musignys I have tasted from barrel at de Vogüé.In Bond€2,565.00
