Burgundy
When it comes to the world of fine wines, Burgundy stands tall as one of the most revered and sought-after regions. Renowned for its exceptional terroir and commitment to quality, Burgundy has long captivated enthusiasts with its exquisite and highly prized wines. Today, let us delve into the realm of the best and most expensive wines that Burgundy has to offer, a realm where true wine aficionados can indulge in the pinnacle of winemaking excellence.
At the heart of Burgundy's prestige lie its renowned vineyards, which have garnered global acclaim for their exceptional wines. The names that resonate in the world of Burgundy are Domaine de la Romanée-Conti, Domaine Leroy, Domaine Armand Rousseau, and Domaine Georges Roumier. These vineyards have become synonymous with greatness, crafting wines that define elegance, complexity, and longevity.
Burgundy's most esteemed wines are crafted from two noble grape varieties: Pinot Noir and Chardonnay. The region's red wines, made predominantly from Pinot Noir, display a finesse and purity of fruit that are unmatched. Vineyards such as Romanée-Conti, La Tâche, and Richebourg produce red wines that command astronomical prices due to their exceptional quality and limited production.
For white wine enthusiasts, Burgundy's Chardonnay-based wines are a true revelation. Vineyards like Montrachet, Corton-Charlemagne, and Meursault showcase the full potential of this noble grape, producing wines of unparalleled richness, depth, and complexity. These whites epitomize the artistry of winemaking, with each sip revealing layers of flavors and a harmonious balance between fruit, minerality, and oak.
In the world of fine wines, Burgundy stands as an epitome of elegance, complexity, and refined craftsmanship. Its best and most expensive wines are a testament to the region's unwavering commitment to excellence, terroir-driven winemaking, and the artistry of the winemakers.
Burgundy
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Wine Advocate (97-99)
The 2016 Clos de la Roche Grand Cru is matured in 30% new oak with up to 30% whole cluster fruit, two-thirds from Montluisants and one-third Fremiers. It has an intoxicating bouquet that is extraordinarily complex: shimmering red berry fruit, blood orange, incense and a touch of crushed violet. The palate is medium-bodied with fine grain tannin, wonderful depth and harmony, laser-like focus toward the finish that lingers in the mouth. Stunning mineralité here—the tongue feels as if it licked limestone 30 second after the wine has disappeared. If there is a better Clos de la Roche then I have not tasted it (yet).Inc. TAX€4,480.38 -
Vinous (97)
The 2018 Clos de la Roche Grand Cru is beguiling and pure on the nose with perfumed red cherries, raspberry and cranberry - blossoming with aeration. The palate is everything that you really wish for in a Clos de la Roche: impressive structure, multi-layered red fruit, mineralité that belies the warmth of the summer and a compelling fresh and sapid finish that urges you back to the glass. What a brilliant wine. Tasted blind at the Burgfest 2018 red tasting.Inc. TAX€1,146.20 -
Vinous (96-98)
The 2019 Clos de la Roche Grand Cru comes from the two terroirs, the majority from Mont Luisants and one-third from Fremières. The vines were planted in the Sixties and the late Fifties respectively. It has a beautifully defined bouquet with black cherries, raspberry, briary and rose petal aromas. The palate is medium-bodied with grainy tannins, concentrated as you would expect since it was cropped at around 25hl/ha with wonderful minerality on the finish. Outstanding.Inc. TAX€8,374.38 -
Every sip of the exquisite Jacky Truchot Clos de la Roche Grand Cru 1989 is an indulgence in the superior craftsmanship of this revered Burgundy producer. Crafted in the idyllic and renowned vineyards of Morey-Saint-Denis, this grand cru is the epitome of Truchot's esoteric and skilled winemaking. The possession of rare old vines and Truchot's traditionalist non-interventionist approach gives birth to this nectar, powered by a backbone of earthy Pinot Noir.
Its complex bouquet of dark fruits, delicate floral notes and evolving layers of exotic spices promises a delightful olfactory experience, whilst the generous palate presents incredible depth, richness, and an exceptional finish. This expression of outstanding elegance and undeniable longevity is a testament to Truchot's skilful finesse. The Jacky Truchot Clos de la Roche Grand Cru 1989 is indeed an unparalleled guest at the table of a refined wine connoisseur.
Inc. TAX€5,116.49 -
Discover the allure of the distinguished Jacky Truchot Clos de la Roche Grand Cru 2005. This exemplar produced in Morey-Saint-Denis, Burgundy, France, is a tribute to the dedicated wine-making practices of Jacky Truchot. Histories of personal touch echo in its delightful complexity. The blend of Pinot Noir diligently aged in oak barrels provides a sensuous confluence of red and black berries nuanced by earthy undertones. Intricate moulding of the vineyard's limestone-clay soils birthed this velvety, full-bodied wine.
Critics extol its excellent balance and harmonious integration, ageing potentiality, impeccable acidity, and fine-grained tannins as extraordinary. Jacky Truchot's distinct approach to minimal intervention and initial fermentation with indigenous yeasts preserves the unadulterated character. The Jacky Truchot Clos de la Roche Grand Cru 2005 epitomises craftsmanship blending tradition and innovation. Taste the legacy of this cherished Grand Cru, a must-have for any seasoned wine aficionado.
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Escape into the world of fine wines with the Jacky Truchot Clos Roche Vv 2005. Originating from the legendary vineyards of Burgundy, France, this masterful rendition by renowned winemaker Jacky Truchot showcases the authentic terroir of its creation. Made from centenary vines of Pinot Nero, or "Vieilles Vignes", you're met with evolved and intense aromas. With a reputation for elegance and longevity, the wine has a heightened complexity that begs for a deeper exploration.
Truchot’s minimal approach adheres to traditional vinification methods involving wild yeast fermentation and minimal filtration. With an ageing period in barriques for about 18 months, it balances fruit purity and fine tannin structure. The wine's structure and intensity enhance its ageing potential while affirming its status as a collector's gem. Enjoy the rich, deep-balanced fruitiness of Jacky Truchot Clos Roche Vv 2005, a true connoisseur's delight, destined to leave a lasting impression.
Inc. TAX€6,376.49 -
Jancis Robinson (18)
Cask sample. Meaty, orange-peel nose with lots of edge and energy. Like essence of Morey. Really exciting but with a flourish rather than concentration. Great balance and refinement as well as depth. So well done! Oddly appealing already but certainly not simple.Inc. TAX€2,996.66 -
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Vinous (94+)
Red-ruby. Forceful aromas of briary dark berries, plum, smoke, coffee and earth, with the subtle vegetal/herbal complexity that is the essence of this grand cru. Tight and bright, but a wine of great intensity and richness, with compelling chewy depths. Less tasteable today than the Combottes but this has more dimension and class. Finishes extremely subtle and long. This will require patience.Inc. TAX€11,763.73 -
Vinous (95)
Bright ruby-red. Knockout nose combines strawberry, underbrush, minerals and stone; like a fully ripe essence of Clos de la Roche. Superconcentrated and sweet, with the wine's distinct minerality giving it class and definition. Superripe but not over the top. Silky and full; a nobler version of the superb Combottes. Finishes tannic, minerally and very long, with a lingering juiciness. Captures the great potential of this vintage.Inc. TAX€9,718.49 -
Vinous (96+)
Good medium red. Highly nuanced, soil-driven aromas of strawberry, flinty minerality, roasted herbs and crushed rocks. Powerful and stunningly pure, with explosive fruit framed and complicated by pungent minerality and high notes of pepper and spice. This extremely primary wine boasts outstanding precision but is almost brutal today. The tannins reach the incisors on the extremely long and tactile finish.Inc. TAX€10,071.73 -
Vinous (95)
Good deep red. Highly nuanced nose combines red cherry, smoked meat, underbrush and pepper. Wild, sexy and sweet, with lovely energy and sap to the complex flavors of red fruits, minerals, pepper and herbs. A real essence of Clos de la Roche, finishing with palate-saturating persistence.Inc. TAX€8,398.50 -
Vinous (95+)
Bright, deep red. Slightly reduced but already remarkably nuanced nose combines strawberry, raspberry, musky game, truffley underbrush and dried flowers. Silky and fat on entry, then builds on the back half, gaining in fullness, energy and power. Peppery, earthy spices add complexity to the savory, very long finish, which has the tannic clout to require 10 to 15 years of patience. Should be another in a growing collection of great Clos de la Roche bottlings from this domain.Inc. TAX€7,528.49 -
Burghound (96)
Don't Miss! Mild reduction disguises the more subtle elements of the nose but there is plenty of earth character present on what appears to be ripe red berry aromas that lie beneath the funk. There is a highly seductive texture to the large-scaled, sleekly muscular, intense and massive flavors that again, despite all the sheer size and weight, manage to remain focused and betray absolutely no sense of heaviness. The breathtakingly long finish is quite saline with an almost pungent minerality that adds lift. Mostly wines would have been crushed coming after the Musigny but this more than held its own. This is flat out tremendous and entirely textbook.Inc. TAX€28,091.20 -
Vinous (99)
There are so many captivating wines in this tasting, but the 2015 Clos de la Roche seems to just have a little something extra. Ethereal, delicate and nuanced, especially in this context of much richer wines, the Clos de la Roche makes its case more with persistence and nuance rather than pure power. The bright red stone fruit, mineral and floral notes are all sketched with crystalline precision in a hauntingly beautiful Burgundy that hits all the right notes. I can only hope I will have a chance to taste the 2015 when it has had a few years (or more) in bottle.Inc. TAX€15,687.70 -
Vinous (92-94)
(this holding, mostly from vines planted in 1990, yielded 28 hectoliters per hectare in 2005, according to Lignier) Deep, bright ruby-red color. Highly nuanced, very pure nose combines briary black cherry, brown spices and licorice, with soil-inflected pepper, dried flowers and eucalyptus. Suave on entry, then complex, tactile and intensely flavored in the middle palate, showing more finesse of texture than the Faconnieres and a juicy core of dark fruits. This mounts and gains in thickness toward the back, finishing with firm tannins and lovely subtle complexity. Lignier says he would wait eight years to drink the crus in 2005.Inc. TAX€4,403.72 -
Vinous (92+)
(30% new oak, or roughly the same percentage as all of the 2015 crus here): Bright dark red. Very sexy, subtly complex scents of dark raspberry, black cherry, licorice, coffee and mocha, with suggestions of liqueur-like ripeness. Densely packed and thick, with subtle sweetness supported by ripe acidity. Quite juicy and savory in the mouth, then firmly tannic but not dry on the very long, rising back end. The yield here was a normal 42 hectoliters per hectare. This wine struck me as a bit New World in character when I first tasted it from barrel, but today it's clearly communicating its Morey terroir. (Lignier did not open a bottle of his Clos Saint-Denis, as he has just 140 bottles--plus another 140 for the owner of the vineyard.)Inc. TAX€1,322.87 -
Vinous (94)
The 2018 Clos de la Roche Grand Cru is a little confit and jammy on the nose, though the fruit is attractive, wild strawberry and raspberry, touches of orange pith. It coheres impressively in the glass despite a touch of reduction. The palate is medium-bodied with chiselled tannins. Plenty of freshness here, saline, vibrant and bright, this fans out gloriously towards the finish with a persistent, spicy, slightly exotic finish that does not detract from typicité. Big things ahead. Tasted blind at the Burgfest 2018 red tasting.Inc. TAX€755.06 -
Vinous (94-96)
The 2019 Clos de La Roche Grand Cru contains 80% whole bunches this year and underwent just a couple of punch-downs. There is a tiny amount of reduction on the nose as I taste it, gradually opening to reveal raspberry, blackcurrant and violet aromas. The palate is medium-bodied with saturated tannins matched with a very fine bead of acidity. This is a very cohesive and refined Grand Cru with a lilting, carefree finish that belies its inherent complexity and persistent. Easy to under-estimate this, I am sure it will age with style.Inc. TAX€811.76 -
Vinous (94-96)
The 2019 Clos de La Roche Grand Cru contains 80% whole bunches this year and underwent just a couple of punch-downs. There is a tiny amount of reduction on the nose as I taste it, gradually opening to reveal raspberry, blackcurrant and violet aromas. The palate is medium-bodied with saturated tannins matched with a very fine bead of acidity. This is a very cohesive and refined Grand Cru with a lilting, carefree finish that belies its inherent complexity and persistent. Easy to under-estimate this, I am sure it will age with style.Inc. TAX€1,628.87 -
Burghound (88-91)
A somber nose half-heartedly offers up notes of forest floor, earth and leather on the essence of red berry fruit-scented aromas. There is better volume and muscle to the bigger and richer if decidedly grippy and somewhat short finish. This too may lengthen out but today it seems a bit clipped and compact.Inc. TAX€2,254.38 -
Inc. TAX€2,524.38 -
Burghound (92-94)
This is actually quite aromatically similar to the Genavrières if perhaps just a bit more spice elements in evidence. There is more substantial difference on the palate though with more size, weight and richness to the more powerful broad-shouldered flavors that possess so much dry extract that the palate impression is almost lush, all wrapped in a firm, lingering and balanced finale. What this doesn't have, at least not yet, is outstanding depth so at least moderate patience will be in order.Inc. TAX€2,498.66 -
The embodiment of elegant complexity, Michel Magnien Clos de la Roche Grand Cru 2019 is a testament to the fine mastery of Burgundian wine. Produced in Morey-Saint-Denis, France, nestled in the heart of the Côte de Nuits, it encapsulates the rich heritage of the wine region. The vineyard, found on steep slopes, enjoys south-easterly exposure that graces the Pinot Noir grapes with optimal sunlight.
Esteemed vintner, Michel Magnien, channels four generations of savoir-faire into every bottle. The wine is made with a biodynamic approach, ensuring that the soil's natural rhythm isn't interrupted. The result is a wine that encapsulates the terroir's unique character, offering a robust body, balanced acidity and flavourful notes of juicy red cherries intertwining with earthy undertones.
Matured in French oak barrels, Michel Magnien Clos de la Roche Grand Cru 2019 delivers a rich nose of spices and sensual mouthfeel, augmenting any gastronomic experience.
Inc. TAX€1,658.99 -
Delight in the exquisitely crafted Millemann Clos de la Roche Grand Cru 2021, an epitome of elegance from the prestigious Burgundy region of France. This fine wine, hand-picked in the prestigious vineyards of Bourgogne, captures the extravagance and diversity of the terroir. Following meticulous production by Millemann, a laudable producer eminent for their devotion to traditional winemaking methods, the wine undergoes extensive ageing in carefully picked French oak barrels. The result is a deep, complex Pinot Noir, embodying a harmony of robust black cherry and wild berry flavours enmeshed with earthy undertones, and a lavish vanilla-spice finish. On the nose, the Millemann Clos de la Roche Grand Cru 2021 excites with fragrant aromas of ripe fruit, subtle spice, and a hint of truffle. This wine, velvety and full-bodied, epitomises the quintessential Grand Cru, appealing to the discerning tastes of fine wine enthusiasts.
Inc. TAX€2,679.73 -
Vinous (93-96)
Bright, dark red. A sexy note of flinty reduction to the aromas of raspberry, mocha, brown spices, smoke and underbrush. Silky and fine-grained but with terrific energy and lift to its sappy flavors of raspberry, minerals and spices. This penetrating, vibrant wine finishes with a firm tannic spine and terrific palate-stimulating length and grip.Inc. TAX€3,490.38
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Wine Advocate (97-99)
The 2016 Clos de la Roche Grand Cru is matured in 30% new oak with up to 30% whole cluster fruit, two-thirds from Montluisants and one-third Fremiers. It has an intoxicating bouquet that is extraordinarily complex: shimmering red berry fruit, blood orange, incense and a touch of crushed violet. The palate is medium-bodied with fine grain tannin, wonderful depth and harmony, laser-like focus toward the finish that lingers in the mouth. Stunning mineralité here—the tongue feels as if it licked limestone 30 second after the wine has disappeared. If there is a better Clos de la Roche then I have not tasted it (yet).In Bond€3,715.00 -
Vinous (97)
The 2018 Clos de la Roche Grand Cru is beguiling and pure on the nose with perfumed red cherries, raspberry and cranberry - blossoming with aeration. The palate is everything that you really wish for in a Clos de la Roche: impressive structure, multi-layered red fruit, mineralité that belies the warmth of the summer and a compelling fresh and sapid finish that urges you back to the glass. What a brilliant wine. Tasted blind at the Burgfest 2018 red tasting.In Bond€949.00 -
Vinous (96-98)
The 2019 Clos de la Roche Grand Cru comes from the two terroirs, the majority from Mont Luisants and one-third from Fremières. The vines were planted in the Sixties and the late Fifties respectively. It has a beautifully defined bouquet with black cherries, raspberry, briary and rose petal aromas. The palate is medium-bodied with grainy tannins, concentrated as you would expect since it was cropped at around 25hl/ha with wonderful minerality on the finish. Outstanding.In Bond€6,960.00 -
Every sip of the exquisite Jacky Truchot Clos de la Roche Grand Cru 1989 is an indulgence in the superior craftsmanship of this revered Burgundy producer. Crafted in the idyllic and renowned vineyards of Morey-Saint-Denis, this grand cru is the epitome of Truchot's esoteric and skilled winemaking. The possession of rare old vines and Truchot's traditionalist non-interventionist approach gives birth to this nectar, powered by a backbone of earthy Pinot Noir.
Its complex bouquet of dark fruits, delicate floral notes and evolving layers of exotic spices promises a delightful olfactory experience, whilst the generous palate presents incredible depth, richness, and an exceptional finish. This expression of outstanding elegance and undeniable longevity is a testament to Truchot's skilful finesse. The Jacky Truchot Clos de la Roche Grand Cru 1989 is indeed an unparalleled guest at the table of a refined wine connoisseur.
In Bond€4,260.00 -
Discover the allure of the distinguished Jacky Truchot Clos de la Roche Grand Cru 2005. This exemplar produced in Morey-Saint-Denis, Burgundy, France, is a tribute to the dedicated wine-making practices of Jacky Truchot. Histories of personal touch echo in its delightful complexity. The blend of Pinot Noir diligently aged in oak barrels provides a sensuous confluence of red and black berries nuanced by earthy undertones. Intricate moulding of the vineyard's limestone-clay soils birthed this velvety, full-bodied wine.
Critics extol its excellent balance and harmonious integration, ageing potentiality, impeccable acidity, and fine-grained tannins as extraordinary. Jacky Truchot's distinct approach to minimal intervention and initial fermentation with indigenous yeasts preserves the unadulterated character. The Jacky Truchot Clos de la Roche Grand Cru 2005 epitomises craftsmanship blending tradition and innovation. Taste the legacy of this cherished Grand Cru, a must-have for any seasoned wine aficionado.
In Bond€3,475.00 -
Escape into the world of fine wines with the Jacky Truchot Clos Roche Vv 2005. Originating from the legendary vineyards of Burgundy, France, this masterful rendition by renowned winemaker Jacky Truchot showcases the authentic terroir of its creation. Made from centenary vines of Pinot Nero, or "Vieilles Vignes", you're met with evolved and intense aromas. With a reputation for elegance and longevity, the wine has a heightened complexity that begs for a deeper exploration.
Truchot’s minimal approach adheres to traditional vinification methods involving wild yeast fermentation and minimal filtration. With an ageing period in barriques for about 18 months, it balances fruit purity and fine tannin structure. The wine's structure and intensity enhance its ageing potential while affirming its status as a collector's gem. Enjoy the rich, deep-balanced fruitiness of Jacky Truchot Clos Roche Vv 2005, a true connoisseur's delight, destined to leave a lasting impression.
In Bond€5,310.00 -
Jancis Robinson (18)
Cask sample. Meaty, orange-peel nose with lots of edge and energy. Like essence of Morey. Really exciting but with a flourish rather than concentration. Great balance and refinement as well as depth. So well done! Oddly appealing already but certainly not simple.In Bond€2,475.00 -
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Vinous (94+)
Red-ruby. Forceful aromas of briary dark berries, plum, smoke, coffee and earth, with the subtle vegetal/herbal complexity that is the essence of this grand cru. Tight and bright, but a wine of great intensity and richness, with compelling chewy depths. Less tasteable today than the Combottes but this has more dimension and class. Finishes extremely subtle and long. This will require patience.In Bond€9,800.00 -
Vinous (95)
Bright ruby-red. Knockout nose combines strawberry, underbrush, minerals and stone; like a fully ripe essence of Clos de la Roche. Superconcentrated and sweet, with the wine's distinct minerality giving it class and definition. Superripe but not over the top. Silky and full; a nobler version of the superb Combottes. Finishes tannic, minerally and very long, with a lingering juiciness. Captures the great potential of this vintage.In Bond€8,095.00 -
Vinous (96+)
Good medium red. Highly nuanced, soil-driven aromas of strawberry, flinty minerality, roasted herbs and crushed rocks. Powerful and stunningly pure, with explosive fruit framed and complicated by pungent minerality and high notes of pepper and spice. This extremely primary wine boasts outstanding precision but is almost brutal today. The tannins reach the incisors on the extremely long and tactile finish.In Bond€8,390.00 -
Vinous (95)
Good deep red. Highly nuanced nose combines red cherry, smoked meat, underbrush and pepper. Wild, sexy and sweet, with lovely energy and sap to the complex flavors of red fruits, minerals, pepper and herbs. A real essence of Clos de la Roche, finishing with palate-saturating persistence.In Bond€6,995.00 -
Vinous (95+)
Bright, deep red. Slightly reduced but already remarkably nuanced nose combines strawberry, raspberry, musky game, truffley underbrush and dried flowers. Silky and fat on entry, then builds on the back half, gaining in fullness, energy and power. Peppery, earthy spices add complexity to the savory, very long finish, which has the tannic clout to require 10 to 15 years of patience. Should be another in a growing collection of great Clos de la Roche bottlings from this domain.In Bond€6,270.00 -
Burghound (96)
Don't Miss! Mild reduction disguises the more subtle elements of the nose but there is plenty of earth character present on what appears to be ripe red berry aromas that lie beneath the funk. There is a highly seductive texture to the large-scaled, sleekly muscular, intense and massive flavors that again, despite all the sheer size and weight, manage to remain focused and betray absolutely no sense of heaviness. The breathtakingly long finish is quite saline with an almost pungent minerality that adds lift. Mostly wines would have been crushed coming after the Musigny but this more than held its own. This is flat out tremendous and entirely textbook.In Bond€23,400.00 -
Vinous (99)
There are so many captivating wines in this tasting, but the 2015 Clos de la Roche seems to just have a little something extra. Ethereal, delicate and nuanced, especially in this context of much richer wines, the Clos de la Roche makes its case more with persistence and nuance rather than pure power. The bright red stone fruit, mineral and floral notes are all sketched with crystalline precision in a hauntingly beautiful Burgundy that hits all the right notes. I can only hope I will have a chance to taste the 2015 when it has had a few years (or more) in bottle.In Bond€13,070.00 -
Vinous (92-94)
(this holding, mostly from vines planted in 1990, yielded 28 hectoliters per hectare in 2005, according to Lignier) Deep, bright ruby-red color. Highly nuanced, very pure nose combines briary black cherry, brown spices and licorice, with soil-inflected pepper, dried flowers and eucalyptus. Suave on entry, then complex, tactile and intensely flavored in the middle palate, showing more finesse of texture than the Faconnieres and a juicy core of dark fruits. This mounts and gains in thickness toward the back, finishing with firm tannins and lovely subtle complexity. Lignier says he would wait eight years to drink the crus in 2005.In Bond€3,625.00 -
Vinous (92+)
(30% new oak, or roughly the same percentage as all of the 2015 crus here): Bright dark red. Very sexy, subtly complex scents of dark raspberry, black cherry, licorice, coffee and mocha, with suggestions of liqueur-like ripeness. Densely packed and thick, with subtle sweetness supported by ripe acidity. Quite juicy and savory in the mouth, then firmly tannic but not dry on the very long, rising back end. The yield here was a normal 42 hectoliters per hectare. This wine struck me as a bit New World in character when I first tasted it from barrel, but today it's clearly communicating its Morey terroir. (Lignier did not open a bottle of his Clos Saint-Denis, as he has just 140 bottles--plus another 140 for the owner of the vineyard.)In Bond€1,080.00 -
Vinous (94)
The 2018 Clos de la Roche Grand Cru is a little confit and jammy on the nose, though the fruit is attractive, wild strawberry and raspberry, touches of orange pith. It coheres impressively in the glass despite a touch of reduction. The palate is medium-bodied with chiselled tannins. Plenty of freshness here, saline, vibrant and bright, this fans out gloriously towards the finish with a persistent, spicy, slightly exotic finish that does not detract from typicité. Big things ahead. Tasted blind at the Burgfest 2018 red tasting.In Bond€623.00 -
Vinous (94-96)
The 2019 Clos de La Roche Grand Cru contains 80% whole bunches this year and underwent just a couple of punch-downs. There is a tiny amount of reduction on the nose as I taste it, gradually opening to reveal raspberry, blackcurrant and violet aromas. The palate is medium-bodied with saturated tannins matched with a very fine bead of acidity. This is a very cohesive and refined Grand Cru with a lilting, carefree finish that belies its inherent complexity and persistent. Easy to under-estimate this, I am sure it will age with style.In Bond€669.00 -
Vinous (94-96)
The 2019 Clos de La Roche Grand Cru contains 80% whole bunches this year and underwent just a couple of punch-downs. There is a tiny amount of reduction on the nose as I taste it, gradually opening to reveal raspberry, blackcurrant and violet aromas. The palate is medium-bodied with saturated tannins matched with a very fine bead of acidity. This is a very cohesive and refined Grand Cru with a lilting, carefree finish that belies its inherent complexity and persistent. Easy to under-estimate this, I am sure it will age with style.In Bond€1,335.00 -
Burghound (88-91)
A somber nose half-heartedly offers up notes of forest floor, earth and leather on the essence of red berry fruit-scented aromas. There is better volume and muscle to the bigger and richer if decidedly grippy and somewhat short finish. This too may lengthen out but today it seems a bit clipped and compact.In Bond€1,860.00 -
In Bond€2,085.00
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Burghound (92-94)
This is actually quite aromatically similar to the Genavrières if perhaps just a bit more spice elements in evidence. There is more substantial difference on the palate though with more size, weight and richness to the more powerful broad-shouldered flavors that possess so much dry extract that the palate impression is almost lush, all wrapped in a firm, lingering and balanced finale. What this doesn't have, at least not yet, is outstanding depth so at least moderate patience will be in order.In Bond€2,060.00 -
The embodiment of elegant complexity, Michel Magnien Clos de la Roche Grand Cru 2019 is a testament to the fine mastery of Burgundian wine. Produced in Morey-Saint-Denis, France, nestled in the heart of the Côte de Nuits, it encapsulates the rich heritage of the wine region. The vineyard, found on steep slopes, enjoys south-easterly exposure that graces the Pinot Noir grapes with optimal sunlight.
Esteemed vintner, Michel Magnien, channels four generations of savoir-faire into every bottle. The wine is made with a biodynamic approach, ensuring that the soil's natural rhythm isn't interrupted. The result is a wine that encapsulates the terroir's unique character, offering a robust body, balanced acidity and flavourful notes of juicy red cherries intertwining with earthy undertones.
Matured in French oak barrels, Michel Magnien Clos de la Roche Grand Cru 2019 delivers a rich nose of spices and sensual mouthfeel, augmenting any gastronomic experience.
In Bond€1,360.00 -
Delight in the exquisitely crafted Millemann Clos de la Roche Grand Cru 2021, an epitome of elegance from the prestigious Burgundy region of France. This fine wine, hand-picked in the prestigious vineyards of Bourgogne, captures the extravagance and diversity of the terroir. Following meticulous production by Millemann, a laudable producer eminent for their devotion to traditional winemaking methods, the wine undergoes extensive ageing in carefully picked French oak barrels. The result is a deep, complex Pinot Noir, embodying a harmony of robust black cherry and wild berry flavours enmeshed with earthy undertones, and a lavish vanilla-spice finish. On the nose, the Millemann Clos de la Roche Grand Cru 2021 excites with fragrant aromas of ripe fruit, subtle spice, and a hint of truffle. This wine, velvety and full-bodied, epitomises the quintessential Grand Cru, appealing to the discerning tastes of fine wine enthusiasts.
In Bond€2,230.00 -
Vinous (93-96)
Bright, dark red. A sexy note of flinty reduction to the aromas of raspberry, mocha, brown spices, smoke and underbrush. Silky and fine-grained but with terrific energy and lift to its sappy flavors of raspberry, minerals and spices. This penetrating, vibrant wine finishes with a firm tannic spine and terrific palate-stimulating length and grip.In Bond€2,890.00
