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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Burgundy | 2 | - |
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€490.42 |
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Indulge in a coveted delight, the Georges Lignier Morey-Saint-Denis 2020. Produced in the hallowed terroir of Burgundy, France, this Pinot Noir is a profound representation of the region's winemaking prowess. Georges Lignier, a revered grower-turned-vigneron, meticulously crafts this wine at his estate, with an uncompromising focus on traditional and organic principles, ensuring an inimitable expression of the grape. Hand-picking permits only the finest bunches to be selected, followed by careful sorting, de-stemming and fermentation in temperature-controlled tanks. The wine then ages in French oak barrels, gently acquiring nuanced complexity. In the glass, Georges Lignier Morey-Saint-Denis 2020 reveals an entrancing ruby hue that proffers rich aromas of ripe red forest fruits, seasoned with subtle, earthy notes and a hint of spice. It offers an elegant structure, marked by silky tannins and a lingering finish that echoes an authentic Morey-Saint-Denis pedigree. |
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Burgundy | 1 | - |
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€2,474.96 |
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Burgundy | 1 | 88 (VN) |
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€7,286.77 |
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Vinous (88)Good deep red. Raspberry and underbrush on the nose. Fat, lush, sweet and opulent; chunkier than the Chambolle villages but not roasted. In fact, this big boy has the extract for aging. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 90-91 (WA) |
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€10,478.77 |
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Wine Advocate (90-91)Like the rest of the wines here at the time I tasted, Roumier’s 2005 Morey St. Denis Clos de la Bussiere had been sulfured and racked in autumn after a very late malo and was in barrel awaiting imminent assemblage in tank for (unfiltered) bottling. It was slightly reduced but responded well to a good shaking, displaying subtle black fruits, high-toned almond and maraschino, roasted meatiness, resin, and forest floor notes on the nose. It fills the mouth with roasted meat richness, bitter-sweet black fruits, high-toned distilled fruit esters, and finishes with solidity, grip, and savory saltiness. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 92 (BH) |
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€1,841.23 |
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Burghound (92)I have never been a huge fan of this wine as I often find it to be somewhat coarse, and while always very good, I am rarely moved by it. However, in 2010, as was the case in 2009, this is much better than it usually is with a relatively perfumed nose that includes notes of earth along with the natural sauvage character of the vineyard. In fact there is even a certain elegance to the attractively layered airy and cool red berry liqueur aromas. There is good richness and fine volume to the moderately robust and muscular flavors that culminate in a balanced and linear finish that evidences mild austerity. I quite like this as the tannins are finer than usual and there is a real sense of harmony and completeness. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 92+ (VN) |
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€4,462.38 |
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Vinous (92+)Roumier's 2011 Morey-Saint-Denis Clos de La Bussière is terrific. Dark plum and cherry notes meld into cloves, menthol and spices in a layered wine dripping with class. Veins of underlying minerality give the 2011 much of its energy and tension. Although Christophe Roumier's wines have become objects of desire for Burgundy lovers all over the world, the Clos de La Bussière remains the most under-appreciated of his wines, mostly because it is often much less charming young than the Chambolles. Readers who can cellar the 2011 are in for a real treat. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 17.5 (JR) |
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€2,201.22 |
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Jancis Robinson (17.5)Dense and vibrant chock full of dark fruit with a fair amount of leathery tannins. Lots of sinew as well as flesh. Very satisfying. Lots of energy. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 17.5 (JR) |
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€3,682.38 |
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Jancis Robinson (17.5)Dense and vibrant chock full of dark fruit with a fair amount of leathery tannins. Lots of sinew as well as flesh. Very satisfying. Lots of energy. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 93 (WA) |
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€2,932.38 |
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Wine Advocate (93)The 2014 Morey St Denis 1er Cru Clos de la Bussière has a slightly earthy bouquet with fine definition and red berry fruit with a touch of bay leaf. The palate is fresh and crisp: supple tannin, lovely balance here and freshness, and that mineral seam peaking over the surface towards the tensile and poised finish. The is suffused with wonderful purity and nervosité. Yum yum! Whenever I meet Christophe Roumier, I get the impression of a Burgundy superstar in the eye of a storm. Around him, the world over, Roumier is the Holy Grail for collectors bidding astronomical sums for bottles that bear his family name. There is a cavalcade of visitors yearning to tour his cellars and meet the man...just to look at his barrel-and-a-bit of Musigny would be enough. And Christophe himself? Well, he just the usual down to earth, self-effacing gentleman that he always is and always will be. He's just concerned with his vines and his winery. All the hullabaloo out there beyond Chambolle? Well, sometimes I think he would prefer if it could all be left to the likes of DRC and Leroy. Christophe never asked to be an icon. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 92-94 (WA) |
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€1,035.73 |
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Wine Advocate (92-94)The 2015 Morey-Saint-Denis 1er Cru Clos de la Bussière, which contains 50% whole bunch fruit, has a clean and precise, almost pixelated bouquet with blackberry, briary and cold limestone scents that gain intensity in the glass. The palate is medium-bodied with crisp acidity, quite structured in the mouth with filigree and tensile tannin. This is very focused, linear in style, which is surprising given the warmth during the growing season, with great clarity on the finish. This is just a fantastic Morey-Saint-Denis from Christophe Roumier. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 92-94 (WA) |
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€3,760.38 |
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Wine Advocate (92-94)The 2015 Morey-Saint-Denis 1er Cru Clos de la Bussière, which contains 50% whole bunch fruit, has a clean and precise, almost pixelated bouquet with blackberry, briary and cold limestone scents that gain intensity in the glass. The palate is medium-bodied with crisp acidity, quite structured in the mouth with filigree and tensile tannin. This is very focused, linear in style, which is surprising given the warmth during the growing season, with great clarity on the finish. This is just a fantastic Morey-Saint-Denis from Christophe Roumier. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 94 (VN) |
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€7,454.77 |
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Vinous (94)The 2016 Morey-Saint-Denis 1er Cru Clos de la Bussière is tightly-wound on the nose with blackberry, raspberry, hints of singed leather and spice. I appreciate the delineation here. The palate is medium-bodied with grippy tannin, a fine bead of acidity, chalky in texture with a grip and certainly impressive focus on the finish. This is an excellent Morey-Saint-Denis. Tasted blind at the 2016 Burgfest tasting. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 92 (VN) |
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€662.53 |
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Vinous (92)The 2017 Morey-Saint-Denis Clos de la Bussière 1er Cru was broody when I first tasted it from barrel. In bottle it has certainly opened up nicely, quintessentially "Morey" in style with dark berry fruit, sous-bois and a very subtle herbal element that derives from a summer that was less warm than 2016 or 2018. The palate is beautifully balanced with a fine bead of acidity, gentle grip and fine-boned tannins. There is wonderful salinity towards the finish, open and dare I say, virtually ready for business. Does it have the substance to deliver long-term cellaring? Of that, I am not so sure, but I don't think this wine really cares to be quite honest. [Readers should note that this markedly improved the second evening after opening, evolving greater cohesion and a little more corpulence.] |
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Burgundy | 2 | 92 (VN) |
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€3,700.38 |
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Vinous (92)The 2017 Morey-Saint-Denis Clos de la Bussière 1er Cru was broody when I first tasted it from barrel. In bottle it has certainly opened up nicely, quintessentially "Morey" in style with dark berry fruit, sous-bois and a very subtle herbal element that derives from a summer that was less warm than 2016 or 2018. The palate is beautifully balanced with a fine bead of acidity, gentle grip and fine-boned tannins. There is wonderful salinity towards the finish, open and dare I say, virtually ready for business. Does it have the substance to deliver long-term cellaring? Of that, I am not so sure, but I don't think this wine really cares to be quite honest. [Readers should note that this markedly improved the second evening after opening, evolving greater cohesion and a little more corpulence.] |
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Burgundy | 1 | 91-93 (VN) |
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€1,017.73 |
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Vinous (91-93)The 2019 Morey-Saint-Denis Clos de La Bussière 1er Cru, which includes 55% whole bunch, has a transparent and distinctly marine-influenced, oyster-shell tinged bouquet. It is a little more floral than previous vintages – delicate, even. The palate is medium-bodied with a quite saline, lightly spiced entry. Touches of white pepper and clove develop toward the finish of what is a superior Clos de la Bussière to the 2018. Very promising. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 91-93 (VN) |
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€1,405.45 |
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Vinous (91-93)The 2019 Morey-Saint-Denis Clos de La Bussière 1er Cru, which includes 55% whole bunch, has a transparent and distinctly marine-influenced, oyster-shell tinged bouquet. It is a little more floral than previous vintages – delicate, even. The palate is medium-bodied with a quite saline, lightly spiced entry. Touches of white pepper and clove develop toward the finish of what is a superior Clos de la Bussière to the 2018. Very promising. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 91-93 (VN) |
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€2,699.23 |
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Vinous (91-93)The 2019 Morey-Saint-Denis Clos de La Bussière 1er Cru, which includes 55% whole bunch, has a transparent and distinctly marine-influenced, oyster-shell tinged bouquet. It is a little more floral than previous vintages – delicate, even. The palate is medium-bodied with a quite saline, lightly spiced entry. Touches of white pepper and clove develop toward the finish of what is a superior Clos de la Bussière to the 2018. Very promising. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 93 (BH) |
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€8,042.77 |
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Burghound (93)A more deeply pitched nose is comprised by notes of dark berry coulis, cassis, lilac, violet and discreet earth wisps. The rich velvet-textured medium-bodied flavors possess a seductive mid-palate that contrasts somewhat with the impressively long if robust and moderately rustic finale. This is excellent but will definitely need patience. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 93 (BH) |
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€4,306.38 |
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Burghound (93)A more deeply pitched nose is comprised by notes of dark berry coulis, cassis, lilac, violet and discreet earth wisps. The rich velvet-textured medium-bodied flavors possess a seductive mid-palate that contrasts somewhat with the impressively long if robust and moderately rustic finale. This is excellent but will definitely need patience. |
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Burgundy | 3 | 86-88 (IB) |
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€524.66 |
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Jasper Morris Inside Burgundy (86-88)Again quite a full yellow. The nose is full of apples and the palate brings out the chiselled hillside aspect but there is still some flesh. He has kept CO2 high (1100-1200) and this assists the final crisp aftertaste. But this is not really my wine. Drink from 2024-2026. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 91-93 (IB) |
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€738.26 |
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Jasper Morris Inside Burgundy (91-93)30% new wood, including one 400 litre barrel, which is the way Jean-Pierre will go in future for the first year, and then earthenware jars for the second elevage. A touch of liquorice. This has a much denser texture than used to be the case, and a superb fruit acid balance. Extremely impressive for village Morey blanc. A wine which will develop in time. Drink from 2026-2032. Tasted: November 2023. |
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Burgundy | 1 | - |
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€1,232.92 |
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Hail the esteemed Henri Jouan Morey-Saint-Denis 1er Cru Les Sorbes VV 2016, crafted in the renowned cellars of Morey-Saint-Denis, a prestigious Burgundy appellation. Henri Jouan, a distinguished 6th generation vintner, delicately intertwines time-honoured traditions and modern techniques to produce this extraordinary Pinot Noir. An intricate dance unfolds in this French masterpiece – its opulent ruby hue, the arresting bouquet of ripe dark fruits, poised against an arresting mineral finish, revealing the deftness of ageing in French oak barrels. Underlying notes of spice, forest floor, and violet encapsulate the unique terroir, marked by the distinctive limestone-clay soils. The sublime 2016 vintage perfectly captures the resilience of old vines, enduring the tumultuous weather to yield a low-production, high-quality wine. Truly, Henri Jouan Morey-Saint-Denis 1er Cru Les Sorbes VV 2016 is an epitome of Burgundian elegance and purity, a must for discerning lovers of fine wine. |
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Burgundy | 1 | - |
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€1,032.52 |
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A distinctive jewel in the bustling Burgundy crown, the Henri Jouan Morey-Saint-Denis 1er Cru Les Sorbes VV 2017 is an exceptional wine proffering elegance, and nuanced complexity. Henri Jouan, a small but passionate producer in Morey-Saint-Denis, crafted this delight from old-vine Pinot Noir that yields concentrated berries, leading to the development of layered flavours. A gentle maceration and 100% whole-bunch fermentation process endow this wine with a supple texture and refined tannins. It is as many-parted in taste as it is in creation, starting with a welcoming burst of vibrant fresh fruit that slyly segues into delicate dried herb and floral hints. The Henri Jouan Morey-Saint-Denis 1er Cru Les Sorbes VV 2017's generous ageing in venerable French oak barrels offers a tasting experience that is as invitingly earthy as it is subtly spiced. A truly exquisite Burgundian experience for those desiring depth and sophistication in every sip. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 89-91 (WA) |
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€1,682.77 |
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Wine Advocate (89-91)The 2014 Morey Saint Denis 1er Cru les Millandes was picked a little earlier just to keep the acidity from the berries that were affected by millerandage. It has a well defined bouquet with light gravel scents infusing the blackberry and briary fruit. This is very correct but also very composed. The palate is medium-bodied with slightly earthy red berry fruit. There is still some oak to be subsumed, but I think it was a right decision to pick early as the acidity maintains sufficient tension on the slightly foursquare finish. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 89-91 (WA) |
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€1,190.05 |
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Wine Advocate (89-91)The 2014 Morey Saint Denis 1er Cru les Millandes was picked a little earlier just to keep the acidity from the berries that were affected by millerandage. It has a well defined bouquet with light gravel scents infusing the blackberry and briary fruit. This is very correct but also very composed. The palate is medium-bodied with slightly earthy red berry fruit. There is still some oak to be subsumed, but I think it was a right decision to pick early as the acidity maintains sufficient tension on the slightly foursquare finish. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 91-93 (BH) |
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€1,107.18 |
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Burghound (91-93)Here too there is prominent wood influence framing the slightly higher-toned and marginally more complex aromas of red currant and blackberry fruits aromas that evidence notes of violet and plum. I very much like the sense of precision to the impressively rich and powerful full-bodied flavors that offer good volume and real drive on the sleekly muscled and firmly structured finish where the supporting tannins are slightly finer. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 92-94 (WA) |
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€1,001.58 |
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Wine Advocate (92-94)Raised in 35% new oak with 55% whole bunch fruit, the 2016 Morey Saint Denis 1er Cru les Millandes has an engaging bouquet with black fruit, wet limestone and sea spray scents. It is beautifully defined and very focused. The palate is medium-bodied with fine, slightly grainy tannin. There is plenty of smoke-tinged, almost flinty black and red fruit with a very harmonious, quite structured finish that feels persistence and satisfying. This is one of the strongest contributions from Heresztyn-Mazzini. |
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Burgundy | 2 | 91-93 (VN) |
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€670.38 |
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Vinous (91-93)The 2018 Morey-Saint-Denis Les Millandes 1er Cru is another cuvée that includes 100% whole bunch this year. It has a well-defined bouquet, the stemmy element not quite as pronounced as on the Gevrey Champonnet and more integrated with the fruit. The palate is medium-bodied with supple tannins, a fine bead of acidity, and generous peppery black fruit laced with cedar and white pepper. The grippy finish needs time to abrade its edges. A traditionally cut Morey-Saint-Denis that needs to be consumed with food. Good potential here. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 93-95 (VN) |
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€661.98 |
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Vinous (93-95)The 2019 Morey-Saint-Denis Les Millandes 1er Cru comes from vines over 70 years old and was cropped at 45hl/ha, the first vineyard to be picked in order to moderate alcohol. Containing 100% whole bunch, it has an intense bouquet of pine-needle-infused red and black fruit. The palate is medium-bodied with sappy black fruit, and a little tarry toward the finish. Perhaps the most peppery of the domaine’s wines. I can see this aging beautifully. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 91-94 (IB) |
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€864.47 |
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Jasper Morris Inside Burgundy (91-94)100% whole bunch vinification. 72 year old vines. Rich deep crimson purple. Not so much nose as yet, perhaps not one of the fresher samples. Quite a wealth of fruit though on the palate, red and black together, with a velvet touch then the dry spices which can be an example of the whole bunch style. The drier aspect disappears with ageing. Fine long finish after a plump mid palate. Tasted: December 2021 |
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Burgundy | 2 | - |
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€390.00 |
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Indulge in a coveted delight, the Georges Lignier Morey-Saint-Denis 2020. Produced in the hallowed terroir of Burgundy, France, this Pinot Noir is a profound representation of the region's winemaking prowess. Georges Lignier, a revered grower-turned-vigneron, meticulously crafts this wine at his estate, with an uncompromising focus on traditional and organic principles, ensuring an inimitable expression of the grape. Hand-picking permits only the finest bunches to be selected, followed by careful sorting, de-stemming and fermentation in temperature-controlled tanks. The wine then ages in French oak barrels, gently acquiring nuanced complexity. In the glass, Georges Lignier Morey-Saint-Denis 2020 reveals an entrancing ruby hue that proffers rich aromas of ripe red forest fruits, seasoned with subtle, earthy notes and a hint of spice. It offers an elegant structure, marked by silky tannins and a lingering finish that echoes an authentic Morey-Saint-Denis pedigree. |
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Burgundy | 1 | - |
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€2,055.00 |
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Burgundy | 1 | 88 (VN) |
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€6,035.00 |
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Vinous (88)Good deep red. Raspberry and underbrush on the nose. Fat, lush, sweet and opulent; chunkier than the Chambolle villages but not roasted. In fact, this big boy has the extract for aging. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 90-91 (WA) |
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€8,695.00 |
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Wine Advocate (90-91)Like the rest of the wines here at the time I tasted, Roumier’s 2005 Morey St. Denis Clos de la Bussiere had been sulfured and racked in autumn after a very late malo and was in barrel awaiting imminent assemblage in tank for (unfiltered) bottling. It was slightly reduced but responded well to a good shaking, displaying subtle black fruits, high-toned almond and maraschino, roasted meatiness, resin, and forest floor notes on the nose. It fills the mouth with roasted meat richness, bitter-sweet black fruits, high-toned distilled fruit esters, and finishes with solidity, grip, and savory saltiness. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 92 (BH) |
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€1,525.00 |
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Burghound (92)I have never been a huge fan of this wine as I often find it to be somewhat coarse, and while always very good, I am rarely moved by it. However, in 2010, as was the case in 2009, this is much better than it usually is with a relatively perfumed nose that includes notes of earth along with the natural sauvage character of the vineyard. In fact there is even a certain elegance to the attractively layered airy and cool red berry liqueur aromas. There is good richness and fine volume to the moderately robust and muscular flavors that culminate in a balanced and linear finish that evidences mild austerity. I quite like this as the tannins are finer than usual and there is a real sense of harmony and completeness. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 92+ (VN) |
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€3,700.00 |
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Vinous (92+)Roumier's 2011 Morey-Saint-Denis Clos de La Bussière is terrific. Dark plum and cherry notes meld into cloves, menthol and spices in a layered wine dripping with class. Veins of underlying minerality give the 2011 much of its energy and tension. Although Christophe Roumier's wines have become objects of desire for Burgundy lovers all over the world, the Clos de La Bussière remains the most under-appreciated of his wines, mostly because it is often much less charming young than the Chambolles. Readers who can cellar the 2011 are in for a real treat. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 17.5 (JR) |
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€1,825.00 |
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Jancis Robinson (17.5)Dense and vibrant chock full of dark fruit with a fair amount of leathery tannins. Lots of sinew as well as flesh. Very satisfying. Lots of energy. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 17.5 (JR) |
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€3,050.00 |
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Jancis Robinson (17.5)Dense and vibrant chock full of dark fruit with a fair amount of leathery tannins. Lots of sinew as well as flesh. Very satisfying. Lots of energy. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 93 (WA) |
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€2,425.00 |
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Wine Advocate (93)The 2014 Morey St Denis 1er Cru Clos de la Bussière has a slightly earthy bouquet with fine definition and red berry fruit with a touch of bay leaf. The palate is fresh and crisp: supple tannin, lovely balance here and freshness, and that mineral seam peaking over the surface towards the tensile and poised finish. The is suffused with wonderful purity and nervosité. Yum yum! Whenever I meet Christophe Roumier, I get the impression of a Burgundy superstar in the eye of a storm. Around him, the world over, Roumier is the Holy Grail for collectors bidding astronomical sums for bottles that bear his family name. There is a cavalcade of visitors yearning to tour his cellars and meet the man...just to look at his barrel-and-a-bit of Musigny would be enough. And Christophe himself? Well, he just the usual down to earth, self-effacing gentleman that he always is and always will be. He's just concerned with his vines and his winery. All the hullabaloo out there beyond Chambolle? Well, sometimes I think he would prefer if it could all be left to the likes of DRC and Leroy. Christophe never asked to be an icon. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 92-94 (WA) |
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€860.00 |
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Wine Advocate (92-94)The 2015 Morey-Saint-Denis 1er Cru Clos de la Bussière, which contains 50% whole bunch fruit, has a clean and precise, almost pixelated bouquet with blackberry, briary and cold limestone scents that gain intensity in the glass. The palate is medium-bodied with crisp acidity, quite structured in the mouth with filigree and tensile tannin. This is very focused, linear in style, which is surprising given the warmth during the growing season, with great clarity on the finish. This is just a fantastic Morey-Saint-Denis from Christophe Roumier. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 92-94 (WA) |
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€3,115.00 |
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Wine Advocate (92-94)The 2015 Morey-Saint-Denis 1er Cru Clos de la Bussière, which contains 50% whole bunch fruit, has a clean and precise, almost pixelated bouquet with blackberry, briary and cold limestone scents that gain intensity in the glass. The palate is medium-bodied with crisp acidity, quite structured in the mouth with filigree and tensile tannin. This is very focused, linear in style, which is surprising given the warmth during the growing season, with great clarity on the finish. This is just a fantastic Morey-Saint-Denis from Christophe Roumier. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 94 (VN) |
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€6,175.00 |
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Vinous (94)The 2016 Morey-Saint-Denis 1er Cru Clos de la Bussière is tightly-wound on the nose with blackberry, raspberry, hints of singed leather and spice. I appreciate the delineation here. The palate is medium-bodied with grippy tannin, a fine bead of acidity, chalky in texture with a grip and certainly impressive focus on the finish. This is an excellent Morey-Saint-Denis. Tasted blind at the 2016 Burgfest tasting. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 92 (VN) |
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€549.00 |
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Vinous (92)The 2017 Morey-Saint-Denis Clos de la Bussière 1er Cru was broody when I first tasted it from barrel. In bottle it has certainly opened up nicely, quintessentially "Morey" in style with dark berry fruit, sous-bois and a very subtle herbal element that derives from a summer that was less warm than 2016 or 2018. The palate is beautifully balanced with a fine bead of acidity, gentle grip and fine-boned tannins. There is wonderful salinity towards the finish, open and dare I say, virtually ready for business. Does it have the substance to deliver long-term cellaring? Of that, I am not so sure, but I don't think this wine really cares to be quite honest. [Readers should note that this markedly improved the second evening after opening, evolving greater cohesion and a little more corpulence.] |
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Burgundy | 2 | 92 (VN) |
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€3,065.00 |
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Vinous (92)The 2017 Morey-Saint-Denis Clos de la Bussière 1er Cru was broody when I first tasted it from barrel. In bottle it has certainly opened up nicely, quintessentially "Morey" in style with dark berry fruit, sous-bois and a very subtle herbal element that derives from a summer that was less warm than 2016 or 2018. The palate is beautifully balanced with a fine bead of acidity, gentle grip and fine-boned tannins. There is wonderful salinity towards the finish, open and dare I say, virtually ready for business. Does it have the substance to deliver long-term cellaring? Of that, I am not so sure, but I don't think this wine really cares to be quite honest. [Readers should note that this markedly improved the second evening after opening, evolving greater cohesion and a little more corpulence.] |
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Burgundy | 1 | 91-93 (VN) |
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€845.00 |
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Vinous (91-93)The 2019 Morey-Saint-Denis Clos de La Bussière 1er Cru, which includes 55% whole bunch, has a transparent and distinctly marine-influenced, oyster-shell tinged bouquet. It is a little more floral than previous vintages – delicate, even. The palate is medium-bodied with a quite saline, lightly spiced entry. Touches of white pepper and clove develop toward the finish of what is a superior Clos de la Bussière to the 2018. Very promising. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 91-93 (VN) |
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Vinous (91-93)The 2019 Morey-Saint-Denis Clos de La Bussière 1er Cru, which includes 55% whole bunch, has a transparent and distinctly marine-influenced, oyster-shell tinged bouquet. It is a little more floral than previous vintages – delicate, even. The palate is medium-bodied with a quite saline, lightly spiced entry. Touches of white pepper and clove develop toward the finish of what is a superior Clos de la Bussière to the 2018. Very promising. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 91-93 (VN) |
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€2,240.00 |
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Vinous (91-93)The 2019 Morey-Saint-Denis Clos de La Bussière 1er Cru, which includes 55% whole bunch, has a transparent and distinctly marine-influenced, oyster-shell tinged bouquet. It is a little more floral than previous vintages – delicate, even. The palate is medium-bodied with a quite saline, lightly spiced entry. Touches of white pepper and clove develop toward the finish of what is a superior Clos de la Bussière to the 2018. Very promising. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 93 (BH) |
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€6,665.00 |
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Burghound (93)A more deeply pitched nose is comprised by notes of dark berry coulis, cassis, lilac, violet and discreet earth wisps. The rich velvet-textured medium-bodied flavors possess a seductive mid-palate that contrasts somewhat with the impressively long if robust and moderately rustic finale. This is excellent but will definitely need patience. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 93 (BH) |
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Burghound (93)A more deeply pitched nose is comprised by notes of dark berry coulis, cassis, lilac, violet and discreet earth wisps. The rich velvet-textured medium-bodied flavors possess a seductive mid-palate that contrasts somewhat with the impressively long if robust and moderately rustic finale. This is excellent but will definitely need patience. |
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Burgundy | 3 | 86-88 (IB) |
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€415.00 |
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Jasper Morris Inside Burgundy (86-88)Again quite a full yellow. The nose is full of apples and the palate brings out the chiselled hillside aspect but there is still some flesh. He has kept CO2 high (1100-1200) and this assists the final crisp aftertaste. But this is not really my wine. Drink from 2024-2026. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 91-93 (IB) |
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€593.00 |
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Jasper Morris Inside Burgundy (91-93)30% new wood, including one 400 litre barrel, which is the way Jean-Pierre will go in future for the first year, and then earthenware jars for the second elevage. A touch of liquorice. This has a much denser texture than used to be the case, and a superb fruit acid balance. Extremely impressive for village Morey blanc. A wine which will develop in time. Drink from 2026-2032. Tasted: November 2023. |
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Hail the esteemed Henri Jouan Morey-Saint-Denis 1er Cru Les Sorbes VV 2016, crafted in the renowned cellars of Morey-Saint-Denis, a prestigious Burgundy appellation. Henri Jouan, a distinguished 6th generation vintner, delicately intertwines time-honoured traditions and modern techniques to produce this extraordinary Pinot Noir. An intricate dance unfolds in this French masterpiece – its opulent ruby hue, the arresting bouquet of ripe dark fruits, poised against an arresting mineral finish, revealing the deftness of ageing in French oak barrels. Underlying notes of spice, forest floor, and violet encapsulate the unique terroir, marked by the distinctive limestone-clay soils. The sublime 2016 vintage perfectly captures the resilience of old vines, enduring the tumultuous weather to yield a low-production, high-quality wine. Truly, Henri Jouan Morey-Saint-Denis 1er Cru Les Sorbes VV 2016 is an epitome of Burgundian elegance and purity, a must for discerning lovers of fine wine. |
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€838.00 |
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A distinctive jewel in the bustling Burgundy crown, the Henri Jouan Morey-Saint-Denis 1er Cru Les Sorbes VV 2017 is an exceptional wine proffering elegance, and nuanced complexity. Henri Jouan, a small but passionate producer in Morey-Saint-Denis, crafted this delight from old-vine Pinot Noir that yields concentrated berries, leading to the development of layered flavours. A gentle maceration and 100% whole-bunch fermentation process endow this wine with a supple texture and refined tannins. It is as many-parted in taste as it is in creation, starting with a welcoming burst of vibrant fresh fruit that slyly segues into delicate dried herb and floral hints. The Henri Jouan Morey-Saint-Denis 1er Cru Les Sorbes VV 2017's generous ageing in venerable French oak barrels offers a tasting experience that is as invitingly earthy as it is subtly spiced. A truly exquisite Burgundian experience for those desiring depth and sophistication in every sip. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 89-91 (WA) |
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€1,365.00 |
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Wine Advocate (89-91)The 2014 Morey Saint Denis 1er Cru les Millandes was picked a little earlier just to keep the acidity from the berries that were affected by millerandage. It has a well defined bouquet with light gravel scents infusing the blackberry and briary fruit. This is very correct but also very composed. The palate is medium-bodied with slightly earthy red berry fruit. There is still some oak to be subsumed, but I think it was a right decision to pick early as the acidity maintains sufficient tension on the slightly foursquare finish. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 89-91 (WA) |
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€973.00 |
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Wine Advocate (89-91)The 2014 Morey Saint Denis 1er Cru les Millandes was picked a little earlier just to keep the acidity from the berries that were affected by millerandage. It has a well defined bouquet with light gravel scents infusing the blackberry and briary fruit. This is very correct but also very composed. The palate is medium-bodied with slightly earthy red berry fruit. There is still some oak to be subsumed, but I think it was a right decision to pick early as the acidity maintains sufficient tension on the slightly foursquare finish. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 91-93 (BH) |
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€904.00 |
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Burghound (91-93)Here too there is prominent wood influence framing the slightly higher-toned and marginally more complex aromas of red currant and blackberry fruits aromas that evidence notes of violet and plum. I very much like the sense of precision to the impressively rich and powerful full-bodied flavors that offer good volume and real drive on the sleekly muscled and firmly structured finish where the supporting tannins are slightly finer. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 92-94 (WA) |
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€816.00 |
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Wine Advocate (92-94)Raised in 35% new oak with 55% whole bunch fruit, the 2016 Morey Saint Denis 1er Cru les Millandes has an engaging bouquet with black fruit, wet limestone and sea spray scents. It is beautifully defined and very focused. The palate is medium-bodied with fine, slightly grainy tannin. There is plenty of smoke-tinged, almost flinty black and red fruit with a very harmonious, quite structured finish that feels persistence and satisfying. This is one of the strongest contributions from Heresztyn-Mazzini. |
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Burgundy | 2 | 91-93 (VN) |
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€540.00 |
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Vinous (91-93)The 2018 Morey-Saint-Denis Les Millandes 1er Cru is another cuvée that includes 100% whole bunch this year. It has a well-defined bouquet, the stemmy element not quite as pronounced as on the Gevrey Champonnet and more integrated with the fruit. The palate is medium-bodied with supple tannins, a fine bead of acidity, and generous peppery black fruit laced with cedar and white pepper. The grippy finish needs time to abrade its edges. A traditionally cut Morey-Saint-Denis that needs to be consumed with food. Good potential here. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 93-95 (VN) |
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€533.00 |
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Vinous (93-95)The 2019 Morey-Saint-Denis Les Millandes 1er Cru comes from vines over 70 years old and was cropped at 45hl/ha, the first vineyard to be picked in order to moderate alcohol. Containing 100% whole bunch, it has an intense bouquet of pine-needle-infused red and black fruit. The palate is medium-bodied with sappy black fruit, and a little tarry toward the finish. Perhaps the most peppery of the domaine’s wines. I can see this aging beautifully. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 91-94 (IB) |
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€698.00 |
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Jasper Morris Inside Burgundy (91-94)100% whole bunch vinification. 72 year old vines. Rich deep crimson purple. Not so much nose as yet, perhaps not one of the fresher samples. Quite a wealth of fruit though on the palate, red and black together, with a velvet touch then the dry spices which can be an example of the whole bunch style. The drier aspect disappears with ageing. Fine long finish after a plump mid palate. Tasted: December 2021 |
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