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 | 1 | 92-94 (VN) |
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€2,938.38 |
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Vinous (92-94)(harvested on September 12, with potential alcohol of 12.8%; from an east-facing, cool site at the top of the hill, just under the trees, where phenolic maturity usually comes before sugar ripeness): Pale, bright, green-tinged yellow. Pungent, raw aromas of crushed stone, pepper, truffle and earth: very white soil in character. The impression of rawness continues on the tight, leanish palate, which offers pure flavors of crushed stone, pepper and saline minerality. With less stuffing here than the Montrachet, this penetrating, soil-driven wine comes across as austere. But its lingering perfume suggests that it will reward extended cellaring. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 95 (WA) |
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€8,674.38 |
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Wine Advocate (95)Tasted blind at the Burgundy 2011 horizontal tasting in Beaune. The Musigny 2011 from Jacques Prieur displays more red fruit on the nose compared the blue fruit found elsewhere in this flight of blind Chambolle Amoureuses and Musigny 2011s. It is beautifully defined, perhaps a touch earthier than its peers, with a slight meatiness developing in the glass, subsequently wild heather and broom. The palate is medium-bodied with supple ripe, quite toasty tannins. There is impressive depth here, although it does not quite possess tip-top finesse and delineation on the finish. Still, this is very fine and here, under blind condition, out-maneuvered some of the more revered names. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 92 (VN) |
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€1,014.47 |
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Vinous (92)The 2011 Nuits St. Georges Les Hauts Porrets is beautifully centered focused. Here it is the wine's density and power that stand out most. Hints of leather, plum, mint and sweet spices add complexity in an impeccable, utterly delicious Burgundy. It's all there in the 2011 Les Hauts Porrets. |
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Burgundy | 1 | - |
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€480.55 |
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The Jean et Sebastien Dauvissat Chablis Saint Pierre 2011 is an exquisite offering from the highly esteemed Dauvissat estate in the historic French winemaking region of Chablis, Burgundy. This old-world Chardonnay encapsulates the robust minerality characteristic of the Kimmeridgian soil it's cultivated in. Masterly hand-harvested and handled with paramount precision, this wine is a testament to the savoir-faire of the winemaking duo, Jean and Sebastien Dauvissat. They adhere to traditional wine-making techniques, ageing the wine in old French oak barrels, which bestow onto it a subtle grace and complexity with notes of crisp green apple, pear and chalky minerals. Structured and elegant, the Jean et Sebastien Dauvissat Chablis Saint Pierre 2011 is testament to the estate's reputation in producing Chablis wines that are distinguished by their superb quality and exceptional longevity. |
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Burgundy | 5 | 92 (VN) |
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€2,174.77 |
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Vinous (92)The 2011 Nuits St. Georges Aux Boudots seems to bring together elements of both preceding wines, namely the floral notes, red-toned fruit and silky tannins of the Pruliers, with the volume and richness of the Roncières. All the elements are beautifully balanced in this decidedly harmonious Nuits. Slight elements of greenness run through the fruit, but they are not dominant. |
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Burgundy | 7 | 91-93 (VN) |
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€1,754.77 |
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Vinous (91-93)The 2011 Nuits St. Georges Les Pruliers is unusually refined and polished for a young Pruliers. Sweet dark cherries, exotic spices, licorice and mint are all layered together beautifully in this silky, polished Burgundy. Medium in body, the Pruliers achieves a rare balance of fruit, acidity and tannin that is remarkable. I imagine the 2011 will drink well relatively early as it is so harmonious, but there is also clearly potential for aging. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 92-94 (VN) |
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€2,686.54 |
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Vinous (92-94)A dark, powerful Burgundy, the 2011 Vosne-Romanée Les Suchots is another wine deeply marked by site. Black fruit, smoke, tar, incense and scorched earth all come together in this decidedly masculine, brooding wine. Ideally, the 2011 is best cellared for at least a few years, but it will always remain full-bodied and intense. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 90-92 (VN (ST)) |
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€2,606.77 |
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Vinous - Stephen Tanzer (90-92)(tasted from tank): Good medium red. Cool perfume of blackberry and violet. Lush, sweet and charming, especially for Clos Vougeot, offering a rather soft texture to its dark fruit, floral and mineral flavors. This seamless wine builds nicely on the finish, which features fine-grained tannins and lingering sweetness of fruit. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 93 (BH) |
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€5,769.07 |
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Burghound (93)Much like the Musigny, this is really beautifully spicy but here there are intense earth and sauvage undertones to the mostly wild red berry fruit scents. There is excellent volume and plenty of minerality to the focused, energetic and overtly powerful large-scaled flavors that culminate in an austere finish that displays noticeable gas which accentuates the firmness of the tannins. Even so, this is clearly a long-distance runner and like the Griotte, I would strongly advise buying this only with the intent to cellar it for at least a decade. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 91-94 (VN) |
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€6,896.77 |
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Vinous (91-94)Medium red with ruby highlights. Very fresh, highly aromatic nose combines blackberry, black cherry, violet and crushed rock. Juicy and tightly wound on first taste but essentially creamy in the middle palate, displaying lovely black fruit and floral perfume. Very fine-grained and long, finishing with firm tannins, well-integrated acidity and resounding savory and mineral qualities. Just a tad warm today at 13.5% alcohol but this should turn out very well. |
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Burgundy | 2 | 92 (WA) |
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€6,189.07 |
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Wine Advocate (92)The 2011 Griotte-Chambertin Grand Cru is from a half-hectare located in the top right hand corner as you look at the climat on the map. It offers a charming and gentle, almost Charmes-Chambertin-like bouquet that unfolds in the glass. The palate has a slight reduction on the palate that smudges the overall effect and yet it is rounded and supple in the mouth with cranberry, raspberry leaf and a pinch of black pepper toward the tender finish. Fine. Drink 2015-2025. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 92-95 (VN) |
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€6,562.38 |
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Vinous (92-95)Good deep red. Captivating aromas of blueberry, violet, coffee bean, white pepper and crushed stone. Juicy on entry, then tight and imploded in the middle, with an energetic core of fruit currently dominated by the wine's structure. Most impressive today on the rising, expanding back end, which saturates the mouth with dusty minerality. This will need eight to ten years of cellaring. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 90-92 (VN) |
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€3,268.38 |
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Vinous (90-92)(13.3% following modest chaptalization): Good bright medium red-ruby. Cassis, blackberry, licorice, minerals, fresh herbs and bitter chocolate on the nose, lifted by a floral topnote. At once dense and juicy, with lovely inner-mouth tension and energy to its intense dark fruit flavors. Savory, penetrating wine with a firm tannic backbone and resounding finishing fruit. The crop level was around 30 hectoliters per hectare and the vines were picked on September 6, according to Drouhin. |
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Burgundy | 1 | - |
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€924.52 |
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The Joseph Paget Meursault 1er Cru Genevrieres 2011 is a superb exhibition of quintessential Burgundian craftsmanship. Cultivated by the esteemed producer, Joseph Paget, in the revered Genevrieres Climat, it candidly reflects the terroir's limestone-rich soil and excellent sun exposure. This Chardonnay is a testament to the meticulous art of traditional viticulture, undergoing fermentation in oak barrels, and aged for 12 months, unifying finesse with complexity. Demonstrating a masterful balance of lush richness and elegant minerality, the 2011 vintage is a paragon of the Meursault's Genevrieres appellation. It radiates vibrant citrus and white peach notes entwined with a subtle underpinning of toasted almond and spices. On the palate, it begins with a silky texture, seamlessly transitioning into a lively, extended finish. This wine's depth of character, structure and age-worthiness makes the Joseph Paget Meursault 1er Cru Genevrieres 2011 a venerated addition to any fine wine collection. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 93-96 (VN (ST)) |
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€4,730.77 |
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Vinous - Stephen Tanzer (93-96)Bright ruby. Knockout nose combines cassis, blackberry, minerals and smoked meat. Creamy, deep and layered, combining outstanding concentration and superb inner-mouth lift. Finishes with a whiplash of black fruits and licorice, the tannins thoroughly buffered by the wine's extract. An infant today but already very subtle on the aftertaste. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 93-96 (VN (ST)) |
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€2,446.38 |
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Vinous - Stephen Tanzer (93-96)Bright ruby. Knockout nose combines cassis, blackberry, minerals and smoked meat. Creamy, deep and layered, combining outstanding concentration and superb inner-mouth lift. Finishes with a whiplash of black fruits and licorice, the tannins thoroughly buffered by the wine's extract. An infant today but already very subtle on the aftertaste. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 91-94 (VN (ST)) |
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€2,614.19 |
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Vinous - Stephen Tanzer (91-94)Bright, deep ruby-red. Very ripe, wild aromas of kirsch, black raspberry and game. Round, sweet and voluminous on the palate, with complex flavors of black cherry, minerals, menthol, licorice and smoked meat. Serious tannins mask sound underlying acidity on the long finish. |
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Burgundy | 1 | - |
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€973.64 |
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From the renowned winemaker, Joseph Voillot, comes the exquisite Joseph Voillot Pommard 2011; a veritable classic for the discerning palate. Steeped in tradition, this wine hails from the Côte de Beaune region, where the illustrious Voillot family has reigned for five generations. A testament of exceptional craftsmanship, the Joseph Voillot Pommard 2011 celebrates the intricate balance brought about by rigorous biodynamic practices. Immaculately harvested Pinot Noir grapes are handpicked from the limestone-laden vineyards, paving the way for wine that entices you with its rich, ruby-red hue. Crisp and captivating, it resonates with punchy, dark fruit undertones and the modulated spiciness indicative of old-world Pommard. Expect a lavish finish that lingers, imbuing your senses with the selective combination of ripe cherries, fresh earth, and a hint of savoury mushroom. A truly magnificent vintage, the Joseph Voillot Pommard 2011 is a testimony to the meticulous attention to detail and dedication to purity that symbolises Voillot's legacy. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 93 (VN) |
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€2,612.77 |
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Vinous (93)One of the clear standouts in this range, the Nuits Saint Georges Clos des Forets Saint Georges possesses superior muscle and pure depth. Black fruit, smoke, tobacco and licorice flesh out as this broad-shouldered, structured Nuits shows off its inimitable personality. Layers of fruit build to the huge, vibrant finish. This is a terrific example of both Nuits and Clos des Forets St. Georges. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 92 (WA) |
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€244.94 |
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Wine Advocate (92)Tasted blind at the Burgundy 2011 horizontal tasting in Beaune. There is quite a lot of reduction on the nose of the Volnay Clos de la Bousse d'Or, but underneath is some quite decent redcurrant and fresh strawberry fruit that gradually unfurls in the glass. There is still some oak here to be resolved, but there is sufficient substance here to suggest that patience is all that is needed. The palate is medium-bodied and fleshy on the opening. This is soft and caressing in the mouth with quite a sensual and well-balanced finish that neatly carries the oak. This is well crafted but will improve with another 18-24 months in bottle. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 95 (WA) |
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€1,431.73 |
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Wine Advocate (95)Tasted blind at the Burgundy 2011 horizontal tasting in Beaune. The Bâtard-Montrachet 2011 from Anne-Claude Leflaive is slightly deeper in color than its peers. The nose is a little austere at first, but it unfolds nicely with impressive mineral (slate and flint) scents, well defined and poised. The palate is well balanced with a keen thread of acidity. There is a bright citric heart to this Bâtard-Montrachet with fleeting touches of nectarine and citrus lemon joining the edgy mineral finish. This is a classy Grand Cru – regal but not imposing. |
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Burgundy | 2 | 95 (WA) |
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€8,152.38 |
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Wine Advocate (95)The 2011 Chevalier-Montrachet Grand Cru was picked on August 25, the earliest harvest in the history of the Domaine Leflaive, and the resulting wine was another of the sleepers in this tasting, unfurling in the glass with an attractive bouquet of white flowers, fresh peach, tangerine, pear, pastry cream and warm bread. On the palate, the wine is full-bodied, expansive and satiny textured, with a layered and open-knit core that's fleshy but lively, concluding with a long and precise finish. This is a forward Chevalier from Leflaive that's already drinking well, but it's a superb effort. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 94 (WS) |
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€8,114.77 |
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Wine Spectator (94)This bright version evokes lime blossom, apple, hazelnut and stone notes. Lean and athletic, presenting a firm yet refined structure and a long finish of citrus and mineral. The oak is beautifully integrated. Best from 2016 through 2026. 326 cases imported. -BS |
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Burgundy | 1 | - |
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€23,415.73 |
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Burgundy | 1 | 91 (WA) |
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€22,157.20 |
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Wine Advocate (91)The 2011 Chambolle-Musigny 1er Cru Les Charmes races out of the blocks on the nose, misbehaving like Lalou’s two dogs that are yapping around my ankles. Then it clams down with aeration, achieving more delineation and focus but still constituting one of the more exotic bouquets in this line-up. The palate is sweet in the mouth, corpulent and rounded, you could say almost nubile. Lavish, plush and caressing, this voluptuous Chambolle is one for those who prefer a more hedonistic style of Pinot?and why not. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 96 (BH) |
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€28,175.20 |
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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. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 94 (WA) |
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€6,489.73 |
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Wine Advocate (94)The 2011 Clos de Vougeot Grand Cru has a sedate, refined bouquet or raspberry preserve, wild strawberry and a touch of wild hedgerow – airy and lifted. The palate is silky smooth on the entry. It is very harmonious and feminine with a succulent, sweet red currant and strawberry finish with just a tincture of vanilla. This is gorgeous and very seductive. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 94+ (VN) |
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€27,097.50 |
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Vinous (94+)The 2011 Corton-Charlemagne impresses for its energy and crystalline purity. Warm smoke and slate nuances add complexity to a wine that manages to be both richly textured yet also weightless and transparent. An eternal finish graced with hints of apricot and wild flowers leaves a lasting impression as the wine gains volume through to the finish. This is a dazzling showing. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 95 (WA) |
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€15,857.20 |
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Wine Advocate (95)The 2011 Nuits-St-Georges 1er Cru Aux Boudots is slightly deeper in color compared to the Aux Vignerondes while the bouquet is very different, more marine-influenced, slightly estuarine. The palate is medium-bodied with a heavenly satin-like entry. The acidity is perfectly pitched, this Nuits building in the mouth toward a complete, harmonious, almost Romanee-Saint-Vivant like finish that caresses the mouth and exudes wonderful mineralite. This transcends the vintage. |
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Burgundy | 1 | - |
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€7,011.73 |
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Burgundy | 1 | 92-94 (VN) |
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€2,430.00 |
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Vinous (92-94)(harvested on September 12, with potential alcohol of 12.8%; from an east-facing, cool site at the top of the hill, just under the trees, where phenolic maturity usually comes before sugar ripeness): Pale, bright, green-tinged yellow. Pungent, raw aromas of crushed stone, pepper, truffle and earth: very white soil in character. The impression of rawness continues on the tight, leanish palate, which offers pure flavors of crushed stone, pepper and saline minerality. With less stuffing here than the Montrachet, this penetrating, soil-driven wine comes across as austere. But its lingering perfume suggests that it will reward extended cellaring. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 95 (WA) |
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€7,210.00 |
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Wine Advocate (95)Tasted blind at the Burgundy 2011 horizontal tasting in Beaune. The Musigny 2011 from Jacques Prieur displays more red fruit on the nose compared the blue fruit found elsewhere in this flight of blind Chambolle Amoureuses and Musigny 2011s. It is beautifully defined, perhaps a touch earthier than its peers, with a slight meatiness developing in the glass, subsequently wild heather and broom. The palate is medium-bodied with supple ripe, quite toasty tannins. There is impressive depth here, although it does not quite possess tip-top finesse and delineation on the finish. Still, this is very fine and here, under blind condition, out-maneuvered some of the more revered names. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 92 (VN) |
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€823.00 |
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Vinous (92)The 2011 Nuits St. Georges Les Hauts Porrets is beautifully centered focused. Here it is the wine's density and power that stand out most. Hints of leather, plum, mint and sweet spices add complexity in an impeccable, utterly delicious Burgundy. It's all there in the 2011 Les Hauts Porrets. |
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Burgundy | 1 | - |
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€378.00 |
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The Jean et Sebastien Dauvissat Chablis Saint Pierre 2011 is an exquisite offering from the highly esteemed Dauvissat estate in the historic French winemaking region of Chablis, Burgundy. This old-world Chardonnay encapsulates the robust minerality characteristic of the Kimmeridgian soil it's cultivated in. Masterly hand-harvested and handled with paramount precision, this wine is a testament to the savoir-faire of the winemaking duo, Jean and Sebastien Dauvissat. They adhere to traditional wine-making techniques, ageing the wine in old French oak barrels, which bestow onto it a subtle grace and complexity with notes of crisp green apple, pear and chalky minerals. Structured and elegant, the Jean et Sebastien Dauvissat Chablis Saint Pierre 2011 is testament to the estate's reputation in producing Chablis wines that are distinguished by their superb quality and exceptional longevity. |
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Burgundy | 5 | 92 (VN) |
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€1,775.00 |
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Vinous (92)The 2011 Nuits St. Georges Aux Boudots seems to bring together elements of both preceding wines, namely the floral notes, red-toned fruit and silky tannins of the Pruliers, with the volume and richness of the Roncières. All the elements are beautifully balanced in this decidedly harmonious Nuits. Slight elements of greenness run through the fruit, but they are not dominant. |
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Burgundy | 7 | 91-93 (VN) |
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€1,425.00 |
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Vinous (91-93)The 2011 Nuits St. Georges Les Pruliers is unusually refined and polished for a young Pruliers. Sweet dark cherries, exotic spices, licorice and mint are all layered together beautifully in this silky, polished Burgundy. Medium in body, the Pruliers achieves a rare balance of fruit, acidity and tannin that is remarkable. I imagine the 2011 will drink well relatively early as it is so harmonious, but there is also clearly potential for aging. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 92-94 (VN) |
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€2,220.00 |
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Vinous (92-94)A dark, powerful Burgundy, the 2011 Vosne-Romanée Les Suchots is another wine deeply marked by site. Black fruit, smoke, tar, incense and scorched earth all come together in this decidedly masculine, brooding wine. Ideally, the 2011 is best cellared for at least a few years, but it will always remain full-bodied and intense. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 90-92 (VN (ST)) |
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€2,135.00 |
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Vinous - Stephen Tanzer (90-92)(tasted from tank): Good medium red. Cool perfume of blackberry and violet. Lush, sweet and charming, especially for Clos Vougeot, offering a rather soft texture to its dark fruit, floral and mineral flavors. This seamless wine builds nicely on the finish, which features fine-grained tannins and lingering sweetness of fruit. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 93 (BH) |
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€4,770.00 |
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Burghound (93)Much like the Musigny, this is really beautifully spicy but here there are intense earth and sauvage undertones to the mostly wild red berry fruit scents. There is excellent volume and plenty of minerality to the focused, energetic and overtly powerful large-scaled flavors that culminate in an austere finish that displays noticeable gas which accentuates the firmness of the tannins. Even so, this is clearly a long-distance runner and like the Griotte, I would strongly advise buying this only with the intent to cellar it for at least a decade. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 91-94 (VN) |
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€5,710.00 |
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Vinous (91-94)Medium red with ruby highlights. Very fresh, highly aromatic nose combines blackberry, black cherry, violet and crushed rock. Juicy and tightly wound on first taste but essentially creamy in the middle palate, displaying lovely black fruit and floral perfume. Very fine-grained and long, finishing with firm tannins, well-integrated acidity and resounding savory and mineral qualities. Just a tad warm today at 13.5% alcohol but this should turn out very well. |
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Burgundy | 2 | 92 (WA) |
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€5,120.00 |
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Wine Advocate (92)The 2011 Griotte-Chambertin Grand Cru is from a half-hectare located in the top right hand corner as you look at the climat on the map. It offers a charming and gentle, almost Charmes-Chambertin-like bouquet that unfolds in the glass. The palate has a slight reduction on the palate that smudges the overall effect and yet it is rounded and supple in the mouth with cranberry, raspberry leaf and a pinch of black pepper toward the tender finish. Fine. Drink 2015-2025. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 92-95 (VN) |
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€5,450.00 |
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Vinous (92-95)Good deep red. Captivating aromas of blueberry, violet, coffee bean, white pepper and crushed stone. Juicy on entry, then tight and imploded in the middle, with an energetic core of fruit currently dominated by the wine's structure. Most impressive today on the rising, expanding back end, which saturates the mouth with dusty minerality. This will need eight to ten years of cellaring. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 90-92 (VN) |
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€2,705.00 |
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Vinous (90-92)(13.3% following modest chaptalization): Good bright medium red-ruby. Cassis, blackberry, licorice, minerals, fresh herbs and bitter chocolate on the nose, lifted by a floral topnote. At once dense and juicy, with lovely inner-mouth tension and energy to its intense dark fruit flavors. Savory, penetrating wine with a firm tannic backbone and resounding finishing fruit. The crop level was around 30 hectoliters per hectare and the vines were picked on September 6, according to Drouhin. |
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Burgundy | 1 | - |
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€748.00 |
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The Joseph Paget Meursault 1er Cru Genevrieres 2011 is a superb exhibition of quintessential Burgundian craftsmanship. Cultivated by the esteemed producer, Joseph Paget, in the revered Genevrieres Climat, it candidly reflects the terroir's limestone-rich soil and excellent sun exposure. This Chardonnay is a testament to the meticulous art of traditional viticulture, undergoing fermentation in oak barrels, and aged for 12 months, unifying finesse with complexity. Demonstrating a masterful balance of lush richness and elegant minerality, the 2011 vintage is a paragon of the Meursault's Genevrieres appellation. It radiates vibrant citrus and white peach notes entwined with a subtle underpinning of toasted almond and spices. On the palate, it begins with a silky texture, seamlessly transitioning into a lively, extended finish. This wine's depth of character, structure and age-worthiness makes the Joseph Paget Meursault 1er Cru Genevrieres 2011 a venerated addition to any fine wine collection. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 93-96 (VN (ST)) |
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€3,905.00 |
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Vinous - Stephen Tanzer (93-96)Bright ruby. Knockout nose combines cassis, blackberry, minerals and smoked meat. Creamy, deep and layered, combining outstanding concentration and superb inner-mouth lift. Finishes with a whiplash of black fruits and licorice, the tannins thoroughly buffered by the wine's extract. An infant today but already very subtle on the aftertaste. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 93-96 (VN (ST)) |
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€2,020.00 |
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Vinous - Stephen Tanzer (93-96)Bright ruby. Knockout nose combines cassis, blackberry, minerals and smoked meat. Creamy, deep and layered, combining outstanding concentration and superb inner-mouth lift. Finishes with a whiplash of black fruits and licorice, the tannins thoroughly buffered by the wine's extract. An infant today but already very subtle on the aftertaste. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 91-94 (VN (ST)) |
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€2,160.00 |
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Vinous - Stephen Tanzer (91-94)Bright, deep ruby-red. Very ripe, wild aromas of kirsch, black raspberry and game. Round, sweet and voluminous on the palate, with complex flavors of black cherry, minerals, menthol, licorice and smoked meat. Serious tannins mask sound underlying acidity on the long finish. |
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From the renowned winemaker, Joseph Voillot, comes the exquisite Joseph Voillot Pommard 2011; a veritable classic for the discerning palate. Steeped in tradition, this wine hails from the Côte de Beaune region, where the illustrious Voillot family has reigned for five generations. A testament of exceptional craftsmanship, the Joseph Voillot Pommard 2011 celebrates the intricate balance brought about by rigorous biodynamic practices. Immaculately harvested Pinot Noir grapes are handpicked from the limestone-laden vineyards, paving the way for wine that entices you with its rich, ruby-red hue. Crisp and captivating, it resonates with punchy, dark fruit undertones and the modulated spiciness indicative of old-world Pommard. Expect a lavish finish that lingers, imbuing your senses with the selective combination of ripe cherries, fresh earth, and a hint of savoury mushroom. A truly magnificent vintage, the Joseph Voillot Pommard 2011 is a testimony to the meticulous attention to detail and dedication to purity that symbolises Voillot's legacy. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 93 (VN) |
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€2,140.00 |
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Vinous (93)One of the clear standouts in this range, the Nuits Saint Georges Clos des Forets Saint Georges possesses superior muscle and pure depth. Black fruit, smoke, tobacco and licorice flesh out as this broad-shouldered, structured Nuits shows off its inimitable personality. Layers of fruit build to the huge, vibrant finish. This is a terrific example of both Nuits and Clos des Forets St. Georges. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 92 (WA) |
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€201.00 |
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Wine Advocate (92)Tasted blind at the Burgundy 2011 horizontal tasting in Beaune. There is quite a lot of reduction on the nose of the Volnay Clos de la Bousse d'Or, but underneath is some quite decent redcurrant and fresh strawberry fruit that gradually unfurls in the glass. There is still some oak here to be resolved, but there is sufficient substance here to suggest that patience is all that is needed. The palate is medium-bodied and fleshy on the opening. This is soft and caressing in the mouth with quite a sensual and well-balanced finish that neatly carries the oak. This is well crafted but will improve with another 18-24 months in bottle. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 95 (WA) |
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€1,190.00 |
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Wine Advocate (95)Tasted blind at the Burgundy 2011 horizontal tasting in Beaune. The Bâtard-Montrachet 2011 from Anne-Claude Leflaive is slightly deeper in color than its peers. The nose is a little austere at first, but it unfolds nicely with impressive mineral (slate and flint) scents, well defined and poised. The palate is well balanced with a keen thread of acidity. There is a bright citric heart to this Bâtard-Montrachet with fleeting touches of nectarine and citrus lemon joining the edgy mineral finish. This is a classy Grand Cru – regal but not imposing. |
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€6,775.00 |
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Wine Advocate (95)The 2011 Chevalier-Montrachet Grand Cru was picked on August 25, the earliest harvest in the history of the Domaine Leflaive, and the resulting wine was another of the sleepers in this tasting, unfurling in the glass with an attractive bouquet of white flowers, fresh peach, tangerine, pear, pastry cream and warm bread. On the palate, the wine is full-bodied, expansive and satiny textured, with a layered and open-knit core that's fleshy but lively, concluding with a long and precise finish. This is a forward Chevalier from Leflaive that's already drinking well, but it's a superb effort. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 94 (WS) |
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€6,725.00 |
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Wine Spectator (94)This bright version evokes lime blossom, apple, hazelnut and stone notes. Lean and athletic, presenting a firm yet refined structure and a long finish of citrus and mineral. The oak is beautifully integrated. Best from 2016 through 2026. 326 cases imported. -BS |
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€19,510.00 |
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Burgundy | 1 | 91 (WA) |
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€18,455.00 |
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Wine Advocate (91)The 2011 Chambolle-Musigny 1er Cru Les Charmes races out of the blocks on the nose, misbehaving like Lalou’s two dogs that are yapping around my ankles. Then it clams down with aeration, achieving more delineation and focus but still constituting one of the more exotic bouquets in this line-up. The palate is sweet in the mouth, corpulent and rounded, you could say almost nubile. Lavish, plush and caressing, this voluptuous Chambolle is one for those who prefer a more hedonistic style of Pinot?and why not. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 96 (BH) |
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€23,470.00 |
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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. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 94 (WA) |
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€5,405.00 |
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Wine Advocate (94)The 2011 Clos de Vougeot Grand Cru has a sedate, refined bouquet or raspberry preserve, wild strawberry and a touch of wild hedgerow – airy and lifted. The palate is silky smooth on the entry. It is very harmonious and feminine with a succulent, sweet red currant and strawberry finish with just a tincture of vanilla. This is gorgeous and very seductive. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 94+ (VN) |
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€22,575.00 |
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Vinous (94+)The 2011 Corton-Charlemagne impresses for its energy and crystalline purity. Warm smoke and slate nuances add complexity to a wine that manages to be both richly textured yet also weightless and transparent. An eternal finish graced with hints of apricot and wild flowers leaves a lasting impression as the wine gains volume through to the finish. This is a dazzling showing. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 95 (WA) |
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€13,205.00 |
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Wine Advocate (95)The 2011 Nuits-St-Georges 1er Cru Aux Boudots is slightly deeper in color compared to the Aux Vignerondes while the bouquet is very different, more marine-influenced, slightly estuarine. The palate is medium-bodied with a heavenly satin-like entry. The acidity is perfectly pitched, this Nuits building in the mouth toward a complete, harmonious, almost Romanee-Saint-Vivant like finish that caresses the mouth and exudes wonderful mineralite. This transcends the vintage. |
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€5,840.00 |
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