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 | 17 (JR) |
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€625.75 |
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Jancis Robinson (17)Nutty, apple fruit, long and expressive finish. Some spiciness. Open and developing, even now. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 17 (JR) |
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€677.32 |
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Jancis Robinson (17)Phenolic and pithy again, like the Blanchot. Quite stylised for Chablis – partly ‘naturalistic’, partly oxidative! It works though, and there's a bit of oak in the mix too. Not archetypal Chablis, but still impressive. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 16.5 (JR) |
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€677.32 |
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Jancis Robinson (16.5)Tangy, open-knit, fine apple fruit and broad texture. Much more conventional than their Vaudésir and Blanchot – and perhaps less interesting therefore? |
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Burgundy | 3 | 94-96 (VN) |
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€6,151.48 |
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Vinous (94-96)The 2011 Corton-Charlemagne is drop-dead gorgeous. Subtle, nuanced and very pretty, the 2011 is all about understatement and reserve. The aromas and flavors show off striking inner perfume and impeccable balance. This is a great showing from an utterly beautiful wine with a bright future, but it is also a wine that demand's the taster's full attention. |
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Burgundy | 2 | 94-96 (VN) |
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€13,750.21 |
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Vinous (94-96)The 2011 Corton-Charlemagne is drop-dead gorgeous. Subtle, nuanced and very pretty, the 2011 is all about understatement and reserve. The aromas and flavors show off striking inner perfume and impeccable balance. This is a great showing from an utterly beautiful wine with a bright future, but it is also a wine that demand's the taster's full attention. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 88-89 (VN) |
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€979.85 |
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Vinous (88-89)Palish red. Soil-driven aromas of mocha, smoked meat, pepper and underbrush. Quit pliant and sweet in the mouth, but showing only moderate clarity and depth. A flavor of black cherry is joined by spices and a touch of greenness on the back end. I wanted more lift. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 92 (WA) |
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€898.12 |
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Wine Advocate (92)The 2011 Pommard 1er Cru Les Rugiens has a tight blackberry, bay leaf and seaweed bouquet. The palate is typically tannic and brusque on the entry with angular tannins, fine acidity and a strong saline finish. There is a hint of bitter chocolate on the aftertaste, perhaps from a touch of wood that needs time to be absorbed, therefore I suggest affording this Pommard several years in bottle – there is a lot of energy in this wine. Drink 2016-2030. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 91-93 (VN (ST)) |
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€1,056.78 |
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Vinous - Stephen Tanzer (91-93)Bright full red. Red fruit aromas are perked up by pepper and spices. Dense and backward, in a distinctly masculine style. The pepper and spice flavors are given a penetrating quality by the wine's firm spine of acids and tannins. Youthfully imploded today but there's superb red fruit intensity here. Finishes vibrant and long, with slowly expanding fruit and spice flavors. This should evolve gracefully in bottle. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 94 (VN) |
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€1,280.77 |
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Vinous (94)The 2011 Meursault Charmes wraps around the palate with gorgeous depth and pure textural richness. The resonance and warmth of the fruit is incredibly inviting, while the creamy, expansive finish is pure Charmes. Expressive floral and spice notes add gorgeous inner perfume as the wine continues to show off its pedigree. This is a drop-dead gorgeous Meursault from Matrot, not to mention a wine of immense pleasure. The Charmes is a blend of parcels at the top of the hill (75%), mid-slope (15%) and bottom of the slope (10%). |
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Burgundy | 1 | 93-96 (VN) |
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€2,943.73 |
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Vinous (93-96)Saturated bright, deep red. Sappy black cherry, wild herbs, tea leaf and exotic spices on the complex but subdued nose. Broad, rich, deep and classically dry, with a saline character contributing to the impression of density and extract. Very complete but backward Richebourg with a lovely rising aftertaste featuring well-buffered, ripe tannins. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 92-95 (VN) |
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€2,829.73 |
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Vinous (92-95)Good bright red. Very locked up on the nose, hinting at red cherry, black raspberry, stone and spicy oak. Dense but very tight, showing little today in the way of fruit. Most impressive on the explosive, rising, classically dry finish, which displays pungent minerality. Meo noted that this wine was open and charming ten days ago; now it's more typical. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 92-95 (VN) |
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€10,019.20 |
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Vinous (92-95)Good bright red. Very locked up on the nose, hinting at red cherry, black raspberry, stone and spicy oak. Dense but very tight, showing little today in the way of fruit. Most impressive on the explosive, rising, classically dry finish, which displays pungent minerality. Meo noted that this wine was open and charming ten days ago; now it's more typical. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 89 (WA) |
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€3,128.84 |
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Wine Advocate (89)Tasted blind at the Burgundy 2011 horizontal tasting in Beaune. There is a little reduction to bypass on the nose, although underneath this Vosne-Romanée 1er Cru Clos des Réas appears to be some attractive cranberry and blackberry/briar scents, with fine tension and nicely integrated oak. The palate is crisp, lithe and silky in the mouth, commencing in harmonious fashion, but becoming a tad hard toward the finish. I am certain that bottle age will tenderize this Vosne-Romanée, but it seems sulky at the moment. I remain optimistic that it will repay 5-6 years in the cellar. |
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Burgundy | 1 | - |
Inc. TAX
€817.57 |
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Burgundy | 1 | 90-92 (VN) |
Inc. TAX
€1,270.38 |
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Vinous (90-92)(from a mix of 40- and 60-year-old vines): Good bright red. Less showy on the nose today than the 1er cru, with a distinctly darker fruit character and strong spiciness. Then juicy and sweet but a bit youthfully dry-edged on the palate, with noteworthy definition to the flavors of black cherry and licorice. Finishes with very good length and backbone. This wine should benefit from the sweetening influence of a racking. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 95 (VN) |
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€2,175.73 |
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Vinous (95)The 2011 Clos-Vougeot comes across as deep, powerful and also closed in on itself. Here the flavors are beautifully centered and polished throughout. Fine, crystalline tannins support the bright, delineated finish. The 2011 is a rare Clos Vougeot that is both finessed and powerful. The bright, saline finish is hard to resist. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 95 (VN) |
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€7,702.45 |
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Vinous (95)The 2011 Clos-Vougeot comes across as deep, powerful and also closed in on itself. Here the flavors are beautifully centered and polished throughout. Fine, crystalline tannins support the bright, delineated finish. The 2011 is a rare Clos Vougeot that is both finessed and powerful. The bright, saline finish is hard to resist. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 96 (VN) |
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€8,908.42 |
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Vinous (96)Dark red cherry, plum, spices, menthol and licorice all flesh out in the 2011 Echézeaux, a powerful, incredibly inviting Burgundy loaded with class and personality. Layers of dark, deeply spiced fruit blossom in the glass as the 2011 shows off its pure volume. The Echézeaux boasts fabulous extract and serious concentration. This is a marvelous Burgundy built for the cellar. Today, the 2011 is every bit as magnificent as it was from barrel. |
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Burgundy | 1 | - |
Inc. TAX
€1,553.74 |
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Burgundy | 1 | - |
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€679.02 |
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The Pierre Boisson Auxey-Duresses 1er Cru 2011 is an exceptional synthesis of terroir and talent. Made in Burgundy, France, this extraordinary cuvée comes from the renowned Boisson family's estate in Meursault. Pierre Boisson, an ardent devotee of traditional winemaking, employs meticulous, biodynamic methods to nurture the vines. From restrained yields, this wine is aged in older barrels, showcasing the producer's deft ability to meld audacious techniques with old-world charm. The result is an elegant, balanced white with unique minerality, finely-tuned acid structure, tantalising fruit notes and a long, memorable finish. Each sip embodies the purity of Chardonnay, while the idyllic Auxey-Duresses climate imparts an intriguing complexity. This Pierre Boisson Auxey-Duresses 1er Cru 2011 is the epitome of purity, tradition and fusion, making it an ideal addition to any fine wine collection. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 97 (VN) |
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€6,852.78 |
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Vinous (97)The 2011 Batard-Montrachet boasts serious richness, depth and structure. A wine of pure brawn and intensity, the 2011 impresses for its exceptional balance and harmony, but it is also very reticent and nowhere near ready to show the full breadth of its personality. The finish alone is simply sensational. Readers should give the 2011 at least a few years in bottle to settle down. The Batard is imposing, sensational and regal in every way. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 94+ (VN) |
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€939.24 |
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Vinous (94+)(a 50/50 blend of vines from Pernand and Aloxe, with both parcels picked the same day): Pale green-tinged yellow. Pungent aromas of lemon, lime, apple, crushed stone, nutmeg and medicinal herbs. Wonderfully intense, backward wine with almost painful penetration to its pineapple and crushed stone flavors. Finishes with uncanny aromatic persistence for the vintage. Structured for a graceful evolution in bottle. I wouldn't go near this for at least five or six years. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 95 (WA) |
Inc. TAX
€3,016.38 |
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Wine Advocate (95)Tasted blind at the Burgundy 2011 horizontal tasting in Beaune. Laurent Ponsot’s Clos de la Roche Vieilles Vignes '11 is reticent at first and demands coaxing, although it repays the patient imbiber with lively floral scents that are entwined with strawberry pastilles and cranberry. The palate is medium-bodied with a fleshy and almost corpulent entry, at least for a 2011 Côte de Nuits. There is admirable depth here with fleshy strawberry and red cherry notes infused with fennel and sage. It lingers for a very long time, which is quite unusual for this vintage. While it needs another few years to completely coalesce, it will be worth the wait. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 95 |
Inc. TAX
€2,572.38 |
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Burgundy | 1 | - |
Inc. TAX
€671.41 |
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Burgundy | 1 | 89-92 (BH) |
Inc. TAX
€1,153.98 |
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Burghound (89-92)This offers more aromatic complexity if not quite the same elegance with its ripe nose of plum, cassis, violets and earth nuances. There is good volume to the supple, round and wonderfully seductive flavors that possess a gorgeous mouth feel before terminating in a long balanced and equally complex finish. This is excellent and very stylish as well. |
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Burgundy | 1 | - |
Inc. TAX
€1,082.92 |
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The Potinet Ampeau Meursault 1er Cru Charmes 2011 is a captivating white wine crafted in Burgundy's esteemed Meursault region. Produced by the venerable Potinet-Ampeau domain, known for its meticulously preserved old vintage wines, this vino exemplifies the producer's unmatched skill and dedication. The Charmes vineyard's distinctive terroir is artfully represented; the chalky soil begetting a Chardonnay of impressive depth and complexity. Fermented and aged in oak barrels, the wine boasts discernible aromas of white peach, almond, and subtle oak. A palate graced with layers of ripe fruit, undulating minerality, and a serenely buttery undertone affords a harmonious, lingering finish. The Potinet Ampeau Meursault 1er Cru Charmes 2011, despite its age, still gleams with youthful exuberance and upholds the promise of impeccable ageing potential. The Potinet Ampeau Meursault 1er Cru Charmes 2011 is the epitome of traditional Burgundian winemaking, making it a prized addition to the discerning oenophile’s collection. |
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Burgundy | 2 | - |
Inc. TAX
€7,628.63 |
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Burgundy | 1 | - |
Inc. TAX
€2,642.87 |
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Burgundy | 1 | 93 (WA) |
Inc. TAX
€1,803.73 |
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Wine Advocate (93)The 2011 Bâtard-Montrachet Grand Cru is very attractive, opening up in the decanter to offer a classic young Ramonet bouquet of lemon oil, mint, honeyed pear, white flowers and a framing of toasty new oak. On the palate, the wine is fresh and vibrant, with a broad and elegantly glossy attack, but it ranks as a comparatively open-knit rendition of this great wine, without the depth, structure or complexity of the very best vintages. Of course, it's an excellent Bâtard nonetheless. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 17 (JR) |
In Bond
€499.00 |
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Jancis Robinson (17)Nutty, apple fruit, long and expressive finish. Some spiciness. Open and developing, even now. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 17 (JR) |
In Bond
€542.00 |
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Jancis Robinson (17)Phenolic and pithy again, like the Blanchot. Quite stylised for Chablis – partly ‘naturalistic’, partly oxidative! It works though, and there's a bit of oak in the mix too. Not archetypal Chablis, but still impressive. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 16.5 (JR) |
In Bond
€542.00 |
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Jancis Robinson (16.5)Tangy, open-knit, fine apple fruit and broad texture. Much more conventional than their Vaudésir and Blanchot – and perhaps less interesting therefore? |
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Burgundy | 3 | 94-96 (VN) |
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€5,120.00 |
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Vinous (94-96)The 2011 Corton-Charlemagne is drop-dead gorgeous. Subtle, nuanced and very pretty, the 2011 is all about understatement and reserve. The aromas and flavors show off striking inner perfume and impeccable balance. This is a great showing from an utterly beautiful wine with a bright future, but it is also a wine that demand's the taster's full attention. |
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Burgundy | 2 | 94-96 (VN) |
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€11,440.00 |
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Vinous (94-96)The 2011 Corton-Charlemagne is drop-dead gorgeous. Subtle, nuanced and very pretty, the 2011 is all about understatement and reserve. The aromas and flavors show off striking inner perfume and impeccable balance. This is a great showing from an utterly beautiful wine with a bright future, but it is also a wine that demand's the taster's full attention. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 88-89 (VN) |
In Bond
€794.00 |
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Vinous (88-89)Palish red. Soil-driven aromas of mocha, smoked meat, pepper and underbrush. Quit pliant and sweet in the mouth, but showing only moderate clarity and depth. A flavor of black cherry is joined by spices and a touch of greenness on the back end. I wanted more lift. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 92 (WA) |
In Bond
€726.00 |
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Wine Advocate (92)The 2011 Pommard 1er Cru Les Rugiens has a tight blackberry, bay leaf and seaweed bouquet. The palate is typically tannic and brusque on the entry with angular tannins, fine acidity and a strong saline finish. There is a hint of bitter chocolate on the aftertaste, perhaps from a touch of wood that needs time to be absorbed, therefore I suggest affording this Pommard several years in bottle – there is a lot of energy in this wine. Drink 2016-2030. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 91-93 (VN (ST)) |
In Bond
€862.00 |
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Vinous - Stephen Tanzer (91-93)Bright full red. Red fruit aromas are perked up by pepper and spices. Dense and backward, in a distinctly masculine style. The pepper and spice flavors are given a penetrating quality by the wine's firm spine of acids and tannins. Youthfully imploded today but there's superb red fruit intensity here. Finishes vibrant and long, with slowly expanding fruit and spice flavors. This should evolve gracefully in bottle. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 94 (VN) |
In Bond
€1,030.00 |
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Vinous (94)The 2011 Meursault Charmes wraps around the palate with gorgeous depth and pure textural richness. The resonance and warmth of the fruit is incredibly inviting, while the creamy, expansive finish is pure Charmes. Expressive floral and spice notes add gorgeous inner perfume as the wine continues to show off its pedigree. This is a drop-dead gorgeous Meursault from Matrot, not to mention a wine of immense pleasure. The Charmes is a blend of parcels at the top of the hill (75%), mid-slope (15%) and bottom of the slope (10%). |
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Burgundy | 1 | 93-96 (VN) |
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€2,450.00 |
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Vinous (93-96)Saturated bright, deep red. Sappy black cherry, wild herbs, tea leaf and exotic spices on the complex but subdued nose. Broad, rich, deep and classically dry, with a saline character contributing to the impression of density and extract. Very complete but backward Richebourg with a lovely rising aftertaste featuring well-buffered, ripe tannins. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 92-95 (VN) |
In Bond
€2,355.00 |
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Vinous (92-95)Good bright red. Very locked up on the nose, hinting at red cherry, black raspberry, stone and spicy oak. Dense but very tight, showing little today in the way of fruit. Most impressive on the explosive, rising, classically dry finish, which displays pungent minerality. Meo noted that this wine was open and charming ten days ago; now it's more typical. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 92-95 (VN) |
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€8,340.00 |
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Vinous (92-95)Good bright red. Very locked up on the nose, hinting at red cherry, black raspberry, stone and spicy oak. Dense but very tight, showing little today in the way of fruit. Most impressive on the explosive, rising, classically dry finish, which displays pungent minerality. Meo noted that this wine was open and charming ten days ago; now it's more typical. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 89 (WA) |
In Bond
€2,570.00 |
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Wine Advocate (89)Tasted blind at the Burgundy 2011 horizontal tasting in Beaune. There is a little reduction to bypass on the nose, although underneath this Vosne-Romanée 1er Cru Clos des Réas appears to be some attractive cranberry and blackberry/briar scents, with fine tension and nicely integrated oak. The palate is crisp, lithe and silky in the mouth, commencing in harmonious fashion, but becoming a tad hard toward the finish. I am certain that bottle age will tenderize this Vosne-Romanée, but it seems sulky at the moment. I remain optimistic that it will repay 5-6 years in the cellar. |
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Burgundy | 1 | - |
In Bond
€644.00 |
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Burgundy | 1 | 90-92 (VN) |
In Bond
€1,040.00 |
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Vinous (90-92)(from a mix of 40- and 60-year-old vines): Good bright red. Less showy on the nose today than the 1er cru, with a distinctly darker fruit character and strong spiciness. Then juicy and sweet but a bit youthfully dry-edged on the palate, with noteworthy definition to the flavors of black cherry and licorice. Finishes with very good length and backbone. This wine should benefit from the sweetening influence of a racking. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 95 (VN) |
In Bond
€1,810.00 |
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Vinous (95)The 2011 Clos-Vougeot comes across as deep, powerful and also closed in on itself. Here the flavors are beautifully centered and polished throughout. Fine, crystalline tannins support the bright, delineated finish. The 2011 is a rare Clos Vougeot that is both finessed and powerful. The bright, saline finish is hard to resist. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 95 (VN) |
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€6,400.00 |
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Vinous (95)The 2011 Clos-Vougeot comes across as deep, powerful and also closed in on itself. Here the flavors are beautifully centered and polished throughout. Fine, crystalline tannins support the bright, delineated finish. The 2011 is a rare Clos Vougeot that is both finessed and powerful. The bright, saline finish is hard to resist. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 96 (VN) |
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€7,405.00 |
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Vinous (96)Dark red cherry, plum, spices, menthol and licorice all flesh out in the 2011 Echézeaux, a powerful, incredibly inviting Burgundy loaded with class and personality. Layers of dark, deeply spiced fruit blossom in the glass as the 2011 shows off its pure volume. The Echézeaux boasts fabulous extract and serious concentration. This is a marvelous Burgundy built for the cellar. Today, the 2011 is every bit as magnificent as it was from barrel. |
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Burgundy | 1 | - |
In Bond
€1,250.00 |
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Burgundy | 1 | - |
In Bond
€521.00 |
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The Pierre Boisson Auxey-Duresses 1er Cru 2011 is an exceptional synthesis of terroir and talent. Made in Burgundy, France, this extraordinary cuvée comes from the renowned Boisson family's estate in Meursault. Pierre Boisson, an ardent devotee of traditional winemaking, employs meticulous, biodynamic methods to nurture the vines. From restrained yields, this wine is aged in older barrels, showcasing the producer's deft ability to meld audacious techniques with old-world charm. The result is an elegant, balanced white with unique minerality, finely-tuned acid structure, tantalising fruit notes and a long, memorable finish. Each sip embodies the purity of Chardonnay, while the idyllic Auxey-Duresses climate imparts an intriguing complexity. This Pierre Boisson Auxey-Duresses 1er Cru 2011 is the epitome of purity, tradition and fusion, making it an ideal addition to any fine wine collection. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 97 (VN) |
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€5,695.00 |
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Vinous (97)The 2011 Batard-Montrachet boasts serious richness, depth and structure. A wine of pure brawn and intensity, the 2011 impresses for its exceptional balance and harmony, but it is also very reticent and nowhere near ready to show the full breadth of its personality. The finish alone is simply sensational. Readers should give the 2011 at least a few years in bottle to settle down. The Batard is imposing, sensational and regal in every way. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 94+ (VN) |
In Bond
€779.00 |
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Vinous (94+)(a 50/50 blend of vines from Pernand and Aloxe, with both parcels picked the same day): Pale green-tinged yellow. Pungent aromas of lemon, lime, apple, crushed stone, nutmeg and medicinal herbs. Wonderfully intense, backward wine with almost painful penetration to its pineapple and crushed stone flavors. Finishes with uncanny aromatic persistence for the vintage. Structured for a graceful evolution in bottle. I wouldn't go near this for at least five or six years. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 95 (WA) |
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€2,495.00 |
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Wine Advocate (95)Tasted blind at the Burgundy 2011 horizontal tasting in Beaune. Laurent Ponsot’s Clos de la Roche Vieilles Vignes '11 is reticent at first and demands coaxing, although it repays the patient imbiber with lively floral scents that are entwined with strawberry pastilles and cranberry. The palate is medium-bodied with a fleshy and almost corpulent entry, at least for a 2011 Côte de Nuits. There is admirable depth here with fleshy strawberry and red cherry notes infused with fennel and sage. It lingers for a very long time, which is quite unusual for this vintage. While it needs another few years to completely coalesce, it will be worth the wait. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 95 |
In Bond
€2,125.00 |
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Burgundy | 1 | - |
In Bond
€552.00 |
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Burgundy | 1 | 89-92 (BH) |
In Bond
€943.00 |
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Burghound (89-92)This offers more aromatic complexity if not quite the same elegance with its ripe nose of plum, cassis, violets and earth nuances. There is good volume to the supple, round and wonderfully seductive flavors that possess a gorgeous mouth feel before terminating in a long balanced and equally complex finish. This is excellent and very stylish as well. |
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Burgundy | 1 | - |
In Bond
€880.00 |
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The Potinet Ampeau Meursault 1er Cru Charmes 2011 is a captivating white wine crafted in Burgundy's esteemed Meursault region. Produced by the venerable Potinet-Ampeau domain, known for its meticulously preserved old vintage wines, this vino exemplifies the producer's unmatched skill and dedication. The Charmes vineyard's distinctive terroir is artfully represented; the chalky soil begetting a Chardonnay of impressive depth and complexity. Fermented and aged in oak barrels, the wine boasts discernible aromas of white peach, almond, and subtle oak. A palate graced with layers of ripe fruit, undulating minerality, and a serenely buttery undertone affords a harmonious, lingering finish. The Potinet Ampeau Meursault 1er Cru Charmes 2011, despite its age, still gleams with youthful exuberance and upholds the promise of impeccable ageing potential. The Potinet Ampeau Meursault 1er Cru Charmes 2011 is the epitome of traditional Burgundian winemaking, making it a prized addition to the discerning oenophile’s collection. |
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€6,335.00 |
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Burgundy | 1 | 93 (WA) |
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€1,500.00 |
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Wine Advocate (93)The 2011 Bâtard-Montrachet Grand Cru is very attractive, opening up in the decanter to offer a classic young Ramonet bouquet of lemon oil, mint, honeyed pear, white flowers and a framing of toasty new oak. On the palate, the wine is fresh and vibrant, with a broad and elegantly glossy attack, but it ranks as a comparatively open-knit rendition of this great wine, without the depth, structure or complexity of the very best vintages. Of course, it's an excellent Bâtard nonetheless. |
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