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 | 18 (JR) |
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€2,458.38 |
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Jancis Robinson (18)Three casks from three different spots. Slightly cloudy cherry red. Really rich and solid. From a very good producer (a long-term proposition) and made in the domaine philosophy. Lots of tannin on the end. Very energetic. Very slightly bitter on the end. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 97 (TA) |
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€4,234.38 |
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Tim Atkin MW (97)One of only five Grands Crus monopoles in Burgundy, this is sometimes regarded as being of lesser quality than the other four, but that’s unfair. The wine is improving with every vintage since it was elevated in 1992 and this is particularly fine. Delicate, sweet and stylish, it's a nunaced, fragrant Pinot with lacy tannins, effortlessly integrated oak and a bright, refreshing finish. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 92 (WA) |
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€1,588.45 |
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Wine Advocate (92)Tasted blind at the annual Burgfest tasting in Beaune. The 2012 Vosne Romanée 1er Cru Aux Malconsorts from Domaine François Lamarche has a refined and detailed bouquet: fresh strawberry, cranberry leaf and minerals, all very attractive. The palate is medium-bodied with fine tannin, just a dab of oak to be fully subsumed, but with plenty of weight and volume on the pretty, quite spicy finish. It's just a delicious, well-crafted Vosne-Romanée and one of the best from the domaine in 2012. |
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Burgundy | 1 | - |
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€324.52 |
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Immerse yourself in the sophisticated world of Burgundian whites with the Frantz Chagnoleau Saint Veran La Roche 2012. This gem from Maçon is meticulously handcrafted by viticulturist duo Frantz Chagnoleau and Caroline Gon, whose passionate devotion to the delicacy of the Chardonnay grape truly shines through. With an unwavering commitment to biodynamic principles, the duo meticulously cultivates vines averaging 50 years of age, producing an organic wine of unparalleled quality. The Frantz Chagnoleau Saint Veran La Roche 2012 boasts vibrant, complex notes of citrus and pear, underpinned by a distinct minerality gleaned from the rocky vineyard soils. This expressive wine, with 12 months of lees aging, delivers a mouth-filling palate with impeccable balance and a lengthy finish, truly celebrating its Burgundy origin. The producer's gentle, non-interventionist winemaking techniques ensure the purest expression of terroir in every bottle. An extraordinary wine for discerning palates. |
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Burgundy | 1 | - |
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€326.92 |
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Expertly crafted by renowned winemaker Frantz Chagnoleau, the Saint Veran Pre Jaux 2012 stands as a testament to the exceptional terroir in the Maconnais region of Southern Burgundy, France. Utilising organic and biodynamic practices, Chagnoleau has mastered the art of expressing the unique characteristics of this hallowed French locale. Each vintage of this wine is hand-harvested and naturally fermented, maintaining an authentic expression of the Chardonnay grape. Franz Chagnoleau Saint Veran Pre Jaux 2012 marries the full, ripe fruit of Southern Burgundy with the precision and acidity typical of its northern counterparts. Offering an elegant nose of white flowers and juicy pear with subtle, minerally undertones, this white Burgundy is lauded for its purity of fruit and well-integrated oak. Harmonious, dynamic, and distinct, the Frantz Chagnoleau Saint Veran Pre Jaux 2012 is no casual encounter but rather your refined step into the world of fine French wines. |
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Burgundy | 7 | - |
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€1,265.72 |
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The meticulously crafted Geantet Pansiot Gevrey-Chambertin En Champs 2012 exudes opulence and finesse synonymous with the prestigious Geantet Pansiot estate. This remarkable Pinot Noir originates from the revered vineyard En Champs, situated in the heart of Burgundy's famed Gevrey-Chambertin appellation. The 2012 vintage, enriched by the prized limestone clay soil and nurtured by an optimal climate presents an exquisite blend of robust, ripe fruits underscored by structured tannins and an elegant minerality. Vincent and Fabien Geantet, the accomplished father-son duo, painstakingly oversee the wine's evolution, abiding by traditional winemaking practices. The grapes, hand-picked at peak ripeness, were gently fermented, then aged for an impressive 18 months in French oak barrels, yielding aromas of redcurrant and blackberries with a hint of spiced oak on the nose. Savour Geantet Pansiot Gevrey-Chambertin En Champs 2012's complex and nuanced layers, a testament to the mastery of Burgundy's winemaking traditions that the Geantet Pansiot estate upholds. |
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Burgundy | 2 | 92 (WA) |
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€1,724.92 |
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Wine Advocate (92)Tasted blind at the annual Burgfest tasting in Beaune. The 2012 Nuits St Georges 1er Cru les Boudots from young Maxime Chuerlin is slightly deeper in colour than its peers. It has an intense dark cherry, blueberry and cassis-scented nose that is relatively modern in style, well crafted and detailed. The palate is medium-bodied with sweet ripe tannin, well-judged acidity, sensual in style, more voluminous and richer than Méo-Camuzet's Aux Murgers 2012, but retaining impressive delineation and terroir expression. This is an excellent contribution to the vintage. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 98+ (VN) |
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€2,163.73 |
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Vinous (98+)The 2012 Ruchottes-Chambertin Grand Cru is one of the outstanding wines of the vintage. Pure and sensual on the nose, replete with that breath-taking clarity, it dares to show more fruit intensity than the Romanée-Saint-Vivant from DRC served blind alongside. The palate is medium-bodied with tart red cherries and crushed stone, very mineral-driven with a wonderful, linear finish that is saving fireworks for those with the nous to age this another four or five years. Brilliant. Tasted blind at 67 Pall Mall in London. |
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Burgundy | 2 | 98 (TA) |
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€7,667.20 |
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Tim Atkin MW (98)Always served before Le Musigny and Les Amoureuses chez Roumier, this combines elements of both red and white soils across four separate parcels, all on the Chambolle-Musigny side of the Grand Cru. For all its texture and breadth, this has freshness and focus too with sapid red fruits, nuance and length. The oak needs a little time to fold into the wine, but who's in a rush with a Pinot like this? |
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Burgundy | 2 | 96 (TA) |
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€1,081.33 |
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Tim Atkin MW (96)The higher altitude of the vineyard and its proximity to the cold air of the combe are apparent on the nose and palate of this deliciously fragrant wine. It's very chalky and chiselled with abundant minerality and freshness lifting and sustaining the fruit flavours. The slight reduction adds another dimension here. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 98 (TA) |
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€16,635.73 |
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Tim Atkin MW (98)There's only one barrel of this in 2012 (as there was in 2003 and 1998), but someone will be lucky enough to drink it. It's Christophe Roumier's most ambitous, ageworthy wine, with two thirds whole bunch fermentation, quite marked oak and dense, yet silky concentration, with notes of cinnamon and spice combining with the red and black fruits. Very long, very complex, but still a baby. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 90-92 (VN) |
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€2,090.95 |
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Vinous (90-92)The Chambolle-Musigny Les Chatelots is big, rich and explosive. Here the fruit is dark in tone, with sweet, balsamic inflected notes that add complexity. The tannins are big and imposing, but also very nicely integrated. With time in the glass, the Chatelots becomes a bit more finessed, but never loses its essential intensity. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 90-92 (VN) |
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€1,751.90 |
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Vinous (90-92)The 2012 Chambolle-Musigny is a great introduction to the year. Dark cherries, plums and spices jump from the glass in a sensual, expressive Chambolle with tons of near-term appeal. Violets, rose petals and spices all flesh out on the radiant, expressive finish. The 2012 is a bit richer and broader than is normally the case, but there is plenty of vibrancy to balance the intensity of the fruit. |
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Burgundy | 5 | 95-97 (VN) |
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€748.49 |
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Vinous (95-97)Boillot's 2012 Bonnes Mares is wonderfully lifted, layered and perfumed, much of that coming from the inclusion of 50% whole clusters and the location of this parcel, which sits on the Chambolle side. Layered and beautifully expressive, the 2012 presents deep, intense layers of ripe, sweet fruit supported by beams of insistent salinity. What a gorgeous wine this is. Henri Boillot is very proud of this wine. It's easy to see why. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 94-97 (VN) |
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€12,182.87 |
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Vinous (94-97)Slightly hazy due to a recent stirring of the lees. Highly complex nose combines candied lemon, pineapple, menthol, linden tea, ginger and caramel. Thick and seamless in texture and showing a slightly exotic candied quality, but racy acidity gives sharp relief to the intense orange and lemon zest fruit. Really echoes on the gripping finish, showing a whiplash of citrus and saline flavors. These were the latest-picked vines in 2012, along with the Batard and Corton-Charlemagne, but this stunning wine remains just on the right side of surmaturite. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 93-95 (VN) |
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€1,346.77 |
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Vinous (93-95)Airy and weightless within the context of the year, the 2012 Volnay Les Caillerets is wonderfully complete and expressive. An exotic mélange of graphite, pencil shavings, white pepper and blue fruits takes shape in a precise, chiseled Burgundy that impresses for its finely cut texture and delineation. Totally vivid in the glass, the Caillerets dazzles from start to finish. This is a great example of the vintage at its very best. |
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Burgundy | 3 | 93-95 (VN) |
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€549.86 |
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Vinous (93-95)Airy and weightless within the context of the year, the 2012 Volnay Les Caillerets is wonderfully complete and expressive. An exotic mélange of graphite, pencil shavings, white pepper and blue fruits takes shape in a precise, chiseled Burgundy that impresses for its finely cut texture and delineation. Totally vivid in the glass, the Caillerets dazzles from start to finish. This is a great example of the vintage at its very best. |
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Burgundy | 3 | 93-95 (VN) |
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€551.36 |
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Vinous (93-95)Violets, licorice, blueberries and graphite are some of the many notes that take shape in the 2012 Volnay Les Santenots. There is more than enough structure to support the fruit in a dramatic, large-scaled Burgundy that captures the essence of the year in its explosive personality. This intense, powerful Volnay need serious time in the cellar. A generous, beautifully resonant finish rounds things off. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 93-95 (VN) |
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€960.52 |
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Vinous (93-95)Violets, licorice, blueberries and graphite are some of the many notes that take shape in the 2012 Volnay Les Santenots. There is more than enough structure to support the fruit in a dramatic, large-scaled Burgundy that captures the essence of the year in its explosive personality. This intense, powerful Volnay need serious time in the cellar. A generous, beautifully resonant finish rounds things off. |
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Burgundy | 1 | - |
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€696.52 |
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Immerse yourself in the exceptional taste of the exquisite Henri Rebourseau Gevrey-Chambertin 2012. This esteemed French wine, hailing from the famed Gevrey-Chambertin commune in the heart of Burgundy, boasts a rich array of aromas and flavours. Neslted within its elegant, ruby-red profile lie complex hints of ripe dark cherry, toasted spices, and fragrant earthy undertones. Crafted by Domaine Henri Rebourseau, a revered wine producer known for their meticulous selection of grapes and impeccable winemaking techniques, this vintage draws from an exceptional blend of Pinot Noir. A harmonious fusion of terroir character and maturation - in durable French oak barrels for 18 months - bestows upon it a splendid balance and structure. Trusted sources revere the Henri Rebourseau Gevrey-Chambertin 2012 as one of the finest expressions of Burgundy wine, making it an essential inclusion in every fine wine collector's arsenal. Indulge in the sublime synchronicity of tradition, expertise, and pure vinous pleasure found in every bottle. |
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Burgundy | 2 | 91-93 (VN) |
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€1,678.38 |
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Vinous (91-93)There is so much to like in the 2012 Chambolle-Musigny Les Charmes. Silky and layered, the 2012 graces the palate with expressive dark red fruit and tons of Chambolle sensuality, all in a hugely attractive, mid-weight style. Pliant and expressive through to the finish, the 2012 should offer a long drinking window of superb drinking. |
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Burgundy | 3 | 92+ (VN) |
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€771.54 |
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Vinous (92+)Bright, dark red. Crushed black and blue fruits lifted by violet on the nose (black fruits are a sign of great phenolic maturity, noted Humbert). Saline, sappy and rich, with dark fruit, licorice and menthol flavors spreading out to saturate the palate. More minerally than the Petite Chapelle, with an element of complexity that comes from successful ripening in a cool combe. Should make a terrific accompaniment to game dishes. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 98 (VN) |
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€12,167.20 |
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Vinous (98)The 2012 Musigny opens with the most exquisite, captivating aromatics imaginable. A seemingly eternal wine with no beginning and no end, the Musigny is a wine that calls for serious introspection as it constantly changes in the glass. Wild flowers of all sorts meld into exquisite, finely-sculpted fruit all with the support of silky tannins that only add to the wine's total sense of refinement. The finish is long, seamless and haunting. There isn't too much more to say, except that the Mugnier's 2012 Musigny is one of the wines of the year. |
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Burgundy | 2 | 91 (VN) |
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€1,384.38 |
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Vinous (91)The 2012 Nuits St. Georges Clos de la Maréchale marks a pretty significant stylistic shift in this tasting, but, then again, the Clos de la Maréchale suffered through a brutal hailstorm in July that lowered the crop dramatically. A core of dark red/black stone fruits, spices, mocha and leather opens up nicely, but the effect of the hail is felt in the wine's slightly angular profile. The 2012 is going to need time to come together, but my impression is that the tannins will always remain a bit rough around the edges. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 90-93 (VN) |
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€1,093.67 |
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Vinous (90-93)Remarkably vivid in the glass, the 2012 Nuits-Saint-Georges Les Hauts Porrets is super-impressive. Black cherries, menthol and spices are some of the many notes that come alive in an outrageously beautiful Burgundy loaded with tons of potential. I can't wait to taste this from bottle. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 91 (VN) |
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€1,616.87 |
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Vinous (91)(bottled in December of 2013): Bright medium red. Tight nose offers scents of raspberry, flowers and underbrush along with a somewhat rustic leathery quality. Sweet, intense and rather open-knit, offering considerable charm but also a hint of rusticity to its silky red fruit and mineral flavors. Strong juice, finishing with fine-grained, harmonious tannins and mounting length. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 95-97 (WA) |
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€2,759.20 |
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Wine Advocate (95-97)The crown jewel is the 2012 Romanee-Saint-Vivant Grand Cru that comes from the 0.50-hectare slither planted in 1922. It already boasts an enticing bouquet laden with luscious dark cherry and creme de cassis fruit, stupendous mineralite and exotic touches of blood orange and marmalade. The palate is silky smooth with razor-sharp tannins, once again superb mineralite and a sleek, sensual, quite piercing sorbet-fresh finish that lingers in the mouth much longer than the Clos de Vougeot. This is a sophisticated, modern take on the grand cru, one with panache and oozing class. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 95 (WA) |
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€5,576.92 |
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Wine Advocate (95)The Roty 2012 Charmes-Chambertin is astoundingly good, and it has yet to shut down in the cellar. The bouquet reveals a lovely melange of black cherry, plum and rich soil tones that synergize beautifully with the wine's high toast cooperage. On the palate, the wine is carrying quite a bit of puppy fat that makes it deceptively accessible, but it's clear that when the very serious and refined structural chassis hidden behind that youthful precocity begins to open up a decade or so down the line, it will be an even more massive, bottomless wine. What a legacy the late Philippe Roty has left us! |
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Burgundy | 1 | 88 (VN) |
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€883.43 |
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Vinous (88)Bright dark red. Very ripe aromas of plum and redcurrant. Musky and saline in the mouth, with red fruit and menthol flavors coming across as a bit flat. Finishes with light but slightly drying tannins. I wanted more lift and personality. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 18 (JR) |
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€2,962.19 |
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Jancis Robinson (18)All estate fruit. Fewer than 900 bottles to share with the world. They are one of the five owners. Much bluer than the Clos de Bèze; deep purple. Dark! Yields falling because of the age of the vines. Meaty/yeast extract nose and a tad reduced. Very fine palate but a bit sour and uncharming at the moment. It will probably get there but is a bit demanding for now. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 18 (JR) |
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€2,030.00 |
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Jancis Robinson (18)Three casks from three different spots. Slightly cloudy cherry red. Really rich and solid. From a very good producer (a long-term proposition) and made in the domaine philosophy. Lots of tannin on the end. Very energetic. Very slightly bitter on the end. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 97 (TA) |
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€3,510.00 |
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Tim Atkin MW (97)One of only five Grands Crus monopoles in Burgundy, this is sometimes regarded as being of lesser quality than the other four, but that’s unfair. The wine is improving with every vintage since it was elevated in 1992 and this is particularly fine. Delicate, sweet and stylish, it's a nunaced, fragrant Pinot with lacy tannins, effortlessly integrated oak and a bright, refreshing finish. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 92 (WA) |
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€1,305.00 |
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Wine Advocate (92)Tasted blind at the annual Burgfest tasting in Beaune. The 2012 Vosne Romanée 1er Cru Aux Malconsorts from Domaine François Lamarche has a refined and detailed bouquet: fresh strawberry, cranberry leaf and minerals, all very attractive. The palate is medium-bodied with fine tannin, just a dab of oak to be fully subsumed, but with plenty of weight and volume on the pretty, quite spicy finish. It's just a delicious, well-crafted Vosne-Romanée and one of the best from the domaine in 2012. |
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Burgundy | 1 | - |
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€248.00 |
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Immerse yourself in the sophisticated world of Burgundian whites with the Frantz Chagnoleau Saint Veran La Roche 2012. This gem from Maçon is meticulously handcrafted by viticulturist duo Frantz Chagnoleau and Caroline Gon, whose passionate devotion to the delicacy of the Chardonnay grape truly shines through. With an unwavering commitment to biodynamic principles, the duo meticulously cultivates vines averaging 50 years of age, producing an organic wine of unparalleled quality. The Frantz Chagnoleau Saint Veran La Roche 2012 boasts vibrant, complex notes of citrus and pear, underpinned by a distinct minerality gleaned from the rocky vineyard soils. This expressive wine, with 12 months of lees aging, delivers a mouth-filling palate with impeccable balance and a lengthy finish, truly celebrating its Burgundy origin. The producer's gentle, non-interventionist winemaking techniques ensure the purest expression of terroir in every bottle. An extraordinary wine for discerning palates. |
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Burgundy | 1 | - |
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€250.00 |
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Expertly crafted by renowned winemaker Frantz Chagnoleau, the Saint Veran Pre Jaux 2012 stands as a testament to the exceptional terroir in the Maconnais region of Southern Burgundy, France. Utilising organic and biodynamic practices, Chagnoleau has mastered the art of expressing the unique characteristics of this hallowed French locale. Each vintage of this wine is hand-harvested and naturally fermented, maintaining an authentic expression of the Chardonnay grape. Franz Chagnoleau Saint Veran Pre Jaux 2012 marries the full, ripe fruit of Southern Burgundy with the precision and acidity typical of its northern counterparts. Offering an elegant nose of white flowers and juicy pear with subtle, minerally undertones, this white Burgundy is lauded for its purity of fruit and well-integrated oak. Harmonious, dynamic, and distinct, the Frantz Chagnoleau Saint Veran Pre Jaux 2012 is no casual encounter but rather your refined step into the world of fine French wines. |
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Burgundy | 7 | - |
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€1,010.00 |
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The meticulously crafted Geantet Pansiot Gevrey-Chambertin En Champs 2012 exudes opulence and finesse synonymous with the prestigious Geantet Pansiot estate. This remarkable Pinot Noir originates from the revered vineyard En Champs, situated in the heart of Burgundy's famed Gevrey-Chambertin appellation. The 2012 vintage, enriched by the prized limestone clay soil and nurtured by an optimal climate presents an exquisite blend of robust, ripe fruits underscored by structured tannins and an elegant minerality. Vincent and Fabien Geantet, the accomplished father-son duo, painstakingly oversee the wine's evolution, abiding by traditional winemaking practices. The grapes, hand-picked at peak ripeness, were gently fermented, then aged for an impressive 18 months in French oak barrels, yielding aromas of redcurrant and blackberries with a hint of spiced oak on the nose. Savour Geantet Pansiot Gevrey-Chambertin En Champs 2012's complex and nuanced layers, a testament to the mastery of Burgundy's winemaking traditions that the Geantet Pansiot estate upholds. |
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Burgundy | 2 | 92 (WA) |
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€1,415.00 |
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Wine Advocate (92)Tasted blind at the annual Burgfest tasting in Beaune. The 2012 Nuits St Georges 1er Cru les Boudots from young Maxime Chuerlin is slightly deeper in colour than its peers. It has an intense dark cherry, blueberry and cassis-scented nose that is relatively modern in style, well crafted and detailed. The palate is medium-bodied with sweet ripe tannin, well-judged acidity, sensual in style, more voluminous and richer than Méo-Camuzet's Aux Murgers 2012, but retaining impressive delineation and terroir expression. This is an excellent contribution to the vintage. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 98+ (VN) |
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€1,800.00 |
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Vinous (98+)The 2012 Ruchottes-Chambertin Grand Cru is one of the outstanding wines of the vintage. Pure and sensual on the nose, replete with that breath-taking clarity, it dares to show more fruit intensity than the Romanée-Saint-Vivant from DRC served blind alongside. The palate is medium-bodied with tart red cherries and crushed stone, very mineral-driven with a wonderful, linear finish that is saving fireworks for those with the nous to age this another four or five years. Brilliant. Tasted blind at 67 Pall Mall in London. |
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Burgundy | 2 | 98 (TA) |
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€6,380.00 |
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Tim Atkin MW (98)Always served before Le Musigny and Les Amoureuses chez Roumier, this combines elements of both red and white soils across four separate parcels, all on the Chambolle-Musigny side of the Grand Cru. For all its texture and breadth, this has freshness and focus too with sapid red fruits, nuance and length. The oak needs a little time to fold into the wine, but who's in a rush with a Pinot like this? |
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Burgundy | 2 | 96 (TA) |
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€898.00 |
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Tim Atkin MW (96)The higher altitude of the vineyard and its proximity to the cold air of the combe are apparent on the nose and palate of this deliciously fragrant wine. It's very chalky and chiselled with abundant minerality and freshness lifting and sustaining the fruit flavours. The slight reduction adds another dimension here. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 98 (TA) |
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€13,860.00 |
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Tim Atkin MW (98)There's only one barrel of this in 2012 (as there was in 2003 and 1998), but someone will be lucky enough to drink it. It's Christophe Roumier's most ambitous, ageworthy wine, with two thirds whole bunch fermentation, quite marked oak and dense, yet silky concentration, with notes of cinnamon and spice combining with the red and black fruits. Very long, very complex, but still a baby. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 90-92 (VN) |
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€1,720.00 |
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Vinous (90-92)The Chambolle-Musigny Les Chatelots is big, rich and explosive. Here the fruit is dark in tone, with sweet, balsamic inflected notes that add complexity. The tannins are big and imposing, but also very nicely integrated. With time in the glass, the Chatelots becomes a bit more finessed, but never loses its essential intensity. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 90-92 (VN) |
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€1,415.00 |
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Vinous (90-92)The 2012 Chambolle-Musigny is a great introduction to the year. Dark cherries, plums and spices jump from the glass in a sensual, expressive Chambolle with tons of near-term appeal. Violets, rose petals and spices all flesh out on the radiant, expressive finish. The 2012 is a bit richer and broader than is normally the case, but there is plenty of vibrancy to balance the intensity of the fruit. |
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Burgundy | 5 | 95-97 (VN) |
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€620.00 |
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Vinous (95-97)Boillot's 2012 Bonnes Mares is wonderfully lifted, layered and perfumed, much of that coming from the inclusion of 50% whole clusters and the location of this parcel, which sits on the Chambolle side. Layered and beautifully expressive, the 2012 presents deep, intense layers of ripe, sweet fruit supported by beams of insistent salinity. What a gorgeous wine this is. Henri Boillot is very proud of this wine. It's easy to see why. |
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Vinous (94-97)Slightly hazy due to a recent stirring of the lees. Highly complex nose combines candied lemon, pineapple, menthol, linden tea, ginger and caramel. Thick and seamless in texture and showing a slightly exotic candied quality, but racy acidity gives sharp relief to the intense orange and lemon zest fruit. Really echoes on the gripping finish, showing a whiplash of citrus and saline flavors. These were the latest-picked vines in 2012, along with the Batard and Corton-Charlemagne, but this stunning wine remains just on the right side of surmaturite. |
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Vinous (93-95)Airy and weightless within the context of the year, the 2012 Volnay Les Caillerets is wonderfully complete and expressive. An exotic mélange of graphite, pencil shavings, white pepper and blue fruits takes shape in a precise, chiseled Burgundy that impresses for its finely cut texture and delineation. Totally vivid in the glass, the Caillerets dazzles from start to finish. This is a great example of the vintage at its very best. |
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Burgundy | 3 | 93-95 (VN) |
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€452.00 |
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Vinous (93-95)Airy and weightless within the context of the year, the 2012 Volnay Les Caillerets is wonderfully complete and expressive. An exotic mélange of graphite, pencil shavings, white pepper and blue fruits takes shape in a precise, chiseled Burgundy that impresses for its finely cut texture and delineation. Totally vivid in the glass, the Caillerets dazzles from start to finish. This is a great example of the vintage at its very best. |
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Burgundy | 3 | 93-95 (VN) |
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Vinous (93-95)Violets, licorice, blueberries and graphite are some of the many notes that take shape in the 2012 Volnay Les Santenots. There is more than enough structure to support the fruit in a dramatic, large-scaled Burgundy that captures the essence of the year in its explosive personality. This intense, powerful Volnay need serious time in the cellar. A generous, beautifully resonant finish rounds things off. |
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€778.00 |
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Vinous (93-95)Violets, licorice, blueberries and graphite are some of the many notes that take shape in the 2012 Volnay Les Santenots. There is more than enough structure to support the fruit in a dramatic, large-scaled Burgundy that captures the essence of the year in its explosive personality. This intense, powerful Volnay need serious time in the cellar. A generous, beautifully resonant finish rounds things off. |
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Immerse yourself in the exceptional taste of the exquisite Henri Rebourseau Gevrey-Chambertin 2012. This esteemed French wine, hailing from the famed Gevrey-Chambertin commune in the heart of Burgundy, boasts a rich array of aromas and flavours. Neslted within its elegant, ruby-red profile lie complex hints of ripe dark cherry, toasted spices, and fragrant earthy undertones. Crafted by Domaine Henri Rebourseau, a revered wine producer known for their meticulous selection of grapes and impeccable winemaking techniques, this vintage draws from an exceptional blend of Pinot Noir. A harmonious fusion of terroir character and maturation - in durable French oak barrels for 18 months - bestows upon it a splendid balance and structure. Trusted sources revere the Henri Rebourseau Gevrey-Chambertin 2012 as one of the finest expressions of Burgundy wine, making it an essential inclusion in every fine wine collector's arsenal. Indulge in the sublime synchronicity of tradition, expertise, and pure vinous pleasure found in every bottle. |
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Vinous (91-93)There is so much to like in the 2012 Chambolle-Musigny Les Charmes. Silky and layered, the 2012 graces the palate with expressive dark red fruit and tons of Chambolle sensuality, all in a hugely attractive, mid-weight style. Pliant and expressive through to the finish, the 2012 should offer a long drinking window of superb drinking. |
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Vinous (92+)Bright, dark red. Crushed black and blue fruits lifted by violet on the nose (black fruits are a sign of great phenolic maturity, noted Humbert). Saline, sappy and rich, with dark fruit, licorice and menthol flavors spreading out to saturate the palate. More minerally than the Petite Chapelle, with an element of complexity that comes from successful ripening in a cool combe. Should make a terrific accompaniment to game dishes. |
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Vinous (98)The 2012 Musigny opens with the most exquisite, captivating aromatics imaginable. A seemingly eternal wine with no beginning and no end, the Musigny is a wine that calls for serious introspection as it constantly changes in the glass. Wild flowers of all sorts meld into exquisite, finely-sculpted fruit all with the support of silky tannins that only add to the wine's total sense of refinement. The finish is long, seamless and haunting. There isn't too much more to say, except that the Mugnier's 2012 Musigny is one of the wines of the year. |
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Vinous (91)The 2012 Nuits St. Georges Clos de la Maréchale marks a pretty significant stylistic shift in this tasting, but, then again, the Clos de la Maréchale suffered through a brutal hailstorm in July that lowered the crop dramatically. A core of dark red/black stone fruits, spices, mocha and leather opens up nicely, but the effect of the hail is felt in the wine's slightly angular profile. The 2012 is going to need time to come together, but my impression is that the tannins will always remain a bit rough around the edges. |
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Vinous (90-93)Remarkably vivid in the glass, the 2012 Nuits-Saint-Georges Les Hauts Porrets is super-impressive. Black cherries, menthol and spices are some of the many notes that come alive in an outrageously beautiful Burgundy loaded with tons of potential. I can't wait to taste this from bottle. |
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Vinous (91)(bottled in December of 2013): Bright medium red. Tight nose offers scents of raspberry, flowers and underbrush along with a somewhat rustic leathery quality. Sweet, intense and rather open-knit, offering considerable charm but also a hint of rusticity to its silky red fruit and mineral flavors. Strong juice, finishing with fine-grained, harmonious tannins and mounting length. |
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Wine Advocate (95-97)The crown jewel is the 2012 Romanee-Saint-Vivant Grand Cru that comes from the 0.50-hectare slither planted in 1922. It already boasts an enticing bouquet laden with luscious dark cherry and creme de cassis fruit, stupendous mineralite and exotic touches of blood orange and marmalade. The palate is silky smooth with razor-sharp tannins, once again superb mineralite and a sleek, sensual, quite piercing sorbet-fresh finish that lingers in the mouth much longer than the Clos de Vougeot. This is a sophisticated, modern take on the grand cru, one with panache and oozing class. |
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Wine Advocate (95)The Roty 2012 Charmes-Chambertin is astoundingly good, and it has yet to shut down in the cellar. The bouquet reveals a lovely melange of black cherry, plum and rich soil tones that synergize beautifully with the wine's high toast cooperage. On the palate, the wine is carrying quite a bit of puppy fat that makes it deceptively accessible, but it's clear that when the very serious and refined structural chassis hidden behind that youthful precocity begins to open up a decade or so down the line, it will be an even more massive, bottomless wine. What a legacy the late Philippe Roty has left us! |
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Vinous (88)Bright dark red. Very ripe aromas of plum and redcurrant. Musky and saline in the mouth, with red fruit and menthol flavors coming across as a bit flat. Finishes with light but slightly drying tannins. I wanted more lift and personality. |
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Jancis Robinson (18)All estate fruit. Fewer than 900 bottles to share with the world. They are one of the five owners. Much bluer than the Clos de Bèze; deep purple. Dark! Yields falling because of the age of the vines. Meaty/yeast extract nose and a tad reduced. Very fine palate but a bit sour and uncharming at the moment. It will probably get there but is a bit demanding for now. |
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