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 (WA) |
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€346.38 |
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Wine Advocate (92)The 2015 Beaune 1er Cru Clos de l'Ecu from Domaine Faiveley needs some aeration to shake off some light reduction, opening in the glass with pretty notes of black raspberry, rich soil and currant leaf. On the palate, the wine is full-bodied, sappy and succulent, with an ample chassis of fine tannins and a deep core of fruit, incipiently lavish but with good focus too. This will need some time in bottle to open up, but it is a promising Beaune 1er cru. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 95 (VN) |
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€4,108.38 |
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Vinous (95)Bright, full red. Ineffable aromas of raspberry, rose petal and minerals display wonderful perfumed lift for the year. Silky, concentrated and fine-grained on entry, then sharply delineated and perfumed in the middle palate, boasting superb floral lift and an impression of menthol reserve to its black raspberry, crushed stone and botanical herb flavors. A wonderfully savory, silky midweight with terrific energy and restrained sweetness for the year, not to mention noble, perfectly buffered tannins. The savory, slowly building finish is hard to scrape off your palate. This outstanding 2015 really stands out for its light touch. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 94-97 (VN) |
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€2,755.45 |
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Vinous (94-97)(made from same plot of 60+-year-old vines on the Chambertin side of this grand cru as in the past; 100% destemmed): Bright dark red. Raspberry and a touch of reduction on the nose. Then dense, sappy and high-pitched in the mouth, with terrific intensity and saline complexity to the intense red berry flavors. Notes of menthol and crushed stone contribute to an impression of youthful tightness. Harder to taste today than the classic Clos de Bèze, which is showing more energy and salty minerality in the early going. But this is subtler and longer on the aftertaste, with a distinctly floral, feminine character that reminded me of a great Chambolle-Musigny. Very different in style from Faiveley's basic Clos de Bèze, but is it better? |
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Burgundy | 1 | 94-97 (VN) |
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€1,053.73 |
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Vinous (94-97)(made from same plot of 60+-year-old vines on the Chambertin side of this grand cru as in the past; 100% destemmed): Bright dark red. Raspberry and a touch of reduction on the nose. Then dense, sappy and high-pitched in the mouth, with terrific intensity and saline complexity to the intense red berry flavors. Notes of menthol and crushed stone contribute to an impression of youthful tightness. Harder to taste today than the classic Clos de Bèze, which is showing more energy and salty minerality in the early going. But this is subtler and longer on the aftertaste, with a distinctly floral, feminine character that reminded me of a great Chambolle-Musigny. Very different in style from Faiveley's basic Clos de Bèze, but is it better? |
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Burgundy | 1 | 92-95 (BH) |
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€1,576.38 |
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Burghound (92-95)Earthy red berry fruit aromas trimmed in a discreet touch of wood spice are laced with earth, forest floor and violet hints. The full-bodied and tautly muscled broad-shouldered flavors possess excellent power and detail on the stunningly long, mildly rustic and youthfully austere finish. This is quite serious and clearly very structured yet it stops short of being overtly old school in style; that said, this will not be an early drinker. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 92-95 (BH) |
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€1,264.38 |
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Burghound (92-95)Earthy red berry fruit aromas trimmed in a discreet touch of wood spice are laced with earth, forest floor and violet hints. The full-bodied and tautly muscled broad-shouldered flavors possess excellent power and detail on the stunningly long, mildly rustic and youthfully austere finish. This is quite serious and clearly very structured yet it stops short of being overtly old school in style; that said, this will not be an early drinker. |
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Burgundy | 2 | 97 (JS) |
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€1,382.93 |
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James Suckling (97)I'm amazed! This is extremely fresh with orange zest and smoky notes, as well as intense cherry aromas. With its stunning concentration and vitality, this could wake the dead! A great and dynamic expression of this unique terroir that could be drunk now, but it also has a huge future ahead of it. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 91-93 (VN) |
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€955.79 |
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Vinous (91-93)(25% vendange entier; 45% new oak): Bright, dark red-ruby. Captivating aromas of dark raspberry, smoky soil tones and salty minerality, plus a suggestion of graphite. Wonderfully deep, plush wine with complex flavors of raspberry and saline minerality accented by peppery herbs. This energetic, finely balanced wine finishes with lively tannins and palate-staining fruit. Technical directly Jerome Flous finds it more salty and tannic than usual but the finish offers compelling perfume. The upper portion of this vineyard, situated on pure stone, was replanted in 2005, while the lower part features 50-to-60-year-old vines on deeper soil. The two components are like two different wines, notes Flous. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 94 (JS) |
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€850.22 |
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James Suckling (94)This is very stretched and compressed in texture with polished tannins that pull the pretty fruit character through the wine with blueberry, cedar and light tobacco undertones. Long and pretty. Drink in 2020. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 88 (VN) |
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€875.58 |
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Vinous (88)Moderately saturated medium red. A touch of reduction to the aromas of dusty redcurrant, plum, iron and game. Supple flavors of red berries and dried flowers are complicated by hints of tobacco and spices. Finishes with a broad dusting of light tannins and moderate length. Could use a bit more verve but this village wine displays the added stuffing of the year. This is the first year for this cuvée, which is made from the best plots of the nearly ten hectares of village Gevrey vines owned by Faiveley. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 93-96 (VN) |
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€9,031.45 |
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Vinous (93-96)(just a single new 150-liter barrel of this wine, vinified with 50% whole clusters): Bright, dark red. Captivating aromas of raspberry, coffee, mocha and pistachio. Plush, dense and deep, conveying more saline minerality and deep soil tones than primary dark fruits in the early going. But this wine boasts compelling sweetness and finishes with dusty, thoroughly ripe tannins and outstanding length. (Incidentally, Faiveley will actually have two different bottlings of Musigny from the 2015 vintage as they purchased a tiny parcel of vines from the Dufouleur family just after the harvest of 2015. The new wine will be bottled in magnums, which Faiveley plans to open in 2025 as part of the family's 200th-anniversary festivities. Beginning with 2016, there will be a single estate Musigny consisting of about 600 bottles.) |
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Burgundy | 1 | 93-96 (VN) |
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€4,557.73 |
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Vinous (93-96)(just a single new 150-liter barrel of this wine, vinified with 50% whole clusters): Bright, dark red. Captivating aromas of raspberry, coffee, mocha and pistachio. Plush, dense and deep, conveying more saline minerality and deep soil tones than primary dark fruits in the early going. But this wine boasts compelling sweetness and finishes with dusty, thoroughly ripe tannins and outstanding length. (Incidentally, Faiveley will actually have two different bottlings of Musigny from the 2015 vintage as they purchased a tiny parcel of vines from the Dufouleur family just after the harvest of 2015. The new wine will be bottled in magnums, which Faiveley plans to open in 2025 as part of the family's 200th-anniversary festivities. Beginning with 2016, there will be a single estate Musigny consisting of about 600 bottles.) |
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Burgundy | 8 | 90+ (VN) |
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€912.78 |
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Vinous (90+)Bright medium red. Cool, vinous nose offers aromas of black cherry, cassis, blackberry, menthol and licorice. Densely packed, dry and youthfully imploded. A distinctly chewy wine whose youthfully bound-up, slightly tough character belies the vineyard's proximity to Vosne-Romanée. Less sweet than the Chaignots; more backward and savory, with its firm, dusty tannins in need of patience. |
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Burgundy | 2 | 89-92 (BH) |
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€881.32 |
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Burghound (89-92)A slightly fresher nose is composed by notes of matchstick and lemongrass. There is a notably more refined mouth feel to the lightly mineral-inflected medium-bodied flavors that also possess slightly better vibrancy on the delicious, complex and nicely persistent finish. This too should be approachable young. |
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Burgundy | 2 | 89-91 (VN) |
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€1,544.77 |
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Vinous (89-91)Bright lemon-yellow color. Restrained aromas of mirabelle, yellow flowers and clove. Brisk but not hard, offering a lovely sugar/acid balance to its intense lemon zest and spice flavors. Finishes with good cut but a touch of youthful rigidity. These vines were originally planted in the 1950s but a lot of them have been replaced through the years. |
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Burgundy | 2 | 91-94 (VN (ST)) |
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€1,217.58 |
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Vinous - Stephen Tanzer (91-94)Bright yellow. The nose suggests a wine with terrific inner-mouth tension: yellow peach, white flowers, menthol, minerals and crushed rock. Fatter than the Vergers in the mouth, with a seductive orange zest sweetness throughout, but kept firm and bright by piquant minerality. Quite tight on the long, aromatic back end. More austere than the Vergers, and not showing the early balance of that wine. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 95 (VN) |
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€3,898.38 |
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Vinous (95)The 2015 La Grand Rue Grand Cru has a concentrated bouquet, very pure but more introspective than its peers. It demands a lot of coaxing from the glass, eventually unfolding to reveal gorgeous, seductive scents of wild strawberry, raspberry, orange blossom and sous-bois. The palate is medium-bodied, offering supple tannin, crisp acidity and symmetrical focus, but I would have liked more substance on the finish. At the moment, this Grand Cru is holding its breath. It needs to exhale! There is a great wine here, but at present, it is indifferent to being loved. Tasted blind at the annual Burgfest tasting. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 85 (WA) |
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€1,636.38 |
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Wine Advocate (85)The 2015 Vosne Romanee 1er Cru les Suchots offers up aromas of plums, cassis and spice, followed by a medium-bodied, rather inscrutable palate without any real discernible concentration or depth. Perhaps the wine is simply closed down after bottling and will emerge from its shell with age? |
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Burgundy | 1 | - |
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€1,276.19 |
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Indulge in the unparalleled elegance of the Francois Martenot Hospices Beaune Hugues Louis Betault 2015, a masterpiece from the iconic Burgundy region of France. Showcasing the savoir-faire of renowned winemaker Francois Martenot, this wine deftly marries Pinot Noir grapes with the traditional Burgundian winemaking techniques, resulting in an enthralling dance of depth and complexity on the palate. Hailing from the highly-praised 2015 vintage, this wine boasts an enticing bouquet of ripe red fruits, harmoniously underpinned by subtle undertones of spice and earth. Each sip reveals the meticulous care with which it was cultivated, aged to perfection in the cool, cavernous cellars of Maison Martenot. Barrel-aged for 12 months in French oak, the Francois Martenot Hospices Beaune Hugues Louis Betault 2015 wonderfully illustrates the connection between regional terroir and sublime vinification. Reserve your bottle and savour the captivating nuances of a truly remarkable wine. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 90-92 (VN) |
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€1,571.90 |
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Vinous (90-92)Bright dark red. Perfumed aromas of raspberry, spices and rose petal accented by white pepper. A lovely juicy midweight, with pure red fruit and spice flavors framed by harmonious acidity and a firm tannic spine. Penetrating but not at all hard. |
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Burgundy | 1 | - |
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€1,751.90 |
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The exemplary Frederic Magnien Morey-Saint-Denis 1er Cru Ruchots 2015 is an unforgettable addition to any connoisseur's cellar. This Burgundian gem is produced by Frederic Magnien, a reputable fifth-generation winemaker whose commitment to minimal intervention ensures the uniqueness of each vintage shines. This Premier Cru offering celebrates the magnificent terroir of Morey-Saint-Denis, at the heart of Burgundy's renowned Côte de Nuits. Fermented naturally with indigenous yeast, this Pinot Noir reveals an alluring depth of flavour that encapsulates quintessential Burgundy character. The wine masterfully displays both the strength and subtlety of the 2015 vintage – a year that bore exceptional grapes due to ideal weather conditions. Impressively structured yet elegantly smooth, Frederic Magnien Morey-Saint-Denis 1er Cru Ruchots 2015 exhibits the perfect harmony of ripe red fruits and velvety tannins with a prolonged mineral finish. Its potential for cellaring further reinforces its status as a prime acquisition. |
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Burgundy | 1 | - |
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€652.12 |
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Taking pride of place in the illustrious lineage of Burgundian winemaking, Genot Boulanger Puligny-Montrachet 1er Cru Garenne 2015 is a truly transcendent offering. From the celebrated Côte d'Or vineyards of Genot Boulanger, a family-owned domaine renowned for its staunch commitment to sustainable viticulture, this Chardonnay-based white wine captures the quintessential expression of its terroir. Undergoing meticulous grape selection and possessing a crystalline purity, Genot Boulanger Puligny-Montrachet 1er Cru Garenne 2015 presents an enticingly vibrant and balanced composition, layered with sumptuous fruit undertones and an elegantly textured minerality. Its depth amplifies in the cellar, promising to impress even after decades of aging. Combining traditional winemaking approaches with innovative practices, Genot Boulanger's Puligny-Montrachet 1er Cru Garenne 2015 stands as a testament to the rich legacy of the region, and an embodiment of the passion and expertise that makes Genot Boulanger so exceptional. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 92+ (VN) |
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€1,169.39 |
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Vinous (92+)Palish red with a hint of amber. A bit cooler and more peppery than the Clos Saint-Denis and Clos de la Roche, with its reticent red fruit aromas complicated by herbs and menthol. Then densely packed, savory and intense, more about soil tones than primary fruit. Not a sweet style but youthfully penetrating. Finishes sweet, slightly medicinal and classically dry, with lingering salty and spicy qualities. A rather rigorous wine in the context of the vintage, but then this is Bonnes-Mares, which has traditionally been one of Burgundy's longest-aging grand crus. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 93+ (VN) |
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€1,030.42 |
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Vinous (93+)The darkest color to this point among these 2015s: bright medium red. Alluring, vibrant perfume of raspberry, dark cherry and rose petal. Sappy and extract-rich, with its deep, slightly medicinal flavors of blueberry, dark raspberry and tart red cherry enlivened by elements of saline minerality and crushed rock. This very concentrated but youthfully backward wine finishes with outstanding length; compared to the Clos Saint-Denis, it's a bit less refined but more powerful This may age longer owing to the richness of its tannins but it's also quite showy today. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 93-96 (VN (ST)) |
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€1,085.62 |
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Vinous - Stephen Tanzer (93-96)Deep, bright red. Urgent crushed cherry and red raspberry fruit aromas are complicated and lifted by rose petal, white pepper, citrus peel and sexy oak; an essence of Clos Saint-Denis. Rich, layered and deep but also wonderfully brisk, with an exhilarating element of blood orange contributing to the impression of razor-sharp definition. Finishes with fine-grained, noble tannins, subtle rising length and a magically weightless impression. A wine of compelling purity and class, this beauty should be long-lived. The yield here was 30 hectoliters per hectare and the pH is 3.4, according to Stehly. Incidentally, this estate is the largest owner of vines in Clos Saint-Denis, at 1.49 hectares. Stehly picks this fruit in the morning because he uses a smaller tank in which it would be harder to chill the grapes. He continues to sell some of his Clos Saint-Denis to Lucien Le Moine, Marchand-Tawse and Jadot, noting that his clients supply their own barrels and take the wines, with their lees, in January. (He also sells some of his Clos de la Roche.) |
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Burgundy | 1 | 97 (VN) |
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€4,283.26 |
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Vinous (97)The 2015 Ruchottes-Chambertin Grand Cru shows quite a bit of new oak on the nose of dusky black fruit laced with tobacco and a little sous-bois, all nicely defined but burly and broad-shouldered. The palate is medium-bodied with grippy tannin and somewhat dry and oppressive at the moment, although there is substance on the finish. Sinewy and almost rustic in style, this is almost an anachronistic Grand Cru, but one that I am fascinated to see evolve. Lo and behold, it ameliorates with aeration, implying that the future is assured. Tasted blind at the annual Burgfest tasting. |
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Burgundy | 1 | - |
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€1,820.92 |
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Crafted by the renowned Maxime Cheurlin, the inimitable Georges Noellat Chambolle-Musigny 1er Cru Les Feusselottes 2015 is a stunning example of meticulous wine making. Hailing from the famed Burgundy region in France, this radiant ruby potion encapsulates the terrain's unique terroir with exceptional grace, complexity and depth. Matured meticulously in aged oak barrels for 12-15 months, the vibrant aromas of raspberry, redcurrant and delicate spice permeate from the glass with an alluring charm. Cheurlin, a sixth-generation vintner, meticulously tends his vines to ensure utmost quality. The Feusselottes plot is a mere 0.45 hectares, adding exclusivity to this already prestigious cuvée. A sorcerer of balance, Cheurlin marries vibrant acidity with subtle tannins to produce a harmonious symphony of flavours that dances across the palate. True to form, the Georges Noellat Chambolle-Musigny 1er Cru Les Feusselottes 2015 captivates with its finesse, culminating in a lingering finish that entices sip after heavenly sip. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 92-94 (WA) |
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€929.20 |
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Wine Advocate (92-94)Matured in 60% new oak, the 2015 Nuits Saint Georges 1er Cru Aux Cras has an opulent bouquet with blueberry and black cherry fruit soaring from the glass, the oak neatly integrated, although I detected just a little warmth here that detracted from the delineation. The palate is medium-bodied with firm tannin. There is clearly a solid backbone to this Nuits Saint Georges that lends it a Morey-Saint-Denis-like personality. There is ample blackberry and raspberry notes infused with white pepper and sage, fanning out in confident fashion towards the detailed finish. This is a sturdy and forthright 2015 that will drink beautifully over 15-20 years. This wine is superb. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 89-91 (VN) |
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€1,274.77 |
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Vinous (89-91)Bright, dark red. Attractive lift to the raspberry and floral aromas; this could hardly be more different from the village Gevrey. At once dense and creamy-sweet, conveying very good energy to the dark berry and floral flavors. Finishes bright and long, with substantial ripe, dusty tannins. Cheurlin produced just 29 hectoliters per hectares here, owing to the estate's high percentage of old vines. |
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Burgundy | 2 | 93 (VN) |
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€1,810.54 |
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Vinous (93)The 2015 Vosne-Romanée Les Chaumes 1er Cru has a cohesive, focused bouquet of pure red cherries, bergamot and undergrowth scents and nicely integrated oak. The palate is medium-bodied with svelte tannin and well-judged acidity. Touches of spice and blood orange toward the sustained finish complete a really quite joyful 2015 Burgundy. Tasted blind at the annual Burgfest tasting. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 92 (WA) |
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€270.00 |
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Wine Advocate (92)The 2015 Beaune 1er Cru Clos de l'Ecu from Domaine Faiveley needs some aeration to shake off some light reduction, opening in the glass with pretty notes of black raspberry, rich soil and currant leaf. On the palate, the wine is full-bodied, sappy and succulent, with an ample chassis of fine tannins and a deep core of fruit, incipiently lavish but with good focus too. This will need some time in bottle to open up, but it is a promising Beaune 1er cru. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 95 (VN) |
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€3,405.00 |
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Vinous (95)Bright, full red. Ineffable aromas of raspberry, rose petal and minerals display wonderful perfumed lift for the year. Silky, concentrated and fine-grained on entry, then sharply delineated and perfumed in the middle palate, boasting superb floral lift and an impression of menthol reserve to its black raspberry, crushed stone and botanical herb flavors. A wonderfully savory, silky midweight with terrific energy and restrained sweetness for the year, not to mention noble, perfectly buffered tannins. The savory, slowly building finish is hard to scrape off your palate. This outstanding 2015 really stands out for its light touch. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 94-97 (VN) |
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€2,290.00 |
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Vinous (94-97)(made from same plot of 60+-year-old vines on the Chambertin side of this grand cru as in the past; 100% destemmed): Bright dark red. Raspberry and a touch of reduction on the nose. Then dense, sappy and high-pitched in the mouth, with terrific intensity and saline complexity to the intense red berry flavors. Notes of menthol and crushed stone contribute to an impression of youthful tightness. Harder to taste today than the classic Clos de Bèze, which is showing more energy and salty minerality in the early going. But this is subtler and longer on the aftertaste, with a distinctly floral, feminine character that reminded me of a great Chambolle-Musigny. Very different in style from Faiveley's basic Clos de Bèze, but is it better? |
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Burgundy | 1 | 94-97 (VN) |
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€875.00 |
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Vinous (94-97)(made from same plot of 60+-year-old vines on the Chambertin side of this grand cru as in the past; 100% destemmed): Bright dark red. Raspberry and a touch of reduction on the nose. Then dense, sappy and high-pitched in the mouth, with terrific intensity and saline complexity to the intense red berry flavors. Notes of menthol and crushed stone contribute to an impression of youthful tightness. Harder to taste today than the classic Clos de Bèze, which is showing more energy and salty minerality in the early going. But this is subtler and longer on the aftertaste, with a distinctly floral, feminine character that reminded me of a great Chambolle-Musigny. Very different in style from Faiveley's basic Clos de Bèze, but is it better? |
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Burgundy | 1 | 92-95 (BH) |
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€1,295.00 |
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Burghound (92-95)Earthy red berry fruit aromas trimmed in a discreet touch of wood spice are laced with earth, forest floor and violet hints. The full-bodied and tautly muscled broad-shouldered flavors possess excellent power and detail on the stunningly long, mildly rustic and youthfully austere finish. This is quite serious and clearly very structured yet it stops short of being overtly old school in style; that said, this will not be an early drinker. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 92-95 (BH) |
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€1,035.00 |
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Burghound (92-95)Earthy red berry fruit aromas trimmed in a discreet touch of wood spice are laced with earth, forest floor and violet hints. The full-bodied and tautly muscled broad-shouldered flavors possess excellent power and detail on the stunningly long, mildly rustic and youthfully austere finish. This is quite serious and clearly very structured yet it stops short of being overtly old school in style; that said, this will not be an early drinker. |
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Burgundy | 2 | 97 (JS) |
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€1,140.00 |
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James Suckling (97)I'm amazed! This is extremely fresh with orange zest and smoky notes, as well as intense cherry aromas. With its stunning concentration and vitality, this could wake the dead! A great and dynamic expression of this unique terroir that could be drunk now, but it also has a huge future ahead of it. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 91-93 (VN) |
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€778.00 |
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Vinous (91-93)(25% vendange entier; 45% new oak): Bright, dark red-ruby. Captivating aromas of dark raspberry, smoky soil tones and salty minerality, plus a suggestion of graphite. Wonderfully deep, plush wine with complex flavors of raspberry and saline minerality accented by peppery herbs. This energetic, finely balanced wine finishes with lively tannins and palate-staining fruit. Technical directly Jerome Flous finds it more salty and tannic than usual but the finish offers compelling perfume. The upper portion of this vineyard, situated on pure stone, was replanted in 2005, while the lower part features 50-to-60-year-old vines on deeper soil. The two components are like two different wines, notes Flous. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 94 (JS) |
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€696.00 |
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James Suckling (94)This is very stretched and compressed in texture with polished tannins that pull the pretty fruit character through the wine with blueberry, cedar and light tobacco undertones. Long and pretty. Drink in 2020. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 88 (VN) |
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€711.00 |
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Vinous (88)Moderately saturated medium red. A touch of reduction to the aromas of dusty redcurrant, plum, iron and game. Supple flavors of red berries and dried flowers are complicated by hints of tobacco and spices. Finishes with a broad dusting of light tannins and moderate length. Could use a bit more verve but this village wine displays the added stuffing of the year. This is the first year for this cuvée, which is made from the best plots of the nearly ten hectares of village Gevrey vines owned by Faiveley. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 93-96 (VN) |
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€7,520.00 |
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Vinous (93-96)(just a single new 150-liter barrel of this wine, vinified with 50% whole clusters): Bright, dark red. Captivating aromas of raspberry, coffee, mocha and pistachio. Plush, dense and deep, conveying more saline minerality and deep soil tones than primary dark fruits in the early going. But this wine boasts compelling sweetness and finishes with dusty, thoroughly ripe tannins and outstanding length. (Incidentally, Faiveley will actually have two different bottlings of Musigny from the 2015 vintage as they purchased a tiny parcel of vines from the Dufouleur family just after the harvest of 2015. The new wine will be bottled in magnums, which Faiveley plans to open in 2025 as part of the family's 200th-anniversary festivities. Beginning with 2016, there will be a single estate Musigny consisting of about 600 bottles.) |
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Burgundy | 1 | 93-96 (VN) |
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Vinous (93-96)(just a single new 150-liter barrel of this wine, vinified with 50% whole clusters): Bright, dark red. Captivating aromas of raspberry, coffee, mocha and pistachio. Plush, dense and deep, conveying more saline minerality and deep soil tones than primary dark fruits in the early going. But this wine boasts compelling sweetness and finishes with dusty, thoroughly ripe tannins and outstanding length. (Incidentally, Faiveley will actually have two different bottlings of Musigny from the 2015 vintage as they purchased a tiny parcel of vines from the Dufouleur family just after the harvest of 2015. The new wine will be bottled in magnums, which Faiveley plans to open in 2025 as part of the family's 200th-anniversary festivities. Beginning with 2016, there will be a single estate Musigny consisting of about 600 bottles.) |
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Burgundy | 8 | 90+ (VN) |
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€742.00 |
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Vinous (90+)Bright medium red. Cool, vinous nose offers aromas of black cherry, cassis, blackberry, menthol and licorice. Densely packed, dry and youthfully imploded. A distinctly chewy wine whose youthfully bound-up, slightly tough character belies the vineyard's proximity to Vosne-Romanée. Less sweet than the Chaignots; more backward and savory, with its firm, dusty tannins in need of patience. |
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Burgundy | 2 | 89-92 (BH) |
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€712.00 |
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Burghound (89-92)A slightly fresher nose is composed by notes of matchstick and lemongrass. There is a notably more refined mouth feel to the lightly mineral-inflected medium-bodied flavors that also possess slightly better vibrancy on the delicious, complex and nicely persistent finish. This too should be approachable young. |
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Burgundy | 2 | 89-91 (VN) |
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€1,250.00 |
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Vinous (89-91)Bright lemon-yellow color. Restrained aromas of mirabelle, yellow flowers and clove. Brisk but not hard, offering a lovely sugar/acid balance to its intense lemon zest and spice flavors. Finishes with good cut but a touch of youthful rigidity. These vines were originally planted in the 1950s but a lot of them have been replaced through the years. |
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Burgundy | 2 | 91-94 (VN (ST)) |
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€996.00 |
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Vinous - Stephen Tanzer (91-94)Bright yellow. The nose suggests a wine with terrific inner-mouth tension: yellow peach, white flowers, menthol, minerals and crushed rock. Fatter than the Vergers in the mouth, with a seductive orange zest sweetness throughout, but kept firm and bright by piquant minerality. Quite tight on the long, aromatic back end. More austere than the Vergers, and not showing the early balance of that wine. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 95 (VN) |
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€3,230.00 |
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Vinous (95)The 2015 La Grand Rue Grand Cru has a concentrated bouquet, very pure but more introspective than its peers. It demands a lot of coaxing from the glass, eventually unfolding to reveal gorgeous, seductive scents of wild strawberry, raspberry, orange blossom and sous-bois. The palate is medium-bodied, offering supple tannin, crisp acidity and symmetrical focus, but I would have liked more substance on the finish. At the moment, this Grand Cru is holding its breath. It needs to exhale! There is a great wine here, but at present, it is indifferent to being loved. Tasted blind at the annual Burgfest tasting. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 85 (WA) |
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€1,345.00 |
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Wine Advocate (85)The 2015 Vosne Romanee 1er Cru les Suchots offers up aromas of plums, cassis and spice, followed by a medium-bodied, rather inscrutable palate without any real discernible concentration or depth. Perhaps the wine is simply closed down after bottling and will emerge from its shell with age? |
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Indulge in the unparalleled elegance of the Francois Martenot Hospices Beaune Hugues Louis Betault 2015, a masterpiece from the iconic Burgundy region of France. Showcasing the savoir-faire of renowned winemaker Francois Martenot, this wine deftly marries Pinot Noir grapes with the traditional Burgundian winemaking techniques, resulting in an enthralling dance of depth and complexity on the palate. Hailing from the highly-praised 2015 vintage, this wine boasts an enticing bouquet of ripe red fruits, harmoniously underpinned by subtle undertones of spice and earth. Each sip reveals the meticulous care with which it was cultivated, aged to perfection in the cool, cavernous cellars of Maison Martenot. Barrel-aged for 12 months in French oak, the Francois Martenot Hospices Beaune Hugues Louis Betault 2015 wonderfully illustrates the connection between regional terroir and sublime vinification. Reserve your bottle and savour the captivating nuances of a truly remarkable wine. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 90-92 (VN) |
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€1,265.00 |
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Vinous (90-92)Bright dark red. Perfumed aromas of raspberry, spices and rose petal accented by white pepper. A lovely juicy midweight, with pure red fruit and spice flavors framed by harmonious acidity and a firm tannic spine. Penetrating but not at all hard. |
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The exemplary Frederic Magnien Morey-Saint-Denis 1er Cru Ruchots 2015 is an unforgettable addition to any connoisseur's cellar. This Burgundian gem is produced by Frederic Magnien, a reputable fifth-generation winemaker whose commitment to minimal intervention ensures the uniqueness of each vintage shines. This Premier Cru offering celebrates the magnificent terroir of Morey-Saint-Denis, at the heart of Burgundy's renowned Côte de Nuits. Fermented naturally with indigenous yeast, this Pinot Noir reveals an alluring depth of flavour that encapsulates quintessential Burgundy character. The wine masterfully displays both the strength and subtlety of the 2015 vintage – a year that bore exceptional grapes due to ideal weather conditions. Impressively structured yet elegantly smooth, Frederic Magnien Morey-Saint-Denis 1er Cru Ruchots 2015 exhibits the perfect harmony of ripe red fruits and velvety tannins with a prolonged mineral finish. Its potential for cellaring further reinforces its status as a prime acquisition. |
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Taking pride of place in the illustrious lineage of Burgundian winemaking, Genot Boulanger Puligny-Montrachet 1er Cru Garenne 2015 is a truly transcendent offering. From the celebrated Côte d'Or vineyards of Genot Boulanger, a family-owned domaine renowned for its staunch commitment to sustainable viticulture, this Chardonnay-based white wine captures the quintessential expression of its terroir. Undergoing meticulous grape selection and possessing a crystalline purity, Genot Boulanger Puligny-Montrachet 1er Cru Garenne 2015 presents an enticingly vibrant and balanced composition, layered with sumptuous fruit undertones and an elegantly textured minerality. Its depth amplifies in the cellar, promising to impress even after decades of aging. Combining traditional winemaking approaches with innovative practices, Genot Boulanger's Puligny-Montrachet 1er Cru Garenne 2015 stands as a testament to the rich legacy of the region, and an embodiment of the passion and expertise that makes Genot Boulanger so exceptional. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 92+ (VN) |
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€956.00 |
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Vinous (92+)Palish red with a hint of amber. A bit cooler and more peppery than the Clos Saint-Denis and Clos de la Roche, with its reticent red fruit aromas complicated by herbs and menthol. Then densely packed, savory and intense, more about soil tones than primary fruit. Not a sweet style but youthfully penetrating. Finishes sweet, slightly medicinal and classically dry, with lingering salty and spicy qualities. A rather rigorous wine in the context of the vintage, but then this is Bonnes-Mares, which has traditionally been one of Burgundy's longest-aging grand crus. |
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€840.00 |
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Vinous (93+)The darkest color to this point among these 2015s: bright medium red. Alluring, vibrant perfume of raspberry, dark cherry and rose petal. Sappy and extract-rich, with its deep, slightly medicinal flavors of blueberry, dark raspberry and tart red cherry enlivened by elements of saline minerality and crushed rock. This very concentrated but youthfully backward wine finishes with outstanding length; compared to the Clos Saint-Denis, it's a bit less refined but more powerful This may age longer owing to the richness of its tannins but it's also quite showy today. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 93-96 (VN (ST)) |
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€886.00 |
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Vinous - Stephen Tanzer (93-96)Deep, bright red. Urgent crushed cherry and red raspberry fruit aromas are complicated and lifted by rose petal, white pepper, citrus peel and sexy oak; an essence of Clos Saint-Denis. Rich, layered and deep but also wonderfully brisk, with an exhilarating element of blood orange contributing to the impression of razor-sharp definition. Finishes with fine-grained, noble tannins, subtle rising length and a magically weightless impression. A wine of compelling purity and class, this beauty should be long-lived. The yield here was 30 hectoliters per hectare and the pH is 3.4, according to Stehly. Incidentally, this estate is the largest owner of vines in Clos Saint-Denis, at 1.49 hectares. Stehly picks this fruit in the morning because he uses a smaller tank in which it would be harder to chill the grapes. He continues to sell some of his Clos Saint-Denis to Lucien Le Moine, Marchand-Tawse and Jadot, noting that his clients supply their own barrels and take the wines, with their lees, in January. (He also sells some of his Clos de la Roche.) |
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Burgundy | 1 | 97 (VN) |
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€3,560.00 |
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Vinous (97)The 2015 Ruchottes-Chambertin Grand Cru shows quite a bit of new oak on the nose of dusky black fruit laced with tobacco and a little sous-bois, all nicely defined but burly and broad-shouldered. The palate is medium-bodied with grippy tannin and somewhat dry and oppressive at the moment, although there is substance on the finish. Sinewy and almost rustic in style, this is almost an anachronistic Grand Cru, but one that I am fascinated to see evolve. Lo and behold, it ameliorates with aeration, implying that the future is assured. Tasted blind at the annual Burgfest tasting. |
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Crafted by the renowned Maxime Cheurlin, the inimitable Georges Noellat Chambolle-Musigny 1er Cru Les Feusselottes 2015 is a stunning example of meticulous wine making. Hailing from the famed Burgundy region in France, this radiant ruby potion encapsulates the terrain's unique terroir with exceptional grace, complexity and depth. Matured meticulously in aged oak barrels for 12-15 months, the vibrant aromas of raspberry, redcurrant and delicate spice permeate from the glass with an alluring charm. Cheurlin, a sixth-generation vintner, meticulously tends his vines to ensure utmost quality. The Feusselottes plot is a mere 0.45 hectares, adding exclusivity to this already prestigious cuvée. A sorcerer of balance, Cheurlin marries vibrant acidity with subtle tannins to produce a harmonious symphony of flavours that dances across the palate. True to form, the Georges Noellat Chambolle-Musigny 1er Cru Les Feusselottes 2015 captivates with its finesse, culminating in a lingering finish that entices sip after heavenly sip. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 92-94 (WA) |
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€765.00 |
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Wine Advocate (92-94)Matured in 60% new oak, the 2015 Nuits Saint Georges 1er Cru Aux Cras has an opulent bouquet with blueberry and black cherry fruit soaring from the glass, the oak neatly integrated, although I detected just a little warmth here that detracted from the delineation. The palate is medium-bodied with firm tannin. There is clearly a solid backbone to this Nuits Saint Georges that lends it a Morey-Saint-Denis-like personality. There is ample blackberry and raspberry notes infused with white pepper and sage, fanning out in confident fashion towards the detailed finish. This is a sturdy and forthright 2015 that will drink beautifully over 15-20 years. This wine is superb. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 89-91 (VN) |
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€1,025.00 |
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Vinous (89-91)Bright, dark red. Attractive lift to the raspberry and floral aromas; this could hardly be more different from the village Gevrey. At once dense and creamy-sweet, conveying very good energy to the dark berry and floral flavors. Finishes bright and long, with substantial ripe, dusty tannins. Cheurlin produced just 29 hectoliters per hectares here, owing to the estate's high percentage of old vines. |
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Burgundy | 2 | 93 (VN) |
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€1,490.00 |
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Vinous (93)The 2015 Vosne-Romanée Les Chaumes 1er Cru has a cohesive, focused bouquet of pure red cherries, bergamot and undergrowth scents and nicely integrated oak. The palate is medium-bodied with svelte tannin and well-judged acidity. Touches of spice and blood orange toward the sustained finish complete a really quite joyful 2015 Burgundy. Tasted blind at the annual Burgfest tasting. |
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