Burgundy
When it comes to the world of fine wines, Burgundy stands tall as one of the most revered and sought-after regions. Renowned for its exceptional terroir and commitment to quality, Burgundy has long captivated enthusiasts with its exquisite and highly prized wines. Today, let us delve into the realm of the best and most expensive wines that Burgundy has to offer, a realm where true wine aficionados can indulge in the pinnacle of winemaking excellence.
At the heart of Burgundy's prestige lie its renowned vineyards, which have garnered global acclaim for their exceptional wines. The names that resonate in the world of Burgundy are Domaine de la Romanée-Conti, Domaine Leroy, Domaine Armand Rousseau, and Domaine Georges Roumier. These vineyards have become synonymous with greatness, crafting wines that define elegance, complexity, and longevity.
Burgundy's most esteemed wines are crafted from two noble grape varieties: Pinot Noir and Chardonnay. The region's red wines, made predominantly from Pinot Noir, display a finesse and purity of fruit that are unmatched. Vineyards such as Romanée-Conti, La Tâche, and Richebourg produce red wines that command astronomical prices due to their exceptional quality and limited production.
For white wine enthusiasts, Burgundy's Chardonnay-based wines are a true revelation. Vineyards like Montrachet, Corton-Charlemagne, and Meursault showcase the full potential of this noble grape, producing wines of unparalleled richness, depth, and complexity. These whites epitomize the artistry of winemaking, with each sip revealing layers of flavors and a harmonious balance between fruit, minerality, and oak.
In the world of fine wines, Burgundy stands as an epitome of elegance, complexity, and refined craftsmanship. Its best and most expensive wines are a testament to the region's unwavering commitment to excellence, terroir-driven winemaking, and the artistry of the winemakers.
Burgundy
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Burgundy | 2 | - |
Inc. TAX
€221.03 |
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Exquisite to the last drop, the Michel Juillot Mercurey Vigne Maillonge Blanc 2020 is a distinguished entrant from Burgundy, France. Artfully crafted by third-generation winemaker Michel Juillot, this fine white Chardonnay teases the palate with sophisticated and intricate flavours. Juillot's commitment to sustainable viticulture with low yields ensures berries of exceptional quality on the southern-facing slopes of Mercurey. Exhibiting an elegant straw-yellow hue, the Michel Juillot Mercurey Vigne Maillonge Blanc 2020 arrests your senses with delightful aromas of pear, citrus, and toasted almonds. Aged for 15 months in French oak barrels, the wine balances seamless structure and delicate freshness, rendering a divine finish. Whether savoured as a standalone experience or paired with rich, savoury cuisines, the Michel Juillot Mercurey Vigne Maillonge Blanc 2020 is sure to enliven your sensory voyage with its extraordinary finesse. Experience the legacy of Burgundy in each bottle. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 88-90 (VN) |
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€632.10 |
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Vinous (88-90)(not frosted but the yield was just 20 hectoliters per hectare): Good medium red. Sexy scents of red berries, plum and spices complicated by leather and earth nuances. Supple, fine-grained and sweet if not yet delivering the complexity promised by the nose. This midweight finishes with a fine dusting of tannins. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 91-93 (VN) |
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€652.32 |
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Vinous (91-93)The 2018 Beaune Clos des Aigrots 1er Cru is matured in 15% new oak. It has a very delineated, focused bouquet of mineral-rich red berry fruit. The palate is medium-bodied with ripe tannins, gentle grip, superb mineralité and real weight and depth on the very long, persistent finish. This is beautifully balanced. Superb. |
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Burgundy | 4 | 90-92 (VN) |
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€491.52 |
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Vinous (90-92)The 2020 Beaune Clos des Aigrots 1er Cru Blanc, which has been pressed using a vertical pressoir since 2017, has a lively bouquet with citrus peel, dried honey and light spicy aromas. The palate is very taut on the entry, good extract here with yellow fruit, dessicated orange peel and a touch of salinity towards the finish. Modest length. Enjoy over the next 12-15 years. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 89-92 (VN) |
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€1,435.46 |
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Vinous (89-92)(from 93-year-old vines): Bright red. Reticent aromas of redcurrant, cherry and leather. Concentrated and densely packed, but with lively minty lift to the savory red fruit flavors. A note of medicinal red cherry contributes to the wine's taut impression. Finishes complex, juicy and long, with considerably sweeter, more refined tannins than those of the Aigrots. The Lafarges pulled up one-quarter of these very old vines after the 2014 harvest and will replant them in 2017.They were really killed by the three years of hail, noted Frédéric Lafarge. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 91-93 (VN) |
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€1,509.07 |
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Vinous (91-93)The 2019 Beaune Grèves 1er Cru comes from the oldest vines at the Domaine, 98 years old, that produced small yields according to Frédéric Lafarge. It has a beautiful, very pure kirsch and crushed strawberry nose laced with orange pith. The palate is medium-bodied with fleshy red berry fruit that hide the structure underneath. More saline than Lafarge’s other cuvées it is very grippy on the finish. Excellent. |
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Burgundy | 1 | - |
Inc. TAX
€111.52 |
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Burgundy | 1 | - |
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€340.36 |
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Burgundy | 1 | - |
Inc. TAX
€645.16 |
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Burgundy | 1 | 85-87 (VN) |
Inc. TAX
€198.94 |
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Vinous (85-87)The 2021 Bourgogne Pinot Noir has an uncomplicated earthy, sous-bois-infused bouquet. The palate is medium-bodied with light tannins, but I find this a little dry on the finish at the moment. This needs a bit of a pep-up. |
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Burgundy | 1 | - |
Inc. TAX
€1,019.06 |
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Burgundy | 1 | - |
Inc. TAX
€441.12 |
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Burgundy | 1 | 96 (VN) |
Inc. TAX
€470.35 |
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Vinous (96)Exotic notes dominated the 2002 Lafarge Volnay Clos des Ducs, especially in the bouquet. Both Volnays were open for business and drinking beautifully. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 95-97 (VN) |
Inc. TAX
€264.53 |
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Vinous (95-97)The 2017 Volnay Clos du Château des Ducs is completely de-stemmed by hand this year, which took just over 30 hours according to Frédéric Lafarge. It has a very pure bouquet with redcurrant, wild strawberry, crushed stone and light rose petal aromas, more feminine than the Clos des Chênes but just as captivating. The palate is packed full of energy and vivacity, superb tension running from start to finish with the mineralité flooding across the entrancing finish. Outstanding. Very pure and given that nascent energy, a long-term prospect. |
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Burgundy | 2 | - |
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€162.00 |
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Exquisite to the last drop, the Michel Juillot Mercurey Vigne Maillonge Blanc 2020 is a distinguished entrant from Burgundy, France. Artfully crafted by third-generation winemaker Michel Juillot, this fine white Chardonnay teases the palate with sophisticated and intricate flavours. Juillot's commitment to sustainable viticulture with low yields ensures berries of exceptional quality on the southern-facing slopes of Mercurey. Exhibiting an elegant straw-yellow hue, the Michel Juillot Mercurey Vigne Maillonge Blanc 2020 arrests your senses with delightful aromas of pear, citrus, and toasted almonds. Aged for 15 months in French oak barrels, the wine balances seamless structure and delicate freshness, rendering a divine finish. Whether savoured as a standalone experience or paired with rich, savoury cuisines, the Michel Juillot Mercurey Vigne Maillonge Blanc 2020 is sure to enliven your sensory voyage with its extraordinary finesse. Experience the legacy of Burgundy in each bottle. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 88-90 (VN) |
In Bond
€508.00 |
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Vinous (88-90)(not frosted but the yield was just 20 hectoliters per hectare): Good medium red. Sexy scents of red berries, plum and spices complicated by leather and earth nuances. Supple, fine-grained and sweet if not yet delivering the complexity promised by the nose. This midweight finishes with a fine dusting of tannins. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 91-93 (VN) |
In Bond
€523.00 |
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Vinous (91-93)The 2018 Beaune Clos des Aigrots 1er Cru is matured in 15% new oak. It has a very delineated, focused bouquet of mineral-rich red berry fruit. The palate is medium-bodied with ripe tannins, gentle grip, superb mineralité and real weight and depth on the very long, persistent finish. This is beautifully balanced. Superb. |
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Burgundy | 4 | 90-92 (VN) |
In Bond
€389.00 |
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Vinous (90-92)The 2020 Beaune Clos des Aigrots 1er Cru Blanc, which has been pressed using a vertical pressoir since 2017, has a lively bouquet with citrus peel, dried honey and light spicy aromas. The palate is very taut on the entry, good extract here with yellow fruit, dessicated orange peel and a touch of salinity towards the finish. Modest length. Enjoy over the next 12-15 years. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 89-92 (VN) |
In Bond
€1,155.00 |
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Vinous (89-92)(from 93-year-old vines): Bright red. Reticent aromas of redcurrant, cherry and leather. Concentrated and densely packed, but with lively minty lift to the savory red fruit flavors. A note of medicinal red cherry contributes to the wine's taut impression. Finishes complex, juicy and long, with considerably sweeter, more refined tannins than those of the Aigrots. The Lafarges pulled up one-quarter of these very old vines after the 2014 harvest and will replant them in 2017.They were really killed by the three years of hail, noted Frédéric Lafarge. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 91-93 (VN) |
In Bond
€1,210.00 |
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Vinous (91-93)The 2019 Beaune Grèves 1er Cru comes from the oldest vines at the Domaine, 98 years old, that produced small yields according to Frédéric Lafarge. It has a beautiful, very pure kirsch and crushed strawberry nose laced with orange pith. The palate is medium-bodied with fleshy red berry fruit that hide the structure underneath. More saline than Lafarge’s other cuvées it is very grippy on the finish. Excellent. |
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Burgundy | 1 | - |
In Bond
€85.00 |
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Burgundy | 1 | - |
In Bond
€244.00 |
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Burgundy | 1 | - |
In Bond
€498.00 |
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Burgundy | 1 | 85-87 (VN) |
In Bond
€142.00 |
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Vinous (85-87)The 2021 Bourgogne Pinot Noir has an uncomplicated earthy, sous-bois-infused bouquet. The palate is medium-bodied with light tannins, but I find this a little dry on the finish at the moment. This needs a bit of a pep-up. |
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Burgundy | 1 | - |
In Bond
€808.00 |
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Burgundy | 1 | - |
In Bond
€347.00 |
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Burgundy | 1 | 96 (VN) |
In Bond
€388.00 |
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Vinous (96)Exotic notes dominated the 2002 Lafarge Volnay Clos des Ducs, especially in the bouquet. Both Volnays were open for business and drinking beautifully. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 95-97 (VN) |
In Bond
€217.00 |
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Vinous (95-97)The 2017 Volnay Clos du Château des Ducs is completely de-stemmed by hand this year, which took just over 30 hours according to Frédéric Lafarge. It has a very pure bouquet with redcurrant, wild strawberry, crushed stone and light rose petal aromas, more feminine than the Clos des Chênes but just as captivating. The palate is packed full of energy and vivacity, superb tension running from start to finish with the mineralité flooding across the entrancing finish. Outstanding. Very pure and given that nascent energy, a long-term prospect. |
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