Burgundy

For our 2019 White Burgundy we have worked once again with our good friends Jean-Luc Terrier and Christian Collovray. The warm and sunny 2019 vintage has yielded a charming wine with aromas of ripe stone-fruit, subtle floral touches and a suggestion of toasted hazelnuts. The palate is at once generous and refreshing, with a mineral, smoky finish courtesy of judicious oak ageing. A versatile wine, enjoy it on its own or as an accompaniment to salads, seafood and lighter meat dishes.

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{region}Burgundy{region}
{color}White{color}
{vintage}2019{vintage}
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Chablis producers have defined the style of chardonnay in this famous region, and this has all the purity and steely freshness with classic aromas of crushed oyster shell and lime, plus plenty of ripe stone fruits, fresh acidity, minerality and an oyster shell finish. Brilliant on its own, but perfect with Good Friday fish pie, goats cheese salad and shellfish.

{***}{region}Chablis{region}
{color} White{color}                                                               {maturity}ready-keep{maturity} {maturity-text}Ready, but will keep{maturity-text}
{vintage}2018{vintage}{***}

Our 2018 Puligny-Montrachet is an archetypal expression of this most elegant of white Burgundies; fruit is sourced from ten different parcels throughout the appellation. Fermentation and ageing are entirely in oak, 20% of which is new. The wine offers an harmonious blend of white stone-fruit, fresh salinity and subtle, spicy oak flavours. It’s a perfect partner for langoustines, crab or chanterelles.

{***}{region}Puligny- Montrachet{region}
{color} White{color}          
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{vintage}2018{vintage}
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Our 2019 Pouilly-Fuissé has once again been made for us by the talented Olivier Merlin. From several vineyards across the villages of Vergisson, Chaintré and Fuissé, the wine offers notes of ripe, succulent stone-fruit, white flowers and a cleansing, saline finish. A wine which is at once generous and fresh, it is the perfect partner for fish and seafood dishes, but would also work well with cheese and white meats.

{***}{region}Pouilly-Fuissé{region}
{color} White{color}                                                               {maturity}ready-keep{maturity} {maturity-text}Ready, but will keep{maturity-text}
{vintage}2019{vintage}
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Benjamin Leroux has produced this classic Burgundian Pinot Noir for us. Exclusively from Côte d’Or fruit and made in Benjamin’s Beaune cellar, it’s aged in a mix of barrels and large wooden foudres. The nose is expressive and enticing, with powerful red berry aromas and a delicate floral lift. The palate combines ripe tannins – indicative of the warm 2019 vintage – with fresh acidity and finesse. A versatile food pairing, try it with charcuterie and cheese.

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{region}Burgundy{region}
{color}Red{color}
{maturity}drink-now{maturity}
{maturity-text}Ready, but will keep{maturity-text}
{vintage}2019{vintage}
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Made with fruit from 65-year-old, organically farmed vines, our 2017 Gevrey-Chambertin is charming, fleet-footed and delicate. Using two-thirds whole bunches and just 15% new oak, brothers David and Nicolas Rossignol have produced a vibrant and energetic wine with a beguiling floral perfume, sweet crushed strawberry fruit and a refreshing finish. Try it with lighter red meat dishes  or salmon.

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{region}Gevrey-Chambertin{region}
{color}Red{color}
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{maturity-text}Ready, but will keep{maturity-text}
{vintage}2017{vintage}
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Here the wood is also discreet but still a bit more obvious compared to the old vines Vaillons. The ripe and exceptionally pretty nose of lime, anise, white flowers and mineral reduction complements perfectly the concentrated, serious and wonderfully refined medium weight plus flavors that also enjoy a plenitude of dry extract that buffers the firm acid spine on the gorgeously long finish. This also displays impressive development potential.  - Allen Meadows

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{color}White{color}              {maturity}ready-improve{maturity} {maturity-text}Ready, but will improve{maturity-text}
{vintage}2010{vintage}

{ratings}
 [] Vinous:: 93/100        
  [] Allen Meadows:: 91-94/100          
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The 2017 Saint-Aubin 1er Cru En Remilly unfurls in the glass with aromas of crisp green apple, lemon oil, freshly baked bread and white flowers. On the palate, it's medium to full-bodied, ample and layered with a pure, precise profile. Colin notes that this is a warm terroir that seldom suffers from botrytis and is favored by cooler vintages but which has suffered in the warmer climate. - The Wine Advocate

{***}{region}St Aubin{region}
{color}White{color}                                                               {maturity}laying-down{maturity} {maturity-text}For laying down{maturity-text}
{vintage}2017{vintage}
{ratings}
 [] The Wine Advocate::90/100{ratings}        {***}

Six parcels of vines blended together. A lovely balance of fruit and the light framing of oak. An edge of green pith, leading to a citrussy point; vibrant and delicious. Almost tannic feel with the phenolics on the finish, suggesting much more development to come as it rounds out.

{***}{region}St Aubin{region}
{color}White{color}                                                               {maturity}laying-down{maturity} {maturity-text}For laying down{maturity-text}
{vintage}2017{vintage}
{ratings}
    [] Neal Martin:: 91/100{ratings}        {***}

The 2017 Saint-Aubin 1er Cru La Chatenière exhibits aromas of lime and lemon zest, crushed rock and white flowers, followed by a bright and incisive medium to full body, with a nicely concentrated core of crunchy fruit and a long, penetrating finish. This is a very promising Chatenière.

{***}{region}St Aubin{region}
{color}White{color}                                                               {maturity}laying-down{maturity} {maturity-text}For laying down{maturity-text}
{vintage}2017{vintage}
{ratings}

[] The Wine Advocate:: 92/100 

[] Allen Meadows:: 91/100 

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Raised 50/50 in 600ltr and 228ltr barrels, with 15% new oak. Pale lemon in colour, the initial nose has much promise, with a lovely touch of noble reduction. A blend of Casse Têtes and Petits Charrons, the palate has an enjoyable chewiness and a touch of peach fruit. There is lovely weight here, nice volume and texture in the mouth, but with tension and nervy freshness. Drink 2019-2024.

{***}{region} Meursault {region}
{color} White {color}                                                               {maturity}laying-down{maturity} {maturity-text}For laying down{maturity-text}
{vintage}2016{vintage}{***}

Domaine Boisson-Vadot, run by father and son team of Bernard and Pierre Boisson, is one of the rising stars in Meursault. The philosophy of the Domaine revolves around careful, hands-on vineyard management to coax the greatest potential of each vintage out of the various plots, and low-impact winemaking in the cellars that allows the unique terroir of each vineyard to surface. New oak is very minimal, no more than 30% for the top cuvées, and much more restraint in  the village wines and in Bourgogne Blanc.

Pierre Boisson produces a village Meursault from his grandmother’s vineyards (50 year old vines in the lieu-dits of Criots and Perchots) that is hailed an model wine for the appellation. 

{***}{region}Meursault{region}
{color}White{color}              {maturity}laying-down{maturity} {maturity-text}For laying down{maturity-text}
{vintage}2014{vintage}

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Provenance is everything. This is from a section of the Chalumeaux Premier Cru vineyard which had to be declassified in 1975 when the previous owner illegally imported some fertile topsoil. Time has healed much of the damage and there isn’t another hillside Puligny vineyard classified as village. Parcels from Levron and Baudrières-Nosroy complete the blend. A fine, generous and complex style. Drink 2022-2029.

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{color} White{color}          
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{vintage}2017{vintage}
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Some 80% of de Montille's 2018 Puligny-Montrachet Village consists of declassified premier cru Les Chalumeaux, which may account for why it's so good this year. Revealing notes of citrus oil, white flowers, fresh pastry and beeswax, it's medium to full-bodied, layered and succulent, combining charming fruit with mineral nuance to persuasive effect. (89 - 91 points, The Wine Advocate, 13th February 2020)

{***}{region}Puligny-Montrachet{region}
{color}White{color}                                            

                   {maturity}laying-down{maturity} {maturity-text}For laying down{maturity-text}
{vintage}2018{vintage}{***}

This parcel of very old vines rarely produces large volumes and sadly provided less fruit this year than in 2016. The nose is very floral, with honeysuckle notes and a noble reduction which runs through the palate. It is delicate and elegant, but with a racy intensity that underpins the fruit and gives a salivating finish. 

{***}{region}Puligny-Montrachet{region}
{color}White{color}                 {maturity}laying-down{maturity} {maturity-text}For laying down{maturity-text}
{vintage}2018{vintage}{***}

Coming from 4 parcels, of which Meix Goudard is the biggest, which is on the level of the premier Crus (under les Macherelles), Blanchots - on the rock next to Criots, and Journoblots, which is under Criots. All are well-placed and make up 1.35 ha in total, so this is Joseph's biggest cuvée. He says he tries to pick it at 12.5% maximum, to retain freshness, and he succeeds - it is ripe, but the energetic freshness is retained. Pale gold with green/yellow reflections. Ripe sunny fruit nose is supported by comfortable oak and excellent acidity.

{***}{region}Chassagne-Montrachet{region}
{color}White{color}                                                               {maturity}ready-keep{maturity} {maturity-text}For laying down{maturity-text}
{vintage}2017{vintage}{***}

Vide Bourse is located right below Batard Montrachet. Joseph Colin is one of the 5 producers in this vineyard. Refined nose of ripe white orchard fruits and leesy nose. Voluminous and smoky with refreshing acidity. The big-boned structure resembles Batard Montrachet. Ripe and muscular.

{***}{region}Chassagne-Montrachet{region}
{color}White{color}              {maturity}ready-keep{maturity} {maturity-text}For laying down{maturity-text}
{vintage}2018{vintage}{***}

This remains one of the most intriguing white wines in Burgundy. It is always very taut, especially in youth, but with age it evolves into an extraordinarily aromatic wine. These elements are discernible in youth and the wine has a creamy texture, with the tropical and stonefruit notes coiled beneath. Drink 2023-2030.

{***}{region}  Burgundy {region}
{color} White {color} 

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{vintage}2017{vintage}
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The fruit here all comes from around Vosne-Romanée, from both sides of the D974, enhanced by some lovely old vines (some of which are 70 years old). This wine’s a real overperformer in 2018 thanks to its deeper soils, which held more water and stayed cool in the warm, dry conditions. Sweet, crunchy, red-berry fruit combines perfectly with smoky oak and silky, creamy tannins. Drink 2021-2026.

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{region}Burgundy{region}
{color}Red{color}
{maturity}ready-keep{maturity}
{maturity-text}Ready, but will keep{maturity-text}
{vintage}2017{vintage}
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Frédéric Cossard Bourgogne Rouge Bedeau 2017 is a smooth red wine with aromas of red berries and spicy touches. On the palate it is fine, juicy and delicate, with marked tannins and a fine acidity.

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{color}Red{color}        {maturity}ready-improve{maturity} {maturity-text}Ready, but will improve{maturity-text}
{vintage}2017{vintage}{***}

This Premier Cru sits just underneath Clos de la Roche, and there is certainly more than a passing resemblance to its prestigious neighbour. The fruit is juicy and vibrant, but the quality of the tannins is what makes this wine stand out. Stony and vibrant, this has great, mineral precision. Drink 2024-2034.

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{region}Morey-St Denis{region}
{color}Red{color}                               {maturity}ready-improve{maturity} {maturity-text}Ready, but will improve{maturity-text}
{vintage}2016{vintage}

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The Grèves end of Beaune suffered less from frost, so volumes here are not too small. This very elegant style of Grèves comes from three plots: higher, lower and mid-slope. There is wonderful initial concentration of juicy red berry fruit, before silky, supple tannins and a vibrant acidity kick in to add complexity. Lovely. Drink 2022-2029.

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{region}Beaune{region}
{color}Red{color}                               {maturity}ready-improve{maturity} {maturity-text}Ready, but will improve{maturity-text}
{vintage}2016{vintage}

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Only six barrels were made from 1.2 hectares, which works out as only 10hl/ha. The little wine that was made went into 10 percent new oak and was bottled early. There is a gentle freshness and some delicate, light, red fruit. W hat it lacks in body it makes up for in a pleasant, frothy personality. Very pleasant and undemanding. Drink 2020-2024.

{***}{region} Beaune{region}
{color} Red{color}                                                               {maturity}laying-down{maturity} {maturity-text}For laying down{maturity-text}
{vintage}2016{vintage}{***}

This is one-third whole-bunch this year, using the older vine fruit and de-stemming the younger portions where stems are typically less ripe. The high active limestone content in this vineyard gives an energetic and mineral expression of Pinot Noir, with succulent cherry fruit in the middle and a violet perfumed lift to accompany the chalky tannins. Drink 2021-2026.

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{color} Red{color}              {maturity}ready-improve{maturity} {maturity-text}Ready, but will improve{maturity-text}
{vintage}2017{vintage}
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The reds with purple and deep robes, exalt their fruity and floral bouquets. On the palate the tannins are dense and of great maturity. It will however be necessary to be patient before being able to appreciate, the full potential of this exceptional vintage in red. It is similar to 2005 and ageing theses wine at least ten years.

{***}{region} Volnay{region}
{color} Red {color}                                                               {maturity}ready-improve{maturity} {maturity-text}Ready, but will improve{maturity-text}
{vintage}2015{vintage}
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 A strikingly pure nose of cassis, violets and blueberries gracefully gives way to rich, full, sweet and mineral-infused middle weight flavors that have cut-like-a-knife delineation as well as a very firm tannic spine that will also see this through well past its 25th birthday. While the Champans presently has a bit more flesh around the structure, this is a classic Taillepieds built on its minerality and is best cellared by those blessed with ample patience as this is the most backward wine in the range today. *Don't miss! Outstanding - Allen Meadows

{***}{region}Volnay{region}
{color}Red{color}                                                               {maturity}laying-down{maturity} {maturity-text}For laying down{maturity-text}
{vintage}2005{vintage}
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[] The Wine Advocate:: 93-94/100 

[] Allen Meadows:: 92-95/100 

[] Wine Spectator:: 91/100 

[] Jancis Robinson:: 18/20 

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Having made Clos des Epeneaux at Comte Armand, Ben had always harboured an ambition to make Pommard’s other great wine, so was delighted to take the opportunity; this comes from a plot in the lower part of Les Rugiens-Hauts. There is a real concentration of fruit here, Grand Cru weight and a wonderfully elegant tannic structure which underlines the class of this site.

{***}{region} Pommard{region}
{color} Red {color}                                                               {maturity}ready-improve{maturity} {maturity-text}Ready, but will improve{maturity-text}
{vintage}2016{vintage}
{ratings}
[] Wine Advocate:: 90/100{ratings}{***}

No stems were included in Les Pézerolles which shows a fine, bright purple colour. Really clear, pure, red fruit, with plenty of volume, this is a gentler style of Pommard, with no discernible tannins, good fruit and harmonious all the way through. Étienne de Montille began picking whites on 10th and reds on 13th September, relatively early. Despite the hail (worst in Pommard than Beaune, Volnay less) yields were slightly improved compared to 2013. The fruit was clean with small berries, and beautiful clusters, so they were able to continue with their usual programme of whole-bunch vinification in most instances. The details are given for each wine. They will be long lived wines.

{***}{region}Pommard{region}
{color} Red{color}                                                               {maturity}ready-improve{maturity} {maturity-text}Ready, but will improve{maturity-text}
{vintage}2014{vintage}
{ratings}
 [] The Wine Advocate:: 92/100{ratings}        {***}

This vineyard sits above several village Vosne vineyards, and the delicate Grivot touch imbues the wine with an elegant and caressing character. Ripe, juicy red fruit fills the palate, wrapped in perfectly ripe tannins which simply melt away, leaving a chalky, fresh finish. Drink 2022-2028.

{***}{region} Nuits-St Georges{region}
{color}Red{color}        {maturity}ready-improve{maturity} {maturity-text}Ready, but will improve{maturity-text}
{vintage}2018{vintage}{***}

Dense, dark purple with an outstanding bouquet of dark fruit, this wine is very concentrated. There is a superb depth of fruit throughout and yet it is very well balanced, even silky behind. An amazingly intense example of this vineyard.

{***}{region} Nuits-St Georges {region}
{color}Red{color}                                                               {maturity}ready-improve{maturity} {maturity-text}Ready, but will improve{maturity-text}
{vintage}2012{vintage}{***}

The vine comes from a great gene pool. It is regular and has many millerandage berries. The wine has the typical structure of Nuits-Saint-Georges, but the tannins are elegant and reflect the near Vosne-Romanée. The Nuits Saint-Georges 1er Cru Aux Cras is tasty and dynamic, always with a good balance. The flesh, very present, with notes of juicy black fruit (blackberries, blueberries, blackcurrants) is enriched with floral nuances (elder, heather) and spicy. Always tonic wine is driven by a saline minerality and a fresh finish (licorice, menthol).

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{color}Red{color}        {maturity}ready-improve{maturity} {maturity-text}Ready, but will improve{maturity-text}
{vintage}2012{vintage}{***}

One of the most beautiful vineyards of Terroir, with its more than 85 years of life, lives vibrant in the contrast between the freshness of the winds of the Combe and the heat held by the sunny pebbles of the ground. 

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{region}Vosne-Romanée{region}
{color}Red{color}
{maturity}ready-improve{maturity}
{maturity-text}Ready, but will improve{maturity-text}
{vintage}2017{vintage}

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The scale of Eric’s distress is underlined by these numbers: normally he would make around 70 barrels of this; in 2016 he has 11. From vines over 40 years old and from an astonishing 23 different plots (including La Justice, Etelois, Créot etc), this has a lot of class and plenty of dimension. No new oak this year; Eric likes its more aromatic side to show. Drink 2019-2022.

{***}{region} Gevrey-Chambertin{region}
{color} Red{color}{maturity}laying-down{maturity} {maturity-text}For laying down{maturity-text}
{vintage}2016{vintage}
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This is a contrast to Les Corbeaux, in that this vineyard faces more northwards, giving a more elegant and feminine expression. The fruit profile remains one of dark berry fruits, but there is a floral lift and the rocky, limestone soil adds a vibrant, mineral finish. 

This domaine was originally put on the map by Christian Sérafin’s father, Stanilaus Sérafin, a Polish émigré, who settled in Burgundy before the war. He initially worked as a mason, before purchasing some land in 1947 and establishing himself as a vigneron. His son Christian inherited the domaine in 1988, though he had been making the wine for the previous 20 years. Christian Sérafin is now past retirement age, but with a niece (Frédérique) in the vineyards and cuverie, and a daughter (Karine) in the office, continuity is in place. The style here is for powerful wines which age exceptionally well. Christian Sérafin’s niece Frédérique feels that 2016 is “une grande année de garde”, and could well surpass 2015. In fact, her confidence in the vintage is such that all the wines will be raised entirely in new oak barrels. The most badly-frosted vineyards were Bourgogne and Chambolle Baudes, which suffered 60 percent frost. Overall yields were down by around 50 percent but the cousins expect to release a larger proportion of the crop than usual en primeur in order to minimise the immediate impact of the losses. These are certainly wines which deserve long- term ageing.

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{color}Red{color}

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A deep-pitched bouquet of cassis, blackberries, grilled meats, rose petals, espresso roast and dark chocolate. On the palate, the wine is full-bodied, ample and layered, with a deep, fleshy core of intensely concentrated old vine fruit that largely conceals its fine structuring tannins, underpinned by succulent acids and concluding with a long, palate-staining finish.

{***}{region} Gevrey-Chambertin{region}
{color} Red{color}                                                               {maturity}laying-down{maturity} {maturity-text}For laying down{maturity-text}
{vintage}2016{vintage}

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[] The Wine Advocate:: 94/100{ratings}

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Vinification is performed with a low-temperature fermentation in a combination of wood and stainless steel tanks. The wine is then matured for 21 months in oak barrels of which 80% is new. Notes of sous-bois with cherry, cassis and five spice. Chizzled frame with a rich texture.

{***}{region}Gevrey-Chambertin{region}
{color} Red{color}                                                               {maturity}laying-down{maturity} {maturity-text}For laying down{maturity-text}
{vintage}2014{vintage}{***}

The Domaine notes some very unique qualities that make the terroir of this offering so special. "Three types of Premiers Crus may be found in Gevrey-Chambertin. The most famous are located in the vineyards of Côte St. Jacques. This slope, which extends from la Bossiere at the entrance of the valley in Champeaux, was given its name in the 19th century. Another string of climats is located beneath the Grands Crus. Finally, it is the best parcels of the alluvial cone at the far end of the valley that merit this name. Gevrey is one of the two most well-endowed vineyards in the Côte de Nuits. This climat, a plot of land which has been recognized for centuries, produces a wine of unique personality. The exposure is due south. This Premier Cru is situated on the slopes of Côte St. Jacques.

{***}{region}Gevrey-Chambertin{region}
{color} Red{color}                                                               {maturity}laying-down{maturity} {maturity-text}For laying down{maturity-text}
{vintage}2014{vintage}{***}

Medium bright purple, lovely floral notes with brisk dark raspberry fruit, which builds and builds, fabulous concentrated fruit right across the palate, then a lifted, energetic finish. A wine to fall in love with. One or two black cherry notes on offer among the predominantly red fruit register. Very fine balance, pure and charming, with a fine thread of minerality.
Jasper Morris MW

{***}{region}Gevrey-Chambertin{region}
{color}Red{color}       

    {maturity}ready-keep{maturity} {maturity-text}Ready, but will improve{maturity-text}
{vintage}2011{vintage}
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[]Burghound:: 90-93/100

[]The Wine Advocate:: 88/100   

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Made from the domaine’s “younger” vines (around 40 to 50 years old), this is a beautifully elegant and succulent expression of Vosne-Romanée. It dances delicately across the palate with red cherry and strawberry flavours, and just a touch of floral perfume. Drink 2022-2030.

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{color}Red{color}
{maturity}ready-keep{maturity}
{maturity-text}Ready, but will improve{maturity-text}
{vintage}2016{vintage}

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[]Jancis Robinson:: 17/20    
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This Vosne Romanee Village is a blend of several different village terroirs. The cuvee from the southern part of Vosne (Aux Reas and La Croix Blanche) is rich and rather opulent fresh and fruity and very much into the vintage. The cuvee from the northern end Les Chalandins is more vivid and forward adding some more tension and drive to the wine. A blend of the two will no doubt offer lovely drinkability.

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{region}Vosne-Romanée{region}
{color}Red{color}
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{maturity-text}Ready, but will improve{maturity-text}
{vintage}2017{vintage}

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The Vosne-Romanee Vieilles Vignes is a step up in quality and concentration. It is made from a village plot on the Flagey side of Vosne just south of the Clos de Vougeot wall in the climate Les Violettes. On the bouquet the wine is vivid and rather expressive fruit with a lovely filigree minerality. On the palate, it is medium depth with a intense depth along with ripen fruit.

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{region}Vosne-Romanée{region}
{color}Red{color}
{maturity}ready-improve{maturity}
{maturity-text}Ready, but will improve{maturity-text}
{vintage}2017{vintage}

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This old vines cuvée comes from a tiny parcel of vines nearly 79 years in age that were planted by Massale Selection. The sub-soil here is chalk but there's limestone and clay up above. This is a structured red Burgundy that's powerful and will benefit from age. The majority of the domaine's vines are old vines (Massale) planted in the 1930s and 40s. Naturally the yields are miniscule for this reason making this wine all the more rare.

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{region}Vosne-Romanée{region}
{color}Red{color}
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{vintage}2017{vintage}

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Plot of 0.49 with vineyards of about 70 years, with exposure east / south east. Prototype of the Burgundian elegance, it shows a solar and generous body, like no other in Vosne Romanée, wrapped in the velvet glove of a very noble tannic weave.

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{region}Vosne-Romanée{region}
{color}Red{color}
{maturity}ready-improve{maturity}
{maturity-text}Ready, but will improve{maturity-text}
{vintage}2017{vintage}

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One of the most beautiful vineyards of Terroir, with its more than 85 years of life, lives vibrant in the contrast between the freshness of the winds of the Combe and the heat held by the sunny pebbles of the ground. 

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{region}Vosne-Romanée{region}
{color}Red{color}
{maturity}ready-improve{maturity}
{maturity-text}Ready, but will improve{maturity-text}
{vintage}2017{vintage}

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Very dense purple with vibrant, heartwarming fruit, real density of the palate, a little black fruit but more deep red, some acidity, crunchy minerals. Very well put together, a wine which should sing in the medium to long term.

{***}{region}Corton{region}
{color}Red{color}                      {maturity}ready-improve{maturity} {maturity-text}Ready, but will improve{maturity-text}
{vintage}2015{vintage}{***}

From the village part of the vineyard, with southerly exposure, this is quite a pale pink-purple colour, with a beautifully stylish nose; some minerality as well as Chambolle suavity. There is pretty red fruit, with lots of detail. The wine has good acidity, while the fruit comes bouncing back at the finish. Patrice Rion compares 2014 to a mix of 1979 and 1989 for the aromatics and delighted to have been able to pick a more or less normal-sized crop. He began on 12th September with healthy grapes, reinforced by his system of two sorting tables, one before and one after de-stemming. The amount of new oak has been reduced here, now just 30 percent on most cuvées.

{***}{region}Chambolle-Musigny{region}
{color} Red{color}                                                               {maturity}laying-down{maturity} {maturity-text}For laying down{maturity-text}
{vintage}2014{vintage}
{ratings}
 [] Burghound:: 91/100        
 [] Jancis Robinson:: 16.5/20{ratings}        {***}

Mostly in Les Champlots, plus some vines from the upper part of En Montceau. Lovely fresh vigorous fruit, impressive underlying fruit plus their version of oak. More yellow fruit so the ripeness is there though it is backed by a saline acidity which prolongs the finish.

{***}{region}St Aubin{region}
{color}White{color}                                                               {maturity}laying-down{maturity} {maturity-text}For laying down{maturity-text}
{vintage}2017{vintage}
{ratings}
    {ratings}        {***}

Les Frionnes is a premier cru from 40-year-old vines, located at 300 metres of altitude on the steep hills of Saint-Aubin. This is one of the coolest climats in the appellation. The wine is matured in Burgundy barrels, with ¼ new oak. The wine exudes aromas of white flowers and flint. With a little of bottle aging, the palate is glycerine and silky with incredible tension.

{***}{region}St Aubin{region}
{color}White{color}                                                               {maturity}laying-down{maturity} {maturity-text}For laying down{maturity-text}
{vintage}2017{vintage}
{ratings}
    {ratings}        {***}

As is usually the case this is more elegant with its cool, fresh and airy red cherry, floral and softly spice nose. There is a lovely sense of energy to the delicious medium weight flavors that exude a fine bead of minerality on the clean and balanced finale....there is enough underlying material such that more should develop with time. Allen Meadows, 2016

{***}{region} Beaune{region}
{color} Red{color}                     {maturity}laying-down{maturity} {maturity-text}For laying down{maturity-text}
{vintage}2014{vintage}{***}

This Mazis will not lie down easily to the challenge posed by the Clos de Bèze for top dog status in the Bernstein range. It has a marvellously dense, backward nose and a sublimely full palate coming from grapes which were evidently picked at the perfect moment. There is a fabulous crunchy finish and amazing persistence. The 80 year old vines are speaking. It may open out a little earlier, but otherwise 2018-2028.
Jasper Morris MW

{***}{region}Gevrey-Chambertin{region}
{color}Red{color}       

    {maturity}laying-down{maturity} {maturity-text}Ready, but will improve{maturity-text}
{vintage}2009{vintage}
{ratings}         
[]Burghound:: 93-95/100

[]Jancis Robinson:: 17/20   

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Made from a parcel of vines inter-planted in 1981 with 60% Gamay and 40% Pinot Noir from the lieu dit Croix Blanches located between Nuits and Vosne and aged in barrel - just 3 barrels produced. Perfumed seductive and full flavoured for such a humble appellation.

{***}
{region}Burgundy{region}
{color}Red{color}
{maturity}ready-keep{maturity}
{maturity-text}Ready, but will improve{maturity-text}
{vintage}2016{vintage}

{ratings} {***}

The 2018 Puligny-Montrachet 1er Cru La Garenne mingles aromas of green orchard fruit and white flowers with nuances of patisserie, followed by a medium to full-bodied, racy and precise palate that combines texture with cut, as do so many of Colin's wines this year.

{***}{region} Puligny-Montrachet {region}
{color} White {color}                                                               {maturity}laying-down{maturity} {maturity-text}For laying down{maturity-text}
{vintage}2018{vintage}
{ratings}
[] The Wine Advocate:: 91/100
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