Jasper Morris Inside Burgundy (97)

In bottle. Made as three cuvees, then assembled. A rich mid purple with a deliciously heady bouquet, the sumptuous side of dark raspberry, perfumed yet precise, purple fruit with some redder layers beneath, a little white pepper spice, multiple layers of fruit, very engaging with just a very slight youthful bitterness. Irreproachable. Drink from 2032-2045. Tasted: November 2023.

Jasper Morris Inside Burgundy (89-91)

5 Star Wine. A lovely bright purple, with a stunning bouquet. I want to gulp this straight way. Really classy on the palate, with a precise crisp finish. A joyous wine showing that you can make fabulous pinot at higher yields (55 hl/ha in this case) now that the grapes ripen properly. Drink from 2025-2028.

Featuring the artistry of meticulous viniculture, the Cras Equilibriste 2022 is a delectable offering from one of the finest French vineyards. Nestled in the revered wine-growing region of Bordeaux, this exceptional vintage uniquely captivates the senses. Produced by the celebrated Cras family who have honed their craft over generations, the Equilibriste 2022 stands as a testament to their unwavering dedication.

Harvested from select vine tenders and aged in carefully chosen French oak barrels, the wine offers an eloquent balance of ripe fruits, fine-grained tannins, and crisp acidity. Undergoing malolactic fermentation in the barrel, then meticulously aged, it is noteworthy for its full-bodied texture and profound complexity.

The Cras Equilibriste 2022 truly epitomises the harmony between the artisanal mastery of the Cras family and the fertile soils of Bordeaux. It is an exceptional choice for sommeliers and wine enthusiasts that appreciate the seductive subtleties of a distinctive Bordeaux.

Jasper Morris Inside Burgundy (86-87)

Low trained vines in the hamlet of Concoeur. Glowing purple in colour, slightly reductive on the nose, sweetly ripe raspberry and redcurrant. Just a little bit gamey at the moment. Prettier at the finish. Drink from 2025-2027. Tasted: November 2023.

Immerse yourself in the sheer elegance of the Cyprien Arlaud Bourgogne Oka 2022. This distinctive, world-class wine hails from the eminent Côte de Nuits in Bourgogne, France, impeccably crafted by Cyprien Arlaud. The Arlaud family, renowned for their commitment to bio-dynamic winemaking, craft this exquisite wine. Biens Faîtes and Chabiots vineyards, using horse-drawn ploughing, contribute to the unique flavours. This gem in the realm of Pinot Noir exudes radiant purity and balance.

The Cyprien Arlaud Bourgogne Oka 2022 undergoes minimal intervention during production to honour the varietal's character. Great care is applied during the thermo-regulated fermentation process which happens in wood vats, followed by 12 months of ageing in barrels. This imparts a complex profile presenting charming red fruit notes and subtle spice undertones. The Oka 2022 is a testament to Cyprien Arlaud's unwavering dedication to environmental measures, producing a wine that truly represents its terroir with authenticity and finesse.

A paragon of elegance and grace, the Didon Bourgogne Blanc 2022 is made from 100% Chardonnay grapes, expertly crafted in the sun-kissed vineyards of the Burgundy region in France. This exceptional wine is the creation of the reputable Didon winemakers, renowned for their innovative viticulture practices encompassing both traditional and modern winemaking techniques.

Fermented in aged French oak barrels, then meticulously matured, it boasts an impressive palate profile teeming with luxuriously intricate flavours. Unmistakable notes of citrus and crisp green apple fuse harmoniously with a subtle, undertone hint of buttery richness, befitting any sophisticated palate.

The Didon Bourgogne Blanc 2022 is an embodiment of the ultimate French white wine experience, presenting a beautiful balance of acidity and minerality. This poetic blend portrays the winemaker's passion for excellence, a testament to the Didon family's unwavering devotion to produce wines of superior quality. Savour this delightful nectar to appreciate the sheer artistry of Didon wines.

A masterful expression of richness and depth, the Didon Bourgogne Rouge 2022 is a remarkable encounter waiting to be explored. This exquisite vintage hails from the prestigious Burgundy region of France, globally recognised for its enduring viticulture heritage. Produced by the esteemed Didon estate, this wine showcases the essential identity of Bourgogne Rouge, encapsulating its tradition perfectly.

The Didon Bourgogne Rouge 2022 boasts an opulent, ruby-tinted colour and surprising complexity for its age. Expertly crafted from high-quality Pinot Noir grapes, it showcases an intricate balance of vibrant fruit flavours, structured tannins, and refined oak touches. Its dazzling finish is both long and captivating, hinting at the mastery with which it is produced.

This compelling representation of Didon's commitment to excellence reveals a persuasive argument for Burgundy's world-class wine status. Whether for a discerning connoisseur or a curious enthusiast, the Didon Bourgogne Rouge 2022 is indeed a fine wine treasure worth discovering.

Introducing a distinguished white wine, the Domaine de la Cras Bourgogne Coteaux de Dijon Cras Chardonnay 2022. Tucked into stunning French viniculture regions, Domaine de la Cras offers expressive wines, rooted deeply in the terroir of the Coteaux de Dijon. This Chardonnay blend highlights the true character of Burgundy with its distinct minerality and balanced acidity.

Matured in French oak barrels, the 2022 vintage boasts a desirable mix of ripe tropical fruit flavours complemented by a vibrant lemon zest. Subtle undertones of vanilla and butterscotch lend complexity on the finish, making it an exemplary representation of Burgundy Chardonnay's charm.

Domaine de la Cras follows natural winemaking principles, producing environmentally-conscious wines while preserving artisanal traditions. As a certified organic vineyard, they foster biodiversity, cultivating vines on clay-limestone soils which impart richness and depth into the Domaine de la Cras Bourgogne Coteaux de Dijon Cras Chardonnay 2022.

Jasper Morris Inside Burgundy (87-89)

Racked and sulphured two weeks ago. A bright deep and even purple. This is solid, rich, even concentrated with a wealth of dark cherry fruit, and good supporting tannins. Substantial and impressive. Drink from 2025-2028. Tasted: December 2023.

Vinous (87)

The 2022 Bourgogne Blanc has a light bouquet with apple blossom and orange pith. The well-balanced palate is taut and fresh with ample weight and a bright sapid finish. Everything you want in a white Burgundy, really.

Vinous (93)

The 2022 Chassagne-Montrachet La Boudriotte 1er Cru has a crisp and precise bouquet, very focused with seamlessly integrated oak, crushed limestone and petrichor scents percolating through the yellow fruit. The palate is very well-balanced, with a slightly honeyed opening. It’s one of the richer cuvées by taste, though analytically, it has very good acidity and 13% alcohol. Fans out wonderfully on the finish. Excellent.

Vinous (90)

The 2022 Chassagne-Montrachet Maltroye 1er Cru, raised in one-third new oak, has a well-defined bouquet with yellow plum, jasmine and light brioche aromas. It will require a couple of years to absorb the wood. The palate is well-balanced with a subtle walnut note on the entry, quite linear in style, with stem ginger veins towards the finish. Impressive length, this should give over a decade's worth of drinking pleasure.

Vinous (93)

Wipe your tears because this is the last vintage of Chassagne-Montrachet La Romanée 1er Cru for now; the vines were pulled up after the harvest as production had tumbled to untenable levels, plus there was unacceptable soil erosion. The well-defined bouquet is intense with yellow plum, Mirabelle, crushed stone and wilted white flowers. The palate is very well-balanced with superb tension, focused and energetic with a saline finish. Bowing out in style.

Vinous (93)

Wipe your tears because this is the last vintage of Chassagne-Montrachet La Romanée 1er Cru for now; the vines were pulled up after the harvest as production had tumbled to untenable levels, plus there was unacceptable soil erosion. The well-defined bouquet is intense with yellow plum, Mirabelle, crushed stone and wilted white flowers. The palate is very well-balanced with superb tension, focused and energetic with a saline finish. Bowing out in style.

Vinous (92)

The 2022 Chassagne-Montrachet Les Caillerets 1er Cru has wonderful delineation and poise on the nose, real frisson, with yellow fruit, egg whites and wild peach. Love it! The palate is very well-balanced with a touch of reduction, elegant in style, perhaps needing more depth and grip on the finish. But this is very suave and nuanced.

Vinous (92)

The 2022 Chassagne-Montrachet Les Caillerets 1er Cru has wonderful delineation and poise on the nose, real frisson, with yellow fruit, egg whites and wild peach. Love it! The palate is very well-balanced with a touch of reduction, elegant in style, perhaps needing more depth and grip on the finish. But this is very suave and nuanced.

Vinous (91)

There are just two barrels of the 2022 Chassagne-Montrachet Chenevottes 1er Cru, the Domaine's smallest cuvée. Ergo, it is raised in 50% new oak. This is relatively primal on the nose, yet to reveal its personality. Yet, there is plenty of concentration here with an underlying sense of tension. The palate is well-balanced, but as expected, it is oaky at the moment, and it will require 4-5 years to subsume that wood fully. I'll be cautious for the moment.

Vinous (92)

The 2022 Chassagne-Montrachet Morgeots 1er Cru has a terroir-driven, minerally bouquet with crushed stone filtering through the orchard fruit and subtle hazelnut and litchi scents developing in the glass. The palate is well-balanced, perhaps just a little conservative/timid at the moment, precise yet bashful. Hints of rose water and peach skin towards the finish. One of the prettiest cuvées from Fontaine-Gagnard this year.

Vinous (92)

The 2022 Chassagne-Montrachet Morgeots 1er Cru has a terroir-driven, minerally bouquet with crushed stone filtering through the orchard fruit and subtle hazelnut and litchi scents developing in the glass. The palate is well-balanced, perhaps just a little conservative/timid at the moment, precise yet bashful. Hints of rose water and peach skin towards the finish. One of the prettiest cuvées from Fontaine-Gagnard this year.

Vinous (90-92)

The 2022 Chassagne-Montrachet Rouge Morgeot 1er Cru is certainly more flattering on the nose than the Clos Saint-Jean at the moment, with ebullient red berry and blueberry fruit, well-defined and expressive. The palate is medium-bodied with grainy tannins. There’s plenty of fleshy red fruit with cracked black pepper and allspice towards the finish. Maybe the Domaine's strongest red this vintage. Very fine.

Vinous (88)

The 2022 Chassagne-Montrachet Village is matured in 20% new oak. It has a generous bouquet with orchard fruit, touches of almond and patisserie. It will require a couple of years to absorb the oak. The palate is well-balanced, with a fine bead of acidity countering the richness, though it needs to muster a little more complexity on the finish.

Vinous (88-90)

Matured in 20% new oak, the 2022 Chassagne-Montrachet Rouge has quite an intense bouquet with dark cherries, blueberry and light violet scents. The palate is well-balanced with a powdery texture, moderate weight, and a little graphite towards the tender but lengthy finish. Give it just a year in bottle.

Experience the spectacular Francois Bertheau Bonnes-Mares Grand Cru 2022, a prestigious bottle hailing from the heart of France's renowned Burgundy wine region. Sourced from the cherished Bonnes-Mares vineyard, this Grand Cru bears testament to Francois Bertheau's heritage of fine winemaking, passed down through five generations. This venerable tipple undergoes a traditional fermentation process in aged oak barrels, encapsulating elegance, depth and complexity.

Your palate will be seduced by its precise, beautifully articulated bouquet of dark berries, exotic spices and earthy underpinnings. On the tongue, this medium-to-full-bodied wine is richly structured, replete with silky tannins and a lingering finish. From the initial scent to the final sip, the Francois Bertheau Bonnes-Mares Grand Cru 2022 offers an intoxicating exploration of Burgundy's viticulture. Make no mistake, this is a testament to the mastery of Francois Bertheau and a prime example of Grand Cru elegance.