Red Burgundy
Red Burgundy
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Vinous (93-95)
The 2019 Chambertin Clos-de-Bèze Grand Cru, populated by ancient vines planted in 1912, suffered a lot of millerandé berries. The bouquet is very well defined with white pepper and tea leaf infusing the mineral-rich black fruit. The palate is medium-bodied with supple tannins, very harmonious and smooth in texture, perhaps just needing a little more depth and grip to come through on the finish. Wonderful.Inc. GSTSG$3,175.67 -
Vinous (96-98)
The 2020 Chambertin Clos de Bèze Grand Cru has a fabulous, pixelated bouquet with ebullient, brambly red fruit interlaced with minerals. Real pedigree here. The palate is medium-bodied with a sappy, saline entry. Great depth, cohesive with just the right amount of salinity. This lingers long in the mouth. Irresistible, surfeit with class.Inc. GSTSG$1,806.30 -
Vinous (96-98)
The 2020 Chambertin Clos de Bèze Grand Cru has a fabulous, pixelated bouquet with ebullient, brambly red fruit interlaced with minerals. Real pedigree here. The palate is medium-bodied with a sappy, saline entry. Great depth, cohesive with just the right amount of salinity. This lingers long in the mouth. Irresistible, surfeit with class.Inc. GSTSG$3,549.56 -
Vinous - Neal Martin (96)
The 2021 Chambertin Clos-de-Bèze Grand Cru has a sophisticated bouquet with brambly red berry fruit, tobacco and undergrowth scents with discrete use of whole bunches. Fine delineation despite a touch of reduction. The palate is medium-bodied with sappy red fruit laced with balsamic. Quite strict and mineral driven, clamming up somewhat towards the finish. However, it feels fresh and persistent and should repay time in bottle. Indeed, of all the wines in this flight, this improves the most in the glass. Tasted blind at the Burgfest tasting.Inc. GSTSG$951.11 -
Vinous - Neal Martin (96)
The 2021 Chambertin Clos-de-Bèze Grand Cru has a sophisticated bouquet with brambly red berry fruit, tobacco and undergrowth scents with discrete use of whole bunches. Fine delineation despite a touch of reduction. The palate is medium-bodied with sappy red fruit laced with balsamic. Quite strict and mineral driven, clamming up somewhat towards the finish. However, it feels fresh and persistent and should repay time in bottle. Indeed, of all the wines in this flight, this improves the most in the glass. Tasted blind at the Burgfest tasting.Inc. GSTSG$3,249.81 -
Vinous (96-98)
The 2022 Chambertin Clos-de-Bèze Grand Cru has a slightly deeper and more powerful bouquet than the Clos Saint-Jacques. Exquisite definition and focus—there are more oyster shell scents here. The medium-bodied palate has finely chiseled tannins, a little chalky in texture, building wonderfully to a saline, persistent finish that exudes real breeding. A noble wine in the making.Inc. GSTSG$3,787.10 -
Vinous (96-98)
The 2022 Chambertin Clos-de-Bèze Grand Cru has a slightly deeper and more powerful bouquet than the Clos Saint-Jacques. Exquisite definition and focus—there are more oyster shell scents here. The medium-bodied palate has finely chiseled tannins, a little chalky in texture, building wonderfully to a saline, persistent finish that exudes real breeding. A noble wine in the making.Inc. GSTSG$3,073.15 -
Vinous - Neal Martin (95-97)
The 2023 Chambertin Clos-de-Bèze Grand Cru has a delectable bouquet, so pure and refined, with razor-sharp delineation and gorgeous, vivacious red fruit tinged with bay leaf and forest floor. The palate is medium-bodied with red berry fruit, hints of dark chocolate and crushed stone minerality. It is wonderfully balanced, with a touch of black pepper lingering on the finish. Outstanding.Inc. GSTSG$3,382.77 -
Jasper Morris Inside Burgundy (93-95)
This is a new cuvée, a fermage on 0.69ha close to Les Amoureuses. Excellent purple, full of energy, has been racked for reductive reasons, a huge starburst of ripe rasp and strawberry fruit, fine tannins, keeps driving on well afterwards. A very good example. Tasted Nov 2020.Inc. GSTSG$1,339.02 -
Jasper Morris Inside Burgundy (93-95)
This is a new cuvée, a fermage on 0.69ha close to Les Amoureuses. Excellent purple, full of energy, has been racked for reductive reasons, a huge starburst of ripe rasp and strawberry fruit, fine tannins, keeps driving on well afterwards. A very good example. Tasted Nov 2020.Inc. GSTSG$1,339.02 -
Imbued with the distinct pedigree of its Burgundian terroir, the Bruno Clair Chambolle-Musigny 1er Cru Les Charmes 2020 ennobles any collection. Bruno Clair, a stalwart in Marsannay-la-Côte, meticulously cultivates this distinguished wine in Burgundy's Chambolle-Musigny vineyard. The 1er Cru status signals superior vineyard sites, and Les Charmes certainly delivers. Utilising traditional vinification methods, the wine undergoes rigorous selection, complete destemming, and is aged in French oak barrels for appropriate integration of flavour.
The result is a complex yet elegant Pinot Noir, expressive of red fruit, mild spice, and an underpinning of earthy notes, assuring a harmonious balance on the palate. The Bruno Clair Chambolle-Musigny 1er Cru Les Charmes 2020 unfolds gracefully, revealing the finesse and longevity emblematic of the Clair estates. Ideal for discerning collectors and wine enthusiasts, it represents the symbiosis of time-honoured tradition and exceptional terroir.
Inc. GSTSG$1,216.96 -
Jasper Morris Inside Burgundy (91-94)
A new contract from 2019. Mid crimson colour. The nose here is a stylish red fruit but with some depth behind more together than Les Véroilles. Very even across the palate with medium plus length. You have to wait a bit but the finish shows quite how good this is. Drink from 2026-2032.Inc. GSTSG$1,398.97 -
(6x75cl) 2015Bruno Clair Chambolle Musigny 1er Cru Les Veroilles 2015 is a quintessential expression of Burgundian excellence. Crafted in the esteemed Chambolle-Musigny appellation, this 1er Cru is meticulously vinified from Pinot Noir grapes harvested from the renowned Les Veroilles vineyard. Under Bruno Clair's expert stewardship, the vineyard's exquisite terroir is deftly translated into a wine of remarkable finesse and depth. Fermentation occurs in temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks, followed by ageing in a combination of French oak barrels, imparting subtle complexity while preserving the fruit's purity. The 2015 vintage exhibits a luminous ruby hue, with an aromatic bouquet of red cherries, violets, and delicate spice. On the palate, it offers a harmonious balance of elegance and structure, featuring silky tannins and a lingering finish. Ideal for discerning collectors, this wine epitomises the artistry and tradition of fine Burgundy.
Inc. GSTSG$914.95 -
(6x75cl) 2016The Bruno Clair Chambolle Musigny 1er Cru Les Veroilles 2016 is a fine display of craft from the master vintner Bruno Clair. This prestigious Pinot Noir, from the esteemed Burgundy region of France, highlights the distinct character of its Chambolle-Musigny location. The skilfully tended vineyards yield exemplary fruit, which is diligently fermented using native yeasts, ensuring the grape’s authenticity is radiated in every glass.
Earthy undertones are harmoniously balanced with dark fruits and sophisticated spice notes in this full-bodied wine that captures the soul of its terroir. Bruno Clair is hailed for his organic and sustainable farming practices which, when coupled with an unwavering commitment to quality, let the vineyards reveal their magic through every sip of Chambolle Musigny 1er Cru Les Veroilles 2016.
Its long, elegant finish ensures this burgundian gem remains an unforgettable experience. Savour the Bruno Clair Chambolle Musigny 1er Cru Les Veroilles 2016, a wine as special as those moments it enhances.
Inc. GSTSG$981.44 -
(6x75cl) 2020Unveiling an exemplar of the Burgundy wine region, the Bruno Clair Chambolle Musigny 1er Cru Les Veroilles 2020 is a quintessential Pinot Noir. Produced by esteemed winemaker Bruno Clair, renowned for preserving traditional Burgundian winemaking practices, this wine is a stringent selection from a Premier Cru vineyard in Chambolle-Musigny. Known for its intertwining elegance and power, the wine was created with hand-harvested grapes, then aged for 18 months in French barriques with controlled use of new oak. The result exudes red fruit nuances and earthy undertones, underlined by irrefutable minerality and delicate acidity. This subtle complexity allows the Bruno Clair Chambolle Musigny 1er Cru Les Veroilles 2020 to integrate seamlessly with an array of cuisines. The intricate balance of this wine is set to evolve and enthral with cellaring, only enhancing its status within Bruno Clair's impressive catalogue of esteemed Burgundy wines.
Inc. GSTSG$920.40 -
Wine Advocate (91-93)
The 2005 Gevrey-Chambertin Clos du Fonteny leads with blackberry and charred meat aromas accented by hints of lily and vanilla. Positively palate-staining with juicy blackberry, charred meat, cherry pit, tactile cinnamon spice, soy, salt, and chalk, this superbly-lean, tannic yet fine-grained, densely concentrated wine throws itself energetically into a finish of superb length.Inc. GSTSG$3,475.79 -
(12x75cl) 2006
Wine Advocate (93)
Rose petal, violet, ripe dark cherry, and cassis on the nose of Clair's 2006 Gevrey-Chambertin Clos Du Fonteny lead to a sumptuous, glycerin-rich, almost creamy palate, with bitter-sweet black fruit concentration, perfumed floral inhalation, licorice, and black tea. The tannins here are fine-grained and tightly-stitched to the abundant fruit. This long-finishing beauty represents a fine tribute to the team here as well as to these superbly-situated vines. I would not hesitate to plan on following it for a decade.Inc. GSTSG$3,453.08 -
The Bruno Clair Gevrey-Chambertin 1er Cru Clos du Fonteny 2011 is a riveting exhibit from the esteemed house of Bruno Clair. Constructed within the notable terroir of Gevrey-Chambertin, in the heart of Burgundy, this wine proudly represents its Premier Cru status. The 2011 vintage seduces the palate with a harmonious blend of black fruits, ripe berries and lighter floral notes, underpinned by the quintessential minerality that is a testament to its chalky-clay soil origin.
Bruno Clair, a benchmark Burgundian producer, exhibits masterful traditional winemaking methods, from hand-harvested grapes to aging in French oak barrels for 12 to 18 months. This meticulously crafted bottle, rightly named 'Clos du Fonteny', is well-regarded for its depth, elegance and remarkable ageing potential. A premier choice for collectors and enthusiasts seeking the refinement of Bruno Clair Gevrey-Chambertin 1er Cru Clos du Fonteny 2011.
Inc. GSTSG$1,002.15 -
Vinous (88-91)
Bright palish red. Distinctly red aromas of cherry and rose petal. Sappy and perfumed, conveying lovely inner-mouth floral lift and noteworthy finesse. Nicely suave, fine-grained wine with smooth tannins and very good length. These vines are planted on soil rich in white marl, like Clair's Gevrey-Chambertin Cazetiers and Bonne-Mares, and routinely has the highest pH in the cellar (3. 7 in 2014). But this 2014 does not lack for energy.Inc. GSTSG$2,260.44 -
Wine Advocate (92-94)
The 2016 Gevrey-Chambertin 1er Cru Clos du Fonteny, a monopole of the domaine, has a beautiful bouquet with dark berry fruit, blackberry and light orange blossom scents. This just blossoms with a couple of swirls, displaying impressive vigor while maintaining detail. The palate is stunning: wonderful focus, so much tension and you can really feel the calcaire on the tensile finish. This represents an outstanding offering from Bruno and it comes highly recommended.Inc. GSTSG$1,358.66 -
Vinous (92-94)
The 2017 Gevrey-Chambertin Clos du Fonteny 1er Cru, which contains 40% whole bunch fruit, has a very detailed bouquet of crushed-stone-infused, minerally fruit; hints of incense and lavender emerge with time in the glass. The palate is fresh and vibrant right from the start, offering candied tart red fruit mixed with orange zest and citrus peel, wonderful definition and such vivacity on the finish that you will beg for another sip straight away. Might this surpass the Clos Saint-Jacques this year?Inc. GSTSG$1,380.46 -
Vinous (92-94)
The 2018 Gevrey-Chambertin Clos du Fonteny 1er Cru comes from the domaine’s monopole. It has a well-defined, quite leafy bouquet that is a little timid at the moment compared to its siblings. The palate is medium-bodied with very fine tannins, a mixture of red and blueberry fruit and superb salinity and tension on the elegant finish. Recommended - one of Clair's hidden gems as everyone goes for the Clos Saint-Jacques!Inc. GSTSG$1,396.81 -
(1x75cl) 2019
Vinous (92-94)
The 2019 Gevrey-Chambertin Clos du Fonteny 1er Cru, a monopole of 0.67 hectares, has a tightly wound bouquet that opens with aeration: brambly red fruit mixed with light loamy and woodland scents. The palate is medium-bodied with fine tannins, very mineral-driven with an almost flinty, stern and strict just like a Ruchottes on the finish. Excellent, but one for serious Burgophiles.Inc. GSTSG$274.58 -
Vinous (92-94)
The 2019 Gevrey-Chambertin Clos du Fonteny 1er Cru, a monopole of 0.67 hectares, has a tightly wound bouquet that opens with aeration: brambly red fruit mixed with light loamy and woodland scents. The palate is medium-bodied with fine tannins, very mineral-driven with an almost flinty, stern and strict just like a Ruchottes on the finish. Excellent, but one for serious Burgophiles.Inc. GSTSG$1,306.32 -
Vinous (90-92)
The 2021 Gevrey-Chambertin Clos du Fonteny 1er Cru has a fresh, vibrant and mineral-driven bouquet, touches of incense emerging with time. The palate is medium-bodied with supple tannins, lots of finesse here, just a touch lactic towards the finish but it's smooth and harmonious. I see this as being quite approachable compared to other vintages.Inc. GSTSG$275.66 -
Vinous (90-92)
The 2021 Gevrey-Chambertin Clos du Fonteny 1er Cru has a fresh, vibrant and mineral-driven bouquet, touches of incense emerging with time. The palate is medium-bodied with supple tannins, lots of finesse here, just a touch lactic towards the finish but it's smooth and harmonious. I see this as being quite approachable compared to other vintages.Inc. GSTSG$1,225.60 -
Jasper Morris Inside Burgundy (94-96)
5 Star Wine. Beautiful colour here, a darker crimson, and the fruit is magical. Perfectly on the red and black cusp while the whole bunches add a floral note. The Clos du Fonteny is on terrific form today with a fine balance of acidity to finish, alongside balanced tannins. A fine long aftertaste. Drink from 2030-2036. Tasted Nov 2024.Inc. GSTSG$241.87 -
Jasper Morris Inside Burgundy (94-96)
5 Star Wine. Beautiful colour here, a darker crimson, and the fruit is magical. Perfectly on the red and black cusp while the whole bunches add a floral note. The Clos du Fonteny is on terrific form today with a fine balance of acidity to finish, alongside balanced tannins. A fine long aftertaste. Drink from 2030-2036. Tasted Nov 2024.Inc. GSTSG$1,171.10 -
(6x150cl) 1995Vinous (91+)
Very good deep red-ruby color. Pungent, deep aromas of raspberry, blackberry and mocha. Supple and dense, with excellent concentration. Fresh and fruity, with lovely inner-mouth flavor. Stylish and pure, but also less evolved than the Cazetiers. This may well shut down over the coming months. Quite long; tannins are more evenly distributed than those of the Cazetiers.Inc. GSTSG$6,053.64 -
(12x75cl) 2001Vinous (90)
Good medium red. Musky, evolved bouquet of chocolate, spices and porcini. Supple, spicy and sweet but fully evolved, with the mushroom and chocolate qualities carrying through on the palate. In a fairly simple, slightly pinched style, and past its fruit stage. Bruno Clair described 2001 as a tough year for us, with a difficult flowering and a bad July. We didn't have problems with cleanliness of the fruit but there was a wide range of ripeness within the same bunches ever since the flowering. (Clair also showed me his Gevrey-Chambertin Cazetiers, and that wine was a bit funkier on the nose, with its acidity taking over the palate; it was in decline.)Inc. GSTSG$8,408.04
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Vinous (93-95)
The 2019 Chambertin Clos-de-Bèze Grand Cru, populated by ancient vines planted in 1912, suffered a lot of millerandé berries. The bouquet is very well defined with white pepper and tea leaf infusing the mineral-rich black fruit. The palate is medium-bodied with supple tannins, very harmonious and smooth in texture, perhaps just needing a little more depth and grip to come through on the finish. Wonderful.In BondSG$2,860.00 -
Vinous (96-98)
The 2020 Chambertin Clos de Bèze Grand Cru has a fabulous, pixelated bouquet with ebullient, brambly red fruit interlaced with minerals. Real pedigree here. The palate is medium-bodied with a sappy, saline entry. Great depth, cohesive with just the right amount of salinity. This lingers long in the mouth. Irresistible, surfeit with class.In BondSG$1,640.00 -
Vinous (96-98)
The 2020 Chambertin Clos de Bèze Grand Cru has a fabulous, pixelated bouquet with ebullient, brambly red fruit interlaced with minerals. Real pedigree here. The palate is medium-bodied with a sappy, saline entry. Great depth, cohesive with just the right amount of salinity. This lingers long in the mouth. Irresistible, surfeit with class.In BondSG$3,205.00 -
Vinous - Neal Martin (96)
The 2021 Chambertin Clos-de-Bèze Grand Cru has a sophisticated bouquet with brambly red berry fruit, tobacco and undergrowth scents with discrete use of whole bunches. Fine delineation despite a touch of reduction. The palate is medium-bodied with sappy red fruit laced with balsamic. Quite strict and mineral driven, clamming up somewhat towards the finish. However, it feels fresh and persistent and should repay time in bottle. Indeed, of all the wines in this flight, this improves the most in the glass. Tasted blind at the Burgfest tasting.In BondSG$864.00 -
Vinous - Neal Martin (96)
The 2021 Chambertin Clos-de-Bèze Grand Cru has a sophisticated bouquet with brambly red berry fruit, tobacco and undergrowth scents with discrete use of whole bunches. Fine delineation despite a touch of reduction. The palate is medium-bodied with sappy red fruit laced with balsamic. Quite strict and mineral driven, clamming up somewhat towards the finish. However, it feels fresh and persistent and should repay time in bottle. Indeed, of all the wines in this flight, this improves the most in the glass. Tasted blind at the Burgfest tasting.In BondSG$2,930.00 -
Vinous (96-98)
The 2022 Chambertin Clos-de-Bèze Grand Cru has a slightly deeper and more powerful bouquet than the Clos Saint-Jacques. Exquisite definition and focus—there are more oyster shell scents here. The medium-bodied palate has finely chiseled tannins, a little chalky in texture, building wonderfully to a saline, persistent finish that exudes real breeding. A noble wine in the making.In BondSG$3,415.00 -
Vinous (96-98)
The 2022 Chambertin Clos-de-Bèze Grand Cru has a slightly deeper and more powerful bouquet than the Clos Saint-Jacques. Exquisite definition and focus—there are more oyster shell scents here. The medium-bodied palate has finely chiseled tannins, a little chalky in texture, building wonderfully to a saline, persistent finish that exudes real breeding. A noble wine in the making.In BondSG$2,760.00 -
Vinous - Neal Martin (95-97)
The 2023 Chambertin Clos-de-Bèze Grand Cru has a delectable bouquet, so pure and refined, with razor-sharp delineation and gorgeous, vivacious red fruit tinged with bay leaf and forest floor. The palate is medium-bodied with red berry fruit, hints of dark chocolate and crushed stone minerality. It is wonderfully balanced, with a touch of black pepper lingering on the finish. Outstanding.In BondSG$3,050.00 -
Jasper Morris Inside Burgundy (93-95)
This is a new cuvée, a fermage on 0.69ha close to Les Amoureuses. Excellent purple, full of energy, has been racked for reductive reasons, a huge starburst of ripe rasp and strawberry fruit, fine tannins, keeps driving on well afterwards. A very good example. Tasted Nov 2020.In BondSG$1,175.00 -
Jasper Morris Inside Burgundy (93-95)
This is a new cuvée, a fermage on 0.69ha close to Les Amoureuses. Excellent purple, full of energy, has been racked for reductive reasons, a huge starburst of ripe rasp and strawberry fruit, fine tannins, keeps driving on well afterwards. A very good example. Tasted Nov 2020.In BondSG$1,175.00 -
Imbued with the distinct pedigree of its Burgundian terroir, the Bruno Clair Chambolle-Musigny 1er Cru Les Charmes 2020 ennobles any collection. Bruno Clair, a stalwart in Marsannay-la-Côte, meticulously cultivates this distinguished wine in Burgundy's Chambolle-Musigny vineyard. The 1er Cru status signals superior vineyard sites, and Les Charmes certainly delivers. Utilising traditional vinification methods, the wine undergoes rigorous selection, complete destemming, and is aged in French oak barrels for appropriate integration of flavour.
The result is a complex yet elegant Pinot Noir, expressive of red fruit, mild spice, and an underpinning of earthy notes, assuring a harmonious balance on the palate. The Bruno Clair Chambolle-Musigny 1er Cru Les Charmes 2020 unfolds gracefully, revealing the finesse and longevity emblematic of the Clair estates. Ideal for discerning collectors and wine enthusiasts, it represents the symbiosis of time-honoured tradition and exceptional terroir.
In BondSG$1,065.00 -
Jasper Morris Inside Burgundy (91-94)
A new contract from 2019. Mid crimson colour. The nose here is a stylish red fruit but with some depth behind more together than Les Véroilles. Very even across the palate with medium plus length. You have to wait a bit but the finish shows quite how good this is. Drink from 2026-2032.In BondSG$1,230.00 -
(6x75cl) 2015
Bruno Clair Chambolle Musigny 1er Cru Les Veroilles 2015 is a quintessential expression of Burgundian excellence. Crafted in the esteemed Chambolle-Musigny appellation, this 1er Cru is meticulously vinified from Pinot Noir grapes harvested from the renowned Les Veroilles vineyard. Under Bruno Clair's expert stewardship, the vineyard's exquisite terroir is deftly translated into a wine of remarkable finesse and depth. Fermentation occurs in temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks, followed by ageing in a combination of French oak barrels, imparting subtle complexity while preserving the fruit's purity. The 2015 vintage exhibits a luminous ruby hue, with an aromatic bouquet of red cherries, violets, and delicate spice. On the palate, it offers a harmonious balance of elegance and structure, featuring silky tannins and a lingering finish. Ideal for discerning collectors, this wine epitomises the artistry and tradition of fine Burgundy.
In BondSG$780.00 -
(6x75cl) 2016
The Bruno Clair Chambolle Musigny 1er Cru Les Veroilles 2016 is a fine display of craft from the master vintner Bruno Clair. This prestigious Pinot Noir, from the esteemed Burgundy region of France, highlights the distinct character of its Chambolle-Musigny location. The skilfully tended vineyards yield exemplary fruit, which is diligently fermented using native yeasts, ensuring the grape’s authenticity is radiated in every glass.
Earthy undertones are harmoniously balanced with dark fruits and sophisticated spice notes in this full-bodied wine that captures the soul of its terroir. Bruno Clair is hailed for his organic and sustainable farming practices which, when coupled with an unwavering commitment to quality, let the vineyards reveal their magic through every sip of Chambolle Musigny 1er Cru Les Veroilles 2016.
Its long, elegant finish ensures this burgundian gem remains an unforgettable experience. Savour the Bruno Clair Chambolle Musigny 1er Cru Les Veroilles 2016, a wine as special as those moments it enhances.
In BondSG$841.00 -
(6x75cl) 2020
Unveiling an exemplar of the Burgundy wine region, the Bruno Clair Chambolle Musigny 1er Cru Les Veroilles 2020 is a quintessential Pinot Noir. Produced by esteemed winemaker Bruno Clair, renowned for preserving traditional Burgundian winemaking practices, this wine is a stringent selection from a Premier Cru vineyard in Chambolle-Musigny. Known for its intertwining elegance and power, the wine was created with hand-harvested grapes, then aged for 18 months in French barriques with controlled use of new oak. The result exudes red fruit nuances and earthy undertones, underlined by irrefutable minerality and delicate acidity. This subtle complexity allows the Bruno Clair Chambolle Musigny 1er Cru Les Veroilles 2020 to integrate seamlessly with an array of cuisines. The intricate balance of this wine is set to evolve and enthral with cellaring, only enhancing its status within Bruno Clair's impressive catalogue of esteemed Burgundy wines.
In BondSG$785.00 -
Wine Advocate (91-93)
The 2005 Gevrey-Chambertin Clos du Fonteny leads with blackberry and charred meat aromas accented by hints of lily and vanilla. Positively palate-staining with juicy blackberry, charred meat, cherry pit, tactile cinnamon spice, soy, salt, and chalk, this superbly-lean, tannic yet fine-grained, densely concentrated wine throws itself energetically into a finish of superb length.In BondSG$3,070.00 -
(12x75cl) 2006
Wine Advocate (93)
Rose petal, violet, ripe dark cherry, and cassis on the nose of Clair's 2006 Gevrey-Chambertin Clos Du Fonteny lead to a sumptuous, glycerin-rich, almost creamy palate, with bitter-sweet black fruit concentration, perfumed floral inhalation, licorice, and black tea. The tannins here are fine-grained and tightly-stitched to the abundant fruit. This long-finishing beauty represents a fine tribute to the team here as well as to these superbly-situated vines. I would not hesitate to plan on following it for a decade.In BondSG$3,065.00 -
The Bruno Clair Gevrey-Chambertin 1er Cru Clos du Fonteny 2011 is a riveting exhibit from the esteemed house of Bruno Clair. Constructed within the notable terroir of Gevrey-Chambertin, in the heart of Burgundy, this wine proudly represents its Premier Cru status. The 2011 vintage seduces the palate with a harmonious blend of black fruits, ripe berries and lighter floral notes, underpinned by the quintessential minerality that is a testament to its chalky-clay soil origin.
Bruno Clair, a benchmark Burgundian producer, exhibits masterful traditional winemaking methods, from hand-harvested grapes to aging in French oak barrels for 12 to 18 months. This meticulously crafted bottle, rightly named 'Clos du Fonteny', is well-regarded for its depth, elegance and remarkable ageing potential. A premier choice for collectors and enthusiasts seeking the refinement of Bruno Clair Gevrey-Chambertin 1er Cru Clos du Fonteny 2011.
In BondSG$860.00 -
Vinous (88-91)
Bright palish red. Distinctly red aromas of cherry and rose petal. Sappy and perfumed, conveying lovely inner-mouth floral lift and noteworthy finesse. Nicely suave, fine-grained wine with smooth tannins and very good length. These vines are planted on soil rich in white marl, like Clair's Gevrey-Chambertin Cazetiers and Bonne-Mares, and routinely has the highest pH in the cellar (3. 7 in 2014). But this 2014 does not lack for energy.In BondSG$1,955.00 -
Wine Advocate (92-94)
The 2016 Gevrey-Chambertin 1er Cru Clos du Fonteny, a monopole of the domaine, has a beautiful bouquet with dark berry fruit, blackberry and light orange blossom scents. This just blossoms with a couple of swirls, displaying impressive vigor while maintaining detail. The palate is stunning: wonderful focus, so much tension and you can really feel the calcaire on the tensile finish. This represents an outstanding offering from Bruno and it comes highly recommended.In BondSG$1,195.00 -
Vinous (92-94)
The 2017 Gevrey-Chambertin Clos du Fonteny 1er Cru, which contains 40% whole bunch fruit, has a very detailed bouquet of crushed-stone-infused, minerally fruit; hints of incense and lavender emerge with time in the glass. The palate is fresh and vibrant right from the start, offering candied tart red fruit mixed with orange zest and citrus peel, wonderful definition and such vivacity on the finish that you will beg for another sip straight away. Might this surpass the Clos Saint-Jacques this year?In BondSG$1,215.00 -
Vinous (92-94)
The 2018 Gevrey-Chambertin Clos du Fonteny 1er Cru comes from the domaine’s monopole. It has a well-defined, quite leafy bouquet that is a little timid at the moment compared to its siblings. The palate is medium-bodied with very fine tannins, a mixture of red and blueberry fruit and superb salinity and tension on the elegant finish. Recommended - one of Clair's hidden gems as everyone goes for the Clos Saint-Jacques!In BondSG$1,230.00 -
(1x75cl) 2019
Vinous (92-94)
The 2019 Gevrey-Chambertin Clos du Fonteny 1er Cru, a monopole of 0.67 hectares, has a tightly wound bouquet that opens with aeration: brambly red fruit mixed with light loamy and woodland scents. The palate is medium-bodied with fine tannins, very mineral-driven with an almost flinty, stern and strict just like a Ruchottes on the finish. Excellent, but one for serious Burgophiles.In BondSG$243.00 -
Vinous (92-94)
The 2019 Gevrey-Chambertin Clos du Fonteny 1er Cru, a monopole of 0.67 hectares, has a tightly wound bouquet that opens with aeration: brambly red fruit mixed with light loamy and woodland scents. The palate is medium-bodied with fine tannins, very mineral-driven with an almost flinty, stern and strict just like a Ruchottes on the finish. Excellent, but one for serious Burgophiles.In BondSG$1,145.00 -
Vinous (90-92)
The 2021 Gevrey-Chambertin Clos du Fonteny 1er Cru has a fresh, vibrant and mineral-driven bouquet, touches of incense emerging with time. The palate is medium-bodied with supple tannins, lots of finesse here, just a touch lactic towards the finish but it's smooth and harmonious. I see this as being quite approachable compared to other vintages.In BondSG$243.00 -
Vinous (90-92)
The 2021 Gevrey-Chambertin Clos du Fonteny 1er Cru has a fresh, vibrant and mineral-driven bouquet, touches of incense emerging with time. The palate is medium-bodied with supple tannins, lots of finesse here, just a touch lactic towards the finish but it's smooth and harmonious. I see this as being quite approachable compared to other vintages.In BondSG$1,065.00 -
Jasper Morris Inside Burgundy (94-96)
5 Star Wine. Beautiful colour here, a darker crimson, and the fruit is magical. Perfectly on the red and black cusp while the whole bunches add a floral note. The Clos du Fonteny is on terrific form today with a fine balance of acidity to finish, alongside balanced tannins. A fine long aftertaste. Drink from 2030-2036. Tasted Nov 2024.In BondSG$212.00 -
Jasper Morris Inside Burgundy (94-96)
5 Star Wine. Beautiful colour here, a darker crimson, and the fruit is magical. Perfectly on the red and black cusp while the whole bunches add a floral note. The Clos du Fonteny is on terrific form today with a fine balance of acidity to finish, alongside balanced tannins. A fine long aftertaste. Drink from 2030-2036. Tasted Nov 2024.In BondSG$1,015.00 -
(6x150cl) 1995
Vinous (91+)
Very good deep red-ruby color. Pungent, deep aromas of raspberry, blackberry and mocha. Supple and dense, with excellent concentration. Fresh and fruity, with lovely inner-mouth flavor. Stylish and pure, but also less evolved than the Cazetiers. This may well shut down over the coming months. Quite long; tannins are more evenly distributed than those of the Cazetiers.In BondSG$5,435.00 -
(12x75cl) 2001
Vinous (90)
Good medium red. Musky, evolved bouquet of chocolate, spices and porcini. Supple, spicy and sweet but fully evolved, with the mushroom and chocolate qualities carrying through on the palate. In a fairly simple, slightly pinched style, and past its fruit stage. Bruno Clair described 2001 as a tough year for us, with a difficult flowering and a bad July. We didn't have problems with cleanliness of the fruit but there was a wide range of ripeness within the same bunches ever since the flowering. (Clair also showed me his Gevrey-Chambertin Cazetiers, and that wine was a bit funkier on the nose, with its acidity taking over the palate; it was in decline.)In BondSG$7,595.00
