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(3x75cl) 2006Wine Advocate (96)
Aubert de Villaine and his team harvested their 2006 Montrachet on September 26, and it was bottled (as a single assemblage) at the end of 2007. High-toned peach, lemon oil, musk, and floral aromas mark the penetrating, ethereal nose. Smoky, peach kernel pungency weaves its way through nutty, peachy richness on the palate. Less obviously dense, rich and sappy than the extraordinary 2005, this 2006 for all of its sheer viscosity and ripeness, displays a dynamic, almost shimmering sense of fruit and mineral interplay. Intriguingly, in my initial – November, 2007 tasting – this effect was more pronounced from a barrel that had been rolled to disburse the lees than in one that had undergone conventional batonnage. The youthful 2006 reflects its new wood environment in a way that the 2005 – at similar stages in its evolution – did not. There is no lack here of the mystery that should be expected from one of the world’s most fabled and expensive wines, not just in the paradox of viscosity, richness and power combined with elegance, lift, and refinement; but also in nuances that left me groping the lexicon for animal or mineral descriptors.Inc. GSTSG$65,026.91 -
Burghound (95)
This is initially quite fragrant and expressive but the longer that the wine sat in the glass the more it progressively shut down and a great deal of swirling was necessary to liberate the mostly red berry fruit aromas that are liberally laced with a broad range of spice and floral elements, in particular rose petal. The broad-shouldered flavors possess a beguiling texture even though the supporting structure makes itself felt very quickly on the firm but not hard finish that goes on and on. While this is still clearly extremely young, 2006 is one of the few vintages of the DRC Richebourg with less than 20 years of age that could be reasonably approached now, though I stress that there is still considerable upside development potential remaining. In a word, terrific. Tasted five times in the several years with consistent results.Inc. GSTSG$5,290.40 -
(3x75cl) 2006Burghound (95)
This is initially quite fragrant and expressive but the longer that the wine sat in the glass the more it progressively shut down and a great deal of swirling was necessary to liberate the mostly red berry fruit aromas that are liberally laced with a broad range of spice and floral elements, in particular rose petal. The broad-shouldered flavors possess a beguiling texture even though the supporting structure makes itself felt very quickly on the firm but not hard finish that goes on and on. While this is still clearly extremely young, 2006 is one of the few vintages of the DRC Richebourg with less than 20 years of age that could be reasonably approached now, though I stress that there is still considerable upside development potential remaining. In a word, terrific. Tasted five times in the several years with consistent results.Inc. GSTSG$18,732.46 -
(1x75cl) 2006Decanter (100)
Medium-full weight. Very lovely, almost Musigny-like fruit here. Complex, concentrated and intense. Marvelous harmony. Very, very long and multi-dimensional. This is very special.Inc. GSTSG$42,677.40 -
(3x75cl) 2006Decanter (100)
Medium-full weight. Very lovely, almost Musigny-like fruit here. Complex, concentrated and intense. Marvelous harmony. Very, very long and multi-dimensional. This is very special.Inc. GSTSG$94,618.26 -
Wine Spectator (96)
Seductive and open from barrel about a year ago, this is more reticent now, especially aromatically. Nonetheless, there's richness and a slow buildup of berry and cherry flavors, which turn more refined and satiny as this lingers on the finish.Inc. GSTSG$4,505.60 -
(12x75cl) 2006Wine Spectator (90)
Very aromatic, featuring lavender, jasmine and spice aromas and flavors. Underneath lie the cherry and raspberry notes. It's elegant and racy, with a firm structure and long mineral finish. Best from 2010 through 2020. 55 cases imported. -BSInc. GSTSG$5,540.43 -
(1x75cl) 2006Inc. GSTSG$1,704.30 -
(12x75cl) 2006Wine Advocate (93-94)
A sweet, spicy profusion of cinnamon, ginger, cocoa powder, lily perfume, maraschino, and kirsch soars from the glass of Rouget 2006 Echezeaux, which comes to the palate with unexpected depth and richness of roasted meats, chalk, and saline savor, though to be sure, the bright red fruits and spices never flag. This is positively vibratory as well as riveting in its dynamic, oscillating finishing complexity. I'd give it 3-4 years head start and then plan to follow it for another decade.Inc. GSTSG$30,413.09 -
(12x75cl) 2006Wine Advocate (95-96)
Rouget alludes to the aromas of his 2006 Vosne-Romanee Cros Parantoux as tres particulaire, and you can say that again! Cassis, black raspberry, licorice, musk, toasted pistachio, ginger, and white pepper amaze the nose, followed by an implosive palate concentration that incorporates stony, chalky, and somehow ore-like mineral essences. The sense of sappy cling and invigorating, vibratory impingement of spice and mineral matter here left both my salivary and adrenal glands pumping. This fissionable vinous material should be cellared for at least half a dozen years and then vigilantly followed for at least a further decade.Inc. GSTSG$71,021.04 -
(1x75cl) 2006Vinous (92)
(from 50-year-old vines) Subtle, musky aromas of peach, nut oil and fresh hazelnut. Fat, sweet and oily, with lovely ripe acidity framing the fresh peach flavor. With its very strong fruit, this is like biting into a perfectly ripe grape. Really stains the palate on the sweet, long finish. This cuvee got a bit of acidification, notes Boudot.Inc. GSTSG$269.12 -
(6x75cl) 2006Wine Spectator (92)
Rich and generous, with vanilla and milk chocolate accenting black cherry, plum and mineral flavors. A powerful red, this is balanced and long, with a sweet, spicy aftertaste. Best from 2011 through 2024. 35 cases imported. -BSInc. GSTSG$3,293.41 -
(1x75cl) 2006Vinous (95-98)
(vinified entirely with whole clusters) Deep red-ruby. Pure sap on the nose: raspberry, minerals, crushed stone, caramel and smoky spices. Silky, pure and saline, with the tactility of a solid but no impression of undue weight. This, too, is like an essence of pinot-or, rather, an essence of Musigny. The concentration here verges on painful and the endless finish stains the palate with pure, sappy flavors of the soil. This may well need 15 years in the bottle to reach its apogee.Inc. GSTSG$5,635.19 -
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(12x75cl) 2006Inc. GSTSG$6,020.94 -
(6x150cl) 2006Inc. GSTSG$6,691.29 -
(1x75cl) 2006Vinous (92+)
Good deep red. Slightly high-toned aromas of blueberry, violet, licorice and spicy oak. Juicy, fresh and precise; in fact, a bit folded in on itself in the early going and not yet expressive. The firmly tannic finish features superb vibrancy and breadth, not to mention purity of flavor. Fourrier notes that the berries were small in 2006 but retained unusually strong acidity due to the cold August following a hot July.Inc. GSTSG$474.04 -
(1x75cl) 2006Vinous (94+)
Good full red. Reticent aromas of black cherry and licorice. Dense and lusher than the CSJ but showing less inner-mouth perfume and lift today. In fact, this is quite clenched and hard to taste. Impressively thick for the vintage, and elegant in spite of its size. But this powerful Griottes will need at least a decade of bottle aging (especially so now that Fourrier seals his corks with wax). The tannins are broad and serious but not hard.Inc. GSTSG$1,040.84 -
(6x75cl) 2006Inc. GSTSG$2,500.90 -
(12x75cl) 2006Wine Advocate (93-94)
A sweet, spicy profusion of cinnamon, ginger, cocoa powder, lily perfume, maraschino, and kirsch soars from the glass of Rouget 2006 Echezeaux, which comes to the palate with unexpected depth and richness of roasted meats, chalk, and saline savor, though to be sure, the bright red fruits and spices never flag. This is positively vibratory as well as riveting in its dynamic, oscillating finishing complexity. I'd give it 3-4 years head start and then plan to follow it for another decade.Inc. GSTSG$37,890.49 -
(1x75cl) 2006Wine Spectator (95)
A touch of a vegetal element to the sweet cherry and woodsy spice flavors and a sinewy texture mark this red. It seems closed down now, with the structure dominating, but there's a smoldering intensity and energy that powers the long aftertaste. Offers both elegance and depth. Be patient. Best from 2014 through 2028. 110 cases imported. -BSInc. GSTSG$2,920.01 -
Wine Spectator (95)
A touch of a vegetal element to the sweet cherry and woodsy spice flavors and a sinewy texture mark this red. It seems closed down now, with the structure dominating, but there's a smoldering intensity and energy that powers the long aftertaste. Offers both elegance and depth. Be patient. Best from 2014 through 2028. 110 cases imported. -BSInc. GSTSG$4,957.12 -
(3x75cl) 2006Vinous (88)
Medium red. Very ripe nose shows an almost candied character to the red berry notes. Suppler and sweeter than the village Chambolle but with less grip and vivacity. Ultimately a bit jammy and lacking in energy. Finishes with firm, slightly dry tannins.Inc. GSTSG$5,155.37 -
Vinous (93)
The 2006 Chambolle-Musigny Les Amoureuses 1er Cru is a vintage that I have not encountered previously. There is certainly fine intensity on the nose with raspberry and Morello cherry scents, appearing later crushed stone and rose petal notes. That Amoureuses sensuality really comes through. The palate is smooth and velvety with fine tannins. It is not the most complex Les Amoureuses that Christophe Roumier has ever produced, but certainly one of the most drinkable (however banal that reads.) Wonderful, though I would be inclined to drink it in the near future. Tasted at Xmas lunch at Trinity restaurant.Inc. GSTSG$6,664.16 -
Vinous (90)
Moderately saturated medium red. Brown spices and oak on the nose. Then pure, dense and complex on the palate, with spicy red fruit flavors and a rather silky texture for the vintage and for this bottling. Comes across as more vivid than the Combottes. This dense, sweet wine has the stuffing to buffer its tannins. Classy, vivid Morey-easier to taste today than the 2007 version. Excellent for this cuveeInc. GSTSG$4,078.21 -
(1x150cl) 2006Vinous (94+)
Full deep red. Raspberry, violet, truffle and dark chocolate on the nose. Sweet and silky but imploded; as juicy and tight as this is, there's also superb sweet fruit and no rough edges showing. Orange peel and flowers give this a compelling sappy quality. Like the Bonnes-Mares, this has a powerful structure to support a long and graceful evolution in bottle.Inc. GSTSG$56,225.27 -
(12x75cl) 2006The Gerard Mugneret Vosne-Romanee 2006 is a magnificent expression of Pinot Noir, unsurprisingly hinting of the terroir-driven qualities one expects from the historic region of Vosne-Romanée in Burgundy. Consistently rated highly in influential assessments such as Robert Parker's Wine Advocate, it bears the distinctive stamp of its creator, Gerard Mugneret, known for his meticulous viticulture and old-world vinification techniques. Aged in French oak barrels, the 2006 vintage is suggestive of seductive red fruits and distinctive earthy undertones, with accents of spice and floral notes. As it breathes in the glass, it reveals an impressive complexity and a graceful finish. This exceptional burgundy promises magnificent ageing potential, a testament to the craftsmanship of the late Gerard Mugneret, now carried forward by his son Eric. Revel in the pure excellence of the Gerard Mugneret Vosne-Romanee 2006- a truly fine specimen of Burgundy's winemaking legacy.
Inc. GSTSG$2,320.39 -
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(6x75cl) 2006Inc. GSTSG$4,561.00
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(1x75cl) 2006Vinous (90-92)
(a negociant wine, but Boillot took over the vineyard work here in July) Medium red. A burst of cherry, licorice and spice on the nose, along with a coolish peppery note. Supple but juicy, with lively flavors of pepper and spices. Finishes long, peppery and aromatic, with dusty tannins and an almost gum-numbing austerity. The fruit here came in with 13.5% potential alcohol, but this is not going to be an early charmer.Inc. GSTSG$588.49
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(3x75cl) 2006
Wine Advocate (96)
Aubert de Villaine and his team harvested their 2006 Montrachet on September 26, and it was bottled (as a single assemblage) at the end of 2007. High-toned peach, lemon oil, musk, and floral aromas mark the penetrating, ethereal nose. Smoky, peach kernel pungency weaves its way through nutty, peachy richness on the palate. Less obviously dense, rich and sappy than the extraordinary 2005, this 2006 for all of its sheer viscosity and ripeness, displays a dynamic, almost shimmering sense of fruit and mineral interplay. Intriguingly, in my initial – November, 2007 tasting – this effect was more pronounced from a barrel that had been rolled to disburse the lees than in one that had undergone conventional batonnage. The youthful 2006 reflects its new wood environment in a way that the 2005 – at similar stages in its evolution – did not. There is no lack here of the mystery that should be expected from one of the world’s most fabled and expensive wines, not just in the paradox of viscosity, richness and power combined with elegance, lift, and refinement; but also in nuances that left me groping the lexicon for animal or mineral descriptors.In BondSG$59,630.00 -
Burghound (95)
This is initially quite fragrant and expressive but the longer that the wine sat in the glass the more it progressively shut down and a great deal of swirling was necessary to liberate the mostly red berry fruit aromas that are liberally laced with a broad range of spice and floral elements, in particular rose petal. The broad-shouldered flavors possess a beguiling texture even though the supporting structure makes itself felt very quickly on the firm but not hard finish that goes on and on. While this is still clearly extremely young, 2006 is one of the few vintages of the DRC Richebourg with less than 20 years of age that could be reasonably approached now, though I stress that there is still considerable upside development potential remaining. In a word, terrific. Tasted five times in the several years with consistent results.In BondSG$4,845.00 -
(3x75cl) 2006
Burghound (95)
This is initially quite fragrant and expressive but the longer that the wine sat in the glass the more it progressively shut down and a great deal of swirling was necessary to liberate the mostly red berry fruit aromas that are liberally laced with a broad range of spice and floral elements, in particular rose petal. The broad-shouldered flavors possess a beguiling texture even though the supporting structure makes itself felt very quickly on the firm but not hard finish that goes on and on. While this is still clearly extremely young, 2006 is one of the few vintages of the DRC Richebourg with less than 20 years of age that could be reasonably approached now, though I stress that there is still considerable upside development potential remaining. In a word, terrific. Tasted five times in the several years with consistent results.In BondSG$17,160.00 -
(1x75cl) 2006
Decanter (100)
Medium-full weight. Very lovely, almost Musigny-like fruit here. Complex, concentrated and intense. Marvelous harmony. Very, very long and multi-dimensional. This is very special.In BondSG$39,145.00 -
(3x75cl) 2006
Decanter (100)
Medium-full weight. Very lovely, almost Musigny-like fruit here. Complex, concentrated and intense. Marvelous harmony. Very, very long and multi-dimensional. This is very special.In BondSG$86,780.00 -
Wine Spectator (96)
Seductive and open from barrel about a year ago, this is more reticent now, especially aromatically. Nonetheless, there's richness and a slow buildup of berry and cherry flavors, which turn more refined and satiny as this lingers on the finish.In BondSG$4,125.00 -
(12x75cl) 2006
Wine Spectator (90)
Very aromatic, featuring lavender, jasmine and spice aromas and flavors. Underneath lie the cherry and raspberry notes. It's elegant and racy, with a firm structure and long mineral finish. Best from 2010 through 2020. 55 cases imported. -BSIn BondSG$4,980.00 -
(1x75cl) 2006In BondSG$1,555.00
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(12x75cl) 2006
Wine Advocate (93-94)
A sweet, spicy profusion of cinnamon, ginger, cocoa powder, lily perfume, maraschino, and kirsch soars from the glass of Rouget 2006 Echezeaux, which comes to the palate with unexpected depth and richness of roasted meats, chalk, and saline savor, though to be sure, the bright red fruits and spices never flag. This is positively vibratory as well as riveting in its dynamic, oscillating finishing complexity. I'd give it 3-4 years head start and then plan to follow it for another decade.In BondSG$27,795.00 -
(12x75cl) 2006
Wine Advocate (95-96)
Rouget alludes to the aromas of his 2006 Vosne-Romanee Cros Parantoux as tres particulaire, and you can say that again! Cassis, black raspberry, licorice, musk, toasted pistachio, ginger, and white pepper amaze the nose, followed by an implosive palate concentration that incorporates stony, chalky, and somehow ore-like mineral essences. The sense of sappy cling and invigorating, vibratory impingement of spice and mineral matter here left both my salivary and adrenal glands pumping. This fissionable vinous material should be cellared for at least half a dozen years and then vigilantly followed for at least a further decade.In BondSG$65,050.00 -
(1x75cl) 2006
Vinous (92)
(from 50-year-old vines) Subtle, musky aromas of peach, nut oil and fresh hazelnut. Fat, sweet and oily, with lovely ripe acidity framing the fresh peach flavor. With its very strong fruit, this is like biting into a perfectly ripe grape. Really stains the palate on the sweet, long finish. This cuvee got a bit of acidification, notes Boudot.In BondSG$237.00 -
(6x75cl) 2006
Wine Spectator (92)
Rich and generous, with vanilla and milk chocolate accenting black cherry, plum and mineral flavors. A powerful red, this is balanced and long, with a sweet, spicy aftertaste. Best from 2011 through 2024. 35 cases imported. -BSIn BondSG$2,970.00 -
(1x75cl) 2006
Vinous (95-98)
(vinified entirely with whole clusters) Deep red-ruby. Pure sap on the nose: raspberry, minerals, crushed stone, caramel and smoky spices. Silky, pure and saline, with the tactility of a solid but no impression of undue weight. This, too, is like an essence of pinot-or, rather, an essence of Musigny. The concentration here verges on painful and the endless finish stains the palate with pure, sappy flavors of the soil. This may well need 15 years in the bottle to reach its apogee.In BondSG$5,160.00 -
In BondSG$1,075.00
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(12x75cl) 2006In BondSG$5,405.00
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(6x150cl) 2006In BondSG$6,020.00
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(1x75cl) 2006
Vinous (92+)
Good deep red. Slightly high-toned aromas of blueberry, violet, licorice and spicy oak. Juicy, fresh and precise; in fact, a bit folded in on itself in the early going and not yet expressive. The firmly tannic finish features superb vibrancy and breadth, not to mention purity of flavor. Fourrier notes that the berries were small in 2006 but retained unusually strong acidity due to the cold August following a hot July.In BondSG$425.00 -
(1x75cl) 2006
Vinous (94+)
Good full red. Reticent aromas of black cherry and licorice. Dense and lusher than the CSJ but showing less inner-mouth perfume and lift today. In fact, this is quite clenched and hard to taste. Impressively thick for the vintage, and elegant in spite of its size. But this powerful Griottes will need at least a decade of bottle aging (especially so now that Fourrier seals his corks with wax). The tannins are broad and serious but not hard.In BondSG$945.00 -
(6x75cl) 2006In BondSG$2,235.00
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(12x75cl) 2006
Wine Advocate (93-94)
A sweet, spicy profusion of cinnamon, ginger, cocoa powder, lily perfume, maraschino, and kirsch soars from the glass of Rouget 2006 Echezeaux, which comes to the palate with unexpected depth and richness of roasted meats, chalk, and saline savor, though to be sure, the bright red fruits and spices never flag. This is positively vibratory as well as riveting in its dynamic, oscillating finishing complexity. I'd give it 3-4 years head start and then plan to follow it for another decade.In BondSG$34,655.00 -
(1x75cl) 2006
Wine Spectator (95)
A touch of a vegetal element to the sweet cherry and woodsy spice flavors and a sinewy texture mark this red. It seems closed down now, with the structure dominating, but there's a smoldering intensity and energy that powers the long aftertaste. Offers both elegance and depth. Be patient. Best from 2014 through 2028. 110 cases imported. -BSIn BondSG$2,670.00 -
Wine Spectator (95)
A touch of a vegetal element to the sweet cherry and woodsy spice flavors and a sinewy texture mark this red. It seems closed down now, with the structure dominating, but there's a smoldering intensity and energy that powers the long aftertaste. Offers both elegance and depth. Be patient. Best from 2014 through 2028. 110 cases imported. -BSIn BondSG$4,530.00 -
(3x75cl) 2006
Vinous (88)
Medium red. Very ripe nose shows an almost candied character to the red berry notes. Suppler and sweeter than the village Chambolle but with less grip and vivacity. Ultimately a bit jammy and lacking in energy. Finishes with firm, slightly dry tannins.In BondSG$4,700.00 -
Vinous (93)
The 2006 Chambolle-Musigny Les Amoureuses 1er Cru is a vintage that I have not encountered previously. There is certainly fine intensity on the nose with raspberry and Morello cherry scents, appearing later crushed stone and rose petal notes. That Amoureuses sensuality really comes through. The palate is smooth and velvety with fine tannins. It is not the most complex Les Amoureuses that Christophe Roumier has ever produced, but certainly one of the most drinkable (however banal that reads.) Wonderful, though I would be inclined to drink it in the near future. Tasted at Xmas lunch at Trinity restaurant.In BondSG$6,105.00 -
Vinous (90)
Moderately saturated medium red. Brown spices and oak on the nose. Then pure, dense and complex on the palate, with spicy red fruit flavors and a rather silky texture for the vintage and for this bottling. Comes across as more vivid than the Combottes. This dense, sweet wine has the stuffing to buffer its tannins. Classy, vivid Morey-easier to taste today than the 2007 version. Excellent for this cuveeIn BondSG$3,690.00 -
(1x150cl) 2006
Vinous (94+)
Full deep red. Raspberry, violet, truffle and dark chocolate on the nose. Sweet and silky but imploded; as juicy and tight as this is, there's also superb sweet fruit and no rough edges showing. Orange peel and flowers give this a compelling sappy quality. Like the Bonnes-Mares, this has a powerful structure to support a long and graceful evolution in bottle.In BondSG$51,565.00 -
(12x75cl) 2006
The Gerard Mugneret Vosne-Romanee 2006 is a magnificent expression of Pinot Noir, unsurprisingly hinting of the terroir-driven qualities one expects from the historic region of Vosne-Romanée in Burgundy. Consistently rated highly in influential assessments such as Robert Parker's Wine Advocate, it bears the distinctive stamp of its creator, Gerard Mugneret, known for his meticulous viticulture and old-world vinification techniques. Aged in French oak barrels, the 2006 vintage is suggestive of seductive red fruits and distinctive earthy undertones, with accents of spice and floral notes. As it breathes in the glass, it reveals an impressive complexity and a graceful finish. This exceptional burgundy promises magnificent ageing potential, a testament to the craftsmanship of the late Gerard Mugneret, now carried forward by his son Eric. Revel in the pure excellence of the Gerard Mugneret Vosne-Romanee 2006- a truly fine specimen of Burgundy's winemaking legacy.
In BondSG$2,010.00 -
In BondSG$255.00
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(6x75cl) 2006In BondSG$4,125.00
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(1x75cl) 2006
Vinous (90-92)
(a negociant wine, but Boillot took over the vineyard work here in July) Medium red. A burst of cherry, licorice and spice on the nose, along with a coolish peppery note. Supple but juicy, with lively flavors of pepper and spices. Finishes long, peppery and aromatic, with dusty tannins and an almost gum-numbing austerity. The fruit here came in with 13.5% potential alcohol, but this is not going to be an early charmer.In BondSG$530.00
2006 was a marvellous year for white Burgundy. The wines excellent structure and more forward aromas than the 2005’s. They can be enjoyed young or considerable aged with is often the mark of a great wine. 2006 red Burgundy’s development has impressed and surprised. This was a vintage which allowed winemakers to really make their stylistic impressions on the wine. An interesting year for Burgundy enthusiasts.
