Burgundy
When it comes to the world of fine wines, Burgundy stands tall as one of the most revered and sought-after regions. Renowned for its exceptional terroir and commitment to quality, Burgundy has long captivated enthusiasts with its exquisite and highly prized wines. Today, let us delve into the realm of the best and most expensive wines that Burgundy has to offer, a realm where true wine aficionados can indulge in the pinnacle of winemaking excellence.
At the heart of Burgundy's prestige lie its renowned vineyards, which have garnered global acclaim for their exceptional wines. The names that resonate in the world of Burgundy are Domaine de la Romanée-Conti, Domaine Leroy, Domaine Armand Rousseau, and Domaine Georges Roumier. These vineyards have become synonymous with greatness, crafting wines that define elegance, complexity, and longevity.
Burgundy's most esteemed wines are crafted from two noble grape varieties: Pinot Noir and Chardonnay. The region's red wines, made predominantly from Pinot Noir, display a finesse and purity of fruit that are unmatched. Vineyards such as Romanée-Conti, La Tâche, and Richebourg produce red wines that command astronomical prices due to their exceptional quality and limited production.
For white wine enthusiasts, Burgundy's Chardonnay-based wines are a true revelation. Vineyards like Montrachet, Corton-Charlemagne, and Meursault showcase the full potential of this noble grape, producing wines of unparalleled richness, depth, and complexity. These whites epitomize the artistry of winemaking, with each sip revealing layers of flavors and a harmonious balance between fruit, minerality, and oak.
In the world of fine wines, Burgundy stands as an epitome of elegance, complexity, and refined craftsmanship. Its best and most expensive wines are a testament to the region's unwavering commitment to excellence, terroir-driven winemaking, and the artistry of the winemakers.
Burgundy
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Jerome Castagnier Grands Echezeaux Grand Cru 2019 is a masterpiece, stemming from the revered terrain of Grands Echezeaux, Burgundy. This red's opulence is created meticulously by Jerome Castagnier, renowned for his exquisite Burgundian repertoire. Mesmerisingly velvety, this vintage comprises 100% Pinot Noir patiently aged in oak barrels. Its crystal-clear rubis colour, rich bouquet of ripe cherries coupled with undertones of sweet spices, set the stage for a palate bursting with harmonized cocoa, leather and black fruits, echoing in exceptional length.
Castagnier seamlessly brings out the varietal's potential. He meticulously prunes in double Guyot, adopts old-world winemaking techniques, enhances expression with indigenous yeasts whilst ensuring minimal intervention. His exceptional approach to perfection defines Jerome Castagnier Grands Echezeaux Grand Cru 2019 as a paragon of Burgundian sophistication. This choicest wine truly delivers an epicurean experience, enveloping avid enthusiasts into its enchanting, unique world.
Inc. GSTSG$2,364.65 -
Vinous (95-97)
The 2018 Grands-Echézeaux Grand Cru, which comes from the namesake lieu-dit, is one of Véronique Drouhin’s favorite crus and, in her opinion, one of their most consistent. It has a very well-defined bouquet of blackberry, raspberry, pressed iris flowers and incense that immediately seduces the senses. The palate is medium-bodied with fine supple tannins and a perfect line of acidity, the 40% whole cluster lending a little pepperiness toward the pixelated finish. This is unequivocally a Grand Vin.Inc. GSTSG$4,870.62 -
Inc. GSTSG$6,254.92
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Inc. GSTSG$2,571.75
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Vinous (93-95)
Good deep red. Red fruits, dried rose, graphite and spicy oak on the nose. Wonderfully fine-grained, seamless and sweet, combining outstanding fullness with an uncanny weightlessness. Extremely fine-grained and subtle, with some apparent oak spice in the middle palate. Best today on the explosive, broad aftertaste, which saturates the palate with perfume and leaves the salivary glands quivering.Inc. GSTSG$826.11 -
Vinous (93-96)
Bright ruby-red. Very wild, leesy, utterly distinctive nose offers scents of purple fruits and spices complicated by apricot and almond nuances. Wonderfully spicy, fine-grained, idiosyncratic wine with dark berry and rosemary flavors complicated by faint lactic and malic nuances (this is just at the end of its secondary fermentation). Suave, deep wine with an almost oily aftertaste. This should be a knockout. For his part, Saouma describes it as fake gentle today.Inc. GSTSG$4,429.17 -
Vinous (93-95)
(the crop level here was barely 15 hectoliters per hectare, according to Saouma): Full, bright ruby. Higher-toned and considerably more expressive on the nose than the Echézeaux, offering aromas of black raspberry, licorice and violet along with suggestions of more exotic ripeness. Densely packed and seriously concentrated, but a bit youthfully imploded owing to its crushed-rock minerality; conveys a strong impression of dry extract but little early sweetness. As young as this wine is, it's much more harmonious today than the Echézeaux. Finishes very long, with serious but fine-grained tannins.Inc. GSTSG$3,781.65 -
Burghound (91-93)
An overtly floral and well-layered nose is elegant, airy and pure with plenty of spice elements adding breadth to the super-fresh essence of red currant aromas that are trimmed in discreet oak nuances. There is notably more size, weight and power to the tautly muscular flavors that culminate in a serious, robust and lingering finish. This is not a monster of concentration but I like the balance and overall sense of harmony.Inc. GSTSG$3,960.47 -
Inc. GSTSG$1,923.20
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From the exquisite cellars of Mongeard-Mugneret, we present the rare Grands Echezeaux Grand Cru 2013. Zealously crafted in the heart of Burgundy, France, this noble, award-winning pinot noir is steeped in rich viticultural heritage, resulting from lavish soils in the renowned Grands Échezeaux vineyard. Demonstrating remarkable finesse, it embraces traditional wine-making principles involving complete de-stemming followed by ageing in oak barrels, yielding the serene balance of fruit and structure.
Mongeard-Mugneret's meticulous, multi-generational expertise in oenology shines through in every sip, culminating in an expressive palate infused with cherry, violets, and vanilla, layered with mineral undertones. A remarkable demonstration of elegance and depth, the Mongeard-Mugneret Grands Échezeaux Grand Cru 2013 offers an intoxicating bouquet and an extraordinary ageing potential that complements the distinguished wine connoisseur's collection. Indulge in the sublime, harmonious symphony encapsulated within this peerless pinot noir.
Inc. GSTSG$1,329.69 -
Burghound (90-92)
A more subtle application of oak frames the overtly floral and relatively high-toned aromas of red cherry and currant where added breadth is present in the form of sandalwood and spicy Asian-style tea. The seductively textured and acceptably concentrated if not especially dense medium-bodied flavors possess reasonable power and volume on the lingering and nicely complex finale. This is classy and certainly very pretty but I was somewhat disappointed with this given its usual excellent quality.Inc. GSTSG$5,404.72 -
Experience the exquisite allure of Mongeard-Mugneret Grands Echezeaux Grand Cru 2020, a prime exemplification of fine Burgundy craftsmanship. Sourced from the highly acclaimed Grands Echezeaux vineyard, this Grand Cru elicits both prestige and allure. The esteemed Mongeard-Mugneret estate, boastful of their winemaking prowess dating back to the 18th century, meticulously maintains each vine to ensure utmost quality and preservation of their historical terroir. Nurtured in French oak barrels for 18 to 20 months, this vintage offers a robust flavour profile intermingling ripe red fruits and intricate spice nuances. Imbued with a structured tannic backbone and an exceptionally long finish, Mongeard-Mugneret Grands Echezeaux Grand Cru 2020 is a harmonious exemplar of balance and complexity. Its vibrant character and longevity promise potential for further cellaring, echoing the winemakers' dedication to producing wine of monumental taste and timeless elegance. Indulge in its charm; this Grand Cru stands unparalleled.
Inc. GSTSG$3,414.34 -
Vinous (92-94)
Red-ruby color. Penetrating, pure, highly complex aromas of raspberry, minerals, flowers and pungent spices. Wonderfully urgent and intense, with the mineral and pungent spice elements carrying through on the palate and giving the wine superb lift. Tightly wound but already showy. Finishes very long and nuanced, with fine, ripe tannins. From a selection massale planted in 1957. Very impressive.Inc. GSTSG$3,416.50 -
Vinous (91-94)
Medium red. Perfumed, slightly high-toned aromas of black raspberry, black cherry and minerals. The flavors of small wild red fruits display an almost confectionery sweetness along with superb intensity and sappiness. Very stylish and showy, with terrific floral cut adding to the wine's early appeal. Quite high-toned, and sure to be accessible early.Inc. GSTSG$774.88 -
Inc. GSTSG$14,611.23
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Inc. GSTSG$5,297.29
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Burghound (90-93)
The quality here is far superior to the preceding wines as this is aromatically rich, intense and utterly classy with robust yet remarkably fine and refined flavors that combine power, weight and depth in a ripe but elegant package. Lovely stuff and this is really most impressive.Inc. GSTSG$5,399.76 -
Inc. GSTSG$81,399.89
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Inc. GSTSG$2,026.75
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Jancis Robinson (18)
Barrel sample. Greyish deep crimson. Like the Échezeaux, this smells of luxury but here it is darker and a little more oaky on the nose, very dark fruit profile. On the palate, dark, dense and savoury, a little charry, peppery, spiced, but the tannins are unexpectedly fine and supple even if the oak has thickened them slightly. Long, savoury aftertaste. Needs a lot of time.Inc. GSTSG$2,745.12
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Jerome Castagnier Grands Echezeaux Grand Cru 2019 is a masterpiece, stemming from the revered terrain of Grands Echezeaux, Burgundy. This red's opulence is created meticulously by Jerome Castagnier, renowned for his exquisite Burgundian repertoire. Mesmerisingly velvety, this vintage comprises 100% Pinot Noir patiently aged in oak barrels. Its crystal-clear rubis colour, rich bouquet of ripe cherries coupled with undertones of sweet spices, set the stage for a palate bursting with harmonized cocoa, leather and black fruits, echoing in exceptional length.
Castagnier seamlessly brings out the varietal's potential. He meticulously prunes in double Guyot, adopts old-world winemaking techniques, enhances expression with indigenous yeasts whilst ensuring minimal intervention. His exceptional approach to perfection defines Jerome Castagnier Grands Echezeaux Grand Cru 2019 as a paragon of Burgundian sophistication. This choicest wine truly delivers an epicurean experience, enveloping avid enthusiasts into its enchanting, unique world.
In BondSG$2,110.00 -
Vinous (95-97)
The 2018 Grands-Echézeaux Grand Cru, which comes from the namesake lieu-dit, is one of Véronique Drouhin’s favorite crus and, in her opinion, one of their most consistent. It has a very well-defined bouquet of blackberry, raspberry, pressed iris flowers and incense that immediately seduces the senses. The palate is medium-bodied with fine supple tannins and a perfect line of acidity, the 40% whole cluster lending a little pepperiness toward the pixelated finish. This is unequivocally a Grand Vin.In BondSG$4,415.00 -
In BondSG$5,685.00
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In BondSG$2,300.00
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Vinous (93-95)
Good deep red. Red fruits, dried rose, graphite and spicy oak on the nose. Wonderfully fine-grained, seamless and sweet, combining outstanding fullness with an uncanny weightlessness. Extremely fine-grained and subtle, with some apparent oak spice in the middle palate. Best today on the explosive, broad aftertaste, which saturates the palate with perfume and leaves the salivary glands quivering.In BondSG$748.00 -
Vinous (93-96)
Bright ruby-red. Very wild, leesy, utterly distinctive nose offers scents of purple fruits and spices complicated by apricot and almond nuances. Wonderfully spicy, fine-grained, idiosyncratic wine with dark berry and rosemary flavors complicated by faint lactic and malic nuances (this is just at the end of its secondary fermentation). Suave, deep wine with an almost oily aftertaste. This should be a knockout. For his part, Saouma describes it as fake gentle today.In BondSG$4,010.00 -
Vinous (93-95)
(the crop level here was barely 15 hectoliters per hectare, according to Saouma): Full, bright ruby. Higher-toned and considerably more expressive on the nose than the Echézeaux, offering aromas of black raspberry, licorice and violet along with suggestions of more exotic ripeness. Densely packed and seriously concentrated, but a bit youthfully imploded owing to its crushed-rock minerality; conveys a strong impression of dry extract but little early sweetness. As young as this wine is, it's much more harmonious today than the Echézeaux. Finishes very long, with serious but fine-grained tannins.In BondSG$3,410.00 -
Burghound (91-93)
An overtly floral and well-layered nose is elegant, airy and pure with plenty of spice elements adding breadth to the super-fresh essence of red currant aromas that are trimmed in discreet oak nuances. There is notably more size, weight and power to the tautly muscular flavors that culminate in a serious, robust and lingering finish. This is not a monster of concentration but I like the balance and overall sense of harmony.In BondSG$3,580.00 -
In BondSG$1,705.00
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From the exquisite cellars of Mongeard-Mugneret, we present the rare Grands Echezeaux Grand Cru 2013. Zealously crafted in the heart of Burgundy, France, this noble, award-winning pinot noir is steeped in rich viticultural heritage, resulting from lavish soils in the renowned Grands Échezeaux vineyard. Demonstrating remarkable finesse, it embraces traditional wine-making principles involving complete de-stemming followed by ageing in oak barrels, yielding the serene balance of fruit and structure.
Mongeard-Mugneret's meticulous, multi-generational expertise in oenology shines through in every sip, culminating in an expressive palate infused with cherry, violets, and vanilla, layered with mineral undertones. A remarkable demonstration of elegance and depth, the Mongeard-Mugneret Grands Échezeaux Grand Cru 2013 offers an intoxicating bouquet and an extraordinary ageing potential that complements the distinguished wine connoisseur's collection. Indulge in the sublime, harmonious symphony encapsulated within this peerless pinot noir.
In BondSG$1,210.00 -
Burghound (90-92)
A more subtle application of oak frames the overtly floral and relatively high-toned aromas of red cherry and currant where added breadth is present in the form of sandalwood and spicy Asian-style tea. The seductively textured and acceptably concentrated if not especially dense medium-bodied flavors possess reasonable power and volume on the lingering and nicely complex finale. This is classy and certainly very pretty but I was somewhat disappointed with this given its usual excellent quality.In BondSG$4,905.00 -
Experience the exquisite allure of Mongeard-Mugneret Grands Echezeaux Grand Cru 2020, a prime exemplification of fine Burgundy craftsmanship. Sourced from the highly acclaimed Grands Echezeaux vineyard, this Grand Cru elicits both prestige and allure. The esteemed Mongeard-Mugneret estate, boastful of their winemaking prowess dating back to the 18th century, meticulously maintains each vine to ensure utmost quality and preservation of their historical terroir. Nurtured in French oak barrels for 18 to 20 months, this vintage offers a robust flavour profile intermingling ripe red fruits and intricate spice nuances. Imbued with a structured tannic backbone and an exceptionally long finish, Mongeard-Mugneret Grands Echezeaux Grand Cru 2020 is a harmonious exemplar of balance and complexity. Its vibrant character and longevity promise potential for further cellaring, echoing the winemakers' dedication to producing wine of monumental taste and timeless elegance. Indulge in its charm; this Grand Cru stands unparalleled.
In BondSG$3,075.00 -
Vinous (92-94)
Red-ruby color. Penetrating, pure, highly complex aromas of raspberry, minerals, flowers and pungent spices. Wonderfully urgent and intense, with the mineral and pungent spice elements carrying through on the palate and giving the wine superb lift. Tightly wound but already showy. Finishes very long and nuanced, with fine, ripe tannins. From a selection massale planted in 1957. Very impressive.In BondSG$3,075.00 -
Vinous (91-94)
Medium red. Perfumed, slightly high-toned aromas of black raspberry, black cherry and minerals. The flavors of small wild red fruits display an almost confectionery sweetness along with superb intensity and sappiness. Very stylish and showy, with terrific floral cut adding to the wine's early appeal. Quite high-toned, and sure to be accessible early.In BondSG$701.00 -
In BondSG$13,385.00
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In BondSG$4,850.00
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Burghound (90-93)
The quality here is far superior to the preceding wines as this is aromatically rich, intense and utterly classy with robust yet remarkably fine and refined flavors that combine power, weight and depth in a ripe but elegant package. Lovely stuff and this is really most impressive.In BondSG$4,945.00 -
In BondSG$74,560.00
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In BondSG$1,800.00
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Jancis Robinson (18)
Barrel sample. Greyish deep crimson. Like the Échezeaux, this smells of luxury but here it is darker and a little more oaky on the nose, very dark fruit profile. On the palate, dark, dense and savoury, a little charry, peppery, spiced, but the tannins are unexpectedly fine and supple even if the oak has thickened them slightly. Long, savoury aftertaste. Needs a lot of time.In BondSG$2,465.00