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
Product Name | Region | Qty | Score | Price | |||||
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Burgundy | 1 | 92-95 (VN (ST)) |
Inc. GST
SG$121,908.83 |
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Vinous - Stephen Tanzer (92-95)Medium red. Precise, scented nose combines red cherry, minerals, stones, iron and rose petal. Penetrating, minerally and precise, with vibrant flavors of red cherry and raspberry. Conveys a real small-berry depth and intensity of flavor and offers great energy and verve. Not at all a fat style of 2003-or of Chambertin. Especially strong on the back half, finishing with terrific thrust and length. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 92-95 (VN (ST)) |
Inc. GST
SG$4,576.45 |
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Vinous - Stephen Tanzer (92-95)Medium red. Precise, scented nose combines red cherry, minerals, stones, iron and rose petal. Penetrating, minerally and precise, with vibrant flavors of red cherry and raspberry. Conveys a real small-berry depth and intensity of flavor and offers great energy and verve. Not at all a fat style of 2003-or of Chambertin. Especially strong on the back half, finishing with terrific thrust and length. |
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Burgundy | 2 | 92-95 (VN (ST)) |
Inc. GST
SG$60,965.31 |
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Vinous - Stephen Tanzer (92-95)Medium red. Precise, scented nose combines red cherry, minerals, stones, iron and rose petal. Penetrating, minerally and precise, with vibrant flavors of red cherry and raspberry. Conveys a real small-berry depth and intensity of flavor and offers great energy and verve. Not at all a fat style of 2003-or of Chambertin. Especially strong on the back half, finishing with terrific thrust and length. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 18.5 (JR) |
Inc. GST
SG$118,567.98 |
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Jancis Robinson (18.5)Very sweet and rich and gorgeous. Plump and easy – just very slightly slack perhaps – but wonderfully rewarding. Vital and spreads across the palate. Very complete indeed and no excess of ripeness or alcohol. Just slightly tight tannins on the finish. A very good 2003. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 18.5 (JR) |
Inc. GST
SG$4,369.35 |
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Jancis Robinson (18.5)Very sweet and rich and gorgeous. Plump and easy – just very slightly slack perhaps – but wonderfully rewarding. Vital and spreads across the palate. Very complete indeed and no excess of ripeness or alcohol. Just slightly tight tannins on the finish. A very good 2003. |
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Burgundy | 2 | 91 (WS) |
Inc. GST
SG$7,078.90 |
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Wine Spectator (91)Round and inviting. Shows milk chocolate, plum and mineral notes, with ample tannins that are soft and well-integrated. On the forward side, yet there's no rush to drink it. Best from 2008 through 2020. 28 cases imported. -BS |
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Burgundy | 1 | 89-92 (VN) |
Inc. GST
SG$2,305.24 |
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Vinous (89-92)Good full red. Complex aromas of black raspberry, espresso, mocha and underbrush. Dense, thick and concentrated; a step up in size from the foregoing wines. And yet this big boy shows a lovely restrained sweetness and comes across as round and not especially tannic. Long and lush on the aftertaste. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 91-94 (VN (ST)) |
Inc. GST
SG$2,440.41 |
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Vinous - Stephen Tanzer (91-94)(this cuvee, the Clos de Beze and the Chambertin are aged in 100% new barriques Good bright red. Explosive, perfumed nose offers black raspberry, cassis, rose petal and spicy oak. Juicy, floral and aromatic in the mouth, with cassis and violet flavors that are sweetened but not overwhelmed by the new oak. Very dense, chewy, rich wine with superb persistence. This wine also showed a strong cassis character in vintages 1999 and 1996, notes Corinne. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 87-89 (VN) |
Inc. GST
SG$1,531.34 |
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Vinous (87-89)Good red-ruby. Wilder aromas of red and black fruits and coffee. Juicy and tightly wound, with good structure for the vintage. Lifted by a violet florality. Finishes fresh and firmly tannic. |
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Burgundy | 1 | - |
Inc. GST
SG$6,954.09 |
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Introducing the magnificent Auvenay Meursault 1er Cru Les Narvaux 2003, an intriguing expression of French viticulture from producer Domaine Auvenay, the esteemed estate headed by Lalou Bize-Leroy. Nestled in the heart of Meursault, Auvenay captures the distinct terroir of the celebrated Burgundy region. This certain vintage from the Les Narvaux vineyard, a 1er Cru classification, demonstrates exceptional quality indicative of a superior vineyard. The 2003 harvest brought ripened Chardonnay grapes, producing a wine with an enveloping richness, built for longevity. Crafted minutely and traditionally by winemaker Lalou Bize-Leroy, renowned for her commitment to biodynamic farming, this wine embodies an exquisite amalgamation of lush fruitiness and mineral undertones. Its profuse bouquet of apple and almond with a hint of butterscotch adds an enigmatic allure to this prodigious offering. Relish the inimitable experience that Auvenay Meursault 1er Cru Les Narvaux 2003 affords, a testament to diligent farming, proficient winemaking, and the opulent bounty of the Burgundy region. |
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Burgundy | 6 | - |
Inc. GST
SG$458.67 |
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Burgundy | 1 | - |
Inc. GST
SG$1,600.99 |
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Burgundy | 1 | 94 (WA) |
Inc. GST
SG$3,111.62 |
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Wine Advocate (94)Boasting a nose of great ripeness and freshness, the 2003 Bonnes Mares offers aromas of waxy black fruits and spices. Medium to full-bodied, it resembles liquid silk in both its attack and mid-palate. Luxurious and sensual, this highly expressive wine coats the palate with black cherries and dark raspberries whose effects linger in its tannin-packed, slightly dry finish. Projected maturity: 2009-2020. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 98 (WA) |
Inc. GST
SG$4,025.17 |
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Wine Advocate (98)Unquestionably one of the glories of the vintage, the 2003 Musigny Vieilles Vignes brings forth a highly boisterous nose of spices, violets, roses, plums, blueberries, and black cherries. Deep, powerful, graceful, concentrated, and sensually textured, it slathers the mouth with plums, blueberries, and cherries. Notes of mocha are intermingled with licorice in its exquisitely long finish. This noble wine is crammed with tannin, yet it is sweet and ripe. Projected maturity: 2010-2025+. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 98 (WA) |
Inc. GST
SG$5,697.14 |
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Wine Advocate (98)Unquestionably one of the glories of the vintage, the 2003 Musigny Vieilles Vignes brings forth a highly boisterous nose of spices, violets, roses, plums, blueberries, and black cherries. Deep, powerful, graceful, concentrated, and sensually textured, it slathers the mouth with plums, blueberries, and cherries. Notes of mocha are intermingled with licorice in its exquisitely long finish. This noble wine is crammed with tannin, yet it is sweet and ripe. Projected maturity: 2010-2025+. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 17.5 (JR) |
Inc. GST
SG$38,014.98 |
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Jancis Robinson (17.5)Bright lustrous red. Shy nose at first. Very sweet palate entry insinuates itself. Lowish acid. Some violets and an very slight undertow of fine tannins. Firm and confident with just a little suggestion of cooked fruit. Good constitution! |
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Burgundy | 1 | 17.5 (JR) |
Inc. GST
SG$26,928.01 |
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Jancis Robinson (17.5)Bright lustrous red. Shy nose at first. Very sweet palate entry insinuates itself. Lowish acid. Some violets and an very slight undertow of fine tannins. Firm and confident with just a little suggestion of cooked fruit. Good constitution! |
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Burgundy | 1 | 93 (WA) |
Inc. GST
SG$20,310.96 |
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Wine Advocate (93)Fresh red fruits and spices are found in the nose of the 2003 Bonnes Mares. Packed with cherries and raspberries, this medium-bodied wine is delightfully expressive, pure, and focused. Armed with outstanding depth of fruit, its forward character lingers in its ripe, angle-free finish. Anticipated maturity: now-2015. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 91-93 (VN (ST)) |
Inc. GST
SG$4,316.29 |
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Vinous - Stephen Tanzer (91-93)Bright, deep red. Enticing, nuanced aromas of black raspberry, mocha, game, iron and animal fur. Suave and silky, with nicely integrated acidity framing the sappy red fruit and torrefaction flavors. This shows lovely inner-mouth perfume and noteworthy complexity. Finishes with big, broad tannins and lingering red fruits. But does it have the classic thrust of great Chambertin? |
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Burgundy | 1 | 88-91 (VN (ST)) |
Inc. GST
SG$2,261.53 |
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Vinous - Stephen Tanzer (88-91)Red-ruby. Reticent nose hints at coffee and sweet oak. Locked up tight today and revealing very little personality. I don't get a lot of sweetness here. Finishes with noteworthy persistence but today the tannins dominate. Seems clearly less successful than the Champeaux. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 99 (WA) |
Inc. GST
SG$28,075.30 |
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Wine Advocate (99)The 2003 La Tache reveals aromas of milk chocolate, violets, roses, and dark cherries. Suave, displaying massive amplitude and a full-bodied, velvety-textured character, this behemoth’s flavor profile brings to mind chocolate-covered black cherries. Immensely powerful and noble, it offers an interminable finish that is packed with flawlessly ripe, sweet tannin. Projected maturity: 2013-2030. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 99 (WA) |
Inc. GST
SG$44,837.96 |
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Wine Advocate (99)The 2003 La Tache reveals aromas of milk chocolate, violets, roses, and dark cherries. Suave, displaying massive amplitude and a full-bodied, velvety-textured character, this behemoth’s flavor profile brings to mind chocolate-covered black cherries. Immensely powerful and noble, it offers an interminable finish that is packed with flawlessly ripe, sweet tannin. Projected maturity: 2013-2030. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 97 (WA) |
Inc. GST
SG$21,764.20 |
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Wine Advocate (97)Violets, roses, raspberries, and red cherries emanate from the 2003 Richebourg. Full-bodied, deep, and hugely concentrated, it is muscular, firm and displays the firmest structure of the Domaine de la Romanee-Conti’s 2003s. Soy sauce, tar, chocolate, and dark fruits are found in its focused, audacious personality. Its impressively persistent finish is studded with highly present tannin. Anticipated maturity: 2013-2025. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 97+ (VN) |
Inc. GST
SG$151,886.86 |
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Vinous (97+)($3120) Good red-ruby. Knockout nose of black raspberry, tobacco and flowers; vibrant for 2003. Then dense, creamy and seamless yet almost shockingly vibrant, with outstanding balance and an impression of firm acids. In fact, this is the highest in acidity of these 2003s, with a pH of 3.5 (the rest are between 3.6 and 3.65, according to Villaine). The mounting finish goes on and on. Great wine, perhaps monumental. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 90-92 (VN (ST)) |
Inc. GST
SG$33,855.23 |
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Vinous - Stephen Tanzer (90-92)Good deep red-ruby. Complex aromas of red berry liqueur, minerals, coffee, cocoa and spices. Fat, dense and deep, with a captivating sweetness verging on confectionery. Finishes with superb length. |
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Burgundy | 1 | - |
Inc. GST
SG$36,585.68 |
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Burgundy | 1 | 93 (VT) |
Inc. GST
SG$69,977.83 |
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Vintage Tastings (93)There was one more Burgundy on our agenda, a 2003 Rouget Vosne Romanee Cros Parantoux. The Rouget had a deep, saucy, concentrated nose, again this grilled endive thing around a core of plum, cassis, soda and liqueur. It was a thick wine, and the second tasty 2003 Burg that I had had on this trip. It was really good, hedonistic and rich, long and concentrated, sweet and hearty, if anything a touch too sweet, but hey, that's 2003 (93). |
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Burgundy | 1 | 93 (VT) |
Inc. GST
SG$35,095.19 |
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Vintage Tastings (93)There was one more Burgundy on our agenda, a 2003 Rouget Vosne Romanee Cros Parantoux. The Rouget had a deep, saucy, concentrated nose, again this grilled endive thing around a core of plum, cassis, soda and liqueur. It was a thick wine, and the second tasty 2003 Burg that I had had on this trip. It was really good, hedonistic and rich, long and concentrated, sweet and hearty, if anything a touch too sweet, but hey, that's 2003 (93). |
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Burgundy | 1 | 89-92 (VN) |
Inc. GST
SG$1,900.37 |
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Vinous (89-92)Saturated red-ruby. Aromas of cassis, black cherry, mineral and flowers. Quite primary and a bit youthfully tough and angular, with little early sweetness. A distinctly muscular wine, best today on the long finish, where the black fruit flavors outlast the serious tannins. I may be underestimating this. |
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Burgundy | 2 | - |
Inc. GST
SG$1,686.14 |
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Product Name | Region | Qty | Score | Price | |||||
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Burgundy | 1 | 92-95 (VN (ST)) |
In Bond
SG$111,740.00 |
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Vinous - Stephen Tanzer (92-95)Medium red. Precise, scented nose combines red cherry, minerals, stones, iron and rose petal. Penetrating, minerally and precise, with vibrant flavors of red cherry and raspberry. Conveys a real small-berry depth and intensity of flavor and offers great energy and verve. Not at all a fat style of 2003-or of Chambertin. Especially strong on the back half, finishing with terrific thrust and length. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 92-95 (VN (ST)) |
In Bond
SG$4,190.00 |
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Vinous - Stephen Tanzer (92-95)Medium red. Precise, scented nose combines red cherry, minerals, stones, iron and rose petal. Penetrating, minerally and precise, with vibrant flavors of red cherry and raspberry. Conveys a real small-berry depth and intensity of flavor and offers great energy and verve. Not at all a fat style of 2003-or of Chambertin. Especially strong on the back half, finishing with terrific thrust and length. |
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Burgundy | 2 | 92-95 (VN (ST)) |
In Bond
SG$55,880.00 |
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Vinous - Stephen Tanzer (92-95)Medium red. Precise, scented nose combines red cherry, minerals, stones, iron and rose petal. Penetrating, minerally and precise, with vibrant flavors of red cherry and raspberry. Conveys a real small-berry depth and intensity of flavor and offers great energy and verve. Not at all a fat style of 2003-or of Chambertin. Especially strong on the back half, finishing with terrific thrust and length. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 18.5 (JR) |
In Bond
SG$108,675.00 |
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Jancis Robinson (18.5)Very sweet and rich and gorgeous. Plump and easy – just very slightly slack perhaps – but wonderfully rewarding. Vital and spreads across the palate. Very complete indeed and no excess of ripeness or alcohol. Just slightly tight tannins on the finish. A very good 2003. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 18.5 (JR) |
In Bond
SG$4,000.00 |
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Jancis Robinson (18.5)Very sweet and rich and gorgeous. Plump and easy – just very slightly slack perhaps – but wonderfully rewarding. Vital and spreads across the palate. Very complete indeed and no excess of ripeness or alcohol. Just slightly tight tannins on the finish. A very good 2003. |
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Burgundy | 2 | 91 (WS) |
In Bond
SG$6,435.00 |
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Wine Spectator (91)Round and inviting. Shows milk chocolate, plum and mineral notes, with ample tannins that are soft and well-integrated. On the forward side, yet there's no rush to drink it. Best from 2008 through 2020. 28 cases imported. -BS |
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Burgundy | 1 | 89-92 (VN) |
In Bond
SG$2,105.00 |
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Vinous (89-92)Good full red. Complex aromas of black raspberry, espresso, mocha and underbrush. Dense, thick and concentrated; a step up in size from the foregoing wines. And yet this big boy shows a lovely restrained sweetness and comes across as round and not especially tannic. Long and lush on the aftertaste. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 91-94 (VN (ST)) |
In Bond
SG$2,230.00 |
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Vinous - Stephen Tanzer (91-94)(this cuvee, the Clos de Beze and the Chambertin are aged in 100% new barriques Good bright red. Explosive, perfumed nose offers black raspberry, cassis, rose petal and spicy oak. Juicy, floral and aromatic in the mouth, with cassis and violet flavors that are sweetened but not overwhelmed by the new oak. Very dense, chewy, rich wine with superb persistence. This wine also showed a strong cassis character in vintages 1999 and 1996, notes Corinne. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 87-89 (VN) |
In Bond
SG$1,395.00 |
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Vinous (87-89)Good red-ruby. Wilder aromas of red and black fruits and coffee. Juicy and tightly wound, with good structure for the vintage. Lifted by a violet florality. Finishes fresh and firmly tannic. |
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Burgundy | 1 | - |
In Bond
SG$6,370.00 |
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Introducing the magnificent Auvenay Meursault 1er Cru Les Narvaux 2003, an intriguing expression of French viticulture from producer Domaine Auvenay, the esteemed estate headed by Lalou Bize-Leroy. Nestled in the heart of Meursault, Auvenay captures the distinct terroir of the celebrated Burgundy region. This certain vintage from the Les Narvaux vineyard, a 1er Cru classification, demonstrates exceptional quality indicative of a superior vineyard. The 2003 harvest brought ripened Chardonnay grapes, producing a wine with an enveloping richness, built for longevity. Crafted minutely and traditionally by winemaker Lalou Bize-Leroy, renowned for her commitment to biodynamic farming, this wine embodies an exquisite amalgamation of lush fruitiness and mineral undertones. Its profuse bouquet of apple and almond with a hint of butterscotch adds an enigmatic allure to this prodigious offering. Relish the inimitable experience that Auvenay Meursault 1er Cru Les Narvaux 2003 affords, a testament to diligent farming, proficient winemaking, and the opulent bounty of the Burgundy region. |
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Burgundy | 6 | - |
In Bond
SG$401.00 |
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Burgundy | 1 | - |
In Bond
SG$1,350.00 |
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Burgundy | 1 | 94 (WA) |
In Bond
SG$2,825.00 |
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Wine Advocate (94)Boasting a nose of great ripeness and freshness, the 2003 Bonnes Mares offers aromas of waxy black fruits and spices. Medium to full-bodied, it resembles liquid silk in both its attack and mid-palate. Luxurious and sensual, this highly expressive wine coats the palate with black cherries and dark raspberries whose effects linger in its tannin-packed, slightly dry finish. Projected maturity: 2009-2020. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 98 (WA) |
In Bond
SG$3,675.00 |
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Wine Advocate (98)Unquestionably one of the glories of the vintage, the 2003 Musigny Vieilles Vignes brings forth a highly boisterous nose of spices, violets, roses, plums, blueberries, and black cherries. Deep, powerful, graceful, concentrated, and sensually textured, it slathers the mouth with plums, blueberries, and cherries. Notes of mocha are intermingled with licorice in its exquisitely long finish. This noble wine is crammed with tannin, yet it is sweet and ripe. Projected maturity: 2010-2025+. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 98 (WA) |
In Bond
SG$5,200.00 |
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Wine Advocate (98)Unquestionably one of the glories of the vintage, the 2003 Musigny Vieilles Vignes brings forth a highly boisterous nose of spices, violets, roses, plums, blueberries, and black cherries. Deep, powerful, graceful, concentrated, and sensually textured, it slathers the mouth with plums, blueberries, and cherries. Notes of mocha are intermingled with licorice in its exquisitely long finish. This noble wine is crammed with tannin, yet it is sweet and ripe. Projected maturity: 2010-2025+. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 17.5 (JR) |
In Bond
SG$34,770.00 |
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Jancis Robinson (17.5)Bright lustrous red. Shy nose at first. Very sweet palate entry insinuates itself. Lowish acid. Some violets and an very slight undertow of fine tannins. Firm and confident with just a little suggestion of cooked fruit. Good constitution! |
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Burgundy | 1 | 17.5 (JR) |
In Bond
SG$24,625.00 |
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Jancis Robinson (17.5)Bright lustrous red. Shy nose at first. Very sweet palate entry insinuates itself. Lowish acid. Some violets and an very slight undertow of fine tannins. Firm and confident with just a little suggestion of cooked fruit. Good constitution! |
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Burgundy | 1 | 93 (WA) |
In Bond
SG$18,625.00 |
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Wine Advocate (93)Fresh red fruits and spices are found in the nose of the 2003 Bonnes Mares. Packed with cherries and raspberries, this medium-bodied wine is delightfully expressive, pure, and focused. Armed with outstanding depth of fruit, its forward character lingers in its ripe, angle-free finish. Anticipated maturity: now-2015. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 91-93 (VN (ST)) |
In Bond
SG$3,950.00 |
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Vinous - Stephen Tanzer (91-93)Bright, deep red. Enticing, nuanced aromas of black raspberry, mocha, game, iron and animal fur. Suave and silky, with nicely integrated acidity framing the sappy red fruit and torrefaction flavors. This shows lovely inner-mouth perfume and noteworthy complexity. Finishes with big, broad tannins and lingering red fruits. But does it have the classic thrust of great Chambertin? |
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Burgundy | 1 | 88-91 (VN (ST)) |
In Bond
SG$2,055.00 |
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Vinous - Stephen Tanzer (88-91)Red-ruby. Reticent nose hints at coffee and sweet oak. Locked up tight today and revealing very little personality. I don't get a lot of sweetness here. Finishes with noteworthy persistence but today the tannins dominate. Seems clearly less successful than the Champeaux. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 99 (WA) |
In Bond
SG$25,740.00 |
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Wine Advocate (99)The 2003 La Tache reveals aromas of milk chocolate, violets, roses, and dark cherries. Suave, displaying massive amplitude and a full-bodied, velvety-textured character, this behemoth’s flavor profile brings to mind chocolate-covered black cherries. Immensely powerful and noble, it offers an interminable finish that is packed with flawlessly ripe, sweet tannin. Projected maturity: 2013-2030. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 99 (WA) |
In Bond
SG$41,110.00 |
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Wine Advocate (99)The 2003 La Tache reveals aromas of milk chocolate, violets, roses, and dark cherries. Suave, displaying massive amplitude and a full-bodied, velvety-textured character, this behemoth’s flavor profile brings to mind chocolate-covered black cherries. Immensely powerful and noble, it offers an interminable finish that is packed with flawlessly ripe, sweet tannin. Projected maturity: 2013-2030. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 97 (WA) |
In Bond
SG$19,950.00 |
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Wine Advocate (97)Violets, roses, raspberries, and red cherries emanate from the 2003 Richebourg. Full-bodied, deep, and hugely concentrated, it is muscular, firm and displays the firmest structure of the Domaine de la Romanee-Conti’s 2003s. Soy sauce, tar, chocolate, and dark fruits are found in its focused, audacious personality. Its impressively persistent finish is studded with highly present tannin. Anticipated maturity: 2013-2025. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 97+ (VN) |
In Bond
SG$139,320.00 |
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Vinous (97+)($3120) Good red-ruby. Knockout nose of black raspberry, tobacco and flowers; vibrant for 2003. Then dense, creamy and seamless yet almost shockingly vibrant, with outstanding balance and an impression of firm acids. In fact, this is the highest in acidity of these 2003s, with a pH of 3.5 (the rest are between 3.6 and 3.65, according to Villaine). The mounting finish goes on and on. Great wine, perhaps monumental. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 90-92 (VN (ST)) |
In Bond
SG$30,945.00 |
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Vinous - Stephen Tanzer (90-92)Good deep red-ruby. Complex aromas of red berry liqueur, minerals, coffee, cocoa and spices. Fat, dense and deep, with a captivating sweetness verging on confectionery. Finishes with superb length. |
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Burgundy | 1 | - |
In Bond
SG$33,450.00 |
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Burgundy | 1 | 93 (VT) |
In Bond
SG$64,085.00 |
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Vintage Tastings (93)There was one more Burgundy on our agenda, a 2003 Rouget Vosne Romanee Cros Parantoux. The Rouget had a deep, saucy, concentrated nose, again this grilled endive thing around a core of plum, cassis, soda and liqueur. It was a thick wine, and the second tasty 2003 Burg that I had had on this trip. It was really good, hedonistic and rich, long and concentrated, sweet and hearty, if anything a touch too sweet, but hey, that's 2003 (93). |
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Burgundy | 1 | 93 (VT) |
In Bond
SG$32,140.00 |
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Vintage Tastings (93)There was one more Burgundy on our agenda, a 2003 Rouget Vosne Romanee Cros Parantoux. The Rouget had a deep, saucy, concentrated nose, again this grilled endive thing around a core of plum, cassis, soda and liqueur. It was a thick wine, and the second tasty 2003 Burg that I had had on this trip. It was really good, hedonistic and rich, long and concentrated, sweet and hearty, if anything a touch too sweet, but hey, that's 2003 (93). |
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Burgundy | 1 | 89-92 (VN) |
In Bond
SG$1,690.00 |
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Vinous (89-92)Saturated red-ruby. Aromas of cassis, black cherry, mineral and flowers. Quite primary and a bit youthfully tough and angular, with little early sweetness. A distinctly muscular wine, best today on the long finish, where the black fruit flavors outlast the serious tannins. I may be underestimating this. |
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Burgundy | 2 | - |
In Bond
SG$1,440.00 |
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