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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Jancis Robinson (17.5)
Perfumed, gentle texture, lots to chew on at the end but properly complex and serious. Pretty intense and chiselled. Relatively rich. Gives the impression of great care taken in vineyard and cellar. Long with a peacock's tail on the end. Some liquorice on the end too – most unusual in 2015 burgundy. Very well done.Inc. GSTSG$1,382.62 -
Jancis Robinson (19)
Very deep purplish crimson. Warm, ripe, expressive nose. Juicy and lively with great pace. Such a winner! More obvious fruit than Amoureuses. Super-juicy. Winning.Inc. GSTSG$3,010.29 -
Vinous (95)
The 2015 Echézeaux Grand Cru is slightly darker in color than its peers. There is a fug of reduction on the nose that makes the fruit profile difficult to discern. The palate is medium-bodied with grainy tannin, quite masculine and surly in style, although there is impressive substance and grip on the finish. This is in an awkward stage, but I’m convinced it will coalesce and become much more coherent with bottle age. Tasted blind at the annual Burgfest tasting.Inc. GSTSG$6,130.06 -
Vinous (89-91)
Bright ruby-red. The musky dark raspberry and mocha nose exudes a sexy sweetness. Less dense but more delineated than the Clos du Château, conveying a much lower pH impression. Fresh raspberry, blackberry, spice and licorice flavors linger nicely on the lively finish. Very Nuits in character.Inc. GSTSG$16,512.85 -
Vinous (94)
The 2015 Vosne-Romanée Les Suchots 1er Cru has a voluminous, intense, slightly feral bouquet featuring layers of red berry fruit and possibly just a touch of brettanomyces (which for me does not detract from the overall aromatic profile). The well-focused, medium-bodied palate offers supple tannin, a crisp line of acidity and sappy blueberry and wild strawberry scents toward the sleek, silky-smooth finish. Excellent. Tasted blind at the annual Burgfest tasting.Inc. GSTSG$4,659.64 -
Vinous (88-90)
(20% of this fruit comes from the top of the slope, which Liger-Belair says brings limestone freshness): Bright ruby-red. Blackberry, roast coffee and smoke on the nose. Dense and round, offering a velvety texture and good stuffing for village wine. Very ripe but nicely leavened by smoky minerality. In a softer style, finishing with ripe tannins. This is almost ready to be racked; indeed, Liger-Belair planned to bottle it before Christmas.Inc. GSTSG$16,019.16 -
Wine Advocate (93+)
Tasted blind, the 2015 Volnay 1er Cru Les Santenots-du-Milieu offers up a deep bouquet of red-black cherries, spices, potpourri, espresso roast and subtle grilled meat. Full-bodied, ample and sappy on the palate, it's rich but vibrant, with fine-grained structuring tannins that are beginning to assert themselves on the finish. Having drunk several bottles of this wine since release, the extent to which it's shutting down is clearly apparent, and at this stage, patience will be required.Inc. GSTSG$3,000.73 -
Vinous (90-92)
Moderately saturated ruby-red. Blackberry, cassis and menthol aromas are lifted by a mineral element. Juicy, saline and youthfully tight, even a bit clenched, but with harmonious bright acidity giving verve to the wine's dark berry flavors. Serious building tannins saturate the entire palate on the rather suave, fine-grained finish.Inc. GSTSG$1,318.25 -
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Vinous (92-95)
The 2015 Corton La Vigne au Saint Grand Cru exudes freshness and vivacity. Hints of orange peel, cranberry and white pepper from the whole clusters (45%) add a striking aromatic upper register. This is another wine with a super-appealing push and pull between ripeness of fruit and salivating acidity. Quite frankly, in a blind tasting, this would be very hard to peg as wine from a warm vintage. - Antonio GalloniInc. GSTSG$2,370.10 -
Presenting the exquisite David Duband Clos-Vougeot Grand Cru 2015, a splendid exemplification of esteemed Burgundian craftsmanship. This vintage wine hails from the hallowed Clos-Vougeot terroir, renowned for its superb diversity in microclimates. Steeped in a proud heritage, the winemaking process adheres to stringent biodynamic principles, embracing the purity of nature and propagating the utmost respect for the terroir.
David Duband, famed for his supple and beautifully refined wines, has crafted this premium red from meticulously handpicked Pinot Noir grapes, fermented with natural yeasts. The wine exudes enchanting aromas of dark currant, cherry, and an underlying hint of earthy complexity, well-articulated on the palate with remarkable intensity.
Having aged harmoniously in high-quality French oak barrels, the David Duband Clos-Vougeot Grand Cru 2015 offers velvety tannins and a striking minerality. This bottle promises a remarkable culmination of finesse, depth, and time-honoured winemaking tradition.
Inc. GSTSG$986.23 -
The exquisite David Duband Gevrey-Chambertin 2015 elevates fine winemaking to an art. Envision the territory of Burgundy, France, where the sublime vineyards of Gevrey-Chambertin are cocooned. Producer David Duband, respected for his refined touch and organic practices, harnesses this coveted viticultural area's potential. The grapes, harvested in 2015, underwent a rigourously controlled fermentation followed by 14-month maturation in French oak barrels. The resulting wine is artfully balanced, echoing the delicate interplay between power and elegance. Subtle dark fruits serenade the senses, woven with aromatic threads of underbrush and earth. The palate is lusciously smooth, bearing whispers of bramble and clove. A wine of remarkable sophistication and longevity, David Duband Gevrey-Chambertin 2015 is the epitome of Burgundy's allure. Drink it now or wait - it’s a treasure to behold in years to come. As a fine wine connoisseur, embrace the brilliance of David Duband Gevrey-Chambertin 2015.
Inc. GSTSG$1,442.03 -
Vinous (89-92)
(Duband owns 1.2 hectares in this premier cru--out of the 7 that came to him and his financial partner François Feuillet when they purchased Domaine Truchot-Martin from Jacky Truchot after the 2005 vintage): Bright red-ruby. Quintessential Morey aromas of black fruits, crushed cherry, mocha, brown spices and earth. A distinctly plush, round yet dry wine with excellent breadth and strong medicinal black fruit reserve. This fruit is always picked very early, noted Duband, and the wine normally needs time to fill in, but this 2015 already demonstrates lovely texture and depth. Finishes with ripe, building tannins.Inc. GSTSG$1,470.19 -
A quintessential embodiment of Pinot Noir, the 'David Duband Nuits-Saint-Georges 1er Cru Aux Thorey 2015' is a fine wine distinguished by its profound refinement and harmonious equilibrium. Crafted in the illustrious winery of David Duband, well-reputed for his pursuit of purity and elegance in Burgundy's top vineyards, this vintage is sourced from the premier cru vineyard of 'Aux Thorey', located in the heart of Nuits-Saint-Georges in Eastern France.
The 'David Duband Nuits-Saint-Georges 1er Cru Aux Thorey 2015' is both fermented and aged in French oak barrels, further enhancing its seamless integration of fruit and structure. The wine exhibits notable intensity yet remains poised, with a palate-sharing bright red fruits, subtle earthy notes and a finale of gentle volatiles; a testament to its meticulous, biodynamic cultivation and enduring complexity.
Inc. GSTSG$1,660.94 -
A vision of passion, tradition, and precision, the David Duband Nuits-Saint-Georges 1er Cru Les Pruliers 2015 captivates the discerning palate with a sequence of elegant, intricate flavours. With natural, biodynamic viticulture practices at its core, this wine hails from the heart of Burgundy, France, in the quaint commune of Nuits-Saint-Georges.
A stone's throw from the famous Domaine de la Romanée-Conti, acclaimed winemaker David Duband tends to these precious vine plots, producing wines of unrivalled stature and depth. The 2015 release of Les Pruliers boasts not only exquisite Pinot Noir use but also organic maturation. Rendered in a meticulous process of partial whole-bunch fermentation and gentle aging juxtaposed by minimalist interventions and a keen eye for detail.
Indulge in the David Duband Nuits-Saint-Georges 1er Cru Les Pruliers 2015 for its mature red fruit flavours, pleasing mineral complexity, tightly knit tannins and lengthy, beguiling finish, indicative of its artisanal craftsmanship. Truly, a homage to the time-honoured tradition of French winemaking.
Inc. GSTSG$1,590.09 -
Vinous (90-92)
(two-thirds vendange entier; 25% new oak): Bright, full red. Distinctly limestone-driven aromas of raspberry, earth and smoky minerality. Silky, sappy and impressively concentrated, with black raspberry and cooler cherry flavors framed and enlivened by brisk acidity. The serious, broad tannins arrive late, allowing the wine's fruit flavors to carry well on the aftertaste.Inc. GSTSG$1,047.45 -
Vinous (94-97)
(100% vendange entier; 60% new oak): Bright dark red. Knockout discreet nose combines raspberry, Oriental spices, rose petal and flinty minerality. Extremely intense in the mouth, with its youthfully imploded flavors of raspberry and saline minerality conveying outstanding definition and energy. The longest of these 2015s so far, finishing with noble building tannins and lovely red berry, spice and crushed-stone perfume. This wine struck me as higher-pitched and redder in its fruit character than the 2014 version at the same stage. Sieve noted that the estate's highest 18 rows of vines on hard limestone give this wine an edginess that's not found in the Christiane cuvée.Inc. GSTSG$7,165.66 -
Wine Advocate (94+)
The 2015 Gevrey-Chambertin 1er Cru Lavaux Saint-Jacques from Domaine Denis Mortet is superb—and further confirmation that this is a wonderful vintage for the Lavaux Saint-Jacques, opening in the glass with a wonderful bouquet of sweet cassis, cherries, rich soil and wood smoke which is still quite youthfully fruit-driven. On the palate, the wine is full-bodied, deep and layered, with an authoritative chassis of rich, velvety tannins cloaked in succulent fruit, and a long, sapid finish. This is an ample, even lavish Lavaux Saint-Jacques that nonetheless remains precise and controlled, fully realizing the potential of the vintage.Inc. GSTSG$3,807.87 -
Wine Advocate (91-93)
The 2015 Marsannay les Longeroies was completely de-stemmed and matured in 20% new oak. It offers darker fruit than the Fixin, perhaps more introspective at the moment with touches of dried herbs and tobacco infusing the fruit. The palate is well balanced with sappy black fruit and fine salinity. There is plenty of energy conveyed by this Marsannay with wonderful precision and freshness on the finish. Wonderful.Inc. GSTSG$1,456.76 -
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Burghound (95)
This is notably more floral as well as more restrained and what is interesting is that even though the violet-inflected fruit profile is just as ripe, it runs toward the red side of the spectrum while displaying a similar variety of spice components that includes a hint of sandalwood. This too is impressively constituted but despite the power and concentration the broad-shouldered flavors retain plenty of underlying tension as well as lovely precision before culminating in a massively long, balanced and harmonious if youthfully austere finale where the only nit is a hint of warmth. By the usual standards of this wine I would not describe the 2015 version as massive though at the same time it is beautifully proportioned.Inc. GSTSG$15,884.37 -
Burghound (95)
This is notably more floral as well as more restrained and what is interesting is that even though the violet-inflected fruit profile is just as ripe, it runs toward the red side of the spectrum while displaying a similar variety of spice components that includes a hint of sandalwood. This too is impressively constituted but despite the power and concentration the broad-shouldered flavors retain plenty of underlying tension as well as lovely precision before culminating in a massively long, balanced and harmonious if youthfully austere finale where the only nit is a hint of warmth. By the usual standards of this wine I would not describe the 2015 version as massive though at the same time it is beautifully proportioned.Inc. GSTSG$5,040.06 -
Burghound (95)
This is notably more floral as well as more restrained and what is interesting is that even though the violet-inflected fruit profile is just as ripe, it runs toward the red side of the spectrum while displaying a similar variety of spice components that includes a hint of sandalwood. This too is impressively constituted but despite the power and concentration the broad-shouldered flavors retain plenty of underlying tension as well as lovely precision before culminating in a massively long, balanced and harmonious if youthfully austere finale where the only nit is a hint of warmth. By the usual standards of this wine I would not describe the 2015 version as massive though at the same time it is beautifully proportioned.Inc. GSTSG$39,957.72 -
Vinous (95)
The 2015 Grands Echézeaux Grand Cru was cropped at 30.42hl/ha on 11 and 12 September. It has a glorious bouquet that springs from the glass: Morello cherries, crushed strawberry, crushed stone, just a hint of bay leaf all beautifully defined and with a little more horsepower than the Echézeaux. The palate is medium-bodied with a gentle grip on the entry and comes across more saline in the mouth than its “little brother”. There is a pinch of spice that becomes more prominent with aeration and then against my expectations, it becomes understated and quite linear on the finish. One of the more backward 2015s from the domaine this year, I would cellar this for four or five years at least; a Grands Echézeaux that is full of secrets. Tasted at Corney & Barrow’s annual in bottle tasting in London.Inc. GSTSG$6,441.07 -
Wine Advocate (98)
The 2015 La Tâche Grand Cru is a young classic, soaring from the glass with an exotic and stunningly complex bouquet of dark berries, plums, hoisin, smoked duck, dark chocolate, licorice and Chinese five spice, with just a touch of rose hip on the upper register. On the palate, the wine is full-bodied, multidimensional and authoritative, with more mid-palate depth than the Richebourg, its attack more textural and layered. The tannins here are fine grained but firm—swathed in an ample core of plummy, almost savory fruit—and the finish is long and scintillating. Cropped at 25 hectoliters per hectare and harvested September 7 and 8.Inc. GSTSG$38,391.69 -
Wine Advocate (96+)
The 2015 Montrachet Grand Cru is still predictably youthful, unfurling in the glass with aromas of crisp Anjou pear, buttered citrus, tangerine oil and a prominent framing of very classy new oak. On the palate, the wine is full-bodied, multidimensional and concentrated, both satiny and textural without being remotely unctuous, and underpinned by succulent, even tangy acids. At this stage, where the wine really shows its pedigree is in its extraordinarily long, oak-inflected finish. Given the vintage, one might have expected more ripeness and drama, but the domaine is picking its Montrachet a bit earlier these days, and that has done it no harm at all in 2015. It would be interesting to taste this wine alongside Ramonet's example, which is both more textural and less overtly oaky, but my sense is that the two are on the same qualitative level in their very different styles.Inc. GSTSG$15,323.85 -
Jancis Robinson (20)
More notably stemmy than their others in this vintage, giving a soy, leaf and iodine character as well as spice and wood scents. An absolute belter, showing extraordinary fruit definition – cranberry, redcurrant, rhubarb – and pitch-perfect harmony on the finish. It’s the scent that stays with you, though – the unholy complexity of flavour that makes such wines so special.Inc. GSTSG$8,664.31 -
Vinous (96)
Bright, full red. Sensational perfumed nose shows a musky element of wildness along with aromas of dark cherry, raspberry, wild strawberry, cocoa powder, brown spices and earth. A compellingly rich, horizontal wine that spreads out to coat every square millimeter of the palate. Quite firmly built--even a bit youthfully imploded--but this wine is already an attention-grabber. Finishes with a firm but refined dusting of tannins and outstanding rising length.Inc. GSTSG$5,950.57
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Jancis Robinson (17.5)
Perfumed, gentle texture, lots to chew on at the end but properly complex and serious. Pretty intense and chiselled. Relatively rich. Gives the impression of great care taken in vineyard and cellar. Long with a peacock's tail on the end. Some liquorice on the end too – most unusual in 2015 burgundy. Very well done.In BondSG$1,215.00 -
Jancis Robinson (19)
Very deep purplish crimson. Warm, ripe, expressive nose. Juicy and lively with great pace. Such a winner! More obvious fruit than Amoureuses. Super-juicy. Winning.In BondSG$2,735.00 -
Vinous (95)
The 2015 Echézeaux Grand Cru is slightly darker in color than its peers. There is a fug of reduction on the nose that makes the fruit profile difficult to discern. The palate is medium-bodied with grainy tannin, quite masculine and surly in style, although there is impressive substance and grip on the finish. This is in an awkward stage, but I’m convinced it will coalesce and become much more coherent with bottle age. Tasted blind at the annual Burgfest tasting.In BondSG$5,615.00 -
Vinous (89-91)
Bright ruby-red. The musky dark raspberry and mocha nose exudes a sexy sweetness. Less dense but more delineated than the Clos du Château, conveying a much lower pH impression. Fresh raspberry, blackberry, spice and licorice flavors linger nicely on the lively finish. Very Nuits in character.In BondSG$15,090.00 -
Vinous (94)
The 2015 Vosne-Romanée Les Suchots 1er Cru has a voluminous, intense, slightly feral bouquet featuring layers of red berry fruit and possibly just a touch of brettanomyces (which for me does not detract from the overall aromatic profile). The well-focused, medium-bodied palate offers supple tannin, a crisp line of acidity and sappy blueberry and wild strawberry scents toward the sleek, silky-smooth finish. Excellent. Tasted blind at the annual Burgfest tasting.In BondSG$4,265.00 -
Vinous (88-90)
(20% of this fruit comes from the top of the slope, which Liger-Belair says brings limestone freshness): Bright ruby-red. Blackberry, roast coffee and smoke on the nose. Dense and round, offering a velvety texture and good stuffing for village wine. Very ripe but nicely leavened by smoky minerality. In a softer style, finishing with ripe tannins. This is almost ready to be racked; indeed, Liger-Belair planned to bottle it before Christmas.In BondSG$14,645.00 -
Wine Advocate (93+)
Tasted blind, the 2015 Volnay 1er Cru Les Santenots-du-Milieu offers up a deep bouquet of red-black cherries, spices, potpourri, espresso roast and subtle grilled meat. Full-bodied, ample and sappy on the palate, it's rich but vibrant, with fine-grained structuring tannins that are beginning to assert themselves on the finish. Having drunk several bottles of this wine since release, the extent to which it's shutting down is clearly apparent, and at this stage, patience will be required.In BondSG$2,650.00 -
Vinous (90-92)
Moderately saturated ruby-red. Blackberry, cassis and menthol aromas are lifted by a mineral element. Juicy, saline and youthfully tight, even a bit clenched, but with harmonious bright acidity giving verve to the wine's dark berry flavors. Serious building tannins saturate the entire palate on the rather suave, fine-grained finish.In BondSG$1,150.00 -
In BondSG$1,015.00
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Vinous (92-95)
The 2015 Corton La Vigne au Saint Grand Cru exudes freshness and vivacity. Hints of orange peel, cranberry and white pepper from the whole clusters (45%) add a striking aromatic upper register. This is another wine with a super-appealing push and pull between ripeness of fruit and salivating acidity. Quite frankly, in a blind tasting, this would be very hard to peg as wine from a warm vintage. - Antonio GalloniIn BondSG$2,115.00 -
Presenting the exquisite David Duband Clos-Vougeot Grand Cru 2015, a splendid exemplification of esteemed Burgundian craftsmanship. This vintage wine hails from the hallowed Clos-Vougeot terroir, renowned for its superb diversity in microclimates. Steeped in a proud heritage, the winemaking process adheres to stringent biodynamic principles, embracing the purity of nature and propagating the utmost respect for the terroir.
David Duband, famed for his supple and beautifully refined wines, has crafted this premium red from meticulously handpicked Pinot Noir grapes, fermented with natural yeasts. The wine exudes enchanting aromas of dark currant, cherry, and an underlying hint of earthy complexity, well-articulated on the palate with remarkable intensity.
Having aged harmoniously in high-quality French oak barrels, the David Duband Clos-Vougeot Grand Cru 2015 offers velvety tannins and a striking minerality. This bottle promises a remarkable culmination of finesse, depth, and time-honoured winemaking tradition.
In BondSG$885.00 -
The exquisite David Duband Gevrey-Chambertin 2015 elevates fine winemaking to an art. Envision the territory of Burgundy, France, where the sublime vineyards of Gevrey-Chambertin are cocooned. Producer David Duband, respected for his refined touch and organic practices, harnesses this coveted viticultural area's potential. The grapes, harvested in 2015, underwent a rigourously controlled fermentation followed by 14-month maturation in French oak barrels. The resulting wine is artfully balanced, echoing the delicate interplay between power and elegance. Subtle dark fruits serenade the senses, woven with aromatic threads of underbrush and earth. The palate is lusciously smooth, bearing whispers of bramble and clove. A wine of remarkable sophistication and longevity, David Duband Gevrey-Chambertin 2015 is the epitome of Burgundy's allure. Drink it now or wait - it’s a treasure to behold in years to come. As a fine wine connoisseur, embrace the brilliance of David Duband Gevrey-Chambertin 2015.
In BondSG$1,220.00 -
Vinous (89-92)
(Duband owns 1.2 hectares in this premier cru--out of the 7 that came to him and his financial partner François Feuillet when they purchased Domaine Truchot-Martin from Jacky Truchot after the 2005 vintage): Bright red-ruby. Quintessential Morey aromas of black fruits, crushed cherry, mocha, brown spices and earth. A distinctly plush, round yet dry wine with excellent breadth and strong medicinal black fruit reserve. This fruit is always picked very early, noted Duband, and the wine normally needs time to fill in, but this 2015 already demonstrates lovely texture and depth. Finishes with ripe, building tannins.In BondSG$1,230.00 -
A quintessential embodiment of Pinot Noir, the 'David Duband Nuits-Saint-Georges 1er Cru Aux Thorey 2015' is a fine wine distinguished by its profound refinement and harmonious equilibrium. Crafted in the illustrious winery of David Duband, well-reputed for his pursuit of purity and elegance in Burgundy's top vineyards, this vintage is sourced from the premier cru vineyard of 'Aux Thorey', located in the heart of Nuits-Saint-Georges in Eastern France.
The 'David Duband Nuits-Saint-Georges 1er Cru Aux Thorey 2015' is both fermented and aged in French oak barrels, further enhancing its seamless integration of fruit and structure. The wine exhibits notable intensity yet remains poised, with a palate-sharing bright red fruits, subtle earthy notes and a finale of gentle volatiles; a testament to its meticulous, biodynamic cultivation and enduring complexity.
In BondSG$1,405.00 -
A vision of passion, tradition, and precision, the David Duband Nuits-Saint-Georges 1er Cru Les Pruliers 2015 captivates the discerning palate with a sequence of elegant, intricate flavours. With natural, biodynamic viticulture practices at its core, this wine hails from the heart of Burgundy, France, in the quaint commune of Nuits-Saint-Georges.
A stone's throw from the famous Domaine de la Romanée-Conti, acclaimed winemaker David Duband tends to these precious vine plots, producing wines of unrivalled stature and depth. The 2015 release of Les Pruliers boasts not only exquisite Pinot Noir use but also organic maturation. Rendered in a meticulous process of partial whole-bunch fermentation and gentle aging juxtaposed by minimalist interventions and a keen eye for detail.
Indulge in the David Duband Nuits-Saint-Georges 1er Cru Les Pruliers 2015 for its mature red fruit flavours, pleasing mineral complexity, tightly knit tannins and lengthy, beguiling finish, indicative of its artisanal craftsmanship. Truly, a homage to the time-honoured tradition of French winemaking.
In BondSG$1,340.00 -
Vinous (90-92)
(two-thirds vendange entier; 25% new oak): Bright, full red. Distinctly limestone-driven aromas of raspberry, earth and smoky minerality. Silky, sappy and impressively concentrated, with black raspberry and cooler cherry flavors framed and enlivened by brisk acidity. The serious, broad tannins arrive late, allowing the wine's fruit flavors to carry well on the aftertaste.In BondSG$858.00 -
Vinous (94-97)
(100% vendange entier; 60% new oak): Bright dark red. Knockout discreet nose combines raspberry, Oriental spices, rose petal and flinty minerality. Extremely intense in the mouth, with its youthfully imploded flavors of raspberry and saline minerality conveying outstanding definition and energy. The longest of these 2015s so far, finishing with noble building tannins and lovely red berry, spice and crushed-stone perfume. This wine struck me as higher-pitched and redder in its fruit character than the 2014 version at the same stage. Sieve noted that the estate's highest 18 rows of vines on hard limestone give this wine an edginess that's not found in the Christiane cuvée.In BondSG$6,475.00 -
Wine Advocate (94+)
The 2015 Gevrey-Chambertin 1er Cru Lavaux Saint-Jacques from Domaine Denis Mortet is superb—and further confirmation that this is a wonderful vintage for the Lavaux Saint-Jacques, opening in the glass with a wonderful bouquet of sweet cassis, cherries, rich soil and wood smoke which is still quite youthfully fruit-driven. On the palate, the wine is full-bodied, deep and layered, with an authoritative chassis of rich, velvety tannins cloaked in succulent fruit, and a long, sapid finish. This is an ample, even lavish Lavaux Saint-Jacques that nonetheless remains precise and controlled, fully realizing the potential of the vintage.In BondSG$3,440.00 -
Wine Advocate (91-93)
The 2015 Marsannay les Longeroies was completely de-stemmed and matured in 20% new oak. It offers darker fruit than the Fixin, perhaps more introspective at the moment with touches of dried herbs and tobacco infusing the fruit. The palate is well balanced with sappy black fruit and fine salinity. There is plenty of energy conveyed by this Marsannay with wonderful precision and freshness on the finish. Wonderful.In BondSG$1,285.00 -
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Burghound (95)
This is notably more floral as well as more restrained and what is interesting is that even though the violet-inflected fruit profile is just as ripe, it runs toward the red side of the spectrum while displaying a similar variety of spice components that includes a hint of sandalwood. This too is impressively constituted but despite the power and concentration the broad-shouldered flavors retain plenty of underlying tension as well as lovely precision before culminating in a massively long, balanced and harmonious if youthfully austere finale where the only nit is a hint of warmth. By the usual standards of this wine I would not describe the 2015 version as massive though at the same time it is beautifully proportioned.In BondSG$14,555.00 -
Burghound (95)
This is notably more floral as well as more restrained and what is interesting is that even though the violet-inflected fruit profile is just as ripe, it runs toward the red side of the spectrum while displaying a similar variety of spice components that includes a hint of sandalwood. This too is impressively constituted but despite the power and concentration the broad-shouldered flavors retain plenty of underlying tension as well as lovely precision before culminating in a massively long, balanced and harmonious if youthfully austere finale where the only nit is a hint of warmth. By the usual standards of this wine I would not describe the 2015 version as massive though at the same time it is beautifully proportioned.In BondSG$4,615.00 -
Burghound (95)
This is notably more floral as well as more restrained and what is interesting is that even though the violet-inflected fruit profile is just as ripe, it runs toward the red side of the spectrum while displaying a similar variety of spice components that includes a hint of sandalwood. This too is impressively constituted but despite the power and concentration the broad-shouldered flavors retain plenty of underlying tension as well as lovely precision before culminating in a massively long, balanced and harmonious if youthfully austere finale where the only nit is a hint of warmth. By the usual standards of this wine I would not describe the 2015 version as massive though at the same time it is beautifully proportioned.In BondSG$36,605.00 -
Vinous (95)
The 2015 Grands Echézeaux Grand Cru was cropped at 30.42hl/ha on 11 and 12 September. It has a glorious bouquet that springs from the glass: Morello cherries, crushed strawberry, crushed stone, just a hint of bay leaf all beautifully defined and with a little more horsepower than the Echézeaux. The palate is medium-bodied with a gentle grip on the entry and comes across more saline in the mouth than its “little brother”. There is a pinch of spice that becomes more prominent with aeration and then against my expectations, it becomes understated and quite linear on the finish. One of the more backward 2015s from the domaine this year, I would cellar this for four or five years at least; a Grands Echézeaux that is full of secrets. Tasted at Corney & Barrow’s annual in bottle tasting in London.In BondSG$5,900.00 -
Wine Advocate (98)
The 2015 La Tâche Grand Cru is a young classic, soaring from the glass with an exotic and stunningly complex bouquet of dark berries, plums, hoisin, smoked duck, dark chocolate, licorice and Chinese five spice, with just a touch of rose hip on the upper register. On the palate, the wine is full-bodied, multidimensional and authoritative, with more mid-palate depth than the Richebourg, its attack more textural and layered. The tannins here are fine grained but firm—swathed in an ample core of plummy, almost savory fruit—and the finish is long and scintillating. Cropped at 25 hectoliters per hectare and harvested September 7 and 8.In BondSG$35,195.00 -
Wine Advocate (96+)
The 2015 Montrachet Grand Cru is still predictably youthful, unfurling in the glass with aromas of crisp Anjou pear, buttered citrus, tangerine oil and a prominent framing of very classy new oak. On the palate, the wine is full-bodied, multidimensional and concentrated, both satiny and textural without being remotely unctuous, and underpinned by succulent, even tangy acids. At this stage, where the wine really shows its pedigree is in its extraordinarily long, oak-inflected finish. Given the vintage, one might have expected more ripeness and drama, but the domaine is picking its Montrachet a bit earlier these days, and that has done it no harm at all in 2015. It would be interesting to taste this wine alongside Ramonet's example, which is both more textural and less overtly oaky, but my sense is that the two are on the same qualitative level in their very different styles.In BondSG$14,050.00 -
Jancis Robinson (20)
More notably stemmy than their others in this vintage, giving a soy, leaf and iodine character as well as spice and wood scents. An absolute belter, showing extraordinary fruit definition – cranberry, redcurrant, rhubarb – and pitch-perfect harmony on the finish. It’s the scent that stays with you, though – the unholy complexity of flavour that makes such wines so special.In BondSG$7,940.00 -
Vinous (96)
Bright, full red. Sensational perfumed nose shows a musky element of wildness along with aromas of dark cherry, raspberry, wild strawberry, cocoa powder, brown spices and earth. A compellingly rich, horizontal wine that spreads out to coat every square millimeter of the palate. Quite firmly built--even a bit youthfully imploded--but this wine is already an attention-grabber. Finishes with a firm but refined dusting of tannins and outstanding rising length.In BondSG$5,450.00
