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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Wine Advocate (91-93)
The 2014 Gevrey Chambertin 1er Cru les Goulots was the last to be picked as they wanted to wait for the weather to achieve ripeness (around September 24). The nose is very attractive, with the whole bunch fruit lending freshness and vigor, subtle woodland aromas, perhaps even a hint of mushroom. The palate is medium-bodied with fine, masculine and upright with decent structure, "correct" on the finish but precise and detailed. This shows what this vineyard can do in the right hands.Inc. GSTSG$1,681.83 -
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Vinous (91-93)
The 2019 Gevrey-Chambertin Les Goulots 1er Cru is 50% whole bunch with 35% new oak (Raymond cooperage). It conveys more fruité on the nose of red currant and cranberry, although I find more terroir expression on the La Perrière this year. The palate is medium-bodied with chalky tannins, taut and spicy from the oak, and integrated with a grippy finish. Give this 4–5 years in bottle because there is fine matière here.Inc. GSTSG$859.44 -
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Wine Advocate (89-91)
The 2016 Gevrey-Chambertin Les Jouises Vieilles Vignes includes 25% new oak with 50% to 55% whole bunch. It has a very elegant bouquet, one of the most floral within the Heresztyn-Mazzini range. The palate is medium-bodied with fine tannin, good acidity, very classic in style with ample blackberry and bilberry fruit on the finish, a touch of tobacco and spice lingering on the aftertaste. Fine.Inc. GSTSG$1,016.40 -
Vinous (91-93)
The 2019 Gevrey-Chambertin "Les Jouises" Vieilles Vignes is raised in 20% new oak with 50–60% whole bunch. This was quite reduced on the nose and difficult to read. The palate is more open, offering ebullient red fruit, and quite spicy, revealing a liberal sprinkling of black pepper on the finish. Good potential, though it deserves 4–5 years in bottle.Inc. GSTSG$526.97 -
(6x75cl) 2020Vinous (91-93)
The 2020 Gevrey-Chambertin Les Jouises is crisp and taut on the nose, clean, brambly red berry fruit, crushed stone and light rose petal scents unfold with each swirl of the glass. The palate is medium-bodied with sappy red fruit, well-integrated oak, good depth with a precise and charming finish. This is a wonderful Village Cru from Heresztyn that comes highly recommended.Inc. GSTSG$669.78 -
Wine Advocate (89-91)
The 2014 Morey Saint Denis 1er Cru les Millandes was picked a little earlier just to keep the acidity from the berries that were affected by millerandage. It has a well defined bouquet with light gravel scents infusing the blackberry and briary fruit. This is very correct but also very composed. The palate is medium-bodied with slightly earthy red berry fruit. There is still some oak to be subsumed, but I think it was a right decision to pick early as the acidity maintains sufficient tension on the slightly foursquare finish.Inc. GSTSG$2,096.03 -
Burghound (91-93)
Here too there is prominent wood influence framing the slightly higher-toned and marginally more complex aromas of red currant and blackberry fruits aromas that evidence notes of violet and plum. I very much like the sense of precision to the impressively rich and powerful full-bodied flavors that offer good volume and real drive on the sleekly muscled and firmly structured finish where the supporting tannins are slightly finer.Inc. GSTSG$1,189.71 -
Wine Advocate (92-94)
Raised in 35% new oak with 55% whole bunch fruit, the 2016 Morey Saint Denis 1er Cru les Millandes has an engaging bouquet with black fruit, wet limestone and sea spray scents. It is beautifully defined and very focused. The palate is medium-bodied with fine, slightly grainy tannin. There is plenty of smoke-tinged, almost flinty black and red fruit with a very harmonious, quite structured finish that feels persistence and satisfying. This is one of the strongest contributions from Heresztyn-Mazzini.Inc. GSTSG$1,052.37 -
Vinous (91-93)
The 2018 Morey-Saint-Denis Les Millandes 1er Cru is another cuvée that includes 100% whole bunch this year. It has a well-defined bouquet, the stemmy element not quite as pronounced as on the Gevrey Champonnet and more integrated with the fruit. The palate is medium-bodied with supple tannins, a fine bead of acidity, and generous peppery black fruit laced with cedar and white pepper. The grippy finish needs time to abrade its edges. A traditionally cut Morey-Saint-Denis that needs to be consumed with food. Good potential here.Inc. GSTSG$919.39 -
Vinous (93-95)
The 2019 Morey-Saint-Denis Les Millandes 1er Cru comes from vines over 70 years old and was cropped at 45hl/ha, the first vineyard to be picked in order to moderate alcohol. Containing 100% whole bunch, it has an intense bouquet of pine-needle-infused red and black fruit. The palate is medium-bodied with sappy black fruit, and a little tarry toward the finish. Perhaps the most peppery of the domaine’s wines. I can see this aging beautifully.Inc. GSTSG$794.02 -
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Heritiers Comte Lafon Macon Prisse 2015 exemplifies the pinnacle of Burgundy’s white wine craftsmanship. Grown in the esteemed Prisse vineyard within the Macon appellation, this Chardonnay is meticulously cultivated by the renowned Heritiers Comte Lafon family, whose legacy spans generations. Hand-harvested to ensure optimal ripeness, the grapes undergo gentle pressing followed by fermentation in stainless steel vats to preserve their pure, vibrant character. The wine is aged on fine lees for twelve months, fostering a nuanced complexity and a refined texture. On the nose, it reveals layers of ripe orchard fruits, subtle citrus notes, and a hint of minerality. The palate is elegantly balanced, showcasing a crisp acidity and a lingering, graceful finish. Heritiers Comte Lafon Macon Prisse 2015 is a distinguished expression, perfect for discerning connoisseurs seeking authenticity and sophistication in every sip.
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(1x150cl) 2020Vinous (91)
The 2020 Mâcon-Chardonnay Clos de la Crochette has a wonderful bouquet with fine delineation and touches of crushed rock filtering through the malic fruit. The palate is very well balanced with a fine bead of acidity. Somehow playful, this is a joyful Mâconnais wine with a long saline finish. Closure: Diam.Inc. GSTSG$188.35 -
Burghound (89)
Here the nose is dominated by smoky reduction and only hints of citrus rind are perceptible so give this some air first. The sleek, precise and intense middle weight flavors brim with minerality that adds a sense of lift to the highly refreshing, very dry and notably more complex finale. This is excellent for what it is and warmly recommended.Inc. GSTSG$165.14 -
Vinous - Neal Martin (91)
The 2023 Mâcon-Chardonnay Clos de la Crochette has one of the best aromatics of the range: crushed stone, sea cave and light Granny Smith scents with good focus. The palate is well balanced with a crisp entry. This has fine weight and density but is more backward and perhaps befits a couple of years in bottle.Inc. GSTSG$164.37 -
Burghound (88)
An even fresher nose freely offers up its array of green apple, plenty of citrus elements and a hint of mineral reduction. The racy, detailed and sleek medium weight flavors are wonderfully refreshing but not quite as complex on the stony, bone-dry and lightly austere finale. A year or two of cellaring should help to add depth.Inc. GSTSG$153.86 -
(12x75cl) 2022Burghound (89)
(mostly from Prissé). This is the first wine to display even subtle wood influence on the smoky white orchard fruit and more discreet citrus-infused nose. There is more volume if perhaps slightly less delineation to the medium-bodied flavors that possess first-rate balance on the clean, long and more complex finale. Fine quality here.Inc. GSTSG$1,046.18 -
(6x150cl) 2016Wine Advocate (90)
The 2016 Viré-Clessé wafts from the glass with notes of musky peach and dried white flowers, framed by sublet reduction. On the palate, it's medium to full-bodied, tense and racy, with good depth at the core and an attractive sense of completeness. It will need some time in the cellar to unwind after bottling, but it's an elegant, vibrant interpretation of the appellation that ranks as one of Lafon's best cuvées this year.Inc. GSTSG$732.44 -
(12x75cl) 2022Burghound (90)
A more restrained nose is comprised by aromas of white peach, citrus confit and acacia blossom. There is excellent density to the succulent and saliva-inducing middle weight flavors that possess an appealing underlying tension while exhibiting a lovely salinity on the solidly persistent, youthfully austere and satisfying complex finish. This too offers fine quality.Inc. GSTSG$1,029.83 -
Revel in the exquisite taste of the Herve Roumier Clos Vougeot Grand Cru 1999, strenuously crafted under the expert hands of revered winemaker Georges Roumier. From the heart of esteemed Burgundy, France, this wine is carved from prime terroir, officially recognised in 1936 as Grand Cru, guaranteeing exceptional quality. The ornate Herve Roumier Clos Vougeot Grand Cru 1999 excels in representing the mastery of its maker, delivering a high concentration of Pinot Noir grapes of unsurpassed maturity. This exceptional vintage boasts of a profound ruby colour, a captivating bouquet of red and black fruits, intertwined with hints of earth and wild herbs. On the palate, it performs a stunning act of balancing robust flavours with elegant finesse. Commissioned in the age-old traditional methods, this wine is a testament to the Roumier family's decades of viticulture and winemaking legacy. Indulge in the transcendent flavour of the Herve Roumier Clos Vougeot Grand Cru 1999.
Inc. GSTSG$551.43 -
Wine Advocate (90)
From vines in Corgoloin, the 2017 Côte de Nuits-Villages unfurls in the glass with a lovely bouquet of cherries, dark berries, rose petals, orange rind and cedar. On the palate, it's medium to full-bodied, deep and concentrated for the vintage, with a fleshy core of fruit, finer-grained tannins than those found in the domaine's bottlings from the Hautes Côtes, and juicy balancing acids, concluding with an elegantly chalky finish. This is showing very well and is worth seeking out.Inc. GSTSG$1,029.83 -
Wine Advocate (90)
From vines in Corgoloin, the 2017 Côte de Nuits-Villages unfurls in the glass with a lovely bouquet of cherries, dark berries, rose petals, orange rind and cedar. On the palate, it's medium to full-bodied, deep and concentrated for the vintage, with a fleshy core of fruit, finer-grained tannins than those found in the domaine's bottlings from the Hautes Côtes, and juicy balancing acids, concluding with an elegantly chalky finish. This is showing very well and is worth seeking out.Inc. GSTSG$1,138.83 -
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Inc. GSTSG$1,114.98
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(12x75cl) 2010Inc. GSTSG$14,766.14
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Wine Advocate (91-93)
The 2014 Gevrey Chambertin 1er Cru les Goulots was the last to be picked as they wanted to wait for the weather to achieve ripeness (around September 24). The nose is very attractive, with the whole bunch fruit lending freshness and vigor, subtle woodland aromas, perhaps even a hint of mushroom. The palate is medium-bodied with fine, masculine and upright with decent structure, "correct" on the finish but precise and detailed. This shows what this vineyard can do in the right hands.In BondSG$1,440.00 -
In BondSG$129.00
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In BondSG$785.00
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Vinous (91-93)
The 2019 Gevrey-Chambertin Les Goulots 1er Cru is 50% whole bunch with 35% new oak (Raymond cooperage). It conveys more fruité on the nose of red currant and cranberry, although I find more terroir expression on the La Perrière this year. The palate is medium-bodied with chalky tannins, taut and spicy from the oak, and integrated with a grippy finish. Give this 4–5 years in bottle because there is fine matière here.In BondSG$737.00 -
In BondSG$1,255.00
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Wine Advocate (89-91)
The 2016 Gevrey-Chambertin Les Jouises Vieilles Vignes includes 25% new oak with 50% to 55% whole bunch. It has a very elegant bouquet, one of the most floral within the Heresztyn-Mazzini range. The palate is medium-bodied with fine tannin, good acidity, very classic in style with ample blackberry and bilberry fruit on the finish, a touch of tobacco and spice lingering on the aftertaste. Fine.In BondSG$881.00 -
Vinous (91-93)
The 2019 Gevrey-Chambertin "Les Jouises" Vieilles Vignes is raised in 20% new oak with 50–60% whole bunch. This was quite reduced on the nose and difficult to read. The palate is more open, offering ebullient red fruit, and quite spicy, revealing a liberal sprinkling of black pepper on the finish. Good potential, though it deserves 4–5 years in bottle.In BondSG$430.00 -
(6x75cl) 2020
Vinous (91-93)
The 2020 Gevrey-Chambertin Les Jouises is crisp and taut on the nose, clean, brambly red berry fruit, crushed stone and light rose petal scents unfold with each swirl of the glass. The palate is medium-bodied with sappy red fruit, well-integrated oak, good depth with a precise and charming finish. This is a wonderful Village Cru from Heresztyn that comes highly recommended.In BondSG$563.00 -
Wine Advocate (89-91)
The 2014 Morey Saint Denis 1er Cru les Millandes was picked a little earlier just to keep the acidity from the berries that were affected by millerandage. It has a well defined bouquet with light gravel scents infusing the blackberry and briary fruit. This is very correct but also very composed. The palate is medium-bodied with slightly earthy red berry fruit. There is still some oak to be subsumed, but I think it was a right decision to pick early as the acidity maintains sufficient tension on the slightly foursquare finish.In BondSG$1,820.00 -
Burghound (91-93)
Here too there is prominent wood influence framing the slightly higher-toned and marginally more complex aromas of red currant and blackberry fruits aromas that evidence notes of violet and plum. I very much like the sense of precision to the impressively rich and powerful full-bodied flavors that offer good volume and real drive on the sleekly muscled and firmly structured finish where the supporting tannins are slightly finer.In BondSG$1,040.00 -
Wine Advocate (92-94)
Raised in 35% new oak with 55% whole bunch fruit, the 2016 Morey Saint Denis 1er Cru les Millandes has an engaging bouquet with black fruit, wet limestone and sea spray scents. It is beautifully defined and very focused. The palate is medium-bodied with fine, slightly grainy tannin. There is plenty of smoke-tinged, almost flinty black and red fruit with a very harmonious, quite structured finish that feels persistence and satisfying. This is one of the strongest contributions from Heresztyn-Mazzini.In BondSG$914.00 -
Vinous (91-93)
The 2018 Morey-Saint-Denis Les Millandes 1er Cru is another cuvée that includes 100% whole bunch this year. It has a well-defined bouquet, the stemmy element not quite as pronounced as on the Gevrey Champonnet and more integrated with the fruit. The palate is medium-bodied with supple tannins, a fine bead of acidity, and generous peppery black fruit laced with cedar and white pepper. The grippy finish needs time to abrade its edges. A traditionally cut Morey-Saint-Denis that needs to be consumed with food. Good potential here.In BondSG$792.00 -
Vinous (93-95)
The 2019 Morey-Saint-Denis Les Millandes 1er Cru comes from vines over 70 years old and was cropped at 45hl/ha, the first vineyard to be picked in order to moderate alcohol. Containing 100% whole bunch, it has an intense bouquet of pine-needle-infused red and black fruit. The palate is medium-bodied with sappy black fruit, and a little tarry toward the finish. Perhaps the most peppery of the domaine’s wines. I can see this aging beautifully.In BondSG$675.00 -
In BondSG$988.00
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Heritiers Comte Lafon Macon Prisse 2015 exemplifies the pinnacle of Burgundy’s white wine craftsmanship. Grown in the esteemed Prisse vineyard within the Macon appellation, this Chardonnay is meticulously cultivated by the renowned Heritiers Comte Lafon family, whose legacy spans generations. Hand-harvested to ensure optimal ripeness, the grapes undergo gentle pressing followed by fermentation in stainless steel vats to preserve their pure, vibrant character. The wine is aged on fine lees for twelve months, fostering a nuanced complexity and a refined texture. On the nose, it reveals layers of ripe orchard fruits, subtle citrus notes, and a hint of minerality. The palate is elegantly balanced, showcasing a crisp acidity and a lingering, graceful finish. Heritiers Comte Lafon Macon Prisse 2015 is a distinguished expression, perfect for discerning connoisseurs seeking authenticity and sophistication in every sip.
In BondSG$124.00 -
In BondSG$449.00
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In BondSG$121.00
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(1x150cl) 2020
Vinous (91)
The 2020 Mâcon-Chardonnay Clos de la Crochette has a wonderful bouquet with fine delineation and touches of crushed rock filtering through the malic fruit. The palate is very well balanced with a fine bead of acidity. Somehow playful, this is a joyful Mâconnais wine with a long saline finish. Closure: Diam.In BondSG$153.00 -
Burghound (89)
Here the nose is dominated by smoky reduction and only hints of citrus rind are perceptible so give this some air first. The sleek, precise and intense middle weight flavors brim with minerality that adds a sense of lift to the highly refreshing, very dry and notably more complex finale. This is excellent for what it is and warmly recommended.In BondSG$135.00 -
Vinous - Neal Martin (91)
The 2023 Mâcon-Chardonnay Clos de la Crochette has one of the best aromatics of the range: crushed stone, sea cave and light Granny Smith scents with good focus. The palate is well balanced with a crisp entry. This has fine weight and density but is more backward and perhaps befits a couple of years in bottle.In BondSG$131.00 -
Burghound (88)
An even fresher nose freely offers up its array of green apple, plenty of citrus elements and a hint of mineral reduction. The racy, detailed and sleek medium weight flavors are wonderfully refreshing but not quite as complex on the stony, bone-dry and lightly austere finale. A year or two of cellaring should help to add depth.In BondSG$124.00 -
(12x75cl) 2022
Burghound (89)
(mostly from Prissé). This is the first wine to display even subtle wood influence on the smoky white orchard fruit and more discreet citrus-infused nose. There is more volume if perhaps slightly less delineation to the medium-bodied flavors that possess first-rate balance on the clean, long and more complex finale. Fine quality here.In BondSG$841.00 -
(6x150cl) 2016
Wine Advocate (90)
The 2016 Viré-Clessé wafts from the glass with notes of musky peach and dried white flowers, framed by sublet reduction. On the palate, it's medium to full-bodied, tense and racy, with good depth at the core and an attractive sense of completeness. It will need some time in the cellar to unwind after bottling, but it's an elegant, vibrant interpretation of the appellation that ranks as one of Lafon's best cuvées this year.In BondSG$569.00 -
(12x75cl) 2022
Burghound (90)
A more restrained nose is comprised by aromas of white peach, citrus confit and acacia blossom. There is excellent density to the succulent and saliva-inducing middle weight flavors that possess an appealing underlying tension while exhibiting a lovely salinity on the solidly persistent, youthfully austere and satisfying complex finish. This too offers fine quality.In BondSG$826.00 -
Revel in the exquisite taste of the Herve Roumier Clos Vougeot Grand Cru 1999, strenuously crafted under the expert hands of revered winemaker Georges Roumier. From the heart of esteemed Burgundy, France, this wine is carved from prime terroir, officially recognised in 1936 as Grand Cru, guaranteeing exceptional quality. The ornate Herve Roumier Clos Vougeot Grand Cru 1999 excels in representing the mastery of its maker, delivering a high concentration of Pinot Noir grapes of unsurpassed maturity. This exceptional vintage boasts of a profound ruby colour, a captivating bouquet of red and black fruits, intertwined with hints of earth and wild herbs. On the palate, it performs a stunning act of balancing robust flavours with elegant finesse. Commissioned in the age-old traditional methods, this wine is a testament to the Roumier family's decades of viticulture and winemaking legacy. Indulge in the transcendent flavour of the Herve Roumier Clos Vougeot Grand Cru 1999.
In BondSG$496.00 -
Wine Advocate (90)
From vines in Corgoloin, the 2017 Côte de Nuits-Villages unfurls in the glass with a lovely bouquet of cherries, dark berries, rose petals, orange rind and cedar. On the palate, it's medium to full-bodied, deep and concentrated for the vintage, with a fleshy core of fruit, finer-grained tannins than those found in the domaine's bottlings from the Hautes Côtes, and juicy balancing acids, concluding with an elegantly chalky finish. This is showing very well and is worth seeking out.In BondSG$826.00 -
Wine Advocate (90)
From vines in Corgoloin, the 2017 Côte de Nuits-Villages unfurls in the glass with a lovely bouquet of cherries, dark berries, rose petals, orange rind and cedar. On the palate, it's medium to full-bodied, deep and concentrated for the vintage, with a fleshy core of fruit, finer-grained tannins than those found in the domaine's bottlings from the Hautes Côtes, and juicy balancing acids, concluding with an elegantly chalky finish. This is showing very well and is worth seeking out.In BondSG$926.00 -
In BondSG$816.00
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In BondSG$916.00
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(12x75cl) 2010In BondSG$13,440.00
