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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Burgundy | 1 | 90-92 (VN) |
Inc. GST
SG$203.37 |
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Vinous (90-92)(from a mix of 40- and 60-year-old vines): Good bright red. Less showy on the nose today than the 1er cru, with a distinctly darker fruit character and strong spiciness. Then juicy and sweet but a bit youthfully dry-edged on the palate, with noteworthy definition to the flavors of black cherry and licorice. Finishes with very good length and backbone. This wine should benefit from the sweetening influence of a racking. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 93-95 (VN) |
Inc. GST
SG$1,211.51 |
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Vinous (93-95)The 2018 Volnay Les Mitans 1er Cru has an absolutely glorious bouquet of perfumed black cherries, blueberry, potpourri and light violet aromas that are understated and yet focused and delineated. The palate is medium-bodied with a precise opening, and very harmonious and sensual. Pure, mineral-driven red fruit defines the effortless finish. Stunning. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 92-94 (WA) |
Inc. GST
SG$250.24 |
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Wine Advocate (92-94)Opening in the glass with aromas of cassis, plums, rose petals and sweet soil tones, the 2020 Volnay 1er Cru Mitans is medium to full-bodied, velvety and layered, with a concentrated core of fruit, lively acids and ripe, powdery tannins, concluding with a perfumed finish. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 91-93 (WA) |
Inc. GST
SG$507.02 |
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Wine Advocate (91-93)The 2016 Volnay 1er Cru Pitures comes from chalky soils strewn with small stones, and like last year, it will be only bottled in magnum. It has plenty of black cherry and blackcurrant fruit on the nose, lively and pretty, just a subtle black olive note developing in the glass. The palate is very well balanced with succulent ripe tannin, well structured with a sorbet-like freshness, the finish offering blood orange and tangerine among the red berry fruit. Superb. Grab one of those mags. |
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Burgundy | 1 | - |
Inc. GST
SG$767.71 |
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Burgundy | 1 | 92-94 (VN) |
Inc. GST
SG$767.71 |
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Vinous (92-94)The 2018 Volnay Les Pitures 1er Cru, which is only bottled in magnums, has wonderful detail and precision on a nose of black cherries and hints of cassis mixed with incense and iris petals. The medium-bodied palate delivers supple tannins. Fleshy and generous, with a gentle grip on the linear and slightly meaty finish. Superb. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 90-92 (WA) |
Inc. GST
SG$417.01 |
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Wine Advocate (90-92)The 2016 Volnay Village was reduced to a single cuvée just like it was back in 2012. It has a lovely, detailed bouquet with red cherries, crushed strawberry and crushed stone aromas. The palate is a mixture of Pommard’s structure and the elegance of Volnay, saline in the mouth so that you can feel the saliva flowing. I love the energy and vivid character of this Volnay that will give several years, possibly a decade of drinking pleasure. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 89-91 (VN) |
Inc. GST
SG$1,534.68 |
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Vinous (89-91)The 2017 Volnay Village has a playful, joyous bouquet with tart red cherries and crushed strawberry. The palate is medium-bodied with lithe tannin, brisk and breezy with the structure finally surfacing towards the finish. Enjoy over the next 12 to 15 years. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 90-92 (VN) |
Inc. GST
SG$169.58 |
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Vinous (90-92)The 2018 Volnay Village comes from several parcels. It has a very pure bouquet of wild strawberry, cranberry and light crushed stone aromas, all delivered with fine delineation. The palate is very well balanced with chalky tannins that frame the open-knit, pure red cherry and strawberry fruit, leading to an elegant, persistent finish. Joyful. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 89-91 (VN) |
Inc. GST
SG$148.87 |
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Vinous (89-91)The 2019 Volnay Village, matured in used oak barrels, has such a pretty nose with red cherries and crushed strawberry fruit. Quite floral in style. The palate is well balanced with a rather sappy opening. Nice grip here with touches of pepper towards the persistent finish. Good structure, quasi-Pommard maybe. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 89-91 (VN) |
Inc. GST
SG$524.81 |
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Vinous (89-91)The 2020 Volnay Village is completely aged in used barrel. It has a transparent nose with lifted red cherry and crushed strawberry fruit with an underlying tertiary scent. The palate is more expressive than the aromatics with juicy ripe tart red cherries, quite citric in style with orange rind and a touch of bitter lemon enlivening the finish. This should drink well for up to 15 years, possibly more. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 88-90 (VN) |
Inc. GST
SG$152.14 |
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Vinous (88-90)The 2021 Volnay Village has a bright but classically-styled bouquet with tertiary, tobacco-tinged red fruit, the oak neatly integrated (though there is no new wood here.) The palate is medium-bodied, open and generous with grainy tannins, fine acidity and a saline finish. Maybe a little monochrome compared to other vintages, but it should give a decade's drinking pleasure. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 90-92 (IB) |
Inc. GST
SG$187.37 |
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Jasper Morris Inside Burgundy (90-92)Mid crimson purple. The nose is a little more restrained. Now some lively cherries on the palate with very good grip, a little bit of white pepper, with the fruit returning effortlessly behind. Smoothly charming. Drink from 2028-2035. Tasted Dec 2024. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 87-90 (VN (ST)) |
Inc. GST
SG$1,857.14 |
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Vinous - Stephen Tanzer (87-90)Good deep red. At once more reserved and more precise on the nose than the normale, with hints of dark fruits and minerals. Tighter, fresher and more wound-up, with ripe, harmonious acidity. Comes across as riper than the regular village wine, and longer on the aftertaste. The vines that go into this cuvee are located adjacent to premier cru parcels in Volnay. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 89+ (VN) |
Inc. GST
SG$153.58 |
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Vinous (89+)Saturated dark red with ruby highlights. Black fruit aromas show an almost liqueur-like ripeness. Deep flavors of dark berries and violet, given excellent cut by firm acidity. A serious, youthfully tight wine with a solid tannic spine. I'd give this a good eight years in the cellar. As good a vintage for this cuvee as I can recall. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 87+ (VN) |
Inc. GST
SG$155.76 |
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Vinous (87+)Good full red. High-toned, slightly piney aromas of cherry, spices and mint. Juicy, dry and penetrating, with the minty quality carrying through onto the palate. Finishes firmly tannic, with a saline nuance and slightly spiky acidity. I wanted a bit more verve. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 90-92 (VN) |
Inc. GST
SG$145.95 |
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Vinous (90-92)The 2009 Volnay Vendanges Selectionnées is a selection of village-level parcels. This is a decidedly centered style of Volnay built on a solid core of fruit. It possesses plenty of mid-palate juiciness, while the fruit has enough sheer density to match the tannins on the finish. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 17.5 (JR) |
Inc. GST
SG$1,415.69 |
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Jancis Robinson (17.5)Terroir selection in the centre of the appellation just below the premiers crus. Sturdy, meaty nose warns against opening this too early. Pretty compact with very fine sandy tannins. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 17.5 (JR) |
Inc. GST
SG$168.84 |
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Jancis Robinson (17.5)Terroir selection in the centre of the appellation just below the premiers crus. Sturdy, meaty nose warns against opening this too early. Pretty compact with very fine sandy tannins. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 90-92 (VN) |
In Bond
SG$178.00 |
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Vinous (90-92)(from a mix of 40- and 60-year-old vines): Good bright red. Less showy on the nose today than the 1er cru, with a distinctly darker fruit character and strong spiciness. Then juicy and sweet but a bit youthfully dry-edged on the palate, with noteworthy definition to the flavors of black cherry and licorice. Finishes with very good length and backbone. This wine should benefit from the sweetening influence of a racking. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 93-95 (VN) |
In Bond
SG$1,060.00 |
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Vinous (93-95)The 2018 Volnay Les Mitans 1er Cru has an absolutely glorious bouquet of perfumed black cherries, blueberry, potpourri and light violet aromas that are understated and yet focused and delineated. The palate is medium-bodied with a precise opening, and very harmonious and sensual. Pure, mineral-driven red fruit defines the effortless finish. Stunning. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 92-94 (WA) |
In Bond
SG$221.00 |
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Wine Advocate (92-94)Opening in the glass with aromas of cassis, plums, rose petals and sweet soil tones, the 2020 Volnay 1er Cru Mitans is medium to full-bodied, velvety and layered, with a concentrated core of fruit, lively acids and ripe, powdery tannins, concluding with a perfumed finish. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 91-93 (WA) |
In Bond
SG$448.00 |
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Wine Advocate (91-93)The 2016 Volnay 1er Cru Pitures comes from chalky soils strewn with small stones, and like last year, it will be only bottled in magnum. It has plenty of black cherry and blackcurrant fruit on the nose, lively and pretty, just a subtle black olive note developing in the glass. The palate is very well balanced with succulent ripe tannin, well structured with a sorbet-like freshness, the finish offering blood orange and tangerine among the red berry fruit. Superb. Grab one of those mags. |
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Burgundy | 1 | - |
In Bond
SG$670.00 |
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Burgundy | 1 | 92-94 (VN) |
In Bond
SG$670.00 |
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Vinous (92-94)The 2018 Volnay Les Pitures 1er Cru, which is only bottled in magnums, has wonderful detail and precision on a nose of black cherries and hints of cassis mixed with incense and iris petals. The medium-bodied palate delivers supple tannins. Fleshy and generous, with a gentle grip on the linear and slightly meaty finish. Superb. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 90-92 (WA) |
In Bond
SG$374.00 |
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Wine Advocate (90-92)The 2016 Volnay Village was reduced to a single cuvée just like it was back in 2012. It has a lovely, detailed bouquet with red cherries, crushed strawberry and crushed stone aromas. The palate is a mixture of Pommard’s structure and the elegance of Volnay, saline in the mouth so that you can feel the saliva flowing. I love the energy and vivid character of this Volnay that will give several years, possibly a decade of drinking pleasure. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 89-91 (VN) |
In Bond
SG$1,305.00 |
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Vinous (89-91)The 2017 Volnay Village has a playful, joyous bouquet with tart red cherries and crushed strawberry. The palate is medium-bodied with lithe tannin, brisk and breezy with the structure finally surfacing towards the finish. Enjoy over the next 12 to 15 years. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 90-92 (VN) |
In Bond
SG$147.00 |
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Vinous (90-92)The 2018 Volnay Village comes from several parcels. It has a very pure bouquet of wild strawberry, cranberry and light crushed stone aromas, all delivered with fine delineation. The palate is very well balanced with chalky tannins that frame the open-knit, pure red cherry and strawberry fruit, leading to an elegant, persistent finish. Joyful. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 89-91 (VN) |
In Bond
SG$128.00 |
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Vinous (89-91)The 2019 Volnay Village, matured in used oak barrels, has such a pretty nose with red cherries and crushed strawberry fruit. Quite floral in style. The palate is well balanced with a rather sappy opening. Nice grip here with touches of pepper towards the persistent finish. Good structure, quasi-Pommard maybe. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 89-91 (VN) |
In Bond
SG$430.00 |
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Vinous (89-91)The 2020 Volnay Village is completely aged in used barrel. It has a transparent nose with lifted red cherry and crushed strawberry fruit with an underlying tertiary scent. The palate is more expressive than the aromatics with juicy ripe tart red cherries, quite citric in style with orange rind and a touch of bitter lemon enlivening the finish. This should drink well for up to 15 years, possibly more. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 88-90 (VN) |
In Bond
SG$131.00 |
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Vinous (88-90)The 2021 Volnay Village has a bright but classically-styled bouquet with tertiary, tobacco-tinged red fruit, the oak neatly integrated (though there is no new wood here.) The palate is medium-bodied, open and generous with grainy tannins, fine acidity and a saline finish. Maybe a little monochrome compared to other vintages, but it should give a decade's drinking pleasure. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 90-92 (IB) |
In Bond
SG$162.00 |
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Jasper Morris Inside Burgundy (90-92)Mid crimson purple. The nose is a little more restrained. Now some lively cherries on the palate with very good grip, a little bit of white pepper, with the fruit returning effortlessly behind. Smoothly charming. Drink from 2028-2035. Tasted Dec 2024. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 87-90 (VN (ST)) |
In Bond
SG$1,585.00 |
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Vinous - Stephen Tanzer (87-90)Good deep red. At once more reserved and more precise on the nose than the normale, with hints of dark fruits and minerals. Tighter, fresher and more wound-up, with ripe, harmonious acidity. Comes across as riper than the regular village wine, and longer on the aftertaste. The vines that go into this cuvee are located adjacent to premier cru parcels in Volnay. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 89+ (VN) |
In Bond
SG$131.00 |
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Vinous (89+)Saturated dark red with ruby highlights. Black fruit aromas show an almost liqueur-like ripeness. Deep flavors of dark berries and violet, given excellent cut by firm acidity. A serious, youthfully tight wine with a solid tannic spine. I'd give this a good eight years in the cellar. As good a vintage for this cuvee as I can recall. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 87+ (VN) |
In Bond
SG$133.00 |
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Vinous (87+)Good full red. High-toned, slightly piney aromas of cherry, spices and mint. Juicy, dry and penetrating, with the minty quality carrying through onto the palate. Finishes firmly tannic, with a saline nuance and slightly spiky acidity. I wanted a bit more verve. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 90-92 (VN) |
In Bond
SG$124.00 |
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Vinous (90-92)The 2009 Volnay Vendanges Selectionnées is a selection of village-level parcels. This is a decidedly centered style of Volnay built on a solid core of fruit. It possesses plenty of mid-palate juiciness, while the fruit has enough sheer density to match the tannins on the finish. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 17.5 (JR) |
In Bond
SG$1,180.00 |
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Jancis Robinson (17.5)Terroir selection in the centre of the appellation just below the premiers crus. Sturdy, meaty nose warns against opening this too early. Pretty compact with very fine sandy tannins. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 17.5 (JR) |
In Bond
SG$145.00 |
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Jancis Robinson (17.5)Terroir selection in the centre of the appellation just below the premiers crus. Sturdy, meaty nose warns against opening this too early. Pretty compact with very fine sandy tannins. |
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