Burgundy 2022 En Primeur: Blue Skies Over Beaune, Verdant Vines In Vosne
After the unusually cold and small-yielding 2021, the 2022 vintage swung back to what we might consider the “new norm”. With an overall abundance of warmth and sunshine, timely rainfall in June and August helped to balance out any effects of the heat. Early impressions tell a story of wines in general produced with more richness and concentration than their predecessors, with the best of them retaining all important freshness and disarming equilibrium.
Jasper Morris is the first critic to release the 2022 vintage report. He praised the vintage as "bountiful and beautiful" and recommends collectors to consider cellaring the wines.
"Vintages that came to mind were 1985 for the health of the grapes, 1999 for the size of the crop and the relative consistency of quality though with a bias towards the Côte de Beaune, and 2002 – just short of top flight but a really lovely flavour profile of medium density and longevity." Jasper Morris MW, Inside Burgundy
"All other things being equal, I would recommend going large in 2022, large in the sense of a broad range because there are so many really good wines at all levels." Jasper Morris MW, Inside Burgundy
Burgundy 2022 En Primeur: Blue Skies Over Beaune, Verdant Vines In Vosne
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Burgundy | 1 | 95-98 (IB) | HK$16,595.00 | |||||
Jasper Morris Inside Burgundy (95-98)(5 Star Wine) This has not fallen clear after a recent lees stirring. Jadot stir their Grands Crus twice after the fermentations, once each in summer and autumn. There is significant weight as you would expect, almost a monolithic block, a little citrus, both lemon and lime. Impeccable length. This requires significantly more ageing but should join its fellows on the podium. Drink from 2034-2040+. Tasted: October 2023. |
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(Maison) Louis Jadot Grands-Echezeaux Grand Cru
(3x75cl)
2022
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Burgundy | - | 90-93 (IB) | HK$8,965.00 | ||||
Jasper Morris Inside Burgundy (90-93)Medium deep colour, with dark flowers on the nose. Coming in the midst of various spectacular grands crus, I find that the Echezeaux has taken the sunshine to a slightly brutal degree, as reflected by maximum ripeness of the fruit along with some tannins that may have been blocked from maturing fully. The yield was lower which is not always the best thing in hot dry years. It is still a sound wine but has missed out on the more delightful side of 2022. Tasted: October 2023. |
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(Maison) Louis Jadot Volnay 1er Cru Clos de la Barre
(6x75cl)
2022
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Burgundy | - | 90-92 (VN (NM)) | HK$3,155.00 | ||||
Vinous - Neal Martin (90-92)The 2022 Volnay Clos de la Barre 1er Cru is very ripe and almost ostentatious on the nose with its plush red plum and fresh figgy scents. Maybe just a little over-ripe? The palate is medium-bodied with fleshy, saturated tannins. This is a "big" Volnay, with plenty of "rondeur" with a welcome pinch of cracked black pepper enlivening the finish. If you're not bothered about elegance, this may suit you, though I might err toward the excellent 2021. |
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Benjamin Leroux Batard-Montrachet Grand Cru
(1x150cl)
2022
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Burgundy | - | 92-96 (IB) | HK$9,010.00 | ||||
Jasper Morris Inside Burgundy (92-96)The Bâtard is still in barrel, without any sulphur adjustment, so in fact needs refreshing which will happen, especially when it goes into tank. Primrose colour, ripe pears with some passion fruit. A significant wealth of fruit but the final wine is not easy to be sure of at this stage. Clean pure fruit returns, not so obvious acidity. This wine is likely to develop better than it is currently showing. Drink from 2030-2038. Tasted: October 2023. |
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Benjamin Leroux Volnay 1er Cru Caillerets
(6x75cl)
2022
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Burgundy | - | 92-94 (IB) | HK$6,570.00 | ||||
Jasper Morris Inside Burgundy (92-94)Two thirds whole bunch and just 12.5% here. A lovely vibrant purple, full of energy. There is a sublime elegance to this on the nose, then a rather earthier dark fruit and a few tannins behind. One can see the suggestion of grand cru in the terroir of Caillerets compared to most other Volnay 1ers Crus. Drink from 2030-2038. Tasted: October 2023. |
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Benjamin Leroux Volnay 1er Cru Les Mitans
(6x75cl)
2022
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Burgundy | - | 90-92 (IB) | HK$4,540.00 | ||||
Jasper Morris Inside Burgundy (90-92)Fresh mid purple. This also has a fresher quality to the fruit, lively strawberry, I thought of some whole bunches but they were not used. Perhaps not quite the length here of the best in the stable. A little austerity at the back within the context of this vintage. 13.2% alcohol. Drink from 2028-2035. Tasted: October 2023. |
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Burgundy | - | 91-93 (IB) | HK$4,335.00 | |||||
Jasper Morris Inside Burgundy (91-93)A small yield in 2022, making it hard to judge the picking date. A rich deep purple in the centre. The oak adds a sheen to the nose. There is vigour to this albeit with a slightly riper fruit profile, but the structure is balanced very well by a fresher limestone feel. Drink from 2029-2036. Tasted: October 2023. |
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Bouchard Pere et Fils Volnay 1er Cru Les Caillerets
(1x150cl)
2022
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Burgundy | - | - | HK$9,950.35 | ||||
Bouchard Pere et Fils Volnay 1er Cru Les Caillerets
(6x150cl)
2022
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Burgundy | - | - | HK$9,950.35 | ||||
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Burgundy | 1 | - | HK$13,055.00 | |||||
Exemplify your palate with the exceptional Bruno Colin Batard-Montrachet Grand Cru 2022. Gracing the idyllic slopes of Batard-Montrachet, a region esteemed for producing some of the world’s finest white Burgundy, sits the vineyard of Bruno Colin. This exquisite wine owes its distinct complexity and delicacy to a meticulous vinification process, which includes gentle pneumatic pressing, and judicious oak ageing, never exceeding 50% new. Additional élevage in the cellar for a period of 19 months imbues finesse into this drink. Savour each sip of this sophisticated Grand Cru with its tantalising flavours, richly textured character, and remarkable ageing potential. Terroir-driven, Bruno Colin’s precise winemaking talents truly shine through this wine, elegantly reflecting the Montrachet’s unique Chardonnay expression. The Bruno Colin Batard-Montrachet Grand Cru 2022 combines traditional savoir-faire with contemporary sensibilities to shape a wine of superior quality, destined for those with an appreciation of the finer things. |
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Bruno Colin Batard-Montrachet Grand Cru
(3x75cl)
2022
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Burgundy | - | - | HK$19,375.00 | ||||
Chavy Chouet Volnay Sous la Chapelle
(6x75cl)
2022
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Burgundy | - | 90-92 (IB) | HK$3,635.00 | ||||
Jasper Morris Inside Burgundy (90-92)Just two ouvrées of 15 year old vines. Not in bottle. Mid crimson, attractively perfumed, just a bit sweaty, concentrated raspberry with some strawberry, good acidity. 100% whole bunch gives the style. A long and lifted finish with purity, suggests that this will come together very nicely. Drink from 2027-2034. Tasted: October 2023. |
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Comte Armand Volnay 1er Cru Fremiets
(6x75cl)
2022
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Burgundy | - | 91-93 (IB) | HK$4,730.00 | ||||
Jasper Morris Inside Burgundy (91-93)Six barrels, two of them new. A medium to bright purple. The nose is invigorating with as little as 10% whole bunches, enough to add a floral note. This is lively on the palate, a Fremiets which has remembered it is in Volnay, not Pommard, delightfully stylish at the finish. Drink from 2032-2037. Tasted: October 2023. |
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Comte Armand Volnay
(6x75cl)
2022
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Burgundy | - | 89-92 (IB) | HK$2,365.00 | ||||
Jasper Morris Inside Burgundy (89-92)Mid crimson to purple, with some reduction on the nose. A concentrated dark raspberry fruit, still with this reductive element. If and when that clears there is a fine long finish to look forward to instead. Impressive fruit in the end, so scored on the asu,mption that the reduction will clear. Drink from 2028-2034. Tasted: October 2023. |
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Coquard Loison Fleurot Grands Echezeaux Grand Cru
(3x75cl)
2022
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Burgundy | - | 96-98 (IB) | HK$12,670.00 | ||||
Jasper Morris Inside Burgundy (96-98)5 Star Wine. More of a crimson purple, raspberry seedless, taken a bit of oak, but superlative nonetheless and exceptionally long. Completely mouth filling with great charm, fills all the nooks and crannies. An excellent balance between the fruit acidity and tannins. Still going strong in my mouth several minutes later! Drink from 2032-2040. |
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Coquard Loison Fleurot Grands Echezeaux Grand Cru
(6x75cl)
2022
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Burgundy | - | 96-98 (IB) | HK$25,340.00 | ||||
Jasper Morris Inside Burgundy (96-98)5 Star Wine. More of a crimson purple, raspberry seedless, taken a bit of oak, but superlative nonetheless and exceptionally long. Completely mouth filling with great charm, fills all the nooks and crannies. An excellent balance between the fruit acidity and tannins. Still going strong in my mouth several minutes later! Drink from 2032-2040. |
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Dominique Laurent Volnay 1er Cru Clos des Chenes
(6x75cl)
2022
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Burgundy | - | - | HK$5,240.00 | ||||
Dominique Laurent Volnay Santenots
(6x75cl)
2022
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Burgundy | - | - | HK$3,495.00 | ||||
Etienne Sauzet Batard-Montrachet Grand Cru
(3x75cl)
2022
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Burgundy | - | 94-97 (IB) | HK$21,860.00 | ||||
Jasper Morris Inside Burgundy (94-97)Fresh colour, lemon and lime, not massive at all in bouquet but I am learning not to expect that chez Sauzet. A broad beamed intensity on the palate, this almost seems uncouth after the Bienvenues-Bâtard-Montrachet, but it still has its finesse. A light oatmeal touch from young (but not new) wood, and a great deal in reserve. A fine and impressive wine, though unlike in most cellars in 2022, I am leaning towards the Bienvenues-Bâtard-Montrachet today. But this will definitely work! Drink from 2030-2040. Tasted: October 2023. |
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Faiveley Batard-Montrachet Grand Cru
(3x75cl)
2022
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Burgundy | - | 97-98 (JS) | HK$11,670.00 | ||||
James Suckling (97-98)Mind-blowingly deep and subtle nose of stone fruit with citrusy nuances. All the density of Batard, but with such elegance at the extremely long, focused finish. Great potential! From old vines purchased in 2008. |
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Faiveley Batard-Montrachet Grand Cru
(6x75cl)
2022
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Burgundy | - | 97-98 (JS) | HK$9,587.60 | ||||
James Suckling (97-98)Mind-blowingly deep and subtle nose of stone fruit with citrusy nuances. All the density of Batard, but with such elegance at the extremely long, focused finish. Great potential! From old vines purchased in 2008. |
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Faiveley Volnay 1er Cru Fremiets
(6x75cl)
2022
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Burgundy | - | - | HK$9,587.60 | ||||
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Burgundy | 3 | - | HK$3,635.00 | |||||
For those seeking an exemplary representation of Burgundian flair, the Fernand & Laurent Pillot Volnay 2022 promises an unparalleled indulgence. Produced by the esteemed Maison Fernand & Laurent Pillot, renowned for its approach of minimal intervention winemaking in Chassagne-Montrachet, this vintage exudes the enduring elegance associated with the Côte de Beaune’s prestigious terroir. Bright cherry and delicate floral notes enchant the nose, leading into a well-structured palate adorned with lingering spice undertones. The silky tannins testify to the meticulous crafting behind each bottle, utilising traditional vinification methods, native fermentation and selective ageing in French barrels. With its admired roots in Volnay's hallowed soils, Fernand & Laurent Pillot Volnay 2022 successfully encapsulates the harmony between centuries-old winemaking tradition and innovative viticultural prowess. Serve this wine to experience the epitome of French finesse captured in a glass. |
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Fontaine-Gagnard Batard-Montrachet Grand Cru
(3x75cl)
2022
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Burgundy | - | 94-96 (VN) | HK$6,895.00 | ||||
Vinous (94-96)The 2022 Bâtard-Montrachet Grand Cru has an almost clinical bouquet with more penetration than the Criots served alongside. The medium-bodied palate has fine tension, but there is a real delicacy about this Bâtard with a very persistent, controlled finish and hints of white peach on the aftertaste. Wonderful. |
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Fontaine-Gagnard Volnay 1er Cru Clos des Chenes
(6x75cl)
2022
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Burgundy | - | - | HK$9,587.60 | ||||
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Burgundy | 3 | 95-98 (IB) | HK$8,090.00 | |||||
Jasper Morris Inside Burgundy (95-98)A glowing pale yellow. Super-concentrated if not yet very yielding bouquet. Extra tension here, certainly some depth, but perhaps more in class than power. That will change with time – the class with remain but the depth will expand. White fruit, tension, some youthful bitters, but keeping itself to itself for the moment. Really very long finish though. Drink from 2030-2040. Tasted: December 2023. |
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Henri Boillot Batard-Montrachet Grand Cru
(3x75cl)
2022
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Burgundy | - | 95-98 (IB) | HK$15,900.00 | ||||
Jasper Morris Inside Burgundy (95-98)A glowing pale yellow. Super-concentrated if not yet very yielding bouquet. Extra tension here, certainly some depth, but perhaps more in class than power. That will change with time – the class with remain but the depth will expand. White fruit, tension, some youthful bitters, but keeping itself to itself for the moment. Really very long finish though. Drink from 2030-2040. Tasted: December 2023. |
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Burgundy | 2 | - | HK$7,095.00 | |||||
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Burgundy | 6 | - | HK$5,580.00 | |||||
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Burgundy | 5 | - | HK$5,580.00 | |||||
Burgundy 2022 En Primeur
We're sure you're as excited as we are to see how the Burgundy vignerons will price their wines this year, and our team are here every step of the way to help you secure your favourite wines and provide you with the best recommendations from this year's Burgundy 2021 En Primeur campaign.
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Featured Producers
- Arlaud- Berthaut-Gerbet
- Clos Frantin (Altert Bichot)
- Comte Armand
- Faiveley
- Felettig
- Fontaine-Gagnard
- Guyon
- Henri Gouges
- Louis Jadot
- Jean Chauvenet
- Jean Fournier
- Jean-Marc Boillot
- Joseph Colin
- Louis Latour
- Marc Colin
- Michel Noellat
- Taupenot-Merme
- Tawse
- Vincent Girardin