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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Louis Jadot (Gagey) Beaune-Theurons 1er Cru
(6x75cl)
2022
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Burgundy | - | 88-91 (IB) | HK$2,070.00 | ||||
Jasper Morris Inside Burgundy (88-91)An attractive fresh mid purple. I am not finding much on the nose at first, just a nutty note mixed in with the fruit perhaps. The Theurons is well balanced on the palate, a medium density of fruit, rather more structure behind. Drink from 2028-2034. Tasted: October 2023. |
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Louis Jadot Beaune 1er Cru Aux Cras
(6x75cl)
2022
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Burgundy | - | 89-91 (VN (NM)) | HK$9,587.60 | ||||
Vinous - Neal Martin (89-91)The 2022 Beaune Cras 1er Cru was more reduced than the preceding Beaune Grèves and demands more coaxing: darker fruit and a light marine influence at play, but it will need time. The palate is medium-bodied and more muscular than the Grèves. Impressive depth and grip, quite bold towards the finish if missing the same sense of panache. |
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Louis Jadot Beaune 1er Cru Bressandes Blanc
(6x75cl)
2022
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Burgundy | - | 90-92 (IB) | HK$2,565.00 | ||||
Jasper Morris Inside Burgundy (90-92)A fuller yellow, with a softer nose, almost buttery, rather attractive. This is quite gentle at the front of the palate, gains in weight further behind, with a mix of light acidity and slight youthful bitterness. The Beaune Bressandes Blanc remains a discreet wine but attractive. Drink from 2027-2032. Tasted: October 2023. |
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Louis Jadot Beaune-Greves 1er Cru
(6x75cl)
2022
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Burgundy | - | - | HK$2,070.00 | ||||
Louis Latour Nuits-Saint-Georges Rouge
(6x75cl)
2022
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Burgundy | - | - | HK$9,587.60 | ||||
Tawse Beaune 1er Cru Clos Roi
(6x75cl)
2022
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Burgundy | - | - | HK$2,485.00 | ||||
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Burgundy | 1 | 90-92 (VN (NM)) | HK$3,475.00 | |||||
Vinous - Neal Martin (90-92)The 2022 Beaune Teurons 1er Cru is fully de-stemmed for the first time. This leans more towards red fruit on the nose, though maybe because of the lack of stems, it doesn't quite have the personality or freshness as the Tuvilains. The palate is well-balanced with lively red fruit and good depth, and the 35% new oak neatly integrated with fine depth on the finish. I feel it will improve with time in bottle. |
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Marchand-Tawse Nuits-Saint-Georges 1er Cru Aux Murgers
(3x75cl)
2022
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Burgundy | - | 92-94 (IB) | HK$9,587.60 | ||||
Jasper Morris Inside Burgundy (92-94)One new barrel in two, 80% whole bunch vinification. Mid crimson red. Quite a dense bouquet, even a little spicy. Brisk red, raspberry and cherry, with a fine depth of flavour and notable persistence. Some Vosne style headiness with Nuits-St-Georges depth. Drink from 2030-2038. Tasted: December 2023. |
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Marchand-Tawse Nuits-Saint-Georges 1er Cru Aux Murgers
(6x75cl)
2022
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Burgundy | - | 92-94 (IB) | HK$4,175.00 | ||||
Jasper Morris Inside Burgundy (92-94)One new barrel in two, 80% whole bunch vinification. Mid crimson red. Quite a dense bouquet, even a little spicy. Brisk red, raspberry and cherry, with a fine depth of flavour and notable persistence. Some Vosne style headiness with Nuits-St-Georges depth. Drink from 2030-2038. Tasted: December 2023. |
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Marchand-Tawse Nuits-Saint-Georges
(6x75cl)
2022
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Burgundy | - | 90-91 (IB) | HK$2,785.00 | ||||
Jasper Morris Inside Burgundy (90-91)From both sides of the village, all destemmed, still in barrel, 20% new wood. Dark in colour with a suggestion of reduction on the nose. An even medium deep fruit on the palate, dark raspberry, quite elegant even, and certainly a clean finish. Drink from 2028-2034. Tasted: December 2023. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 88-90 (BH) | HK$4,800.00 | |||||
Burghound (88-90)(this includes the fruit from the domaine’s .6 ha parcel of Au Bas de Combe as well as fruit from Les Lavières and the villages portion of Aux Grandes Vignes). Here the expressive nose blends hints of cassis and red berry liqueur with those of soft spice and newly turned earth. There is a lovely texture to the solidly concentrated medium weight flavors that also conclude in a firm, mildly warm and serious but not especially rustic or youthfully austere finish |
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Meo-Camuzet Nuits-Saint-Georges 1er Cru Aux Murgers
(3x75cl)
2022
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Burgundy | - | 90-93 (BH) | HK$3,845.00 | ||||
Burghound (90-93)(from a .73 ha parcel of 40+ year old vines). A deft application of wood sets off the markedly ripe yet still nicely fresh nose of poached plum, black cherry liqueur and warm earth. As one would reasonably expect, there is better volume and density to the more powerful medium-bodied flavors that are at once rich and caressing before terminating in a palate soaking, very firm and sneaky long finish. Lovely and a wine that should be approachable after only 5-ish years yet easily reward a decade plus of cellaring |
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Michel Noellat Nuits-Saint-Georges 1er Cru Les Boudots
(6x75cl)
2022
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Burgundy | - | 91-93 (IB) | HK$5,765.00 | ||||
Jasper Morris Inside Burgundy (91-93)A rich deep purple. At the moment, I am finding that the oak is playing too strong a hand, rather dumbing down the fruit which is certainly there. 45% new wood is not in itself excessive, but it makes the fruit darker and heavier. There is plenty of fruit weight here so this may be a severe rating. Drink from 2030-2036. Tasted: December 2023. |
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Burgundy | 1 | - | HK$7,475.00 | |||||
Discover an extraordinary expression of Burgundian terroir with the Nicolas Faure Nuits-Saint-Georges Herbues 2022. An exciting young talent, Nicolas Faure crafts this phenomenal red from a small patch of vines in the Nuits-Saint-Georges region of eastern France. Influenced by biodynamic practices, Faure works with old vines, ploughs with horses and eschews commercial yeasts, endeavouring to express the unique character of each vintage. The 2022 Herbues offers a complexity beyond its years, revealing layers of ripe dark fruit, damp earth, and aromatic spices. Hand-harvested, fermenting naturally with stems, then matured in oak for 18 months, it is a wine of richness and depth, seamlessly fused with vibrant acidity and supple tannins. The Nicolas Faure Nuits-Saint-Georges Herbues 2022 is a pure, captivating, and ethereal wine that memorably articulates its birthplace's distinctive geography and climate. |
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Philippe Pacalet Nuits Saint Georges 1er Cru Aux Argillas
(12x75cl)
2022
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Burgundy | - | - | HK$18,690.00 | ||||
Experience the exceptional Philippe Pacalet Nuits Saint Georges 1er Cru Aux Argillas 2022. Hailing from the heart of Burgundy, France, this remarkable red is curated by natural wine expert, Philippe Pacalet. The winemaking process, unintervened by any chemical fertilisers or pesticides, is a homage to traditional viticulture and allows the true nature of the terroir to shine through. The vineyard where it originates, Nuits Saint Georges, is highly esteemed, a contributing factor to the wine's superb quality. Tastefully presented in its simplistic, yet sophisticated packaging, the Philippe Pacalet Nuits Saint Georges 1er Cru Aux Argillas 2022 emanates a rich, ruby hue with aromas of red and blackcurrant, accompanied by distinctive, subtly spiced earthy undertones. Produced using Pinot Noir grapes, this fine wine exudes deep fruit flavours, rounded off with mild tannins, rendering an effortlessly balanced palate. The excellence encapsulated within every bottle makes for a luxurious treat, warranting the high regard assigned to it by connoisseurs worldwide. |
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Burgundy | - | - | HK$1,000.00 | |||||
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Burgundy | 4 | - | HK$6,860.00 | |||||
Hailing from the illustrious vineyards in Beaune, Burgundy, Pierre Girardin Beaune 1er Cru Les Epenottes 2022 strikes a masterful balance of elegance and intensity. Renowned winemaker Pierre Girardin meticulously employs traditional vinification methods, statured by 19 months aging in French oak barrels, to craft this red gem. The Girardin family, entrenched in the wine business since the 12th century, has leveraged generations of knowledge to produce this sophisticated Pinot Noir. The terroir, with its limestone-clay soils, blesses the wine with remarkable minerality and complexity. Expect explosions of dark cherry, red fruits, and structured tannin on the palate. Notes of cool spice and forest floor linger to frame a lingering finish. A testament to the dynamic expression of the Côte de Beaune, Pierre Girardin Beaune 1er Cru Les Epenottes 2022 is a wine that promises unparalleled pleasure for the discerning connoisseur. |
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Burgundy | 5 | - | HK$4,340.00 | |||||
Introducing the Rapet Pere & Fils Aloxe-Corton 2022, an opulent and complex Pinot Noir born from the exceptional terroir of Burgundy, France. Produced by a family-run winery with deep generational roots, this wine is the epitome of artisan craftsmanship married with time-honoured tradition. Every berry meticulously handpicked, then gently pressed, ushers in the unique, intense flavours, complemented by 18 months of patient oak barrel ageing to perfectly develop its character. This particular vintage exhibits an inviting ruby hue, and a nuanced bouquet of ripe blackberries, subtle spice, and hints of forest floor. On the palate, expect a sturdy structure, balanced acidity, and impressive tannins. The resplendent finish is long-lasting and memorable. Savour the Rapet Pere & Fils Aloxe-Corton 2022 as a celebration of vineyard virtuosity – it stands as a testament to Rapet's mastery over blending the idiosyncrasies of vines, soil, and climate into a harmonious symphony in a glass. |
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Rapet Pere et Fils Beaune 1er Cru Greves Rouge
(6x75cl)
2022
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Burgundy | - | - | HK$9,982.48 | ||||
Indulge in the opulence of the Rapet Pere et Fils Beaune 1er Cru Greves Rouge 2022, a distinctive expression of Burgundian finesse. Harvested from the esteemed Greves vineyard in Beaune, this classically-cut Burgundy red lends itself to the careful cultivation and vinification practices held by the Rapet family since the 18th century. Crafted with hand-picked Pinot Noir grapes, the wine undergoes traditional fermentation in open vats before maturing in French oak barrels, giving rise to an elegant palate of lush red fruit flavours harmonised by firm, yet refined tannins and an ethereal mineral finish. The Rapet Pere et Fils Beaune 1er Cru Greves Rouge 2022 represents the winery's enduring commitment to authenticity and quality, offering a true taste of the region's revered terroir. Delve into every glass of this inviting red wine's complexity, to appreciate Burgundy's vinous artistry at its finest. |
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Rossignol-Trapet Beaune 1er Cru Les Teurons
(6x75cl)
2022
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Burgundy | - | 90-92 (IB) | HK$2,905.00 | ||||
Jasper Morris Inside Burgundy (90-92)A light crimson ruby colour. The nose is quite refined as well, with a fresh crunchy red fruit, not too much body but more of a linear intensity, and certainly very persistent. Very well balanced. Drink from 2028-2034. |
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Burgundy | - | 91-93 (IB) | HK$3,280.00 | |||||
Jasper Morris Inside Burgundy (91-93)40% whole bunch vinification. The lowest degree in alcohol. A good purple colour, but a nose which clearly gives less. There is a fine deep raspberry fruit which absolutely fills the palate, then a fresher finish, after which the fruit returns. Very successful. Tannins on their way to full resolution. Drink from 2029-2035. Tasted: November 2023. |
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Burgundy | - | 93-96 (IB) | HK$4,175.00 | |||||
Jasper Morris Inside Burgundy (93-96)40% whole bunch vinification. Dense rich purple. The nose is startlingly fine in rich dark raspberry fruit. Les St-Georges was hailed on which seems just to concentrate the wine. A massive wealth of fruit, drier at the back than the super saturated front, but that will come better into focus by the end of the elevage. Very promising. A light coffee note? Drink from 2032-2040. Tasted: November 2023. |
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Burgundy | - | 93-96 (IB) | HK$9,587.60 | |||||
Jasper Morris Inside Burgundy (93-96)40% whole bunch vinification. Dense rich purple. The nose is startlingly fine in rich dark raspberry fruit. Les St-Georges was hailed on which seems just to concentrate the wine. A massive wealth of fruit, drier at the back than the super saturated front, but that will come better into focus by the end of the elevage. Very promising. A light coffee note? Drink from 2032-2040. Tasted: November 2023. |
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Thibault Liger-Belair Nuits-Saint-Georges Belles Croix
(6x75cl)
2022
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Burgundy | - | 89-92 (IB) | HK$3,280.00 | ||||
Jasper Morris Inside Burgundy (89-92)50% whole bunch vinification. A dense purple, this stands up with a considerable powerful structure, perhaps not the same suavity all the way through, some strawberry notes, white pepper, medium length. Drink from 2028-2034. Tasted: November 2023. |
Burgundy 2022 En Primeur
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- 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