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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Jean-Paul et Benoît Droin Chablis
(12x75cl)
2022
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Burgundy | - | 89-91 (BH) | HK$2,305.00 | ||||
Burghound (89-91)Top value. Smoky aromas of shellfish and Granny Smith apples gives way to more voluminous flavors that enjoy better acid support on the balanced and sneaky long finish. This isn't exactly classic in style but it's close and is a wine that offers fine quality for its level. |
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Burgundy | 3 | - | HK$4,335.00 | |||||
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Hailing from the celebrated terroirs of Burgundy, the Jessica Litaud Macon Fuisse 2022 is an exceptional specimen of French finesse. Jessica Litaud, a boutique, family-run estate, artistically weaves complex, mineral-driven flavours into this distinguished expression of Chardonnay. Crafted in the heart of the Maconnais region of Southern Burgundy, this esteemed wine is nuanced with the quintessential characteristics of its limestone and clay soils. A masterful balance of richness and freshness is achieved through judiciously controlled, traditional winemaking methods. The Jessica Litaud Macon Fuisse 2022 is an elegant offering with a vibrant golden hue, opening up a palate of ripe orchard fruits, honeyed melon, and a sprinkling of toasted hazelnuts. The finish, encapsulating undertones of citrus and stone fruit, leaves a lingering minerality, emblematic of its place of production. This is a wine that brings the artistry of Burgundian winemaking to your glass and captivates the senses, sip after exquisite sip. |
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Burgundy | 2 | - | HK$4,335.00 | |||||
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The revered Jessica Litaud Macon Solutre-Pouilly 2022 is the embodiment of exceptional French winemaking tradition. Produced in the famed Maconnais region within southern Burgundy - renowned for its superior Chardonnay, Jessica Litaud embraces minimal intervention methods, allowing inherent terroir attributes to effectively shape the wine. The 2022 vintage demonstrates superior craftsmanship with a delicate balance of ripe fruit flavours, impressive minerality, and a structured finish. Litaud's Solutre-Pouilly is derived from the lower slopes of the Roche de Solutré, a breath-taking limestone escarpment that confers nuanced complexity in the wine. Jessica, a visionary third-generation winemaker, infuses her commitment to sustainable viticulture practices in every bottle. Savour this elegant French delight today: the Jessica Litaud Macon Solutre-Pouilly 2022 represents a superlative expression of the Macon appellation's potential. |
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Joseph Drouhin Chablis Grand Cru Les Preuses
(6x75cl)
2022
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Burgundy | - | - | HK$3,300.00 | ||||
Joseph Drouhin Macon Lugny Les Crays
(6x75cl)
2022
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Burgundy | - | - | HK$9,587.60 | ||||
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Burgundy | 1 | - | HK$7,095.00 | |||||
Joseph Drouhin Meursault
(6x75cl)
2022
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Burgundy | - | 89-91 (IB) | HK$2,610.00 | ||||
Jasper Morris Inside Burgundy (89-91)Made up from 16 different plots. A pale lemon colour. The nose is undemonstrative but one senses the concentration behind. Indeed, the fruit builds to the back of the palate with a little ripe citrus and correct acidity. Fine length, a little more interest than the very capable Puligny. Drink from 2029-2034. Tasted: November 2023. |
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Burgundy | 2 | - | HK$6,400.00 | |||||
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Burgundy | - | - | HK$10,047.97 | |||||
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Burgundy | 1 | 93-95 (IB) | HK$6,300.00 | |||||
Jasper Morris Inside Burgundy (93-95)Some light green reflections in the primrose yellow colour. A stricter nose, perhaps a touch of sulphur. This may also appear more backward coming after the Charmes. Then a vast wealth of fruit on the palate and now we see the real wine. It maintains the herbal note I associate with Genevrières, alongside golden fruit at a perfect degree of ripeness. The fruit and the acidity weave in and out of each other. I would not want the fruit to be riper but it is full of charm as it stands, and kept in place by the precision of the structure. Very fine. Drink from 2029-2037. |
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Burgundy | 2 | 90-92 (IB) | HK$5,055.00 | |||||
Jasper Morris Inside Burgundy (90-92)Mid lemon yellow. The bouquet has a little softer orchard fruit compared to the Bourgogne, and is very true to its Meursault roots. The white fruit continues on the palate and is now joined by a saline note, while the ripe apples give an immediate appeal. There are little waves of flavour towards the back of the palate. Once again the aftertaste is fine, precise and thoroughly promising. Drink from 2027-2032. |
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Burgundy | 2 | - | HK$4,155.00 | |||||
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Burgundy | 3 | - | HK$4,075.00 | |||||
Leflaive Macon-Verze
(12x75cl)
2022
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Burgundy | - | - | HK$9,950.35 | ||||
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Burgundy | 1 | - | HK$7,220.00 | |||||
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Burgundy | 20 | - | HK$4,245.00 | |||||
Louis Jadot Meursault 1er Cru Les Charmes
(3x75cl)
2022
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Burgundy | - | 92-94 (IB) | HK$2,270.00 | ||||
Jasper Morris Inside Burgundy (92-94)No deeper in colour than its stable mates but broader in bouquet, offering a fleshy white fruit. The balance here is impeccable on the palate, with fine acidity behind that supports the generosity of fruit. A good example. Drink from 2030-2037. Tasted: October 2023. |
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Louis Jadot Meursault 1er Cru Poruzot
(3x75cl)
2022
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Burgundy | - | - | HK$2,070.00 | ||||
Louis Jadot Meursault Les Perrieres 1er Cru
(3x75cl)
2022
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Burgundy | - | 93-95 (IB) | HK$2,610.00 | ||||
Jasper Morris Inside Burgundy (93-95)A little more power to the nose ahead of its stablemates Charmes and Genevrières, indeed much more backward. The talent of Perrières is to have this enormous weight of fruit while delivering also a crystalline minerality. This has an impressively broad density of fruit behind, the detail not yet being expressed. Drink from 2032-2040. Tasted: October 2023. |
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Louis Jadot Meursault Narvaux Blanc
(6x75cl)
2022
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Burgundy | - | 90-93 (IB) | HK$2,860.00 | ||||
Jasper Morris Inside Burgundy (90-93)Pale in colour, the nose displaying a slight green hazelnut reduction which is not at all unpleasant. Indeed, it adds tension to the wine. There is impressive weight on the palate, some concentrated plum and greengage, good acidity. This still needs more elevage but shows promise. Drink from 2028-2035. Tasted: October 2023. |
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Louis Latour Chablis 1er Cru Montmains
(6x75cl)
2022
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Burgundy | - | - | HK$9,587.60 | ||||
Louis Latour Meursault 1er Cru Charmes
(6x75cl)
2022
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Burgundy | - | - | HK$7,350.00 | ||||
Louis Latour Meursault 1er Cru Genevrieres
(6x75cl)
2022
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Burgundy | - | - | HK$7,350.00 | ||||
Louis Latour Meursault 1er Cru Perrieres Blanc
(6x75cl)
2022
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Burgundy | - | - | HK$8,150.00 | ||||
Louis Latour Meursault Blanc
(12x75cl)
2022
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Burgundy | - | - | HK$9,587.60 | ||||
Louis Latour Meursault Blanc
(6x75cl)
2022
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Burgundy | - | - | HK$9,587.60 | ||||
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Burgundy | 8 | - | HK$5,730.00 | |||||
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Savour the exquisite Louis Michel & Fils Chablis Grand Cru Grenouilles 2022, a superior embodiment of prestigious Chardonnay hailing from the illustrious winemaking genealogy of the Michels. This commanding Grand Cru unearths its strength from the mineral-rich soils of the Grenouilles vineyard, located in the heart of the celebrated Chablis region of Burgundy, France. In the skilful hands of Guillaume Michel, the wine undergoes a maturation process for 12 to 16 months in stainless steel tanks, preserving the natural complexity and authenticity of its character. The end product is a striking white wine boasting an impressive harmony of elegance, power, and freshness. It captivates with a bouquet of white fruits and floral hints, a palate of concentrated, ripe fruits, pleasantly underpinned by a biting minerality. Imbibe the true essence of Louis Michel & Fils Chablis Grand Cru Grenouilles 2022, a treasure of the Michel legacy. |
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Burgundy | 11 | - | HK$2,485.00 | |||||
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The Louis Michel Chablis 1er Cru Forets 2022 is an exquisite showcase of traditional vinification mastery from the world-renowned Louis Michel family estate, based in Burgundy's celebrated Chablis region. This premier cru offering is typically aged for 12 to 16 months in stainless steel containers to preserve its intrinsic mineral charm. This wine, made from vintage Vidonne-Bas terroir, is known for its flattering harmony between fruitiness and freshness. Predominantly made from Chardonnay grapes, this exclusivity provides an enticing burst of citrus and green apple notes, coupled with complex hints of flint and wet stone on the finish. Louis Michel's commitment to natural winemaking tactics is evident in this iconic expression. Famous for its elegance and balance, the Louis Michel Chablis 1er Cru Forets 2022 is a sterling representation of its terroir, assured to captivate the discerning palate. |
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Burgundy | 12 | - | HK$4,155.00 | |||||
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Crafted with scintillating precision, the elegant Louis Michel Chablis 1er Cru Montee de Tonnerre 2022 is the epitome of classic French white. Produced in the renowned vineyards of Burgundy, its pedigree mirrors excellence and tradition associated with the Louis Michel family since 1850. The hand-harvested Chardonnay grapes proffer a wine of exquisite character, with tightly-woven minerality hinting at the kimmeridgian clay-limestone terroir. The wine's deft vinification, free from oak to retain purity of fruit and terroir expression, creates a vibrant aromatic profile. Subtle notes of citrus fruit intermingle with hints of dried honey, creating a tantalising nose. A crisp acidity on the palate is balanced with a profound depth, culminating in a protracted finish that reveals the longevity of this splendid offering. Indulge in the Louis Michel Chablis 1er Cru Montee de Tonnerre 2022, a true gem of Chablis, encapsulating virginity and complexity of Burgundy's best Chardonnay. |
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Burgundy | 30 | - | HK$2,720.00 | |||||
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Crafted with scintillating precision, the elegant Louis Michel Chablis 1er Cru Montee de Tonnerre 2022 is the epitome of classic French white. Produced in the renowned vineyards of Burgundy, its pedigree mirrors excellence and tradition associated with the Louis Michel family since 1850. The hand-harvested Chardonnay grapes proffer a wine of exquisite character, with tightly-woven minerality hinting at the kimmeridgian clay-limestone terroir. The wine's deft vinification, free from oak to retain purity of fruit and terroir expression, creates a vibrant aromatic profile. Subtle notes of citrus fruit intermingle with hints of dried honey, creating a tantalising nose. A crisp acidity on the palate is balanced with a profound depth, culminating in a protracted finish that reveals the longevity of this splendid offering. Indulge in the Louis Michel Chablis 1er Cru Montee de Tonnerre 2022, a true gem of Chablis, encapsulating virginity and complexity of Burgundy's best Chardonnay. |
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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
