2014
2014
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(1x150cl) 2014Wine Advocate (97)
The 2014 Bonnes-Mares Grand Cru has a fragrant, floral bouquet with touches of blueberry, violet, wet limestone and effervescent blood orange. There is simply wonderful delineation here. The palate is very well structured, linear and strict in accordance with the vintage, driving acidity here maintaining the freshness with superb minerality on the finish. Oh yes. Yes. Yes. Yes.HK$62,235.20 -
(1x75cl) 2014Vinous (90+)
Good dark red. Slightly high-toned aromas of red licorice, menthol and spices, showing more red than black fruits. Much more reserved on the palate than the Clos de la Bussière, conveying strong spice character and less easy sweetness. This youthfully medicinal, fairly tannic wine finishes with excellent saline persistence.HK$7,685.00 -
Wine Advocate (91)
The 2014 Chambolle Musigny Villages has a refined bouquet with touches of hints of rose petal infusing the red berry fruit, fine minerality coming through. The palate is medium-bodied with fine tannin and nicely structured. This displays good backbone for a village cru with fine precision on the slightly curtailed finish. Very fine.HK$6,735.00 -
(3x150cl) 2014Wine Advocate (91)
The 2014 Chambolle Musigny Villages has a refined bouquet with touches of hints of rose petal infusing the red berry fruit, fine minerality coming through. The palate is medium-bodied with fine tannin and nicely structured. This displays good backbone for a village cru with fine precision on the slightly curtailed finish. Very fine.HK$22,510.00 -
Wine Advocate (93)
The 2014 Morey St Denis 1er Cru Clos de la Bussière has a slightly earthy bouquet with fine definition and red berry fruit with a touch of bay leaf. The palate is fresh and crisp: supple tannin, lovely balance here and freshness, and that mineral seam peaking over the surface towards the tensile and poised finish. The is suffused with wonderful purity and nervosité. Yum yum! Whenever I meet Christophe Roumier, I get the impression of a Burgundy superstar in the eye of a storm. Around him, the world over, Roumier is the Holy Grail for collectors bidding astronomical sums for bottles that bear his family name. There is a cavalcade of visitors yearning to tour his cellars and meet the man...just to look at his barrel-and-a-bit of Musigny would be enough. And Christophe himself? Well, he just the usual down to earth, self-effacing gentleman that he always is and always will be. He's just concerned with his vines and his winery. All the hullabaloo out there beyond Chambolle? Well, sometimes I think he would prefer if it could all be left to the likes of DRC and Leroy. Christophe never asked to be an icon.HK$9,125.00 -
Wine Advocate (93)
The 2014 Morey St Denis 1er Cru Clos de la Bussière has a slightly earthy bouquet with fine definition and red berry fruit with a touch of bay leaf. The palate is fresh and crisp: supple tannin, lovely balance here and freshness, and that mineral seam peaking over the surface towards the tensile and poised finish. The is suffused with wonderful purity and nervosité. Yum yum! Whenever I meet Christophe Roumier, I get the impression of a Burgundy superstar in the eye of a storm. Around him, the world over, Roumier is the Holy Grail for collectors bidding astronomical sums for bottles that bear his family name. There is a cavalcade of visitors yearning to tour his cellars and meet the man...just to look at his barrel-and-a-bit of Musigny would be enough. And Christophe himself? Well, he just the usual down to earth, self-effacing gentleman that he always is and always will be. He's just concerned with his vines and his winery. All the hullabaloo out there beyond Chambolle? Well, sometimes I think he would prefer if it could all be left to the likes of DRC and Leroy. Christophe never asked to be an icon.HK$3,640.00 -
Wine Advocate (93)
The 2014 Morey St Denis 1er Cru Clos de la Bussière has a slightly earthy bouquet with fine definition and red berry fruit with a touch of bay leaf. The palate is fresh and crisp: supple tannin, lovely balance here and freshness, and that mineral seam peaking over the surface towards the tensile and poised finish. The is suffused with wonderful purity and nervosité. Yum yum! Whenever I meet Christophe Roumier, I get the impression of a Burgundy superstar in the eye of a storm. Around him, the world over, Roumier is the Holy Grail for collectors bidding astronomical sums for bottles that bear his family name. There is a cavalcade of visitors yearning to tour his cellars and meet the man...just to look at his barrel-and-a-bit of Musigny would be enough. And Christophe himself? Well, he just the usual down to earth, self-effacing gentleman that he always is and always will be. He's just concerned with his vines and his winery. All the hullabaloo out there beyond Chambolle? Well, sometimes I think he would prefer if it could all be left to the likes of DRC and Leroy. Christophe never asked to be an icon.HK$21,325.00 -
Gerard Mugneret Vosne-Romanée Brulée 2014 epitomises Burgundy's esteemed vinicultural heritage. Cultivated in the prestigious Vosne-Romanée Brulée Grand Cru vineyard, this Pinot Noir benefits from meticulous hand harvesting and selective grape sorting, ensuring only the finest berries are chosen. Gerard Mugneret, a revered producer with generations of expertise, employs traditional fermentation techniques in temperature-controlled stainless steel vats to preserve the wine's delicate aromatics. The wine undergoes ageing in a combination of French oak barrels, imparting subtle complexity without overshadowing its natural elegance. On the palate, the 2014 vintage reveals a harmonious balance of vibrant red fruit flavours, refined tannins, and a lingering, nuanced finish. The terroir's unique limestone and clay soils contribute to its exceptional structure and depth. Ideal for pairing with gourmet cuisine, Gerard Mugneret Vosne-Romanée Brulée 2014 is a testament to refined craftsmanship and the unparalleled character of Burgundy’s finest offerings.
HK$18,530.00 -
Wine Advocate (91-93)
The 2014 Chambolle Musigny 1er Cru les Beaux Bruns has a lilting nose of wild strawberry and redcurrant, nonchalant and precise, though not powerful in any way. The palate is elegant and fresh with crisp tannins, red merging into dark berry fruit towards the finish that is nicely structured, understated and with a faint marine influence. I just adore how the terroir comes through here.HK$9,985.00 -
Wine Advocate (90-92)
The 2014 Chambolle Musigny 1er Cru les Châtelots has an open, articulate nose that really expresses its terroir -- such fine mineralité here. The palate is strict and linear with dark berry/blackcurrant fruit, plenty of freshness and with a steely, precise finish that perhaps just needs a little more persistence. That may come by the time it is in bottle, but for now, it is the finesse that comes through in barrel.HK$7,765.00 -
(6x75cl) 2014Vinous (93)
Medium red. Sexy oak spices complement aromas of strawberry, rose petal, licorice and earth. Large-scaled, concentrated, creamy and rich; wonderfully generous and layered for the vintage, with its red fruit and spice flavors conveying captivating sweetness. This very young wine finishes with big, ripe tannins and terrific saline persistence. Some day this will be magnificent at the dinner table. It's hard to believe that this fruit was picked with potential alcohol of just 12.3%.HK$13,815.00 -
The Gros Frere et Soeur Clos-Vougeot Grand Cru 2014 is an exquisite Burgundy hailing from the revered Clos de Vougeot vineyard, managed by one of the most iconic sibling duos in French winemaking. Given their penchant for tradition, the grapes are meticulously handpicked, ensuring optimal ripeness. Upon arrival at the winery, they undergo rigorous sorting before a delicate, slow fermentation process ensues. This sublime red is then matured in French oak barrels - about 100% new - for up to 24 months.
The '14 vintage reveals a vibrant ruby cloak, a nose brimming with ripe dark fruits, and warming spice. Yet its real reverie lies in its layered complexity, elegantly fusing flavours of ripe cherries and a hint of earthy truffle. Svelte yet robust tannins are framed by a legendary, lingering finish. The Gros Frere et Soeur Clos-Vougeot Grand Cru 2014 is indeed an epitome of the traditional Burgundy style - an enticing choice for connoisseurs seeking rich depth and subtlety.
HK$14,995.00 -
Savour the refined character of the Gros Frere et Soeur Echezeaux Grand Cru 2014, an emblem of fine French wine artistry. Crafted by revered Burgundy domaine, Gros Frère et Soeur, this exquisite vintage emanates from our prestigious Echezeaux vineyard characterised by rich, iron-clay soils and optimal sun exposure. The hand-harvested Pinot Noir grapes are meticulously selected, playing an integral part in the creation of this deep ruby-hued elixir. Aged in oak barrels and bottled after 18-20 months, this Grand Cru wonderfully merges fruit-forward and earthy notes, boasting an elegant swirl of red berries, truffle, and a refined hint of spice. The Gros Frere et Soeur Echezeaux Grand Cru 2014 symbolises generations of winemaking virtuosity, delivering impeccable balance and a fine, velvety finish that seamlessly complements a fine dining experience, a wine truly designed for the discerning palate. A taste of this wine, ensures a singular voyage of sensory delight.
HK$14,995.00 -
(11x75cl) 2014Vinous (91+)
(this selection of the best grapes also included fruit picked at the beginning, middle and end of the harvest; the alcoholic fermentation lasted until February of 2015): Bright yellow. Ripe peach, lemon and nutty, spicy oak on the nose; a bit more exotic and less floral than the Chavigne. Fat, very ripe and dry, with a deep leesy quality contributing to the wine's concentration and tactile character. Thick with extract and lightly saline in the middle palate and on the long, resounding back end. Still youthfully bound-up but there's nothing hard or dry about this very rich wine.HK$11,520.00 -
Vinous (91+)
(this selection of the best grapes also included fruit picked at the beginning, middle and end of the harvest; the alcoholic fermentation lasted until February of 2015): Bright yellow. Ripe peach, lemon and nutty, spicy oak on the nose; a bit more exotic and less floral than the Chavigne. Fat, very ripe and dry, with a deep leesy quality contributing to the wine's concentration and tactile character. Thick with extract and lightly saline in the middle palate and on the long, resounding back end. Still youthfully bound-up but there's nothing hard or dry about this very rich wine.HK$13,475.00 -
An exceptional bottle in the realm of fine wines, the Guy Amiot Chassagne-Montrachet 1er Cru Les Macherelles 2014 is a sophisticated representation of the exquisite art of Burgundian winemaking. This Chardonnay hails from the esteemed Amiot estate, situated in the Premier Cru vineyard of Les Macherelles in the renowned Chassagne-Montrachet region of France. The 2014 vintage astounds with superb balance, intricate layers of flavour, and an elegant mineral profile. Guy Amiot's meticulous viniculture techniques shine through, with manual harvesting, natural fermentation, and prolonged ageing in French oak barrels. This time-honoured process bestows a refined complexity and vivacious acidity that pairs perfectly with seared foie gras or creamy lobster bisque. For lovers of premium white Burgundy, Guy Amiot Chassagne-Montrachet 1er Cru Les Macherelles 2014 is a high-class testament to premier cru sophistication and exceptional French winemaking at its best.
HK$5,880.00 -
(3x75cl) 2014Unleashing elegance on the palate, the Guy Amiot Le Montrachet Grand Cru 2014 is a magnificent embodiment of French viniculture. Produced amidst the sun-kissed slopes of Burgundy's prestigious Chassagne-Montrachet appellation, Guy Amiot, the esteemed domaine, has cultivated a sublime expression of terroir. A testament to the meticulous approach of the Amiot family, every grape was carefully hand-picked, conveying the quintessence of the Montrachet vineyard. With a methodic ageing process in oak barrels for around 15 months, this wine exudes a refined complexity. The 2014 vintage reveals sumptuous flavours of pear and toasted almond, underpinned by the region's characteristic minerality. A rich, yet balanced palate is paired with a lingering, sophisticated finish, destined to delight the fine wine enthusiast. Revel in the vibrancy and depth of the Guy Amiot Le Montrachet Grand Cru 2014, an exemplar of viticultural brilliance.
HK$26,100.00 -
(1x75cl) 2014Wine Advocate (88-90)
The 2014 Bourgogne Blanc, which the final blend spent five months in vat, has an elegant bouquet with touches of limestone and dewy green apples, sedate and nicely focused. The palate is well balanced with green apple and freshly sliced pear, showing fine transparency and tension on the elegant finish. This is as good a Bourgogne Blanc as you will find.HK$1,650.00 -
(6x75cl) 2014Vinous (91)
Bright, light yellow. Stone fruits, flowers and a whiff of oak on the nose. Dense, fine-grained and energetic; quite dry and classic but the wine's oak element is currently suppressing its fruit. Finishes a bit phenolic and long.HK$45,165.00 -
(3x75cl) 2014Wine Advocate (97)
The 2014 Meursault 1er Cru Perrières looks set to rank as one of Jean-Marc Roulot's all-time greats, and while it is still youthful, its incredible potential is already clear to see. A classic bouquet of citrus zest, white flowers, chalky soil tones and blanched almond introduce a searingly intense wine that marries striking cut and vertical tension with wonderful glossy amplitude and dimension, its tongue-tingling minerality persisting through the long, penetrating finish. A benchmark example of Roulot's singular style.HK$64,275.00 -
(1x150cl) 2014Wine Advocate (90-92)
The 2014 Meursault Village is mainly fruit from Clos de la Baronne supplemented by three smaller parcels that represent around 20% of the final blend. It has a brisk, stony, slightly reserved bouquet with touches of Granny Smith, granite and limestone. The palate is fresh and lively on the entry with a keen thread of acidity, and a slight bitter edge that appears on the mid-palate but coalescing nicely towards the tender finish. You will find few Meursault Village as good as this (apart from down the road at Coche perhaps).HK$6,380.00 -
(6x75cl) 2014Vinous (92+)
Ripe stone fruits, lemon and lime on the bright nose and palate. Juicy, sappy and light on its feet, conveying terrific energy and inner-mouth definition. Finishes adamantly dry, classic and very long. Like most of Roulot's lieu-dit bottlings in 2014, this wine shows premier cru intensity and class, not to mention very good aging potential.HK$31,975.00 -
(6x75cl) 2014Vinous (91+)
Ripe yellow fruits complemented by smoky minerality on the nose. At once rich and taut in the mouth, showing strong mineral and wet stone character but also a glyceral thickness. Doesn't appear to possess quite the material of the Meix Chavaux but then this very long wine is less open to inspection today.HK$26,495.00 -
(6x75cl) 2014Dive into the incredible complexity and depth hidden in a glass of Guy Roulot Monthelie 1er Cru Les Champs Fulliots 2014. This exquisite wine hails from the famed Burgundy region in France, distinctly crafted at the illustrious Domaine Roulot, a renowned producer known for their meticulous vinification techniques. Unique microclimatic influences have delicately shaped this wine, offering a fascinating display of exquisite fruitiness and minerality. The Guy Roulot Monthelie 1er Cru Les Champs Fulliots 2014 embodies Burgundy's innate elegance, offering an intricate bouquet of cherries, blackcurrants, and florals, underscored by the subtlest whisper of earth and spice nuances. The palate is crisply succulent, balanced by a beautifully integrated acidity and tannic length that ensures a lingering finish. Expertly matured in oak barrels, each sip offers an authentic taste of refined sophistication, making it a perfect addition for any collector's cellar. Experience the magnificent allure of the Guy Roulot Monthelie 1er Cru Les Champs Fulliots 2014, a paramount icon of Burgundian craftsmanship.
HK$8,730.00 -
(1x150cl) 2014Vinous (94-97)
(aging in two new Remond barrels): Bright, dark red. Deep, brooding aromas of black cherry and smoke are currently muted by a bit of reduction. Then wonderfully sweet, silky and seamless on the palate, conveying an incredibly suave texture and great inner-mouth perfume to the complex flavors of dark berries, earth and smoky oak. Very classy juice; Boillot told me he used the same precise barrique for the Volnay Champans and that he plans to use more Remond barrels in the future. The rising, subtly spicy finish shows uncanny energy and a lighter touch than the Clos de Bèze. A knockout.HK$6,725.00 -
(3x75cl) 2014Vinous (93)
Bright, dark red. Captivating aromas and flavors of raspberry, flowers and gibier, lifted by a note of white pepper. Comes across as distinctly wild after Boillot's estate bottlings from the Côte de Beaune. Quite broad and round for both Clos Vougeot and the 2014 vintage, offering noteworthy freshness, pliancy and depth. Finishes very smooth and long, with ripe, fine-grained tannins and no hard edges.HK$4,395.00 -
Vinous (93)
Bright, dark red. Captivating aromas and flavors of raspberry, flowers and gibier, lifted by a note of white pepper. Comes across as distinctly wild after Boillot's estate bottlings from the Côte de Beaune. Quite broad and round for both Clos Vougeot and the 2014 vintage, offering noteworthy freshness, pliancy and depth. Finishes very smooth and long, with ripe, fine-grained tannins and no hard edges.HK$9,855.00 -
Burghound (94)
An overtly spicy and pure nose is comprised by cool notes of white peach, pear, acacia blossom and mineral reduction. The middle weight flavors are not quite as concentrated or powerful as those of the Poruzots but they are notably more refined with the minerality suggested by the nose confirmed on the palate and in particular on the borderline painfully intense and persistent finish that is saline almost to the point of being salty. This is textbook Perrières that should age effortlessly for years to come. Highly recommended.HK$53,595.00 -
Burghound (94)
An overtly spicy and pure nose is comprised by cool notes of white peach, pear, acacia blossom and mineral reduction. The middle weight flavors are not quite as concentrated or powerful as those of the Poruzots but they are notably more refined with the minerality suggested by the nose confirmed on the palate and in particular on the borderline painfully intense and persistent finish that is saline almost to the point of being salty. This is textbook Perrières that should age effortlessly for years to come. Highly recommended.HK$4,910.00 -
Vinous (91-94)
(a domain wine): Pale, bright yellow. Oily peach nectar, hazelnut oil and Poire William on the nose and in the mouth. Round and plush but with a firm dusting of stony minerality energizing the middle palate. Manages to be both voluptuous and chewy, giving the wine striking precision for its size. The superb, slowly mounting finish is subtle and long. These 48-year-old vines produced just 35 hectoliters per hectare, due in part to some millerandage.HK$2,355.00
The 2014 vintage in Burgundy has been rung in with a great deal of local optimism and excitement. After three successive vintages of incredibly low yield and quantities, the growers of the Cote de Nuits were ready to welcome an easy vintage and the chance to make a bit more wine. Easy seemed to be the word on everyone's lips as the growing season presented few climatic challenges and viticultural decisions were by and large straightforward.
Tasting the wines from barrel, we quickly learned that the reds were easy to taste, forward and classical, while the whites were truly remarkable. More than one winemaker came forward to declare that 2014 saw the best white wines in a lifetime. Good levels of acidity kept the bundles of ripe fruit lovely, while the overall character of the vintage was in such good balance that the wines will be approachable from a relatively young age, while the best will age very well indeed.
In general the Cote de Nuits fared a bit better than the Cote de Beaune by virtue of having escaped the savage hail which effected the latter. As much as the hail devastated yields, it fortunately did not impact on quality and many producers managed to make some truly exceptional wines with great forward fruit and firm structure.
Overall this is a vintage with a lot to offer and for Burgundy lovers, it is one to celebrate. Each appellaton was true to style and the winemakers had room to impart their own subtle influence on the finish product. Freshness, flavour and verve are the keyword this year and they come together in bundles.
