2014
2014
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Burghound (94)
Don't miss! Outstanding The beautifully refined nose offers up spiced notes of honeysuckle, apple and white peach. The rich and relatively full-bodied flavors possess the same refined mouth feel telegraphed by the nose before concluding in a clean, dry, long and seriously complex finish. Like the Combettes this is very classy and immaculately well-balance finale. A classic Pucelles.HK$34,280.00 -
Jancis Robinson (16.5+)
Light cherry red with a suggestion of vegetal undergrowth on the nose. Lively and refined. Cool impression with very refined tannins. Absolutely nothing like the rather stodgy, austere style of yesteryear. Not long term but very charming.HK$845.00 -
Vinous (91-94)
Dark red-ruby. Tight, medicinal aromas of black cherry, bitter chocolate and menthol. Very rich and deep, with captivating sweetness cut by medicinal menthol and minerals. Highly concentrated, dense and broad but uncompromisingly dry. Finishes very long and perfumed, with serious saline tension. This very impressive premier cru has a big tannic structure and may well close down after the bottling.HK$975.00 -
(12x75cl) 2014Crafted with precision, the Henri Jayer Echezeaux Grand Cru 2014 is a quintessential display of elemental terroir expression. Exuding elegance and complexity, this Burgundy red is born of the storied slopes of the Echezeaux vineyard where the unparalleled mastery of the late Henri Jayer, 'the Legend of Burgundy', began. Jayer's legendary non-interventionist viniculture, incorporating traditional whole-bunch fermentation, has yielded a wine with intense fruit purity coupled with characteristic earthly undertones.
Showing its exquisite youth, the Henri Jayer Echezeaux Grand Cru 2014 offers a harmonious interplay of layered floral nuances, beguiling red fruit and spicy saffron undertones. Tailored for the discerning palate, its supreme balance of acidity and fine-grained tannins hints at impressive ageing potential. Despite the passing of its namesake, the Jayer philosophy persists, with the baton passed to Jayer's nephew, Emmanuel Rouget, preserving this extraordinary oenological lineage for future generations.
HK$100,815.00 -
Henri Jouan Clos Saint-Denis Grand Cru 2014 exemplifies Burgundy’s finest Chardonnay. Crafted from meticulously hand-selected grapes in the prestigious Clos Saint-Denis vineyard of Chablis, Henri Jouan demonstrates unrivalled expertise and dedication. The vineyard’s unique terroir, with its Kimmeridgian limestone soils, imparts a distinctive minerality and finesse to the wine. Fermented in temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks, the 2014 vintage preserves its vibrant acidity and pure fruit flavours. A careful ageing process on fine lees enhances its complexity, adding layers of creamy texture and subtle toasty nuances. Henri Jouan, a respected producer renowned for his commitment to sustainable viticulture, ensures each bottle reflects the true essence of its origin. The 2014 Clos Saint-Denis offers an exquisite bouquet of white flowers, citrus zest, and hints of almond, culminating in a long, elegant finish. This Grand Cru stands as a testament to Henri Jouan’s passion for producing exceptional, terroir-driven wines.
HK$2,060.00 -
HK$5,540.00 -
(1x75cl) 2014HK$1,710.00 -
(6x75cl) 2014Immerse yourself in the opulent world of the Burgundy region with the Henri Naudin-Ferrand Echezeaux Grand Cru 2014, where the renowned Naudin-Ferrand family has devoted centuries to mastering the art of viticulture. This illustrious red, crafted from Pinot Noir grapes, mirrors the terroir of the prestigious Echezeaux Grand Cru vineyard. The diligent approach of organic cultivation and of low-intervention in winemaking, including open vat fermenting and barrel ageing, endows the wine with its extraordinary characteristics. Henri Naudin-Ferrand Echezeaux Grand Cru 2014 elegantly intertwines abundance and delicacy, enveloping the palate with complex notes of dark berries, spice, earthiness, and a lingering finish. Distinctive minerality and firm tannins lend it exemplary structure and remarkable ageing potential. Savour the exceptional intricacies of this grand cru that demonstrates the splendid artisanship of the Naudin-Ferrand family.
HK$35,290.00 -
(6x75cl) 2014Immerse yourself in superb sophistication with the Henri Richard Charmes-Chambertin Grand Cru 2014. Rooted in the renowned vineyards of Burgundy, France, this magnificently opulent red wine is a testament to the mastery of noted winemaker, Henri Richard. The wine's critically acclaimed complexity is a result of its captivating amalgam of perfumed strawberry top notes, gently underpinned by nuanced hints of earthy truffle and spice. Famed for its impeccable balance, the Henri Richard Charmes-Chambertin Grand Cru 2014 charms with its powerful, yet silky, tannins which artfully bring together the wine’s eloquent textures and bold fruit flavours. Hand-harvested and vinified with precision, it is aged for up to two years in oak barrels. This meticulous process allows the Grand Cru to achieve its characteristic finish, full of refined elegance. Vintage 2014 stands as an exceptional year, heralding a wine of remarkable depth and lasting grace.
HK$7,635.00 -
HK$1,035.00 -
Wine Advocate (91-93)
The 2014 Gevrey Chambertin 1er Cru les Goulots was the last to be picked as they wanted to wait for the weather to achieve ripeness (around September 24). The nose is very attractive, with the whole bunch fruit lending freshness and vigor, subtle woodland aromas, perhaps even a hint of mushroom. The palate is medium-bodied with fine, masculine and upright with decent structure, "correct" on the finish but precise and detailed. This shows what this vineyard can do in the right hands.HK$8,835.00 -
HK$7,670.00 -
Wine Advocate (89-91)
The 2014 Morey Saint Denis 1er Cru les Millandes was picked a little earlier just to keep the acidity from the berries that were affected by millerandage. It has a well defined bouquet with light gravel scents infusing the blackberry and briary fruit. This is very correct but also very composed. The palate is medium-bodied with slightly earthy red berry fruit. There is still some oak to be subsumed, but I think it was a right decision to pick early as the acidity maintains sufficient tension on the slightly foursquare finish.HK$11,165.00 -
Vinous (89)
Bright dark red. Brisk, tight nose hints at dark fruits and minerals. In a juicy but very dry style, and distinctly imploded today. This tannic, slightly hard-edged wine is tough going. A puzzling showing: my score gives it the benefit of some doubt.HK$5,745.00 -
Experience the pinnacle of Burgundy with Hospices de Beaune Beaune 1er Cru Les Greves Cuvee Pierre Floquet 2014, a masterful expression from the esteemed Hospices de Beaune estate. Crafted in the revered Les Grèves vineyard, this 2014 vintage showcases meticulously hand-selected Pinot Noir grapes, nurtured through sustainable viticultural practices. Fermented in precision-controlled stainless steel vats, the wine undergoes a delicate ageing process in French oak barrels, imparting subtle complexity and finesse. The Cuvee Pierre Floquet reveals an elegant bouquet of red cherries, earthy undertones, and a hint of spice, culminating in a harmonious and velvety palate with refined tannins and a lingering finish. Esteemed by critics and connoisseurs alike, this 1er Cru exemplifies the Hospices de Beaune’s dedication to excellence and heritage. Perfectly poised for further maturation, it offers a distinguished addition to any fine wine collection, embodying the rich legacy and unparalleled quality synonymous with its name.
HK$3,640.00 -
The Hospices de Beaune Pouilly Fuisse Cuvee Francoise Poisard 2014 is a quintessential expression of French Chardonnay of distinction. This exquisite wine originates from the famed vineyards of Pouilly Fuisse within the prestigious Maconnais region of Burgundy. Managed by the historic Hospices de Beaune, whose viticultural excellence dates back to the 15th century, this wine bears the name of its benefactor, Madame Françoise Poisard.
The 2014 vintage, made under the meticulous supervision of celebrated winemaker, Ludivine Griveau, enjoyed an extended fermentation with full malolactic conversion in oak barrels. The outcome is a wine imbued with an intricate palette of aromas, from delicate white flowers to ripe orchard fruits. On the palate, gentle hints of oak intertwine with the vibrant freshness of Chardonnay to produce an irresistible complexity and length. Indulge in the Hospices de Beaune Pouilly Fuisse Cuvee Francoise Poisard 2014 for an authentic taste of Burgundian sophistication.
HK$3,600.00 -
Wrapped in an aura of fine, traditional winemaking, Hospices de Beaune Savigny-les-Beaune 1er Cru Cuvee Forneret 2014 graces the palate with a sublime elegance, brilliantly attained from the heart of Burgundy. Crafted meticulously in the vineyards of Savigny-les-Beaune, this Premier Cru claims its reputation from one of the oldest charity vineyards, the Hospices de Beaune.
Harvested from a blend of Pinot Noir and César grapes, this 2014 Cuvée Forneret embodies intensity, vivacity, and length, enriched with a stable, vibrant acidity, balanced with an exquisite earthiness. Berries, cherries, and nuances of undergrowth mark the aromatic profile, while gentle oak nuances enrich the structure.
This brilliantly refined beverage reveals the craft of skilful winemaking, perpetual from generation to generation, encapsulating the prestigious heritage of Hospices de Beaune. Savour the Hospices de Beaune Savigny-les-Beaune 1er Cru Cuvee Forneret 2014, a quintessential portrait of Burgundian finesse and might.
HK$3,640.00 -
Experience the exquisite taste of Hospices de Beaune Volnay 1er Cru Cuvee Blondeau 2014, an exemplary fine wine exemplary of the magnificent Burgundy region. Produced in the esteemed Hospices de Beaune, rooted in a tradition of charitable work and excellence in winemaking since 1443, this wine carries the allure of history merged with elite craftsmanship.
This magnificent Volnay 1er Cru, made from 100% Pinot Noir grape emanates an array of vibrant red fruits underpinned by fine-grained tannins complementing its complexity. Each grape was meticulously harvested by hand in the vintage year of 2014, ensuring optimum quality.
The Cuvee Blondeau is matured in French oak barrels, infusing it with silky texture and delicate spicy notes. A true testament to French viticulture, this fine wine is perfect for the discerning palate seeking robust flavours elegantly balanced with a buoyant finish. Truly, the Hospices de Beaune Volnay 1er Cru Cuvee Blondeau 2014 represents the epitome of luxury imbibing.
HK$7,000.00 -
HK$26,715.00 -
Wine Advocate (88+)
Tasted blind at the annual Burgfest tasting, the 2014 St Aubin 1er Cru Clos de la Chateniere from Domaine Hubert & Olivier Lamy was not as clean on the nose as its peers, slightly cheesy at first and then light mothball scents. The palate is fresh on the entry with a pretty kiwi fruit and Cornice pear opening; but it never achieves the same level of tension and focus as other premier crus from the appellation, and it seems to drift on the finish. This may well be entering a dumb phase, and it may well re-find the promise it demonstrated from barrel, hence my plus sign.HK$1,765.00 -
(6x75cl) 2014Vinous (91)
(bottled a month before my visit): Enticing scents of lemon, wild herbs and minerals complicated by honey and soil tones. Concentrated, musky lemon-limey fruit is intensified by strong acidity and underlying minerality. Finishes fine-grained, perfumed and very long, with noteworthy grip. This very sexy Saint-Aubin will give early pleasure.HK$5,475.00 -
HK$3,800.00 -
Wine Advocate (91-93)
The 2014 Gevrey Chambertin 1er Cru la Perrière, from purchased grapes, has an intense, granitic bouquet that is quite serious and austere, but you cannot deny the delineation here. The palate is marked by dark berry fruit, loganberry and bilberry, well judged acidity and a silky smooth finish that embraces the 25% new oak. This is a very seductive Gevrey.HK$9,710.00 -
HK$4,080.00 -
Wine Advocate (90-92)
The 2014 Chambolle Musigny 1Er Cru les Charmes comes from vines around 60-years-old. I like the volume and purity here -- just joyful black cherry and cassis fruit with an underlying mineralité that comes through more and more with time. The palate is crisp and slightly chalky in texture, grippy in the mouth, much more masculine that the nose suggests with firm structure imparting linearity towards the lightly peppered finish. This is an excellent Chambolle Charmes that will drink well over the next 8-15 years.HK$1,270.00 -
HK$1,120.00 -
Vinous (90-93)
Good deep red with ruby highlights. Restrained aromas of licorice, violet and minerals. Conveys a youthfully medicinal quality and an impression of power to its brooding black cherry, dark chocolate and menthol flavors but this grand cru is less filled in today than the Malconsorts. Finishes with substantial tannins and salinity. This will need extended cellaring.HK$2,695.00 -
Vinous (90)
Full medium red. Wild aromas of strawberry and smoke plus a touch of meaty reduction. Fat, sweet and creamy in the middle, showing excellent volume for the year but not the verve or thrust of the Vosne villages. The wine's tannins coat the teeth and dry the sides of the tongue. (This wine was aged in 30% new oak, vs. 15% to 20% for the village wines.) My score assumes that this wine will absorb its oak element with time in the cellar.HK$7,935.00 -
Wine Advocate (97)
I knew that the 2014 Romanée-Saint-Vivant Grand Cru would be great when I tasted it from barrel last year...but not this great. It has a wonderful, tensile bouquet that just seems to sparkle. The fruit is so crystalline and laden with energy and mineralité that you almost have to sit down! The palate is surfeit with energy, the fruit perhaps a little darker than in barrel with white pepper, spices towards the almost Richebourg-like finish. Tasting them side-by-side, I would err for this over the Richebourg - it is a magnificent wine from Charles van Canneyt.HK$24,500.00 -
Wine Advocate (93)
The 2014 Vosne-Romanée 1er Cru Les Suchots has a really quite lovely bouquet with bright red berry fruit, a touch of violet and a hint of wet gravel. The palate is medium-bodied with supple tannin, quite saline in the mouth with a subtle marine influence, a touch of spice with a long, slightly earthy finish. It delivers on the promise that it demonstrated from barrel and will be drinking beautifully for 15-20 years.HK$15,565.00
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.
