2015
2015
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Wine Advocate (92-94)
The 2015 Morey-Saint-Denis 1er Cru Clos de la Bussière, which contains 50% whole bunch fruit, has a clean and precise, almost pixelated bouquet with blackberry, briary and cold limestone scents that gain intensity in the glass. The palate is medium-bodied with crisp acidity, quite structured in the mouth with filigree and tensile tannin. This is very focused, linear in style, which is surprising given the warmth during the growing season, with great clarity on the finish. This is just a fantastic Morey-Saint-Denis from Christophe Roumier.HK$4,530.00 -
Wine Advocate (92-94)
The 2015 Morey-Saint-Denis 1er Cru Clos de la Bussière, which contains 50% whole bunch fruit, has a clean and precise, almost pixelated bouquet with blackberry, briary and cold limestone scents that gain intensity in the glass. The palate is medium-bodied with crisp acidity, quite structured in the mouth with filigree and tensile tannin. This is very focused, linear in style, which is surprising given the warmth during the growing season, with great clarity on the finish. This is just a fantastic Morey-Saint-Denis from Christophe Roumier.HK$22,950.00 -
Vinous (88)
The 2015 Chablis 1er Cru Montée de Tonnerre has an attractive if slightly obvious bouquet of lime cordial, orange zest and a touch of lychee. The palate is well balanced, with a fine thread of acidity, although like many of its peers, it feels smudged toward the finish and lacks the detail of 2014 or 2017. Tasted blind at the annual Burgfest tasting.HK$3,165.00 -
Vinous (91)
Full, deep red. A touch of reduction to the very ripe aromas of raspberry, subtle spices and flowers. Creamier and sweeter than the 2016 version but with its pliant red berry, floral and mineral flavors showing lovely energy for 2015. In fact, this broad, pliant, classically dry village wine is not particularly dominated by its vintage and was easy to taste following the 2016s at this address. Finishes with excellent subtle length.HK$1,650.00 -
Wine Advocate (94-96)
The 2015 Chambolle-Musigny 1er Cru Les Véroilles consists of five barrels this year, two of them new. It has an elegant and composed bouquet that is perhaps the most harmonious of all the domaine's 2015s—pure red cherry, strawberry and cranberry scents infused with cold stone aromas. The palate is beautifully composed, beautifully delineated and damn well beautiful to drink. There is amazing energy here and outstanding sustain in the mouth. The best Veroilles produced at the domaine and goddammit, perhaps the finest premier cru Chambolle-Musigny that I have ever tasted from barrel.HK$19,505.00 -
Wine Advocate (90-92)
The 2015 Chambolle-Musigny Village, which contains around 20% new oak, has a crisp black cherry and raspberry-scented bouquet, tight at first but fanning out with open arms upon aeration. The palate is just wonderful: super fine tannin, a killer line of acidity, a little crunchiness to the texture, but bestowed with immense purity on the finish. The saline touch completes one of the best village crus that I tasted during my visits.HK$1,415.00 -
(12x75cl) 2015Gilles Jourdan Cotes-de-Nuits Villages La Robignotte 2015 exemplifies the quintessential Burgundy elegance. Crafted in the esteemed La Robignotte appellation of Côte de Nuits, this Pinot Noir is a testament to Gilles Jourdan’s dedication to traditional viticulture. Handpicked from meticulously selected vineyards, the grapes undergo gentle fermentation in temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks, preserving their delicate aromas and vibrant acidity. Aged for 18 months in French oak barrels, the wine develops a nuanced complexity without overpowering the fruit's natural character. The 2015 vintage benefited from an optimal growing season, offering a perfect balance of ripeness and freshness. Gilles Jourdan, renowned for his sustainable practices and profound respect for terroir, ensures each bottle reflects the unique mineral-rich soils of La Robignotte. This elegant red presents a harmonious interplay of red berries, subtle spice, and earthy undertones, making it an exceptional choice for discerning wine enthusiasts.
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(3x75cl) 2015Experience the exquisite taste of the prestigious Guy Amiot Le Montrachet Grand Cru 2015, a masterful expression of French wine heritage. This phenomenal testament to viticulture hails from Burgundy, a region renowned for its tremendous terroir and expert winemaking.
Borne of the celebrated Guy Amiot estate, this Grand Cru embodies meticulous craftsmanship. Veritable pioneers in organic farming, the Amiot family’s commitment to sustainable practices shines through in every drop. Fermentation and ageing occur exclusively in oak, conferring the wine a distinct complexity.
On the palate, this luminous straw-hued Chardonnay exhibits robust minerality intertwined with harmonious notes of crisp pear and honeyed almonds. It culminates in a long, captivating finish. Possessing an astonishing depth and energy, Guy Amiot Le Montrachet Grand Cru 2015 offers an unforgettable vinous journey.
Whether savoured alone or as an accompaniment to a gourmet meal, this magnificent wine is sure to command attention from the most discerning wine aficionados.
HK$27,830.00 -
(6x75cl) 2015Vinous (88)
Sweet scents of pear, apple and peach. A very lively Bourgogne Blanc with enticing cut and surprising energy to its fruit-driven flavors. Shows the acidity of a cooler terroir if not quite the mineral tension of the superb 2014 version. These vines are all in Meursault, mostly on the Volnay side on deep, clay-based soils. One to look for.HK$6,060.00 -
(1x75cl) 2015Wine Advocate (95+)
The 2015 Meursault 1er Cru Perrières is firmly shut down, offering up only a reticent bouquet of iodine, toasted nuts and citrus oil. On the palate, the wine is medium to full-bodied, tangy and bright but decidedly taut, playing its cards very close to its vest. From barrel, this was the most intense and concentrated wine in Roulot's cellar, with immense potential, but given how closed the wine is today, there is really no point pulling corks for a good five years.HK$16,125.00 -
Vinous (92)
(Roulot's vines are in Charmes-Dessous): Bright, light yellow. Aromas and flavors of peach, apple, pear and spices are enlivened by a rocky quality. A step up in intensity and verve from the Poruzots, showing lovely clarity of fruit and inner-mouth aromatic character but a bit tight in the early going. This has the concentration of low-yielding vines on rich soil but without any heaviness. Spreads out to saturate the palate on the back end, finishing with excellent grip and citrussy lift.HK$7,305.00 -
(3x75cl) 2015Vinous (92)
(Roulot's vines are in Charmes-Dessous): Bright, light yellow. Aromas and flavors of peach, apple, pear and spices are enlivened by a rocky quality. A step up in intensity and verve from the Poruzots, showing lovely clarity of fruit and inner-mouth aromatic character but a bit tight in the early going. This has the concentration of low-yielding vines on rich soil but without any heaviness. Spreads out to saturate the palate on the back end, finishing with excellent grip and citrussy lift.HK$25,480.00 -
Vinous (91)
(like the Vireuils and Luchets, this parcel faces northeast): Pale yellow. More citrussy and tight on the nose than the Vireuils. Conveys a sweeter impression but with lovely acidity to give shape and grip to the rich citrus, stone fruit and floral flavors. This tactile, rather gripping wine delivers a strong impression of dry extract. Finishes with a slightly tannic quality and classic dryness. This calls for some bottle aging.HK$3,240.00 -
(1x75cl) 2015Vinous (91)
(the crop level here was about 33 hectoliters per hectare, similar to the Tillets): Bright light yellow. Aromas of mandarin orange, spices and flowers. Very concentrated, tactile wine; a step up in intensity from the preceding wines, showing deep soft citrus and spice flavors accented by menthol and anise. Finishes very suave and quite long, dusty but not dry or phenolic and not a bit austere.HK$3,615.00 -
(3x75cl) 2015Vinous (91)
(the crop level here was about 33 hectoliters per hectare, similar to the Tillets): Bright light yellow. Aromas of mandarin orange, spices and flowers. Very concentrated, tactile wine; a step up in intensity from the preceding wines, showing deep soft citrus and spice flavors accented by menthol and anise. Finishes very suave and quite long, dusty but not dry or phenolic and not a bit austere.HK$12,745.00 -
(3x75cl) 2015Vinous (90)
Very ripe, musky stone fruit aromas come across as a bit less lively than those of the Meix Chavaux and perhaps more typical of this very warm vintage. Distinctly more yellow-fruity and spicy in the mouth, showing less extract richness but a supple texture and a touch of warmth. This wine appears to be evolving faster than the Meix Chavaux and should drink earlier.HK$11,680.00 -
(6x75cl) 2015Vinous (90)
Very ripe, musky stone fruit aromas come across as a bit less lively than those of the Meix Chavaux and perhaps more typical of this very warm vintage. Distinctly more yellow-fruity and spicy in the mouth, showing less extract richness but a supple texture and a touch of warmth. This wine appears to be evolving faster than the Meix Chavaux and should drink earlier.HK$21,125.00 -
Vinous (87)
The 2015 Clos de Vougeot Grand Cru is noticeably deeper in color than its peers. The bouquet is quite showy and gregarious, featuring copious black cherry, liquorish and light furniture polish scents. The new oak is too forward for my own preference. The palate is medium-bodied with grainy tannin, a little drier and more conservative than I hoped, and there is a bitter residue on the aftertaste. Tasted blind at the annual Burgfest tasting.HK$11,300.00 -
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Exhibiting the class of exceptional Burgundian vintages, Harmand Geoffroy Gevrey-Chambertin 1er Cru Lavaux St Jacques 2015 is an unforgettable ensemble of perfection. Crafted in the prestigious vineyards of Gevrey Chambertin in Burgundy, France, this fine wine reflects the convivial character of its terroir. The expertise of the winemaker Harmand Geoffroy, whose deep-rooted understanding of the land spans several generations, is discernible in every sip. This hand-harvested Pinot Noir, matured in oak barrels, imbues a vivid ruby hue encapsulating hand-picked red and dark fruits. The hints of earthiness and delicate tannins combine to celebrate the vitality of the 2015 vintage. It stands testament to Harmand Geoffroy's dedication to natural winemaking with minimal intervention. Savour the enduring complexity and refined elegance of Harmand Geoffroy Gevrey-Chambertin 1er Cru Lavaux St Jacques 2015 – a wine connoisseur’s delight.
HK$5,860.00 -
(3x150cl) 2015Wine Advocate (88)
The 2015 Pommard 1er Cru Clos des Poutures has a generous raspberry coulis and cranberry scented bouquet, a puff of chalk dust in the background. The palate is medium-bodied with an austere entry, a classically styled Pommard that needs a little more flesh and density on the finish. I suspect it would show better with another year in bottle.HK$4,335.00 -
Wine Advocate (88)
The 2015 Pommard 1er Cru Clos des Poutures has a generous raspberry coulis and cranberry scented bouquet, a puff of chalk dust in the background. The palate is medium-bodied with an austere entry, a classically styled Pommard that needs a little more flesh and density on the finish. I suspect it would show better with another year in bottle.HK$4,350.00 -
(1x75cl) 2015Burghound (96)
This is slightly more complex if a bit less elegant with its equally broad-ranging nose of apple, pear, white flowers and mandarin orange, all of which is trimmed in just enough wood to warrant mentioning. There is outstanding volume to the concentrated, powerful and palate coating flavors that are supported by a firm acid spine on the tension-filled and massively persistent finish. This is a big yet well-balanced Bâtard that should age for a very long time yet be approachable after only 5-ish years or so.HK$7,950.00 -
(6x75cl) 2015Vinous (94-97)
(13.5% alcohol; 30% vendange entier): Dark red-ruby. Wild aromas and flavors of black raspberry, earthy spices and mocha, with an element of menthol freshness providing lift. Round, fat and highly concentrated; boasts outstanding richness and depth but will need extended aging to deliver on its inherent complexity. The crop level here was just 25 hectoliters per hectare, or less than the Chambertins. Most promising today on spicy, rising, edge-free finish, which saturates every square millimeter of the palate with salty minerality and dark fruits. This wonderfully silky, classy Bonnes-Mares is from stony, whiter soil on the Chambolle side of the cru.HK$17,175.00 -
Vinous (93-96)
(the crop level here was in the healthy 30-to-35-hectoliters-per-hectare range; entirely destemmed, as with the Chambertin, as Boillot was concerned that the stems were a bit green): Healthy dark red. Reticent, slightly medicinal aromas of cherry, flowers, spices and stone. Compellingly silky, fine-grained wine with terrific punch and lift; more explosive on the palate in the early going than the Clos Vougeot and classier too. Finishes refined and very long, with rather delicate tannins and terrific subtle flavor intensity and lift. This wine aged in 100% new oak but is not marked by the wood. It should enjoy a long life in bottle but there's nothing hard about it today.HK$5,720.00 -
(1x75cl) 2015Vinous (93-96)
(a single new 228-liter barrel): Bright pale yellow. Knockout nose combines white peach, nectarine, crushed rock and white pepper, with spicy oak in a complementary role. Penetrating, savory flavors of lemon, lime, peach and crushed stone convey an impression of power without weight. Really terrific fruit and mineral intensity here. The slightly phenolic finish features superb building length. An outstanding expression of terroir.HK$37,940.00 -
Wine Advocate (94)
Boillot's 2015 Clos Vougeot Grand Cru, which hails from the lieu-dit Grand Maupertui (neighboring Anne Gros' parcel), reveals a brooding bouquet of cassis, plum, musk and incense, framed by toasty new oak. On the palate, the wine is full-bodied and multidimensional, fresh and vibrant despite its considerable amplitude and power, with a fine-grained chassis of tannin and a long, sapid finish. This is a rich, lavish Clos Vougeot which should develop beautifully in the cellar.HK$10,645.00
We found the wines in 2015 very easy and forward to taste, with as much focus on freshness as concentration, so there wasn’t a complete break from the 2014s in that sense. The hope is that as the wines mature they will continue to show the balance and classicism they displayed from the barrel. Our expectation is that they will do so and the best wines will live for a very long time with a genuinely satisfying pattern of maturation throughout their life.
