2015
2015
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Burgundy | 1 | - | HK$785.00 | |||||
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Jean-Claude Bessin Chablis Grand Cru Valmur 2015 embodies the pinnacle of Chablis elegance. Sourced from the esteemed Valmur vineyard in the Côte de Beaune, this exceptional wine showcases meticulous craftsmanship. Hand-harvested Chardonnay grapes are gently pressed and fermented in temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks to preserve their pure expression. The wine undergoes extended maturation on fine lees, enhancing its complexity and minerality. On the palate, it reveals vibrant citrus notes, flinty minerality, and a refined acidity, culminating in a long, graceful finish. Jean-Claude Bessin’s commitment to sustainable viticulture ensures that each bottle reflects the unique terroir of Valmur, offering connoisseurs a distinguished and memorable experience. Perfect for pairing with seafood or refined poultry dishes, the 2015 vintage stands as a testament to Bessin’s expertise and the enduring excellence of Grand Cru Chablis. ``` |
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Burgundy | 1 | 95 (BH) | HK$43,385.00 | |||||
Burghound (95)A restrained but still wonderfully spicy nose consists of ripe aromas of poached plum, violet, lavender and black cherry liqueur. The middle weight flavors possess a highly refined mouthfeel with a silky mid-palate yet the hugely long and slightly warm finish is borderline chewy. There is no doubting the quality of the underlying material and the length here is genuinely superb but it would be fair to observe that this is a very robust RSV. Patience will be required. |
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Burgundy | 1 | - | HK$890.00 | |||||
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Burgundy | 1 | - | HK$2,175.00 | |||||
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Distinguished by its complex yet harmonious taste, the Jean-Marc Millot Clos Vougeot Grand Cru 2015 is a true embodiment of Burgundian winemaking at its finest. It hails from the prestigious Clos Vougeot vineyard situated in the heart of Burgundy's revered terroir, the Vougeot appellation. The perfectionism of Jean-Marc Millot in vine cultivation and wine production is evident in this acclaimed vintage. The vineyard's age-old vines yield concentrated grapes, vinified with a minimalist philosophy to retain the authentic character. The wine entices with its sophisticated bouquet, marrying dense purple fruits and earthy nuances. Applying traditional Burgundian winemaking methods, this deliciously rich, full-bodied Pinot Noir has been skilfully aged in new oak barrels. Its balanced structure, fine-grained tannins and lingering finish demonstrate the extraordinary potential for ageing. Masterfully crafted, the Jean-Marc Millot Clos Vougeot Grand Cru 2015 is indeed a sublime embodiment of the region's exalted winemaking heritage. |
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Burgundy | 3 | 88 (VN) | HK$12,705.00 | |||||
Vinous (88)The 2015 Echézeaux Grand Cru feels quite reduced on the nose, with a touch of brettanomyces, and it is difficult to discern the terroir. The grippy, taut, medium-bodied palate offers slightly chewy tannin but lacks depth and flesh on the slightly sour cherry finish. I hope this is entering an awkward stage and will improve down the line. Tasted blind at the annual Burgfest tasting. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 93 (VN) | HK$1,310.00 | |||||
Vinous (93)The 2015 Chablis Valmur Grand Cru comes across a little oaky on the nose, but the fruit handles it well. The bouquet is detailed and focused, with hints of dried honey and nutmeg developing in the glass. The palate displays good balance, a fine line of acidity and a smooth, almost creamy texture; hints of almond and white chocolate emerge toward the finish. This feels a little obvious in terms of winemaking at the moment, but I suspect it will evolve into a delicious Valmur. Tasted blind at the annual Burgfest tasting. |
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Burgundy | 2 | 96-98 (WA) | HK$28,605.00 | |||||
Wine Advocate (96-98)The 2015 Chambertin Clos de Bèze Grand Cru is a class act in the making, perhaps one of the finest barrel samples that I have tasted from Drouhin. This gem has a gorgeous and extraordinarily pure bouquet with crushed strawberry, pomegranate and overripe orange scents that are exquisite and beautifully defined. The palate is medium-bodied with super fine, almost filigree tannin that seem to caress the senses. It constitutes the most sophisticated of Drouhin's 2015s with ineffable finesse on the finish that lingers so long in the mouth. This is simply a brilliant wine. |
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Burgundy | 2 | 95 (BH) | HK$10,775.00 | |||||
Burghound (95)A very ripe nose features notes of plum, cassis, humus, forest floor and violet. The velvet-textured, concentrated and very serious big-bodied flavors possess seemingly endless reserves of sappy dry extract which helps to buffer the very firm tannic spine on the mocha-infused finish. This beautifully complex effort is less austere than it usually is at this point though the structure makes it pointedly clear that this is going to age for a very long time. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 93-95 (VN) | HK$27,275.00 | |||||
Vinous (93-95)(40% vendange entier): Bright red-ruby. Deep, slightly reduced aromas of black raspberry, espresso and smoky minerality. Very concentrated but wonderfully suave, fine-grained and laid-back in the early going, showing no rough edges in spite of its brisk acidity. There's outstanding energy to the sweet black fruit and soil flavors, with the wine's new oak and stem elements perfectly integrated. Finishes juicy, firmly tannic and very long, really spreading out horizontally to saturate the palate. Boasts the sappiness and lift of the best 2015s. (Incidentally, Frédéric Drouhin did not present his Bonnes-Mares, as only 300 liters were made in 2015.) |
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Burgundy | 1 | - | HK$4,730.00 | |||||
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Burgundy | 1 | 96 (WA) | HK$45,200.00 | |||||
Wine Advocate (96)The 2015 Charmes-Chambertin Grand Cru Très Vieilles Vignes is fabulous, blossoming in the glass with a deep bouquet of wild berry fruit, cassis, coniferous forest floor, incense, rose petal and wood smoke. On the palate, the wine is multidimensional, expansive and full-bodied, with fabulous concentration and depth and wonderful sappy energy, its ripe tannins cloaked in layer after layer of fruit. A beautiful Charmes-Chambertin, from some of the oldest vines in Burgundy. |
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Burgundy | 1 | - | HK$4,550.00 | |||||
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Burgundy | 2 | 92-94 (WA) | HK$3,750.00 | |||||
Wine Advocate (92-94)The 2015 Volnay 1er Cru les Fremiets has an elegant bouquet with scents of briary, woodland and red berry fruit. There is lovely purity of fruit here, great transparency. The palate is well balanced with fine structure, quite firm tannin, superb focus with red merging with black fruit towards the slightly saline finish. This is a great wine from Jean-Pierre Chalot. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 93-95 (WA) | HK$1,120.00 | |||||
Wine Advocate (93-95)The 2015 Nuits Saint-Georges 1er Cru Clos des Fôrets Saint Georges includes around 55% whole bunch and is actually a blend of six different cuvées. What is interesting is that the whole bunch contribution is far less tangible in this compared to the Clos de l'Arlot. It is very well defined, quite sensual in style with very pure red berry fruit. The palate is medium-bodied with supple tannin: tart red cherry fruit, wild strawberry, saline in the mouth with a sappy finish that keeps drawing you back in. This is an outstanding contribution to the vintage, courtesy of winemaker Géraldine Godot. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 96 (VN) | HK$7,135.00 | |||||
Vinous (96)(100% vendange entier): Bright, dark red. Very ripe but rather brooding aromas of blueberry, licorice, violet and tropical dark chocolate. Then wonderfully perfumed and precise in the mouth, conveying an impression of thickness and inner-mouth tension without weight. The stems provide another dimension without dominating the wine's fruits and flowers. A spectacular example of 2015, not yet fleshy but very dense and seductively sweet. The bracing, mounting finish goes on and on. This wine will need many years of cellaring to unfold and yet it's easier to taste today than its 2016 sibling, as are most of these '15s. |
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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.
