2015
2015
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Exemplifying the epitome of fine French winemaking, Bertagna Vosne Romanee 1er Cru Les Beaumonts 2015 is a glorious Burgundian Pinot Noir born in the esteemed vineyards of Vosne-Romanée. Bertagna’s 350-year-old winemaking legacy is eloquently portrayed in this remarkable vintage. After meticulous selection, the grapes were gently extracted and aged in oak barrels for 16-18 months, displaying the genius of winemaker Eva Reh. The polished tannins, and the elegant amalgamation of wild fruits, fragrant spices, and an exquisite mineral undertone, provide a sumptuous, rich palate. This wine carries a wonderful ageing potential. Bertagna Vosne Romanee 1er Cru Les Beaumonts 2015 is more than just a wine – it’s a deeply layered sensory experience that any fine wine connoisseur will savour. Tailored to those who appreciate the nuances of spectacular reds, this wine is a well-thought blend of tradition, innovation, and the blessings of the verdant Burgundy terroir.
HK$5,340.00 -
Vinous (90)
(bottled in February of 2017; production here was no higher than in 2016 owing to drought in '15): Dark red-ruby. Sweet black cherry and spices on the nose and palate. Lovely juicy, easygoing wine with good depth of texture--and nothing rustic about it. Finishes with serious but smooth tannins and noteworthy length. I like the combination of strong phenolic material and energy. Berthaut told me that she has no idea how the '15s will age, pointing out that her first vintage was 2013.HK$855.00 -
(3x75cl) 2015Vinous (91-93)
(the first vintage for this cuvée, as these vines just reverted back to Gerbet; the family owns one parcel in the bottom middle of the Clos, according to Amélie Berthaut; the vines are more than 50 years old but the estate has done a lot of recent replanting due to frost episodes in recent years; 50% new oak): Bright ruby-red. Pungent aromas of cassis, kirsch, spices, licorice and bitter chocolate (Howell Mountain Cabernet?). Penetrating, sharply delineated black fruit and minty herb flavors are lifted by a note of violet. The slightly peppery tannins build with air, making this wine almost tough in the early going. Leaves the palate vibrating but this Clos Vougeot will need extended aging to blossom in bottle.HK$6,390.00 -
HK$1,270.00 -
(3x75cl) 2015Vinous (91-94)
(from Les Treux and Les Quartiers de Nuits; 50% vendange entier; 50% new oak): Medium ruby. A bit less unrelievedly black on the nose than most of these 2015s, offering scents of raspberry, flowers, spices and musky smoky oak. Suave, sweet and fine-grained; a very supple, unforced grand cru with considerable chocolatey ripeness. Still a bit reduced but this wine already makes the Clos Vougeot look a bit muscular and foursquare by comparison. Finishes with substantial dusty tannins and suave, lingering fruit.HK$9,515.00 -
Indulge in the elegantly sophisticated intricacies of Billard Pere et Fils Chassagne-Montrachet Morichots 2015. This superior white Burgundy, from deep-rooted vines in Burgundy's Montrachet region, is a fine example of the exquisite craftsmanship of Billard Pere et Fils. Brightly defined, with pronounced minerality and ripe fruit aromas, this wine eloquently whispers its terroir. Traditional vinification methods, meticulous ageing in oak barrels and an unwavering dedication to quality yield a perfectly balanced, complex character.
Delight in the crisp apple and pear notes, underscored by nuanced hints of toasty oak and baking spices, effortlessly weaving a refined tapestry on the palate. Precise acidity gracefully signposts a lengthy finish, cementing the Billard Pere et Fils Chassagne-Montrachet Morichots 2015 as a wine of profound sophistication and enduring appeal. An ideal accompaniment to poultry or seafood, yet strikingly enjoyable on its own, this wine satiates both the novice sipper and the seasoned oenophile.
HK$1,900.00 -
HK$1,270.00 -
(6x150cl) 2015Vinous (93)
(made in two barrels and the rest stainless steel): Bright light-medium yellow. Peach and spice aromas are complicated by saline sea spray and iodine. Thick but not at all heavy; a step up from the other 2015s here in urgent fruit and savory minerality. This seamless wine boasts real energy and bulletproof material. The spicy, saline, rising finish saturates the palate. The yield here was just 21 hectoliters per hectare, according to Bailly. This wine was quite dry and strict last year but has turned out well, even if it will require patience.HK$29,055.00 -
Exemplifying sheer brilliance and refinement, Bizot Bourgogne Hautes Cotes de Nuits Blanc 2015 undeniably stands out within the celebrated viticultural region of Burgundy, France. Emanating from the esteemed Domaine Bizot, this exquisite Chardonnay is meticulously crafted by winemaker Jean-Yves Bizot, a stalwart proponent of viticulture's noble art. The Bizot Bourgogne Hautes Cotes de Nuits Blanc 2015 seamlessly marries tradition and innovation, utilising time-honoured wine-making practices and minimal intervention to preserve the grape's intrinsic character.
Grown on limestone-clay soils, this sophisticated wine showcases delightful aromatic complexity, underpinned by refreshing bursting citrus notes and nuanced minerality. It is finely balanced with a lingering, sophisticated palate and an engaging finish. The wine's adaptable nature lends itself well to diverse gastronomical pairings, enhancing and complementing an array of dishes. Experience the suave distinctiveness and timeless grace of Bizot Bourgogne Hautes Cotes de Nuits Blanc 2015, a resplendent exemplar of Domaine Bizot's unwavering quest for excellence.
HK$18,615.00 -
(1x75cl) 2015Imbibe a sip of the sublime with the exquisite Bizot Echezeaux Grand Cru 2015, a pure Pinot Noir masterpiece from the world-renowned Burgundy region of France. This wine owes its distinguished character to the unique terroir of Echezeaux. Crafted by the esteemed producer, Francois Bizot, it reveals an intricate blend of ‘old world’ charm and innovative winemaking. Revered for the minimally interventionist approach, Bizot coaxes an unadulterated expression of Pinot Noir, matured in maximally seasoned oak barrels to preserve the inherent fruitiness of the grape. This masterful concoction displays an intense ruby colour, indicative of its ripe richness. On the palate, it delivers a panoply of layered flavours: ripe red fruits, delicately intertwined with undertones of velvety spices, leading to an enchantingly lingering finish. The Bizot Echezeaux Grand Cru 2015 is undoubtedly an epitome of elegance and complexity, a veritable jewel in the crown of French viticulture. It’s an extraordinary addition to any discerning collector’s wine cellar.
HK$43,230.00 -
(1x150cl) 2015Savour the distinguished flavour of the Bizot Vosne-Romanee 2015. Crafted by the renowned vigneron, Jean-Yves Bizot, this transcendent wine is produced in France's Côte de Nuits region, known for its exquisite Pinot Noir. This vintage testifies to Bizot's judicious use of stem inclusion during fermentation, creating an alluring dimensionality to the wine that is further enriched by its time spent in aged French oak casks. The Bizot Vosne-Romanee 2015 has a wonderfully complex nose, revealing hints of black cherry, raspberry and a sutainable undertone of spice. Its palate is a harmonious balance of succulent ripened fruit, layered minerality, and vibrant acidity, displaying the perfect maturity achieved during its growing season. This wine showcases Bizot's intimate knowledge of his terroir and commitment to creating enlightened expressions in his wines. The remarkable harmoniousness and nuanced complexity of Bizot Vosne-Romanee 2015 make this Burgundy a laudable addition to every fine wine collection.
HK$140,915.00 -
An exceptional specimen of the Burgundy region, Bizot Vosne-Romanee 2015 is a narrative of a time-honoured wine-making legacy. Crafted from Pinot Noir by the gifted Jean-Yves Bizot, an élève of Domaine Bizot in Burgundy, this graceful wine holds the mystique of his family's vineyard in an idyllic corner of Vosne-Romanée. Jean-Yves, an advocate of ecologically-conscious farming, commits to minimal intervention, expertly nurturing his grapes without using external yeasts or enzymes.
This vintage exudes a rich bouquet of red fruit interwoven with subtle spice notes, hinting at her mature, earthy undertones. Bizot Vosne-Romanee 2015 embodies an opulent texture contradicting its delicate transparency, leading to an incredibly long, bewitching finish. This wine encapsulates the essence of its terroir vibrantly, thus fulfilling a connoisseur's search for ethereal whispers of its origin. A distinctive experience to cherish, it echoes the virtuoso behind its creation and is a genuine pinnacle of fine wine.
HK$60,055.00 -
The Bocquenet Nuits Saint Georges Saint Juliens 2015 epitomises the elegance of Burgundy’s esteemed Côte de Nuits. Crafted by the Bocquenet family, a venerable producer with deep-rooted expertise, this vintage is the result of meticulous vineyard management and traditional vinification. Sourced from premier vineyards in Saint Juliens, the grapes are hand-picked to ensure optimal ripeness and quality. Fermentation occurs in temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks, preserving the delicate fruit aromas, followed by ageing in French oak barrels to enhance complexity and structure. The 2015 vintage presents a deep ruby hue, unveiling aromas of cherries, earthy undertones, and subtle spice. On the palate, it offers a harmonious balance of vibrant acidity, silky tannins, and a persistent finish, reflecting the terroir’s unique character. Bocquenet Nuits Saint Georges Saint Juliens 2015 is a distinguished wine, perfect for connoisseurs seeking refined sophistication and enduring elegance.
HK$4,075.00 -
(1x75cl) 2015Unveiling the iconic Boisson Vadot Meursault 1er Cru Genevrieres 2015—an impeccable vintage from Côte de Beaune, Burgundy. Renowned winemaker Bernard Boisson-Vadot, well-respected for his minimalist vinification approach, has crafted this vibrant Chardonnay. With grapes harvested from old limestone-laden vines, the wine was sensitively matured in old barrels, allowing subtle oak influence while retaining freshness and veracity. The light straw hue prepares the palate for an amplified minerality, counterbalanced by an appealing, buttery richness. It pays homage to the distinctive Meursault style with fragrances like summer blossoms and nougat with a citrus undercurrent. Sitting on the palate, it treats with almond and pear interlaced with a nuanced creamy note, finishing off impeccably with a beautifully sustained length. The Boisson Vadot Meursault 1er Cru Genevrieres 2015 elegantly captures the finest expressions of terroir and vintage, a testament to the virtuosity of its winemaker.
HK$3,930.00 -
Vinous (95)
Suave, silky and expressive, the 2015 Corton Grand Cru is a standout. Silky tannins wrap around a core of ripe red cherry/plum fruit, with pretty floral, hard candy, and spice overtones that develop with a bit of time in the glass. Naturally, the 2015 is very, very young. But it is a gorgeous Burgundy that will repay cellaring handsomely.HK$6,795.00 -
(3x150cl) 2015Vinous (95)
Light straw-yellow. Deep, soil-inflected aromas and flavors of white stone fruits, clove, hazelnut, marzipan, white pepper, smoke and minerals, with a note of orange bitters emerging after extended aeration. Wonderfully rich, silky and mouthfilling but not at all heavy, showing considerable baby fat for young Corton-Charlemagne but with a powerful stony underpinning. Seriously rich, ageworthy wine with a touch of dusty tannins and palate-saturating breadth and salty length. This wine is seriously satisfying right now but should undergo dramatic transformation over the years as it burns off some of its baby fat, which it started to do with 72 hours in the recorked bottle. A star of the vintage, showing no sign of heat or blurriness and communicating a very strong if fully ripe impression of terroir.HK$22,090.00 -
(6x75cl) 2015Vinous (95)
Light straw-yellow. Deep, soil-inflected aromas and flavors of white stone fruits, clove, hazelnut, marzipan, white pepper, smoke and minerals, with a note of orange bitters emerging after extended aeration. Wonderfully rich, silky and mouthfilling but not at all heavy, showing considerable baby fat for young Corton-Charlemagne but with a powerful stony underpinning. Seriously rich, ageworthy wine with a touch of dusty tannins and palate-saturating breadth and salty length. This wine is seriously satisfying right now but should undergo dramatic transformation over the years as it burns off some of its baby fat, which it started to do with 72 hours in the recorked bottle. A star of the vintage, showing no sign of heat or blurriness and communicating a very strong if fully ripe impression of terroir.HK$20,495.00 -
Vinous (90)
(bottled in February of 2017): Deep red-ruby. Very ripe aromas of kirsch, leather, coffee and chocolate; as at so many other addresses, this first sample tasted after Bouchard's range of 2016s struck me as somewhat roasted in its fruit character. Very rich yet sappy, showing the solidity of a very warm year; quite large-scaled (14% alcohol!) for this cuvée, offering highly concentrated flavors of red berries, dark cherry and chocolate. A rather extreme style yet nicely aromatic in the middle palate (Bouchard tries to keep this wine open for restaurants, noted Weber). Finishes with soft tannins and very good length.HK$3,970.00 -
HK$13,695.00 -
(6x75cl) 2015Vinous (95+)
Healthy dark red. Brooding aromas of tart cherry stomp and red licorice; there's something cool and medicinal here that belies the sunny vintage. Wonderfully silky and savory on entry, then densely packed and almost painfully concentrated in the middle, showing a bulletproof quality to its flavors of red berries, minerals and rose petal. The explosive, slowly building finish saturates the palate with salty minerality. Still a total baby, this wine will need to be forgotten in the cellar for a decade. (Weber noted that this wine hasn't moved since the day he bottled it in early March.)HK$19,230.00 -
Vinous (91-93)
(30% vendange entier): Good dark red with ruby tones. Sexy nose combines black raspberry, smoky minerality, coffee and a whiff of animal fur; smells sweet! Then very ripe and fat in the mouth, with plush, almost syrupy red fruit flavors energized by a note of cherry pit. Still, this wine doesn't offer quite the clarity or lift of the Bouchard vinification. Finishes with serious but ripe tannins. I find this a bit extreme for the year.HK$21,705.00 -
Vinous (91-93)
(30% vendange entier): Good dark red with ruby tones. Sexy nose combines black raspberry, smoky minerality, coffee and a whiff of animal fur; smells sweet! Then very ripe and fat in the mouth, with plush, almost syrupy red fruit flavors energized by a note of cherry pit. Still, this wine doesn't offer quite the clarity or lift of the Bouchard vinification. Finishes with serious but ripe tannins. I find this a bit extreme for the year.HK$11,135.00 -
(3x150cl) 2015Vinous (97)
The 2015 Bonnes-Mares Grand Cru has another very pure, elegant bouquet, firmly in red rather than black fruit territory and quite lush and sensual - one of the most seductive you will find this year. The palate is medium-bodied with very fine tannin and perfectly pitched acidity; it feels supple at first, though the second half has a more chalky texture and the red fruit merges with more black fruit. Gaining structure toward the oaky finish, it exerts firm grip and sports stupendous length. Wonderful. Tasted blind at the annual Burgfest tasting.HK$17,255.00 -
Vinous (94)
Healthy medium red. Distinctly darker on the nose than the Clos Saint-Jacques, offering aromas of black cherry, licorice, spices and crushed rock if not quite the floral high notes of the 2016 version. At once thick and vibrant in the mouth, conveying good mineral verve to its intense flavors of dark berries and underbrush. The slowly mounting, fine-grained finish displays a subtle suggestion of candied fruits but excellent energy and grip. This beauty seems less dominated by its vintage character than the Clos Saint-Jacques.HK$19,085.00 -
(3x75cl) 2015
Vinous (94)
Healthy medium red. Distinctly darker on the nose than the Clos Saint-Jacques, offering aromas of black cherry, licorice, spices and crushed rock if not quite the floral high notes of the 2016 version. At once thick and vibrant in the mouth, conveying good mineral verve to its intense flavors of dark berries and underbrush. The slowly mounting, fine-grained finish displays a subtle suggestion of candied fruits but excellent energy and grip. This beauty seems less dominated by its vintage character than the Clos Saint-Jacques.HK$10,100.00 -
Vinous (94)
Healthy medium red. Distinctly darker on the nose than the Clos Saint-Jacques, offering aromas of black cherry, licorice, spices and crushed rock if not quite the floral high notes of the 2016 version. At once thick and vibrant in the mouth, conveying good mineral verve to its intense flavors of dark berries and underbrush. The slowly mounting, fine-grained finish displays a subtle suggestion of candied fruits but excellent energy and grip. This beauty seems less dominated by its vintage character than the Clos Saint-Jacques.HK$18,540.00 -
(6x75cl) 2015Bruno Clair Chambolle Musigny 1er Cru Les Veroilles 2015 is a quintessential expression of Burgundian excellence. Crafted in the esteemed Chambolle-Musigny appellation, this 1er Cru is meticulously vinified from Pinot Noir grapes harvested from the renowned Les Veroilles vineyard. Under Bruno Clair's expert stewardship, the vineyard's exquisite terroir is deftly translated into a wine of remarkable finesse and depth. Fermentation occurs in temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks, followed by ageing in a combination of French oak barrels, imparting subtle complexity while preserving the fruit's purity. The 2015 vintage exhibits a luminous ruby hue, with an aromatic bouquet of red cherries, violets, and delicate spice. On the palate, it offers a harmonious balance of elegance and structure, featuring silky tannins and a lingering finish. Ideal for discerning collectors, this wine epitomises the artistry and tradition of fine Burgundy.
HK$4,505.00 -
(6x75cl) 2015Vinous - Neal Martin (94)
The 2015 Gevrey-Chambertin Les Cazetiers 1er Cru has a gleaming bouquet with transparent red cherry and white-tipped strawberries that contain such brightness and vivacity. There's wonderful mineralité both aromatically and on the palate, where one finds filigree tannins. Irresistibly pure and elegant. Arthur Clair told me that when he made this wine at the beginning of his career, his father, Bruno, quipped that he had made a Rosé, due to its pallid hue. Well, just goes to show!HK$10,135.00 -
Wine Advocate (91-93)
The 2015 Gevrey-Chambertin 1er Cru Petite Chapelle demanded patience for the nose to develop. It eventual does open up and offer attractive crushed strawberry, raspberry preserve and cold stone aromas, just a hint of incense developing with time. The palate is medium-bodied with crisp acidity, slightly meaty in style with a well-defined finish that needs more time to fully absorb the oak. Good depth and substance here, it will benefit from 3-4 years in bottle.HK$6,490.00 -
(6x75cl) 2015Wine Advocate (90-92)
The 2015 Marsannay Les Longeroies offers enticing aromas of redcurrant juice, cranberry and cold stone on the nose that is well defined and complex. The palate is very well balanced with crisp acidity, well-integrated oak, fine depth towards the sorbet-fresh finish. Hints of orange sorbet linger on the aftertaste, completing a quite delicious Marsannay, the best produced by Bruno this year.HK$3,175.00
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.
