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Hudelot-Noellat Meursault Clos des Ecoles 2017 offers an exquisite expression of Burgundy's esteemed Meursault terroir. Crafted from meticulously hand-harvested Chardonnay grapes grown in the prestigious Clos des Ecoles vineyard, this wine exemplifies the producer's dedication to quality and tradition. Fermented in stainless steel vats to preserve its purity, it undergoes meticulous ageing in French oak barrels, imparting subtle complexity and a refined texture. The 2017 vintage reveals a rich bouquet of ripe orchard fruits, flanked by delicate notes of toasted hazelnut and minerality. On the palate, it delivers a harmonious balance of vibrant acidity and creamy finesse, culminating in a lingering, elegant finish. Hudelot-Noellat’s commitment to sustainable viticulture and artisanal winemaking techniques is evident in every sip, making this Meursault a quintessential choice for discerning enthusiasts seeking unparalleled sophistication.
HK$4,730.00 -
Hudelot-Noellat Meursault Clos des Ecoles 2020 stands as a testament to the unparalleled craftsmanship synonymous with Burgundy’s Côte de Beaune. Cultivated in the esteemed Clos des Ecoles vineyard, each Chardonnay grape is meticulously hand-harvested to capture the essence of the terroir. The Hudelot-Noellat estate, renowned for its dedication to quality, employs both traditional and innovative winemaking techniques. After rigorous selection, the grapes undergo cold fermentation in temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks, preserving the varietal’s natural acidity and fresh fruit character. The wine is then aged for twelve months in a combination of French oak barrels and stainless steel vats, striking a balance between subtle oak influence and the pure expression of the Chardonnay. The 2020 vintage benefits from an optimal growing season, resulting in a wine of exceptional balance and depth. Aromas of ripe citrus, white flowers, and nuanced minerality unfold on the nose, while the palate delivers layers of lemon zest, toasted almonds, and a lingering, elegant finish. Hudelot-Noellat Meursault Clos des Ecoles 2020 is a refined choice for discerning enthusiasts seeking a distinguished Burgundy white.
HK$4,645.00 -
Decanter (93)
This impressive white wine from red wine specialist Charles van Canneyt at Domaine Hudelot-Noëllat dispels the myth that one can’t do both. The aromas begin with a hint of lemon peel and white flowers and then opens up to encompass quince, hazelnut, and spice. The beautiful freshness of the year balances out the impressive concentration of the wine to lead to a surprisingly long finish. 2021 is van Canneyt’s fifth vintage of this wine, whose vines were previously worked by Domaine Coche-Dury.HK$2,640.00 -
(12x75cl) 2017Vinous (92-94)
The 2017 Viré-Clessé, which will be bottled at the beginning of 2022, has a killer nose with an almost Germanic feel, intense nectarine, melon and damp earthy scents with just a hint of petrol. The palate is beautifully balanced with a line of acidity keeping everything taut and linear. The 2017 is a little waxy in texture with orange rind, stem ginger and white pepper furnishing the very persistent finish. This is superb - a Viré-Clessé with genuine substance and longevity.HK$2,835.00 -
(3x75cl) 2017HK$19,210.00 -
HK$28,730.00 -
(12x75cl) 2016Wine Advocate (93)
Jacques Carillon's 2016 Puligny-Montrachet 1er Cru Les Perrières is showing brilliantly from bottle, offering up a classic bouquet of crisp green apple, lemon oil and mandarin, complemented by some subtly exotic, musky top notes that lend this wine an old-fashioned feel and which weren't perceptible from barrel. On the palate, the wine is medium to full-bodied, satiny and intensely mineral, with more flesh on its bones than the Champ Canet but with a similarly incisive line of acidity, concluding with a long finish. I suspect this is likely to drink sooner than either the Champ Canet or the Referts this year.HK$15,035.00 -
(6x75cl) 2016Vinous (90)
(from a crop level of about 47 hectoliters per hectare): Pale, bright yellow. Ripe aromas of yellow peach, soft citrus fruits and spices. Rounder and riper than usual for this bottling, which is usually more taut in the early going, but without quite the concentration of Carillon's best 2016s. Aged in just 20% oak but one is aware of the wood element as there's only moderate buffering richness. Carillon believes that a rain shower in early September helped these grapes achieve maturity but may have resulted in a bit of dilution.HK$9,745.00 -
Wine Advocate (90)
Jacques Carillon’s 2016 Puligny-Montrachet Village is showing well from bottle, offering up notes of white peach, crisp apple, citrus zest and white flowers. On the palate, it's medium-bodied, tensile and tangy, with a crisp, chiseled profile by comparison with the more gourmand, exuberant 2017 rendition—indeed, it's much more tight-knit than it appeared before bottling. It was cropped at some 50 hectoliters per hectare and didn't suffer badly from the frosts. Its lean but concentrated format will reward some bottle age with a very classic expression of Puligny.HK$8,325.00 -
Vinous (89)
The 2020 Puligny-Montrachet Village, a blend of several parcels, has a light Granny Smith and wet limestone-scented bouquet. It could benefit from more intensity. The palate is well balanced with more depth than expected, fine acidity though it just misses a little complexity and tension on the finish.HK$4,290.00 -
Jasper Morris Inside Burgundy (91)
A light green streak in the pale colour. The refinement and the precision set this apart from 2023. The fruit remains discreet, with some fresh apple on the palate, certainly more backward, yet promising for the future thanks to the persistence. Drink from 2027-2032. Tasted Oct 2024.HK$3,800.00 -
Vinous (92)
The 2009 Nuits St. Georges Clos de la Marechale Blanc possesses gorgeous richness and depth. The aromas and flavors tilt towards the tropical end of the spectrum in this generous, inviting white. I miss some of the energy of the 2010, but the 2009 is nevertheless a fine and distinctive effort.HK$9,935.00 -
Vinous (90-92)
The 2010 Nuits St. Georges Clos de la Maréchale Blanc shows off fabulous balance and cool, insistent minerality. It boasts tremendous energy in its chiseled notes of lemon, crushed rocks and white flowers. The aromas, flavors and minerality are pure Chardonnay but there is a breadth to the wine that is unique and may be related to the fact that the Clos de la Maréchale Blanc is made from Chardonnay grafted onto Pinot Noir rootstock.HK$10,340.00 -
HK$9,930.00 -
(6x75cl) 2018HK$3,610.00 -
(3x75cl) 2015Vinous (90-92)
(this was due to be bottled shortly after my visit): Bright, full yellow. Slightly exotic aromas of lemon, spices and banana complicated by fresh herbs. A distinctly fat, soft style of Chevalier-Montrachet in spite of its lemony fruit. A bit more serious and firm on the back end, finishing with stony and saline nuances. I'm not wild about this.HK$12,835.00 -
(3x75cl) 2017HK$12,945.00
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(6x75cl) 2007Vinous - Stephen Tanzer (94)
(in barrel) Bright yellow. Lemon, lime, menthol and mint on the nose. Dense and sappy, with pungent minerality and captivating sugar/acid cut. Finishes with a strong flavor of crushed stone. Offers terrific potential.HK$23,180.00 -
Vinous (92-94)
(harvested on September 12, with potential alcohol of 12.8%; from an east-facing, cool site at the top of the hill, just under the trees, where phenolic maturity usually comes before sugar ripeness): Pale, bright, green-tinged yellow. Pungent, raw aromas of crushed stone, pepper, truffle and earth: very white soil in character. The impression of rawness continues on the tight, leanish palate, which offers pure flavors of crushed stone, pepper and saline minerality. With less stuffing here than the Montrachet, this penetrating, soil-driven wine comes across as austere. But its lingering perfume suggests that it will reward extended cellaring.HK$16,135.00 -
(6x75cl) 2019HK$14,020.00 -
Tim Atkin MW (95)
These old vines sit up against the woods on the Ladoix side, so this is typically later in the succession of picking dates chez Prieur. It's hard to find Corton this delectable and charming, especially so young. The vintage shines through beautifully here. The wine blazes with pure yellow fruits, oyster shell and puff pastry. Its delicious, robust core is nicely defined by bracing acidity. 2023-38HK$19,795.00 -
(6x75cl) 2020Vinous (89-91)
The 2020 Meursault Clos de Mazeray Blanc has a nicely detailed bouquet with jasmine and white flower scents complementing the citrus fruit. I find this more complex than the Beaune Blancs. The palate is well balanced with crisp acidity, hints of tangerine and spice with quite a persistent finish. Enjoy this over the next decade. Closure: DiamHK$5,695.00 -
(6x75cl) 1999Vinous (91-93)
(this wine finished its sugar fermentation in December of 2000, with three grams remaining). Cool aromas of liquid stone, hazelnut and spice. Very intense, austere and powerful, with the lovely touch of sweetness balanced by gripping acids. Has the sugar/acid balance and depth of flavor of a great dry riesling from Alsace. Sappy, racy and almost painful today. Finishes with an exhilarating hint of crystallized fruits. A wine of considerable potential, but in need of at least five or six years of bottle aging.HK$14,200.00 -
(6x75cl) 2010Vinous (93-95)
Bright pale-medium yellow. Rich, deep aromas of peach, iodine and oyster shell, with hints of eucalyptus and white truffle. Fat, sweet and compellingly rich but also chewy and tight, conveying a powerful impression of dry extract. Can't match the Chevalier-Montrachet for perfume or weightlessness but this has buns of steel. Finishes with great breadth and length, and the sweetening influence of vanillin oak.HK$44,390.00 -
(3x75cl) 2014Wine Advocate (93-95)
The 2014 Montrachet Grand Cru (which incidentally Jacques was thinking about two cuvées from his two parcels) has a refined bouquet with lovely yellow flower and mineral scents that unfurl from the glass. This shows its class. The palate is very well balanced with a keen thread of acidity, hints of white peach and citrus lemon, very harmonious with an almost understated finish that lingers long in the mouth. This is a very classy Montrachet.HK$25,580.00 -
(3x75cl) 2015
Vinous (92-94)
(13.3% natural alcohol; about to be bottled): Bright, light yellow. Aromas of apricot, yellow grapefruit, apple and iodine. A distinct step up in intensity and cut from the Chevalier-Montrachet; higher-pitched and more energetic in the mouth, with its ripe apricot and citrus fruit flavors buoyed by excellent mineral support. This structured wine will need at least several years in bottle to express itself.HK$23,455.00 -
(6x75cl) 2017James Suckling (98)
What an enveloping nose of fully ripe apricot, orange and persimmon this opulent, yet seamlessly balanced Montrachet Grand Cru has! There is some vanilla oak which comes through on the palate too, but the concentrated fruit wins out hands down. In fact, there’s nothing about this very great white Burgundy that’s overdone. Super-long and silky finish. Limited production. From organically grown grapes. Drink or hold.HK$40,195.00 -
(6x75cl) 2018Vinous (94-96)
The 2018 Montrachet Grand Cru is matured in 60% new oak. It has a finely tuned bouquet with scents of granite filtering through the green apple and pear aromas, and just a little linseed oil in the background. The well-balanced palate displays a fine bead of acidity, good tension from start to finish and a crescendo of concentration that leaves you feeling that you are in the presence of a famous (the most famous?) vineyard. This is a very worthy "Monty" with great potential.HK$47,105.00 -
(6x75cl) 2019HK$59,310.00 -
(3x75cl) 2020Burghound (94-97)
There is a touch of phenolic character to the highly complex and exuberantly spicy nose of white peach, citrus confit, acacia blossom, Asian-style tea and just enough wood influence to merit mentioning. The imposingly dense broad-shouldered flavors possess a positively gorgeous mouthfeel thanks to the abundance of sappy dry extract that also serves to buffer the very firm acid spine supporting the strikingly persistent finish where the wood telegraphed by the nose reappears. This beauty is very, very backward and I would recommend not touching a bottle for at least ten years.HK$20,720.00
White Burgundy offers a lot to wine lovers. Its numerous appellations and winemakers really exhibit the breadth and quality of styles that Chardonnay can achieve; from Puligny-Montrachet with its gentle floral beauty and style to Meursault's rich, buttery and savory character. You can return to Burgundy vintage after vintage and still learn and explore.
